Tribal Government Gaming 2023

Tribal Government Gaming 2023

FEATURES

16 Tribes Online

As online gaming and sports betting spread through the commercial gaming world, tribes in various markets, headed by California, contemplate how to proceed.

By Marjorie Preston

22 Higher Education in Indian Country

For 17 years, the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming at San Diego State University has assured educational opportunities for the tribal government gaming market.

By Dr. Kate Spilde

COLUMNS

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The New Model

Tribal casinos have come a long way from the days of makeshift gaming floors in Sprung Structures. The tribal gaming model today is a new generation of integrated resorts, as tribes reinvest in their gaming businesses and branch out to new revenue streams outside of their casino properties.

By Roger Gros and Dave Bontempo

26 Shining Sooner State

Oklahoma has long been one of the epicenters of the Indian gaming industry. Here’s a look at one of the powerhouse markets of tribal gaming.

By Chris Irwin

DEPARTMENTS

34 Tribal Tech

Tribal casinos have always been at the forefront as early adopters of new technologies from payments to AI, and the pioneering continues.

By Frank Legato

74 Bright Future

Chief financial officers in the tribal gaming market are optimistic about the coming year.

By Grant Eve

On the cover: Phase 5 of the expansion of Gun Lake Casino and the Aquadome by HBG Design

Growth, Success and Prosperity-the Right Way

Since the start of 2022, the U.S. gaming industry has experienced a revitalization of epic proportions, posting record revenues despite constant fears related to lingering pandemic impacts and economic uncertainty.

Much of the conversation, however, has revolved around big-name commercial operators and bookmakers, and while they have certainly experienced growth, they’ve also made some headline-grabbing mistakes, and one cannot tell the full story of this record-breaking resurgence without admiring the steady role that tribal gaming has played in that success.

Indeed, it’s hard to detail all of the victories that tribal operators have enjoyed in the last 15 or so months, but they encompass nearly all aspects of U.S. gaming, from land-based casinos to sports betting and everything in between.

Perhaps the most notable example came from California this past November, when commercial bookmakers flamed out in epic fashion, setting hundreds of millions on fire in a brazen attempt to disrupt what has long been the biggest tribal market in the U.S. The extremely public defeat of Prop 27 was easily the biggest reminder in recent memory that tribal gaming is a force to be reckoned with, both now and in the future.

And not even six months later, those same sentiments were echoed in Washington state, when U.S. District Court Judge David Estudillo quickly dismissed Maverick Gaming’s lawsuit that challenged the tribal monopoly on sports betting in the market.

The comments given by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson after the ruling were, I believe, extremely indicative of what regulators and patrons all over the country are starting to realize, and that is that tribal outfits are incredibly well-run organizations whose track records are becoming increasingly more impressive, especially as commercial operators continue to fall over themselves in a scramble to expand everywhere, at any cost.

Ferguson called the ruling “a significant victory for tribal sovereignty,” and noted that “Washington law strikes the right balance by permitting sports betting and confining it to tribal casinos, where tribes have experience carefully regulating gambling where individuals must be

TRIBAL Government Gaming 2023

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physically present.”

Such endorsements are almost impossible to find in today’s industry, and although Maverick and most of the larger commercial bookmakers have vowed to continue their respective quests, their initial losses were sizeable, and may serve as a boon for other battles, such as the legal gridlock that is currently preventing the Seminole Tribe from launching sports betting in Florida, another tribal hotspot.

Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association celebrated the fact that commercial gaming revenues surpassed $60 billion in 2022, which represented a new record for the U.S. Tribal revenues were notably absent from that report, but as CNIGA Chairman James Siva said during a presentation at the recent ICE London conference, the tribal market “now represents 44 percent of the total gaming market in the U.S.”

I’m no mathematician, but based on that percentage, one can deduce that tribal operators brought in at least $40 billion last year. The number itself is eye-popping, but what makes it even more impressive is that it came quietly—no scandals, no regulatory gruff and no controversy.

That goodwill is now starting to pay off in a big way, especially as tribes look to expand into new markets. Take Las Vegas for example—the once-impenetrable commercial mecca now has a multitude of tribal developments, from the San Manuel Band’s new-look Palms to the Seminoles’ takeover of the Mirage via Hard Rock International. Both examples were welcomed with open arms by Nevada regulators, who are notoriously scrupulous and hard to impress.

So, as we enter the newest phase of tribal gaming, one defined by full-scale integrated resorts, international investments and tens of billions in revenues, it’s important to remember that no matter how big and flashy tribal operators may become, their insistence on doing things the right way is and always has been the catalyst behind their unprecedented growth.

Our goal for this year’s edition of Tribal Government Gaming is to shed some light on the latest and greatest innovations that tribal gaming has to offer, while also highlighting the figures most responsible for setting that impressive standard. And if the sector continues its current trajectory, it’s hard to imagine we’ll be saying anything different come next year and beyond.

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Columnists

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Marjorie Preston | Dr. Kate Spilde

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Official Publication

Voluntary Compliance and the Letter of Concern

Stamping out small regulatory infractions before they become big problems

When tribes think of the National Indian Gaming Commission’s compliance efforts, they might only think about the Notice of Violation (NOV) and assume it is the agency’s go-to enforcement tool to obtain compliance with IGRA. As I have written previously, any enforcement action I take is based on an exhaustive investigation and analysis of the unique circumstances involved, and it is not something I take lightly.

When NIGC must take enforcement action, we do so to preserve the integrity of the industry and protect the valuable tool Indian gaming represents for many tribes. But it is critically important for the Indian gaming community to understand that the majority of NIGC compliance efforts do not result in the issuance of an NOV and a subsequent Civil Fine Assessment that may result in an operation’s closure or a daily penalty of over $57,000 for each violation.

NOVs are rare. It is far more likely that noncompliance is addressed first with technical assistance efforts followed by a Letter of Concern (LOC). The agency uses the LOC to alert tribes to concerns regarding compliance with IGRA or NIGC regulations that have not been resolved through technical assistance efforts. The LOC identifies the concern(s) and provides a time period for the tribe to respond with corrective actions. Often, the LOC process results in resolution of the matter without penalty.

NIGC’s record usage of LOCs in recent years underscores the agency’s dedication to engagement in its oversight responsibilities and to a collaborative resolution of potential enforcement matters. In FY2022, NIGC issued 22 LOCs— only one resulted in an NOV. Of those remaining, 70 percent have been satisfied and 30 percent are working through their corrective action plan.

