By Rebecca George September was Responsible Gaming Month, a reminder that gaming should be a form of entertainment, not a source of harm. In Washington state, tribes are leaders in promoting responsible gaming, working year-round […]
We are happy to report that OIGA’s July 2025 Conference and Trade Show enjoyed record attendance with more than 3,000 attendees joining the fun. If you were there, we thank you. And if you were […]
Across the United States, Indigenous hotels and resorts are not just places to stay — they are gateways to outdoor adventure, cultural heritage, and the natural beauty of Native Nations and communities. By pairing comfortable […]
Dai sla. Hello and welcome to the Fall 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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