Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Compromise or Collision Course: Americans Need Government to Function

When Congress returned from a six-week summer “district work period” it had eleven legislative working days to reach agreement on Fiscal Year 2024 funding by midnight on September 30, 2023 – among other crucial deadlines.
James Klas

NIGC 2022 Revenue Figures: Behind the Numbers

The NIGC recently announced its annual revenue figures for Indian gaming for the prior year. Indian gaming captured $40.9 billion dollars in gaming win in 2022, up 4.8 percent 2021.
Jeannie Hovland

Leadership: 35 Years of Indigenous Women in Tribal Gaming

I have been pleased to see an increasing number of Indigenous women in top positions across the tribal gaming industry. These leaders, alongside others, have been instrumental in shaping Indian gaming into the valuable resource that sustains, improves and grows tribal communities and economies.
Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Indian Gaming is Lifting Indian Country and Rural America

By Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
IGA MidYear

Conference Coverage: Indian Gaming Association Holds Mid-Year Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino

The Indian Gaming Association held their annual Mid-Year Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, September 12-14, 2023. The conference focused...
David Bretnitz

Executive Q&A: Up Close With David Bretnitz, Senior Sales Director of Kambi

David Bretnitz’ business development experience and focus on operations has demonstrated his ability to deliver accelerated growth, significant cost reductions, and enhanced...
Cards

Ask the Experts: Maintaining the Edge

This month we spoke with leadership at seven casino properties across Indian Country to find out how they stay on the cutting...
Sequoyah Simermeyer

Up Close With E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission

Indian Gaming magazine had the opportunity to speak with E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) at the recent G2E show in Las Vegas. Here is what he had to say…

DruvStar Expands IP Portfolio with Canadian Patent Approval

LAS VEGAS, NV – DruvStar has been granted a new patent from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for its flagship data safety...
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe Releases Findings of Tribal Telehealth Study

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has released the findings of a new telehealth study done in partnership with...
Harrah's Northern California

Harrah’s Northern California Casino First in Nation to Offer HotSeat Jackpot

IONE, CA – Harrah’s Northern California has become the first casino in the nation to offer HotSeat Jackpot – a player-funded drawing...
Allen, Feldman, Nutton_AGA2024

AGA’s Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2024, honoring three leaders who have made...