This voluntary compliance approach is NIGC’s proactive and collaborative handshake with gaming tribes to meet IGRA’s mandates. The agency is committed to providing gaming

tribes with the best resources to help them successfully operate and regulate their gaming in a manner that sustains for generations what has become the lifeblood for many tribes’ communities.

Below is a short journey into aspects of the agency’s compliance environment. These highlights point out that the agency would rather use voluntary compliance than enforcement actions when possible.

NIGC and Regulatory Compliance

First, while tribes’ regulatory bodies and NIGC may have distinct oversight responsibilities, there is a shared interest in protecting tribal assets derived from gaming. Through NIGC’s Division of Compliance, the agency monitors tribal gaming operations, provides technical assistance and training, cultivates local-level relationships and supports the work of more than 6,000 tribal gaming regulators.

The division includes eight regional offices, an Audit Program and an Environmental Public Health and Safety (EPHS) Program. The Region Offices are comprised of compliance and audit staff, who conduct routine site visits and assessments at tribal gaming facilities, and perform audits and investigations to monitor compliance with the IGRA, NIGC regulations and tribal gaming ordinances or resolutions approved by the NIGC chair.

In addition, other NIGC components, including the agency’s Finance, Technology, Public Affairs and General Counsel divisions, regularly provide a variety of assessment, advisory, planning and communication tools in coordination with the NIGC Compliance Division to encourage tribes’ proactive efforts at compliance.

When technical assistance and training, intermediate communications and the LOC do not result in compliance with IGRA, NIGC regulations or the tribal gaming ordinance, the NIGC will undertake enforcement action. Enforcement actions may include imposing appropriate sanctions for violations, such as civil penalties, issuing orders for temporary closure and referring criminal matters

By E. Sequoya Simermeyer

to appropriate tribal, federal and state entities. Fortunately for both patron and operator alike, these measures are few and far between. A majority of the time, once alerted to a violation, gaming tribes and NIGC work with a tribe’s regulatory staff and their gaming operations to correct the problem. This is what NIGC calls “voluntary compliance.”

The Letter of Concern

NIGC has historically approached IGRA violations with the mindset that once alerted, tribes will remediate a violation in a reasonable time if given a chance to correct it. Voluntary compliance is the agency’s goal. The first step to voluntary compliance is to alert the tribe to a potential violation; the agency codified that approach in 2012.

Set forth in 25 C.F.R. 573, an LOC describes the available facts and information, includes a preliminary assessment regarding the incident or condition and provides a tribe with a time period for its response. Voluntary compliance is often achieved when a tribe and the NIGC staff are able to resolve any potential enforcement issues prior to the chair issuing an enforcement action.

Over the past 10 years, LOCs have been used to address concerns such as a tribe not maintaining sole proprietary interest in and responsibility for the conduct of any gaming activity; entering and operating under contracts that contain management provisions which have not been submitted and approved by the NIGC chair; using net gaming revenues for purposes other than those set forth in IGRA (commonly called a misuse of revenue); instances where the construction, maintenance and operation of the gaming facility is conducted in a manner that does not adequately protect the environment, public health and safety of employees and patrons; failing to submit timely audits; failing to submit required licensing notices for facilities or employees; and instances where internal controls do not protect the integrity of gaming and

Celebrating Native Women

Native women recognized at the National Congress of American Indians winter event

Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. and several IGA board members joined the 27th annual National Indian Women’s “Supporting Each Other” luncheon hosted in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council Winter Summit at the Capital Hilton on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Honorees included Marilynn Malerba, chief of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut and the first Native American to serve as U.S. Treasurer, and Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, who also serves on the executive board as the treasurer of NCAI.

Chairman Stevens said, “I always look forward to joining in on this recognition yearly. It sets the stage to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution of these honorees as our Indian Country Warriors, always ready to stand and defend tribal sovereignty and our people.

“For over two decades, I have been honored to participate in this fantastic luncheon, where we have recognized and celebrated the leadership of many outstanding Native women leaders. It’s a natural place for me as I have grown up in this industry and worked side-byside with these amazing women.”

He added, “Our women are our strength and our resilience and ensure our future. Without a doubt, Treasurer Malerba and President Holsey are two of the truest examples of the strength of leadership in Indian country. These great women leaders have been strong advocates for not only the tribal communities they represent but are the greatest example of leaders who have dedicated their lives to advancing all of Indian country.”

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan presented the luncheon keynote. Flanagan was recently elected to her second term and is the first Native American to be elected to that post in Minnesota. She served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019.

The event was sponsored by the Indian Gaming Association, Tulalip Tribes, Indigenous Pact, Pechanga Tribe, National Indian Health Board, Seattle Indian Health Board, the Lummi tribe, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Emily’s List and AD PRO.

protect tribal assets.

Recently, NIGC investigations revealed two tribes did not have an internal audit function for their Class II gaming operations. Internal audits as well as independent financial reviews are often the most effective tools to ensure a tribe is fully aware of how its licensed gaming operates and makes decisions impacting the tribal community’s access to gaming resources. For that reason, Part 543 of the NIGC Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) requires internal auditor(s) perform gaming operations audits for each department (at least annually) to review compliance with tribal and operational internal controls and NIGC MICS.

The agency issued an LOC in both instances, requiring the tribes to submit a plan of action to establish an internal audit function within a given time. Both tribes submitted an appropriate and timely plan and were able to successfully address the concerns. As a result, the NIGC issued LOC Satisfaction Letters and did not recommend further enforcement action.

NIGC Resources

Both the tribes in the example and similar past results demonstrate that the LOC approach works. As a fellow regulatory body in this process, NIGC provides tribes with the resources to keep compliant with IGRA and NIGC regulations. The agency maintains resources and processes in place to address compliance concerns that includeoffering tribes legal opinions and declination letters, management contract reviews, training materials, inperson and virtual technical assistance and training, site visits, required ordinance audits, Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) audits and reviews, Internal Control Assessments (ICA) and EPHS assessments—all at no additional cost.

Since many tribes are well under way in their fiscal year operations, I encourage gaming leaders at all levels to take advantage of the tools and decades of regulatory expertise from a national perspective that NIGC has to offer. Again, by working proactively with NIGC, gaming tribes can quickly and efficiently resolve potential issues before they become major violations and help all of us protect the hard-fought reputation for integrity Indian gaming has earned over the past 35 years.

