Teri Gobin, Chairwoman, Tulalip Tribes
We had additional closures when rioters and looters came through our area. We had to make immediate decisions to close our whole Quil Ceda Village area down and had police barricades everywhere. The word went out and tribal members helped guard the area along with the police...
Neil Peyron, Chairman, Tule River Tribe of California
One of our greatest assets are the people working for the tribe who continue to do the best that they can with limited resources. They always come through.
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.
Rodney Butler, Chairman – Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
This year, we will celebrate the much-anticipated grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge at Mashantucket later this spring, bringing family-friendly entertainment to complement the rest of our integrated resort.
Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Tribal Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
During this public health crisis, we worked tirelessly to communicate with both the tribal members and Rolling Hills Casino and Resort employees. Luckily, our planning processes considered such a disruption to our organizations, so we had virtual communications platforms already deployed allowing for operational continuity.
W. Ron Allen, Chairman, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Our properties are continuing to expand due to the need for more operational space and accommodations for both the casino and hotel operations, including expanding our tribal gaming regulatory operations, surveillance, IT operation and facility maintenance.
Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman, Karuk Tribe
Communicate early and often with your management team. Develop a policy that reflects a proper chain of command so all employees, upper-level to entry-level, feel they were involved in the solution.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Gaming, Goals and Legislative Issues
Seven tribal leaders share how gaming revenues have benefited their tribes and communities, the initiatives and goals for their gaming enterprises, and legislative/political issues...
Lee Juan Tendoy, Chairman – Shosone-Bannock Tribes
Our primary focus for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ gaming and entertainment enterprises this year is on growth, innovation, and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Marcellus W. Osceola, Jr., Chairman, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Through a combination of official orders, broadcast briefings and personal appeals, the Seminole Tribe has been relentless in educating its members about the importance of staying home, social distancing, wearing face coverings, washing their hands and reporting the first COVID-19 symptoms.