Bernadine Burnette

Bernadine Burnette, President, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

We have had to navigate the impacts of the pandemic for the past 18 months, and unfortunately, it is not over yet. Our first priority has been to ensure the health and safety of our tribal members, guests and employees.
Max Zuni

Max Zuni, Governor, Pueblo of Isleta

I am very grateful for the dedicated leadership at the Isleta Resort & Casino – it is because of their initiatives that there are expansive employment opportunities available to our people.
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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Tribal Resilience & Gaming

Four tribal leaders share the steps their tribes are taking to ensure the long-term economic and cultural resilience of their communities, and the primary...
Joseph 'Zeke' Rupnick

Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Chairman, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Just like many other tribes across the nation, COVID highlighted some gaps within our infrastructure. These are some of the areas that we are currently working on and trying to eliminate gaps as best we can, given the limited amount of resources available.
Andrew Dru Alejandre

Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

All of our investments are designed to drive sustainable businesses and be a resource to support the well-being of our people and our surrounding communities, now and in the future.​
Chairman Lawrence SpottedBird

Lawrence SpottedBird, Chairman, Kiowa Tribe

Going back to the early 1980s when we tribes in Oklahoma first developed high stakes bingo operations, we learned quickly that generating our own revenues through profits from enterprises empowered our tribe to address our priorities as we determine.
Marlon WhiteEagle

Marlon WhiteEagle, President, Ho-Chunk Nation

If we can move closer to separating our business from our government, we have made progress. I believe our people know what they want to see for us in terms of success.
Wena Supernaw

Wena Supernaw, Chair, Quapaw Nation

Wena Supernaw, ChairQuapaw NationDownstream Casino Resort – Quapaw, OK; Quapaw Casino – Miami, OK; Saracen Casino Resort – Pine Bluff, ARdownstreamcasino.com / quapawcasino.comsaracenresort.com /...
Bob Peters

Bob Peters, Chairman – Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi (Gun Lake Tribe)

Bob Peters, ChairmanMatch-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi (Gun Lake Tribe)Gun Lake Casino – Wayland, MIgunlakecasino.com / gunlaketribe-nsn.gov BENEFITS OF GAMING: We now have a variety of services...
Reggie Wassana

Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

We are always trying to create a tribal ecosystem that will produce invaluable results for further generations.
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Choctaw Golf Tournament Raises $300,000 for Scholarships

CARROLLTON, TX – The third annual Choctaw Nation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament raised more than $319,000 for the Chahta Foundation Gaming & Hospitality Scholarship...
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Chumash Donates $25,000 to Central Coast Toys for Tots Campaign

SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians has donated $25,000 to the Central Coast Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots...
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Turning Stone Recognized As Top Destination for Meetings

VERONA, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino has been recognized with a 2025 Platinum Choice Award from Smart Meetings, presented to top-ranked hotels, venues...
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Muckleshoot Expands With Opening of Bobby’s Burgers

AUBURN, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort will open the first Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay in Washington State. The new restaurant will mark the brand’s...