In 2021, the NIGC launched the NIGC’s Report A Violation campaign so the NIGC could more easily receive any information about potential violations of federal law or regulations in the Indian gaming industry. You may access the tab by isiting www.NIGC.gov. E. Sequoyah Simermeyer is chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Tribal Casinos 3.0

By Roger Gros and Dave Bontempo

Those of us who can remember the birth of tribal government gaming recall the rudimentary buildings that housed the slot machines or a few table games. Some tribes used converted community centers. Others rented trailers and lashed them together, so finding your favorite machine was something like the Yellow Brick Road. Still others erected Sprung Structures, which were essentially large tents crammed with slots.

It didn’t take long for tribes to realize that these temporary facilities were holding them back, and they began to build more elaborate casinos, sometimes with small hotels and a few restaurants. As quickly as they upgraded, the market showed up, and those facilities were deemed outdated.

That happened quickly to the casinos nearest the most populated areas. Take Foxwoods, for example, the gaming effort of the Mashantucket Pequot tribe. It started out as a bingo hall, and has expanded several times over the years. In 1990, the tribe won a high-profile legal ruling that held tribal gaming halls could offer the same gaming options that were permitted elsewhere in Connecticut. Since “casino nights” were a staple of charities in the state, that meant Foxwoods could install the table games that were the centerpiece of such events.

Instantly, Foxwoods added several buildings that would house the tables. But then-general manager Mickey Brown had higher aspirations. Visitors to the under-construction casino area were shown electrical conduits beneath the carpets, a sure sign the place was being wired for slots. And in just a year or so, Brown negotiated a deal with the state where the tribes (Mohegan Sun had begun

Continuous expansion has spread Foxwoods out over the forest floor. Recently Foxwoods broke ground on Great Wolf Lodge

its journey) would pay a 25 percent share of the slot revenue to the state— please don’t call it a “tax”—and the race was on.

It was something of an arms race between Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, as expansion at one property led to another at the competing property.

And even now, with fierce and abundant competition, the building goes on. Last summer during Foxwoods’ 30th anniversary, officials announced an $85 million expansion project that they call the “next-generation casino.” It includes:

• 50,000 square feet of gaming space to include both table games and slot machines

• A 13,000-square-foot celebrity chef branded restaurant to be revealed later this year

• New high-limit slot area

• An expansive 40-seat bar featuring over 35 slot machines

• New Grand Pequot Cage that will support both casinos

• A new 15-seat public bar

While this is modest compared to previous expansions, which included hotel towers and separate boutique hotels, meeting space, a zip line attraction, an outlet mall and many other amenities, it shows Foxwoods’ management understands that it must keep up with the new competition to maintain their market share.

And that’s not all. In February, Foxwoods broke ground on a $300 million Great Wolf Lodge, an indoor-outdoor waterpark with families as the primary target market. The partnership, similar to its deal with the Tanger Outlets, will expand the attractions that today reach far beyond gaming.

“For us at Mashantucket, it’s always been a vision of ours to have a resort beyond gaming, and councils long before any of us who are standing here today were dreaming about having an indoor waterpark here,” said Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

The facility will include over 550 family-friendly rooms, a 91,000-squarefoot waterpark and a 60,000-square-foot dry entertainment center with things like a ropes course, mini bowling, restaurants and an arcade, and is expected to bring more than 500 jobs to the region.

Loaded Gun

The Gun Lake Casino was just a glimmer in the eye of Michigan’s Match-EBe-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, better known as the Gun Lake Tribe, when the Mashantucket Pequots opened Foxwoods in the early 1990s. In fact, at that time, the Gun Lake Tribe had only just applied for federal recognition, often a long and drawn-out process. But the tribe had all the required history and could back it up, so five years later, it achieved recognition and began the equally arduous process of taking land into trust for a reservation.

Five years after that, the process was concluded and the tribe hired Station Casinos to build and operate the Gun Lake Casino, which opened in 2011, ushering in a new era of economic prosperity. Station built a serviceable casino for the tribe but it quickly realized something larger would be necessary, and the first expansion was under way. Now in phase five of its expansion project, led by current President and CEO Sal Semola, who was hired following the

The Aquadome is a fully enclosed glass atrium that allows natural daylight to illuminate the space during the day with a nightclub and concert light show atmosphere at night. The space features two separate pools, including a 21+ VIP pool and a family pool.

end of the Station management contract, the Gun Lake Casino is about to add a hotel and an “Aquadome,” an indoor swimming space with multiple pools and areas for banquets and entertainment.

Semola came on board at the end of phase four and is enthusiastically supporting the fifth. But even phase five is playing catchup, as the two closest competitors will still have larger properties than Gun Lake.

“When I first came on, I came on midway through what was characterized as the phase three expansion, which was rather modest in the sense it was maybe 100 slot machine additions to the casino floor,” Semola says. “But it was really about a connector building for a parking garage that was needed in anticipation of meeting the needs of future expansions due to the increased traffic and also the depletion of existing surface parking.

“And then phase four, which we just completed in September 2021, consisted of three new F&B outlets and began to set the table for phase five.”

Paul Bell, the lead architect for HBG Design, says the expansion was a reaction to the desires of Gun Lake tribal leadership.

“The Gun Lake owners have set their sights on creating a premier entertainment destination resort in the Midwest,” says Bell. “They want to expand their catchment zone to include larger cities as far away as Chicago and Detroit. I think this fifth phase will create that true super-regional resort with an expansion program designed to drive that traffic in from both of those metropolitan areas.”

Semola explains the location of Gun Lake Casino and why it has been necessary to constantly grow.

“We are just outside of Grand Rapids located off highway 31, which is the north-south artery for Western Michigan,” he says. “So it’s highly trafficked, and we’re equidistant between Grand Rapids, which is the secondlargest city in the state, and Kalamazoo, Michigan as well.”

Semola says that the area is growing quickly.

“Our area is somewhat rural—we’re in the town of Wayland—but in just the time that I’ve been here, we’ve seen a lot of growth and development in the area. Even the airport—Grand Rapids International Airport—is undergoing an expansion. And Grand Rapids itself is kind of moving south towards where the casino’s located. So, they’ll continue to benefit from that growth as well.”

Although phase five is the first project that HBG, which has 40-plus other tribal clients, is doing with the Gun Lake tribe, Bell is already impressed with the leadership.

“I and many of my colleagues here at HBG Design we’ve realized that competition in most markets continues to be intense,” he says. “Progressive owners are always elevating their amenity offerings to keep up with that. While the casinos will always have their bread-and-butter patrons at the resort, we also see a continuing trend of owners working to attract more diverse,

multi-generational customers through unique out-of-the-box non-gaming amenities, the Aquadome being a prime example of this.

