Winter 2025 Sponsored By Introduction to the Winter 2025 Issue Cover Story Feature Story: Interview with Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman, Jamul Indian Village Highlights & Opinions Dream Big: Supporting the Next Generation of Tribal Change Makers in Washington State Forest Restoration Helps Preserve Tribal Traditions OIGA Winter 2025 Update National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Winter 2025 Update California Nations Indian Gaming Winter 2025 Update Cultural Interpretation: Prioritizing Tribal Members Articles Keys to Engaging Locals and Reaching New Audiences By Justin Shank Hospitality Trends, Fads, Shifts or Don’t Even Go There? By Brett Magnan Why Your Casino Needs a Strong Entertainment Program By Houston Productions Place Your Bets on Sustainability for Increased ROI By Andy De Silva The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Native American Tribes By Thomas Miller, REDW Feature Story: Interview with Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman, Jamul Indian Village By Christine Faria Elevating Guest Experience in Hospitality By Steve Dahle Raising the Stakes: An Unprecedented Year for AML Enforcement in the Gaming Industry By Derek Ramm How Oneida is Laying the Foundation for the Seventh Generation By Ben Rechkemmer Empowering Security and Surveillance Teams for Lasting Success Four Foundational Components By Derk Boss How It’s Done: Casino Sports Sponsorships Part II By Tom Osiecki The Missing Audience By Sara Mendez An Open Letter to the Gaming Industry By Steve Browne Why the Philosophy of “Everyone Sells” is Key By Janet Hawk How Styles of Communication Brings Us Together Or Pushes Us Away By Stephanie Somanchi