Gary Davis in USA Today: US Government Must Honor Commitments to Native Americans
“Our people are vulnerable to COVID-19 and our most consistent revenue generator, land-based casino gaming, has disappeared virtually overnight.” —Gary Davis An opinion piece published today in USA Today by Native Business Founder, Publisher and CEO Gary Davis...
Call to Arms: The Attack on Economic Arms of Tribes and Sovereignty
According to veteran lawyer Pilar Thomas, a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, there are only three ways a Tribe can raise revenue for Tribal governmental purposes.
Tulalip Resort Casino Celebrates “Taste Washington” Throughout March with Featured Wine Selections from Leading Wineries
Six venues will feature hand-picked red and white wines from across Washington State. Tulalip, WA - Residents of the Pacific Northwest are now able to spring into some tantalizing wine selections by leading Washington state winemakers as Tulalip Resort Casino...
Chairman Pierite: Mobiloans Is a ‘Godsend’ for the Tunica-Biloxi and its Consumers
Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite says Tribal lending entity MobiLoans, LLC, is a lifeline to the Tribe and their consumers during the current coronavirus and financial crisis. While the gaming and hospitality industry may anchor the economy of the Tunica-Biloxi...
JC Seneca: Fueling the Economy, Even Amid COVID-19
A business operated by a Seneca Nation entrepreneur is giving its employees a retroactive pay raise.
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NIGA Chairman Stevens Releases Statement Amid ‘Unprecedented Times’
On Tuesday, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee suspended operations indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak. The casino will continue to pay employees during the closure. As Indian Country — particularly the gaming sector — grapples with adapting business...
MBDA, Amazon Business Launch ‘Minority Business and Technology Initiative’
2020 is shaping up to be a tumultuous year for the world and country, not to mention small business owners. It also presents a sense of urgency to harness technology and e-commerce. A new initiative announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority...
NIGA Requests $18B in Federal Aid for Tribal Gaming
Tribal casinos across the country are shutting down temporarily to prevent the spread of coronavirus. NIGA, helmed by Ernie Stevens, Jr. (pictured), seeks $18 billion in federal aid to support Tribal economies and employees. The National Indian Gaming Association...
What COVID-19 May Mean for Tribal Sports Betting in 2020
Given the NCAA’s cancellation of March Madness, what does that mean for the sports betting industry?If sports betting is the wave of the future for the gaming industry and specifically Indian gaming, that wave may be slightly delayed. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has all...
Casinos Nationwide Request Financial Relief From Congress
As many casinos nationwide have grinded to a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic, both commercial (non-Tribal) and Tribal casinos are looking to the Congress to back their enterprises and support their employees during their temporary closures. Organizations like the...

