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Introduction to the Summer 2025 Issue
Dai sla. Hello and welcome to the Summer 2025 Edition of Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. My name is Brady Scott, and I’m the Chair of the Editorial Board. In this issue, we take a […]
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New Study Finds Washington Tribes Contribute More Than $7 Billion to the State Economy
Washington state’s tribes have long been major contributors to the state economy. A new study released in June shows that tribal contributions continue to grow rapidly and diversify. Based on 2023 data, the new study […]
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Cultural Tourism and Casinos: How Native Nations and Communities Can Utilize Traditions to Develop Tourism Plans
Now in its 27th year, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s (AIANTA) American Indigenous Tourism Conference (AITC) attracts more than 300 attendees who participate for second-to-none networking opportunities, high-level keynote sessions, and informative breakout […]
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CNIGA Summer Issue Update
It has been a busy spring season at CNIGA with much to report, so I will get right into it. Gubernatorial candidate forum In April, CNIGA hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum in California for […]
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OIGA Summer 2025 Update: Join Us in Sunny OKC July 14–16 for the 30th “Biggest Little Show in Tribal Gaming”
It’s showtime! And it’s our show’s 30th anniversary — we hope you’ll celebrate with us. At OIGA, all year long, we’re hyper-focused on making sure they’re the three biggest days on our calendar. It’s our […]
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Beyond Property-Level Technology
By Darren Student, Guest Contributor The U.S. casino industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with tribal gaming capturing an increasingly significant share of the market. The tribal gaming industry achieved record-breaking revenue of $41.9 billion in […]
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Major Ninth Circuit Court Victory Upholds the Sovereignty of Washington Tribes
In December, Washington State tribes scored a key victory in federal court, reaffirming our tribal sovereignty. In that ruling, a three-judge panel of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court decision that dismissed […]
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OIGA Conference and Trade Show is 30: See you in OKC July 14-16 to Celebrate!
It’s hard to believe, but we are just a few months away from the 2025 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show, now in its 30th year. We’ll be in Oklahoma City this […]
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NNAHRA Spring Update: Empowering Tribal HR Professionals
As we welcome spring, the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) continues its mission to support HR professionals serving Native American tribes and enterprises. Our focus remains on providing educational events, services, networking opportunities, […]
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CNIGA Spring Update – State of the Tribal Nations Speech 2025
CNIGA Chairman James Siva: “Good morning, and welcome to the 28th annual Western Indian Gaming Conference. It is truly great to be back here at Pechanga. I want to extend our appreciation and thanks to […]
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Travel Guide to Tribes Along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
The Travel Guide to Tribes Along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail identifies places along the Anza Trail where travelers are welcomed and can explore the history, heritage, and cultures of the tribes […]
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The Role of the Business Board: Leveraging Business Opportunities for the Tribe
As tribal business portfolios expand, so do the complexities in determining the right organizational and reporting structures. A pressing question arises: Should a business board or a separate tribal corporation be created? Understanding these structures […]
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Introduction to the Winter 2025 Issue
Dai sla. Hello and welcome to the Winter 2025 Edition of Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. My name is Brady Scott and I’m the chair of the editorial board. For so many of us, the […]
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Dream Big: Supporting the Next Generation of Tribal Change Makers in Washington State
Native American tribes are an integral part of Washington state. Tribes contribute enormously to Washington’s overall economy, accounting for $6.6 billion in gross state product in 2020. Tribes generously support local communities, too, contributing nearly […]
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Forest Restoration Helps Preserve Tribal Traditions
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service, Sheila Holifield , Unit: Southern Region, Office of Communication When Elliott Abbey was a boy, he would collect pine needles and pinecones from the forest with his aunts, which they […]
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OIGA Winter 2025 Update
Each turn of the calendar brings with it an opportunity. Since time immemorial, tribal people were taught to take that space between the new and the old as a time to reflect upon the past twelve months, revisit our priorities, […]
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National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Winter 2025 Update
In this interview, Judy and Tal discussed 2025 initiatives including their: Support of native-lead nonprofits, sister and cousin organizations Strong education program including certifications and scholarship program First annual charity golf tournament NNAHRA Annual Conference, […]
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California Nations Indian Gaming Winter 2025 Update
For the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), late fall and early winter are both a time of looking back on achievements of the past year and planning for the year ahead, and there is […]
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Cultural Interpretation: Prioritizing Tribal Members
When building its cultural tourism programming, from its tribal RV park to the Ah-TahThi-Ki Museum, the Seminole Tribe of Florida first turns to its members. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is as deeply rooted in […]
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OIGA Fall 2024 Update
Click play above to watch the interview with Sheila where we discussed: Key takeaways from the OIGA annual conference this past August 2024: what was the buzz for operators and suppliers? What is top of […]