“In addition, retail, other non-gaming entertainment brings in all ages of people to fit this goal. Owners create through this, these opportunities, a lot more revenue and continue to stay relevant and top-of-mind in the market.”

Bell praises tribal leadership for bringing their vision to the tribal economy. They are currently developing a non-gaming mixed-use development on tribal land that will diversify the economy.

Semola agrees about the foresight of tribal leadership.

“The tribal leaders are extremely forward-thinking,” he says. “I think that when you take into account that they’ve only been on their own, outside of the umbrella of a management company for four years, they’re much further along in terms of that cycle of evolution, in terms of how they look at business and the future. So, as tribal gaming enterprises become more mature over time, they realize that there’s economic opportunities that they can comfortably participate in outside of the sovereignty umbrella, and they become more comfortable investing in that area.”

Bell also credits Semola as being a driving force behind the gaming expansion.

“He has been an absolute joy to work with,” says Bell. “He is a very fun, energetic leader. He’s extremely passionate, an entrepreneurial leader for Gun Lake. He has been engaged in the design process from the beginning. He’s really a key driver in Gun Lake’s long-term development vision.

“I believe beyond what we’re working on with him right now, the current phase five project, as he is constantly looking ahead for new opportunities to identify the next big thing that will attract the market to Gun Lake Casino Resort and maintain a cutting-edge position across the industry and marketplace.”

Semola says the idea for the Aquadome came to him while he was at a conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City, which has a similar facility, a dome over several pools and hot tubs. But the Aquadome is different, he says.

“The Aquadome is designed to be a multi-purpose atrium, and it has three pools. It has a family-oriented pool which is located adjacent to a concession snack bar and some locker rooms. It also has an adult pool that is tiered with a VIP-level pool with a swim up-bar. That creates this great vibrant environment during the day—hot or cold seasons—where their guests can come and enjoy the aqua elements.

“But at night, this facility then converts over to an entertainment facility that is able to provide live performances as well, and sell VIP cabanas and so forth around the pool for those live concerts or DJ dance events, whatever type of entertainment we would choose to engage in based upon their market feasibility and entertainment preferences.”

The tribe chose the right designer for this kind of element—Bell says that

“As tribal gaming enterprises become more mature over time, they realize that there’s economic opportunities that they can comfortably participate in outside of the sovereignty umbrella, and they become more comfortable investing in that area.”

—Sal Semola, President and CEO, Gun Lake Casino

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS •MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES

TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN

Gun Lake Casino Aquadome and Hotel Wayland, Michigan

Eagle Mountain Casino Porterville, California

Four Winds Casino Resort South Bend, Indiana

although the idea for the Aquadome came from the tribe, HBG has lots of examples.

“We have done massive atriums in the past for Gaylord resort properties,” Bell says. “One in Orlando, the Gaylord Palms, and we did another one in Grapevine, Texas called the Gaylord Texan. Those were much larger than this. So we have learned through those project experiences how to design a dynamic atrium environment.

“Now while those were designed for a completely different purpose than what this one is designed for, we went to the school of hard knocks on both of those projects. The shape of the Aquadome really is derived from all the sun angles and site analysis to create an optimal environment for indoor swimming and aquatic activities during the day.”

Semola wanted more from the Aquadome than just swimming, however.

“We were focused on building a hotel convention space and the Aquadome, all three of those pieces, from a construction standpoint, from a financial performance standpoint, and without question, the Aquadome modeled the best,” Semola says. “But what it didn’t give us was that even playing field as it pertains to some of the other casinos in the area, where they could do a sit-down concert or a large banquet. We needed a 2,000-capacity event type of space. So looking at the Dome, the challenge was how, do we get as much versatility in that space as possible?

“Ultimately working with the HBG design team, we came up with the idea of the pools being pushed out of the center, not just one pool, but multiple pools pushed out, which opened up the center. So now we can have that sight line for those types of concerts, or we can just make it a party with a DJ—your typical nightlife. For banquets, we built a production kitchen where we can easily accommodate up to 800 people. We are just looking to try to create as much versatility and utility value out of the space as possible. And I’m really happy with the way that it’s evolved thus far.”

Muckleshoot Magic

The Seattle area is very competitive when it comes to tribal gaming. Lots of the reservations where the casinos are located are land-constrained, but recently, there has been a rush of expansions on the books, including the Muckleshoot casino. And this one will be worth the wait.

Muckleshoot’s four-year, multi-phased expansion project speeds toward a fall 2023 completion. The final piece will be a transformative 18-story resort tower, rising to a prominent 198.8 feet with a definitive glass exterior.

The elevated vantage point will provide a priceless view, including a panoramic look at Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline.

Design changes that pushed back the opening from 2022 to 2023 will enable the property to make a more grandiose entry into the marketplace—and it will be

grandiose indeed.

The new tower will be the tallest building between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, according to company officials. The casino is located in the Seattle suburb of Auburn.

The immense glass edifice will be adorned with several cutting-edge features, such as:

• A steakhouse on the roof of the building

• An indoor-outdoor pool

• A spa with 5,500 square feet, including 10 private rooms

• Numerous restaurants

Along with the building’s height, it will represent the Muckleshoot Tribe’s growing presence in the gaming world.

It will be similar in profile to the statement made in Connecticut over the years by the aforementioned Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casino expansions. The new buildings are a sign of economic health, vitality and the intent to accommodate larger gambling throngs.

Officials hail the finished expansion project as an inducement for adult getaways that span attending a concert, eating at high-level restaurants and getting a massage, all with a view that won’t quit.

Once the tower is completed, Muckleshoot will have 157,000 square feet of continuous gaming, 29,000 total square feet of event space and almost a dozen dining choices.

The hotel is the final phase of construction in a huge expansion project announced in February 2019. The expansion plan included a redesigned casino floor with 10,000 additional square feet of gaming space, three new restaurants and a new center bar, a 20,000-square-foot Events and Conference Center, a new exterior facade and a Muckleshoot Tribe History Cultural Center.

It celebrated the grand opening of its new Caesars Sportsbook just two days before the Cincinnati Bengals played the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 Super Bowl.

The impact accelerated during the 2022-23 season, as the book operated for the entire season. That meant six months of substantial weekly betting action on professional and college football, sports wagering’s two highest revenue sources during that time.

