Glenda Nelson, Chairwoman, Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria
Since we opened our casino in 2019, we have been able to provide over $3.5 million to non-profits and organizations in Butte, Yuba and Sutter counties.
Jeffrey Stiffarm, President, Fort Belknap Indian Community
Although the Fort Belknap Casino does not issue per capita or payouts to tribal members like larger casino tribes do, the casino revenue has attributed to sustaining the gaming operations, sustaining employment/jobs for tribal members locally on the reservation, and for charitable purposes such as traditional powwows, Natives in various athletic events, health and educational community events, and entertainment.
Ben Barnes, Chief, Shawnee Tribe
Even with the economic downturn during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, revenues from our Golden Mesa Casino in the panhandle region have enabled us to revive and expand our higher education awards.