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...
Jamie Stuck

Jamie Stuck, Chairman, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

Much like the majority of businesses in the hospitality industry, macroeconomic conditions will be playing a significant factor in operations this year.
Delores Pigsley

Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

We practice all of the same protocols for COVID-19 health and safety as we did before. It's been challenging, but we've enjoyed good revenue so far this year.
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...
James Gessner

James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe

Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Temet Aguilar

Temet A. Aguilar, Tribal Chairman, Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians

COVID-19 has impacted us financially, socially, physically, and emotionally. We have had the challenge of paying bills and taking care of our tribal members as well as employees, when no revenue was coming in due to business closures.
Terry Rambler

Terry Rambler, Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe

Our Council declared a state of emergency back in March and had zero COVID-19 positive cases on our reservation until May 27, largely because of strict mitigation measures. Since then, we have seen two surges and a recent softening in numbers.
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.
Keith Anderson

Keith B. Anderson, Chairman, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

At the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), we have been fortunate to have an incredible team helping us navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic. The past year has required a lot of flexibility, creativity and perseverance.
Anthony Roberts

Anthony Roberts, Chairman, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Anthony Roberts, ChairmanYocha Dehe Wintun NationCache Creek Casino Resort – Brooks, CAcachecreek.com / yochadehe.gov BENEFITS OF GAMING: Tribal gaming has...
Coweta Casino Hotel_Night View

Muscogee Nation Announces $100M Coweta Casino Hotel Project

TULSA, OK – Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises have announced a $100 million capital investment to build...
Jackson Rancheria Amador Community grant

Jackson Rancheria Announces Community Fund Grantees

JACKSON, CA – Jackson Rancheria has announced the 13 organizations chosen to be beneficiaries of grants from their Employee Amador Community Fund....
Navajo Nation annual fair

Annual Navajo Nation Fair Set for Sept. 4–8

WINDOW ROCK, AZ – The 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair will take place Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 4 to 8 at the...

Arizona Bettors Wager $568.5M on Sports in May

PHOENIX, AZ – Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $568.5 million on sports in May of 2024, according to a new report by...