Features at Caesars Sportsbook at Muckleshoot include:

• Video wall (12-by-24-feet) showing multiple games

• 20 big-screen TV monitors

• Seating capacity for 92 guests

• Four live betting windows and nine self-service betting kiosks

Tribal officials say that Muckleshoot also offers the largest smoke-free gaming area in Washington state.

Already the largest casino in the Pacific Northwest, Muckleshoot will take a great step forward as its expansion project opens later this year

Muckleshoot’s new sportsbook is managed by Caesars Interactive

Online Gaming: Risk & Reward

Tribal operators grapple with the ups and downs of iGaming and mobile sports betting

By Marjorie Preston

On Super Bowl Sunday, some 50 million Americans placed $16 billion worth of bets on the big game—an all-time high, more than double the $7.5 billion wagered in 2022, according to the American Gaming Association.

But sports fans in California were out of luck. Though the state has 69 casinos, there are no sportsbooks, online or retail. That’s because the tribes who run those casinos don’t want sports betting—not without a guarantee that it’s theirs alone to offer.

The most populous state in the U.S., home of 16 major league sports teams, is also the biggest untapped sports betting market. But for tribal operators, the promise of a new industry comes with considerable risk: the specter of competition from out-of-state commercial operators.

Last November, competing propositions—a retail sports betting bill from the tribes, and an online and mobile version from FanDuel, Draft Kings, BetMGM and others—failed at the polls, despite an onslaught of advertising (the two sides spent a combined $460 million to push their proposals).

Jacob Mejia, vice president of public affairs for the Pechanga Development Corporation, told CalMatters.com that tribes were less interested in introducing retail sportsbooks than they were in blocking mobile betting. The online measure, he said, was “the biggest threat to Indian gaming in a generation.”

The issue is tabled for now, but it’s sure to be back. At G2E last fall, Mark Macarro, chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, suggested mobile sports betting in California could be the first domino that kicks off full online casino gaming, which could become “a disaster,” he warned.

“Thank goodness that’s not going to happen this cycle,” Macarro said, in comments made weeks before voters cemented that decision at the polls. “But it’s going to repeat in two years.”

Define ‘Online’

In California, online casino games are still prohibited by the state penal code, under the theory that online bets don’t exist only at the location of a casino server, but wherever the gambler is, and in the vast “out-there” of the internet.

In 2014, when an enterprising California tribe asserted its right to offer online bingo, the Ninth District Court of Appeals stepped in. While the servers were located on tribal land, which presumably made the bets permissible, the court ruled that online bets placed by people not physically on the reservation would violate the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

That decision meant the end of gaming by the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, whose remote location and limited slot inventory made it hard to compete with larger, more centrally located venues. Shortly after the tribe’s online casino closed, the retail gaming hall followed (it is now a marijuana dispensary).

And then there’s Florida. In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe agreed to a “hub-and-spoke” sports betting model, whereby the tribe would offer mobile bets throughout the state via servers on Seminole lands. But Judge Dabney Friedrich called a halt to the launch.

“Tribes need to speak with a unified voice when it comes to legislative matters, to maintain exclusivity around online gambling of all forms.”

—Brian Wyman, Senior Vice President of Operations and Data Analytics, The Innovation Group

He said the model was “legal fiction” for the reasons stated above: the bets would take place beyond tribal land, in the hands of statewide bettors as part of the virtual ether. Two years later, the two sides remain at an impasse.

Double Jeopardy

Tribes have two good reasons to be skeptical of online and mobile betting. One is the potential impact of online business on casino foot traffic. While commercial casinos face the same challenge, it could be harder to navigate for smaller operations, which may not have the reach of, say, a Caesars or an MGM. But how much does online gaming actually threaten land-based?

“To some extent, it’s an unanswered question,” says Brian Wyman, gaming analyst and senior vice president of operations and data analytics for The Innovation Group (TIG). “Most operators agree that in the long run, online gaming will at least partially cannibalize land-based—some people will save the trip and stay home, and others may play online on Tuesday, then say, ‘Oh, that was my budget, I won’t go to the casino on Friday.’”

Big operators work around it by using online as a “hook,” with appbased rewards to be redeemed at the land-based venue or sister resorts around the country. In that way, online gaming gives broader-based operations “the ability to optimize their reach and their brand,” says Chris Irwin, TIG’s senior vice president of Native American Services. “If you’re an online gambler in North Jersey, you can get points to go down to Atlantic City and stay for a weekend. Or you can go out to Vegas to stay, or other properties around the country. It’s really incentive-driven. Not many tribes can capitalize on that.”

Creeping Commercialism

The second reason and the larger concern among tribes is the possibility that online gaming will be thrown open to commercial operators or operating partners, creating competition that was unimaginable when many tribal compacts were written.

That possibility is already a reality in some states. If California voters ultimately approve online and mobile gaming, they must also decide whether to restrict it to reservations or make it available statewide. In the latter case, the licenses could be up for grabs by behemoths like FanDuel and DraftKings—and lawmakers would like nothing more than to dip into those deep pockets. Needless to say, that kind of competition could siphon off revenues that tribal nations rely on.

“In a lot of markets, gaming and the exclusive access to gaming is the lifeblood of tribal governments, supporting hospitals, supporting police and fire departments,” says Wyman. “It’s no exaggeration to say this is a matter of life and death.”

As Sheila Morago, executive director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, recently pointed out, “This is actually money for higher education, for health care, for infrastructure.” In comments to GamingToday.com, Morago said, “They’re not making decisions on whether or not you get a new yacht or enough money to buy a new Mercedes. It’s about making sure that our kids have money to go to school.”

Despite the longstanding ties between tribal and state governments as well as the jobs and revenues that tribes have added to local and state economies, the big guns of commercial gaming are “willing to pay big taxes and fees that historically haven’t come from tribes,” says Irwin. “Tribes may pay exclusivity fees, but not at the level of what commercial operators might pay in taxes.”

“At this point, it’s expected—if you can buy coffee with your mobile phone, why can’t you play your favorite casino game or make a sports bet?”

—Anika Howard, President and CEO, FoxPlay

While the industry was slow to take off, it’s been accelerating ever since. In 2022, online casinos in (New Jersey) brought in more than $1.6 billion in revenue, up 21.6 percent over 2021 and a 13-fold increase over nine years. Those figures, with all those zeroes, have lawmakers salivating.

As a result, “tribes would rather not have sports betting at all than jeopardize any part of the business they’re doing right now. It’s opening a Pandora’s box that could lead to commercial gaming not previously in the market.”

