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California Nations Indian Gaming Association Fall Update
By Chairman James Siva, CNIGA As the summer heads into fall, and the California Legislature nears the end of its session, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association is active on the legislative front. In June, […]
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Celebrating Land and Location in Cultural Heritage and Tribal Tourism
The Yurok Tribe’s enviable location amidst the California Redwoods sets the stage for incomparable hospitality experiences. In Yurok country, everything is so big, it’s not difficult to picture yourself in the center of the world. […]
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Amplifying Your Story Through Strategic Marketing
Article written by Kim Bacca In just 13 years, Cherokee Nation has leveraged its passion for education and dedication to the preservation and promotion of its heritage to develop a robust cultural tourism program. Drawing […]
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Sports Wagering and Ongoing Issues Facing Tribes in California
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), founded in 1988, is the largest regional Tribal gaming association in the United States. CNIGA is comprised of 48 federally recognized Tribal governments and are soon to add […]
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Welcome Message from Brady Scott – Spring 2023
Hello everyone, Brady Scott here from Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine. This year has already had an amazing start for our team, as our parent company, Raving, is celebrating our 25th year. We also celebrated […]
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OIGA: A Look Ahead for 2023
As we turn the corner into a New Year and bid farewell to 2022, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is in full planning mode, pinning down details large and small for our 2023 Conference and […]
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Indian Gaming Association Update
As we move into 2023, we celebrate the resurgence of Tribal Government gaming and, at the same time, continue to stay focused on the challenges ahead. The rebound of the Indian gaming industry came as […]
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OIGA Update with Sheila Morago
What are the primary initiatives that you see your member tribes facing Q4 into early next year? Our initiatives may take slightly different directions in various years, but at the core they remain consistent: What […]
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IGA Update
Chairman Stevens checks in with Deana Scott and Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine to discuss two landmark cases and their potential impact on Tribal sovereignty, the Indian Child Welfare Act and Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta. Listen […]
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OIGA Update with Sheila Morago, Executive Director, Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association
Okay. Hey, everyone. Chris Faria here, executive editor of Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. Today we’re here kicking off our summer issue with a very special guest, Sheila Morago, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian […]
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National Indian Gaming Association Summer Update
As the summer months are upon us, Indian Country comes together for traditional summer cultural activities such as harvest celebrations, pow-wows, and rodeos. For many, coming back together means returning to the workforce and the […]
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Showcasing Tribal Government Gaming at the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention
By Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association As the world continues to adjust to the new normal of life, weaning the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of assessing our […]
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Desert Diamond Casinos Finalizes Launch of Sportsbook Services in Arizona
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Chief Operating Officer, Libby Francisco, sat down with Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine to discuss their recent partnership with Kambi to bring sports betting to the state of Arizona. […]
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OIGA Update
As we move through the final months of 2021, we do so with optimism and the faith that our industry is well on its way to another outstanding year, and we find ourselves looking forward […]
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NIGA Update
As we close 2021, we must recognize the unchartered path we continue to find ourselves in as all of our country works to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, it has impacted […]
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OIGA 2021: A Joyful, Careful Reunion for the Tribal Gaming Industry
The feeling of joy and reconnection could be felt throughout our three days together in Oklahoma City in August. Everywhere we turned, people were elbow-bumping, hugging, laughing and in true OIGA fashion, doing a great […]
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NIGA Update – Fall 2021
The summer months have come and gone, and as we approach the end of the year, Indian Country is continuing to work through the steepest health and economic challenges confronting us in generations. Previous pandemics […]