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.
Eagle Rock, Homewood, California

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Gaming, Legislation and Leadership Development

Four tribal leaders share how gaming revenues have benefited their tribe and community; the initiatives and goals for their gaming enterprises; legislative/political...
Austin Lowes

Austin Lowes, Chairman, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

The goal for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Kewadin Casinos is to reinvest into our current assets. By doing this, we will be able to pivot to the new gaming industry trends, which will enable us to continue to be a local economic driver to the areas we serve.
Dale Miller

Dale Miller, Chairman, Elk Valley Rancheria

Our goals and objectives are in large part shaped by the tribe’s values and circumstances, as well as the vision for the future.
Sherry Treppa

Sherry Treppa, Chairperson, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake

Since opening in 2012, our tribal casino has contributed significantly to the local economy and job market, employing over 140 community members, both tribal and non-tribal.
Libby Rogers

Elizabeth “Libby” Rogers, Chief, Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians’ primary revenue generators are the two Class II facilities that the tribe owns and operates through the Jena Choctaw Indian Gaming Authority.
Looking down the road

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...
Janet K. Bill

Janet K. Bill, Chairperson, Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

Our tribe encourages strong leadership within our casino and all our entities. From our tribal youth education and scholarship programs to our internship opportunities, we recognize the importance of creating leadership development initiatives for our tribal members.
Reggie Wassana

Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Post-pandemic has been a new challenge for our casino operations. It helped create new effective processes and plans of action to improve employee morale and drive revenue.
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.
Comanche Nation Casino

Comanche Nation Casino Recognized as No. 1 Casino in Oklahoma

LAWTON, OK – Comanche Nation Casino has been recognized as the No. 1 Casino in the state at Oklahoman’s annual Community Choice...

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe To Host Charitable 5K

MARKSVILLE, LA – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host the first annual Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run, benefiting the American Indian Cancer Foundation. The...
Sage Run Golf Course

Sage Run To Host Island Resort Intercollegiate Golf Tournament

HARRIS, MI – Top NCAA Men’s Golf teams will converge at Sage Run Golf Course this Labor Day weekend for the fifth...
Judge Jannette Mondragon

Chickasaw Citizen Jannette Mondragón Appointed as Magistrate Judge

LAS CRUCES, NM – Chickasaw citizen Jannette Mondragón has made history as the first female First American Magistrate Judge in Doña Ana...