High Stakes

For casinos, iGaming wasn’t a possibility until 2011, when the U.S. Department of Justice ruled that the federal Wire Act applied only to sports betting, not iGaming in general. The potential for widespread sports betting didn’t follow until 2018, when the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), opening the door to a legal industry on a state-by-state basis. While iGaming and mobile sports betting go handin-hand, they’re different animals, with different profit margins.

New Jersey, for example, legalized iGaming in November 2013; in the first year, operators generated $124 million in gross gaming revenue, “a drop in the bucket compared to what they were making on brick-and-mortar facilities,” says Irwin.

While the industry was slow to take off, it’s been accelerating ever since. In 2022, online casinos in the state brought in more than $1.6 billion in revenue, up 21.6 percent over 2021 and a 13-fold increase over nine years. Those figures, with all those zeroes, have lawmakers salivating.

For all the hype about sports betting and the many billions of dollars in play, the profit margin is pretty meager compared to casino gaming— typically less than 5 percent. It could be argued that tribes aren’t missing much by sitting out that game.

But revenues aside, they must take into account consumer demand. Could tribal operators risk alienating customers who expect or demand mobile and online options?

In 2021, Connecticut lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a bill to legalize online casino games, mobile sports betting and an online lottery. It was the first overhaul of the state’s gaming laws since the 1990s, when the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes opened Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, respectively.

Connecticut’s agreement “preserved our tribal sovereignty and allowed us to still operate from a point of exclusivity,” says Anika Howard, president and CEO of FoxPlay, the online gaming arm of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

A Workable Model

Wondr Nation (formerly Mashantucket Pequot Interactive) manages Foxwoods’ social casino and collaborates with DraftKings on cobranded Foxwoods iGaming and sports betting offerings. The subsidiary’s stated goal is to create “maximum opportunities, profitability and impact for industry partners,” expand the tribe’s online footprint and enable it to partner with other Native American tribes and tech firms.

Howard acknowledges concerns that, as legal online gaming proliferates, “the powers-that-be could use it as an opportunity to roll back some of the provisions made in tribal compacts.

“We made a slight compromise on sports” in Connecticut, she says, “because we felt like the bigger opportunity was in online gaming. And so it starts with the strategy. What do you really want to accomplish?”

For Foxwoods, “the goal is to increase revenue, increase opportunities and increase player satisfaction by providing something that people are already doing—playing online, in the legal market or not.

“We’ve entered a mobile-first society,” Howard continues. “At this point, it’s expected—if you can buy coffee with your mobile phone, why can’t you play your favorite casino game or make a sports bet on your mobile phone? Taking out some of the political dynamics, you have to start with the players who make up your customer base. You want to create an experience that works for your player.”

She disputes the notion that online casinos are a direct threat to land-based patronage: “The reality is more nuanced. Some players are very distinctly online players—just because you don’t have an online offering doesn’t mean they’re going to come to the casino and play. Ironically, in remote locations, this can be an opportunity to increase the player base if

“Tribes would rather not have sports betting at all than jeopardize the business they’re doing right now. It’s a Pandora’s box that could lead to commercial gaming.”

—Chris Irwin, Senior Vice President of Native American Services, The Innovation Group

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there are challenges with going there physically. Give people an opportunity to play remotely, and you’re capturing an audience you didn’t have before.”

Some Michigan tribes, too, have made their peace with online gaming. In 2020, when mobile sportsbooks and online casinos became legal there, Bryan Newland, then chairman of the Bay Mills Indian Community, said Detroit’s three commercial casinos—MotorCity, Greektown, and MGM Grand— plus the state’s iLottery were “eating our lunch year after year.”

Newland told Pechanga.net, “We were faced with the prospect of evolve or die when it comes to internet gaming.”

Bay Mills teamed with DraftKings to run its online and retail sportsbooks and online casino, reportedly with positive results. Another Michigan tribe wasn’t as lucky. The Hannahville Indian Community, which operates the Island Resort & Casino in the state’s Upper Peninsula, partnered with TwinSpires, a unit of Churchill Downs, on iGaming. But in 2022, TwinSpires ditched its online gaming business (except for horse racing), leaving the tribe high and dry.

“We were kind of shocked,” Tony Mancilla, Island Resort’s general manager, told the New York Times. “We had our prom dress on, and we didn’t have a date.”

In the aftermath, Hannahville’s iGaming revenues took a dive, dropping almost two-thirds from $16.7 million in 2021 to $5.8 million in 2022. The tribe has since joined with 888 and Sports Illustrated to offer online sports betting, but hasn’t resumed online casino games. According to the Times, it’s now focusing on investments in real estate and golf courses as revenue generators.

Cutting a Path

David Bretnitz is senior director of sales for Kambi, a provider of sports betting technology to tribal and commercial operators. He says the mobile industry can drive “greater share of wallet and future-proof tribes’ businesses” by bringing in a new customer demographic. But how to get the pieces in place, while safeguarding tribal rights along the way?

“First, I think we can all agree that tribes have the wherewithal to do this on their own,” says Bretnitz. “So there are two options: going the B2C route, where you partner with one of those larger commercial groups to get to market, or utilizing a company that provides B2B services.”

There are advantages and drawbacks to both, he says. “Partnering with a B2C company provides national brand recognition that lets tribes compete a bit more and hand off those day-to-day management responsibilities. For the tribe that’s very well-versed on the gaming side but has zero experience in sports betting, they get a guaranteed revenue stream, albeit less than if they

were to partner with a B2B provider.”

In such deals, he says, the bigger slice of the revenue pie goes to the commercial group, “which bears the brunt of the responsibility as far as risk, the on-property buildout for a sportsbook if that’s in play, or setting up that online sportsbook. So they’re taking on more of that exposure.”

On the B2B side, “the strength of the sportsbook product itself will allow tribes to ultimately operate on their own. A high-performance sportsbook enables them to go out and compete with the FanDuels and DraftKings, while retaining full control of their brand, maintaining their (league) partnerships, and controlling the vision going forward. And the lion’s share of the revenues stays with that tribe. So—more risk, more reward.”

Tribes don’t need to compete from a marketing perspective, he adds, offering $2,000 sign-on bonuses just to build a database, like the big names in the space. “They can measure success in driving long-term sustainable revenues versus just saying, ‘We acquired a customer.’”

‘A Unified Voice’

To date, only six U.S. states have iGaming, while mobile sports betting has spread to 26 states and counting.As the rollout continues, expect mixed results depending on the market.

