Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
We practice all of the same protocols for COVID-19 health and safety as we did before. It's been challenging, but we've enjoyed good revenue so far this year.
Jaison Elkins, Tribal Council Chair, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The health and safety of tribal members, our employees, casino and bingo guests and the greater community has been the singular focus of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 Momentum
This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest challenges and rewards this year, how strong leadership is...
Terry Rambler, Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe
Our Council declared a state of emergency back in March and had zero COVID-19 positive cases on our reservation until May 27, largely because of strict mitigation measures. Since then, we have seen two surges and a recent softening in numbers.
Lloyd Mathiesen, Chairman, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of CA
Initially, we closed down our casino for two and a half months, and after we reopened, we moved forward with tough restrictions. Prior to COVID-19, our legal occupancy was just under 800, and since we’ve reopened, we are only allowing 425 people in the casino at a time.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Leadership and Development
This month, we spoke with three tribal leaders about the current challenges and rewards they are facing, how they promote strong leadership within their...
Brenda Meade, Chair, Coquille Indian Tribe
This year, we were able to award $500,000 in grants through our Coquille Indian Tribe Community Fund to a variety of organizations throughout our five-county service area. We take pride in being able to provide not only for our members, but for Southern Oregon as a whole.
Jack Potter, Jr., Chairman, Redding Rancheria
Our tribe promotes leadership from the foundational level to the top. Leadership starts with our general membership, goes up through tribal council, executive teams, management support teams, and other committees.
Marshall Pierite, Chairman, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
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CHALLENGES/REWARDS: As far as challenges go, we are experiencing staffing issues much like other...
Rodney Butler, Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Heading into 2021, we continued to redefine our post-pandemic resort experience, bolstering Foxwoods’ offerings and driving the resort’s experiential evolution forward, while also keeping safety top-of-mind.
Scott Kealoha Lutey Named Executive Chef at Muckleshoot Casino Resort
AUBURN, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort has named Scott Kealoha Lutey as its new Executive Chef, ushering in a new chapter for the resort’s...
Aristocrat’s Monopoly Big Board Bucks Debuts at Yaamava’
HIGHLAND, CA – Monopoly Big Board Bucks by Aristocrat Gaming officially launched at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel – the first property...
Arizona Sports Betting Reaches $1.64B in Jan.–Feb.
PHOENIX, AZ – Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $881.1 million on sports and events in January of 2026, and $760.4 million in February 2026, respectively, according...
Osage Nation Secures $17.5M to Expand Broadband
PAWHUSKA, OK – The Osage Nation has secured $17,554,800 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program (USDA/RUS Reconnect 5) to...