Meanwhile, California remains the holy grail for commercial operators. Last fall at G2E, DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said Prop 27—the sports betting initiative supported by commercial sportsbooks and a handful of tribes— will be back, and “more than likely” will pass in 2024.

But maybe not—Prop 27 didn’t just fall short at the polls last November, it flamed out, rejected by more than 82 percent of voters (Prop 26, the tribal measure, lost by 67 percent, but the tribal coalition behind it was more intent on defeating 27 than passing 26). James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association and a member of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, slammed the commercial measure as “a massive explosion of gaming that (would) directly undercut tribal sovereignty and self-sufficiency.” Siva added that having online betting “dictated” to sovereign nations is “unacceptable.”

“Whether online gaming is three years down the line, five years down the line, if it’s 10 years down the line,” he said, “it needs to be a tribal decision.”

For that reason, Wyman says, tribes must “structure legislation so all the tribes support it; otherwise, they’ll have to fight about it every time it comes up. They need to do what they can, year in and year out, to make sure they control the conversation and speak with a unified voice when it comes to legislative matters, making sure they maintain exclusivity around online gambling of all forms, casino and sports.”

“A high-performance sportsbook enables tribes to compete with the FanDuels and DraftKings, and the lion’s share of the revenues stays with the tribe.”

—David Bretnitz, Senior Director of Sales, Kambi

Advancing Tribal Gaming Through Higher Education

A history of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming at SDSU

By Dr. Kate Spilde

The Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming (SITG) was established in the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) at San Diego State University (SDSU) by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in 2006 for two primary purposes.

First, the Sycuan Band created the SITG to assure quality educational opportunities on tribal government gaming and to support professional development for gaming employees who wanted a career in the thriving tribal gaming industry. At that time, Sycuan leadership was disturbed that there were a number of training courses around the country of dubious quality that were being presented by people unfamiliar with what differentiated tribal government gaming from other industry segments.

This lack of access to quality programs meant that employees of tribal gaming facilities were likely to have been trained in a “Las Vegas model” of casino operations and regulation or not trained at all. The Sycuan Band decided to take the lead in order to maintain a credible and professional presence for tribal government gaming, ultimately benefiting employees, customers and the industry as a whole.

Secondly, the Sycuan Band was interested in creating a research center that would focus on the social and economic impacts of the tribal gaming industry, including its effects on tribal and non-tribal communities, governments, employees and guests. By supporting the creation of a clearinghouse on independent academic research about tribal government gaming, the Sycuan Band committed to collaborating, funding and promoting the academic research produced and supported by the SITG.

The institute’s first public event was held in San Diego in April 2008, at the annual meeting of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) to evaluate and honor the first 20 years of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).

The SITG has pursued three mandates based upon feedback from that first event: 1) developing and offering the nation’s first four-year degree program (B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management) in tribal casino operations management; 2) producing and supporting academic research on tribal gaming; and 3) informing the public policy debate around tribal government gaming and its impacts on individuals and communities.

With the support of our gaming industry partners, the institute is

demonstrating a shared commitment to the long-term goal of developing a professional class of gaming experts who will enhance the tribal government gaming industry across the United States.

The Sycuan Institute at Present

San Diego County is home to 17 federally recognized tribal governments and hosts 10 tribal gaming facilities with a range of amenities. Therefore, the SITG has a unique position in the contemporary gaming and educational environment. Because of our location, the SITG, through its relationship with the Sycuan Band, other local tribes and the tribal government gaming industry, has access to world-class tribal and casino staff, lawyers and lobbyists, marketing and public relations experts, gaming regulators, gaming commissioners and other experts.

This local pool of talent provides a wealth of knowledge from an experiential, rather than simply academic, perspective. The SITG’s relationship with SDSU, and its location in the HTM Program in particular, provides additional access to academic experts and industry leaders in

RLNC President Dan King, American Indian Studies Chair David Kamper and Endowed Chair of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming Dr. Katherine Spilde signing the MOU on campus at SDSU

hospitality, cultural heritage tourism, event planning, food and beverage and hotel management, among others.

These connections have resulted in the building of a new field of academic research into tribal gaming. The SITG research agenda is always driven by tribal government and industry needs, input and collaboration. For example, tribal compact negotiations and legislative efforts require indepth analysis and description of the economic, social and cultural impacts of tribal gaming including investments in language revitalization, educational gains, repatriation and self representation in tribal museums, best practices in tribal responsible gaming, and employee engagement and retention, as well as tribal philanthropy and nation (re)building efforts generally.

The SITG has also created a new field of tribal casino operations research with deep dives into topics ranging from the return on free play investments, the impact of slot hold percentages and the effects of non-smoking constraints on tribal gaming revenues. This research supports the industry but also supplements the course work in the academic program.

The five courses developed by the SITG cover a range of topics unique to tribal gaming, such as:

AMIND/HTM 370 Tribal Gaming: Cultural and Political Contexts

HTM 371 Tribal Gaming: Casino Operations Management

HTM 372 Tribal Gaming: Legal and Regulatory Issues

HTM 373 Tribal Gaming: Casino Marketing and Tribal Public Relations

HTM 381 Cross-Cultural Interpretations of Gambling Addiction

Certificate In Tribal Casino Operations Management Moves Online

After more than a decade of development and growth on our campus in San Diego, the SITG began offering fully online classes in tribal gaming during the pandemic shift to remote learning. This expansion of the program’s geography has resulted in creation of a separate SITG Certificate in Tribal Casino Operations Management, in addition to the bachelor of science degree program completed on campus.

The certificate program was developed in direct response to tribal gaming industry requests for access to higher education training in casino operations, marketing and regulation.

Partnership with the Online AIS Degree Completion Program

The pandemic move to remote learning revealed academic gaps across disciplines and geographies. At SDSU, the SITG has addressed these gaps by

partnering with the American Indian Studies Department and Global Studies to embed the Tribal Casino Operations Management Certificate into the new American Indian Studies Degree completion program offered fully online.

This new bachelor of arts in SDSU’s American Indian Studies major is a self-paced degree-completion program designed to be completed within 24 months. The use of an online modality facilitates program completion in two years or less and the number of units required will vary based on each students’ total units transferred into the program.

The program was designed specifically with tribal nations in mind since many tribal students have access to community and tribal college-level education but are unable to attend a university in a face-to-face capacity due to location and distance. In many parts of Indian Country, geographic isolation inhibits student’s ability to earn a bachelor’s degree and earn a respective bachelor’s level income.

Extending Tribal Education Partnerships into Indian Country

In order to extend the reach of the certificate program developed by the SITG into Indian Country, the Sycuan Band and the SITG created our first memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Red Lake Nation College (RLNC)

Sycuan Tribal Chairman Cody Martinez (l.) and Red Lake Nation College President and Hereditary Chief Dan King in the Sycuan Council Chambers where King presented the Martinez with a beaded medallion to symbolize their partnership

in Minnesota. The goals of this affiliation are to provide a combination of breadth, depth and quality of curriculum, experience and purpose that neither institution could achieve on its own, and to expand opportunities for students in both regions and at both institutions.

This partnership was forged through a combination of tribal leadership, academic partners and industry executives, including Sycuan Tribal Chairman Cody Martinez, RLNC President Dan King, Red Lake Nation Gaming CEO Angela Dauphinais, SITG Endowed Chair Kate Spilde and AIS Chair David Kamper. The timing of the launch was symbolic since the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay celebrated the inauguration of their new tribal council in San Diego on Saturday, January 28, and met with leaders of the Red Lake Nation and RLNC in their council chambers first thing Monday morning, January 30, to learn more about the ways this partnership can support both nations and all of Indian Country.

Signed on campus at SDSU later the same day, the MOU is intended to accomplish a number of concrete objectives. In the short term, faculty in AIS and the SITG will support the RLNC to facilitate student participation in the online AIS degree completion program at SDSU to include the Certificate in Tribal Casino Operations Management offered by the SITG.

In addition, the RLNC will work with AIS and SITG to determine tribal gaming education and training needs specific to Red Lake Gaming in order to

(l to r): Tami Niswander, CFO of RLNC; Nadine Bill, director of assessment and institutional effectiveness, RLNC; Mandy Schram, vice president of operations and academic affairs, RLNC; Dan King, president, RLNC and hereditary chief of Red Lake Nation, RLNC; David Kamper, chair and professor, American Indian studies, SDSU

assess whether current offerings are meeting industry, student and workforce development needs. We will also work together to provide exchange opportunities for students at each institution to visit and/or work at other tribal gaming properties to appreciate the diversity of tribal gaming facilities across Indian Country.

In the long term, our shared goal is to create a self-perpetuating pathway that allows for students graduating from RLNC to complete their B.A. at SDSU fully online while they are able to live and work in their chosen community. Ultimately, we plan to collect and distribute data about this successful education collaboration that can be mobilized for public consumption and in ongoing public policy debates related to tribal gaming education, research and improved gaming operations.

Future partnership exploration includes curriculum development in indigenous-focused education and food sovereignty that bridges Indian County community needs, indigenous foods and the tribal gaming industry in partnership with groups like the North American Indigenous Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) organization.

Conclusion

Leaders at tribal nations like Sycuan and Red Lake and educational institutions like SDSU and the RLNC are demonstrating that strategic partnerships like this one can improve business performance through strengthening gaming management resources. Affiliation also increases the depth and breadth of the academic research component of the gaming industry, including the SITG’s ability to fund independent research that addresses marketing, operations and regulation of current and future gaming opportunities across Indian Country.

Finally, this affiliation supports tribal students and communities by bridging the geographic divide between tribal nations and facilitating deep and enduring knowledge sharing and success.

Dr. Kate Spilde is a professor and endowed chair of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming at San Diego State University. She has worked with tribal governments on economic development and gaming for more than 20 years and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming.

More Than OK Gaming In (and Outside) the Sooner State

By Chris Irwin

Oklahoma is home to one of the largest casino industries in the United States, with well over 100 tribal casinos located throughout the state. These casinos play a significant role in the state’s economy, supporting nearly 76,000 jobs and generating $1.69 billion in tax revenue and tribal revenue share payments to all levels of government, per the American Gaming Association’s 2022 State of the States report.

In this article, we will examine the current state of the casino industry in Oklahoma, the long history of Oklahoma gaming compacts and the future outlook for tribal gaming in Oklahoma and beyond.

Market Overview

The Oklahoma casino industry is a major contributor to the state’s economy, providing significant amounts of revenue, jobs and entertainment to the citizens of the state. The Sooner State is home to 142 casinos and gaming enterprises, making it one of the largest gaming markets in the United States. The industry started in the early 1990s when the state government passed a law allowing for the development of gaming facilities. This led to a surge in the number of casinos, which now range from large, resort-style casinos to smaller, local gaming centers.

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) reports annual revenues by region. Oklahoma is split between two separate regions—Oklahoma City and Tulsa—as seen in the map at right. Unfortunately, these two regions encompass three different states, bleeding north into Kansas and south into Texas.

By using deductive reasoning, we estimate that of the $6.2 billion of revenue generated by these two regions, approximately $5.5 billion was generated by Oklahoma in FY 2021. This is roughly a 45 percent increase over FY 2020, which is to be expected given pandemic-related impacts. Interestingly, this makes Oklahoma one of the top five largest gaming markets in the country, including both commercial and tribal states.

Several Oklahoma tribes have gotten into commercial gaming, with the Cherokee Nation purchasing the Gold Strike Casino Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi, and the Chickasaws owning Remington Park Racetrack in Oklahoma City

Source: National Indian Gaming Commission

According to the FY 2022 annual report of the Oklahoma Gaming Compliance Unit (OGCU), “the State of Oklahoma collected over $191.5 million in tribal gaming exclusivity in fiscal year 2022… based on over $3.19 billion in Class III electronic games and non-house-banked card games.”

This represents an increase over the previous year of 18 percent, outpacing the commercial market growth rate of 14 percent. The NIGC report represents total gross gaming revenue (GGR), while the OGCU only identifies the revenues on which exclusivity fees are paid—Class III revenue. Therefore, the difference between the NIGC figure and the OGCU figure is the Class II revenue generated by the state.

Oklahoma is a unique gaming market with regards to the significant amount of Class II gaming machines compared to Class III. Historically, Class II machines have been utilized to backfill markets that have surpassed their allotment of Class III machines, or to offer a different style of machine to the gaming patron. In Oklahoma, tribes have used Class II machines to help reduce exclusivity fees paid to the state while maintaining a quality gaming product, a model that has not been as successful in other gaming markets around the country.

Like the rest of the country, Covid-19 impacted the Oklahoma gaming market to the tune of 16 percent. While not the largest impact seen across U.S. gaming markets, it was significant enough to create job loss and decrease critical funding for non-gaming businesses as well as services offered to tribal members. Larger Oklahoma tribes like the Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have been at the forefront of recovery and growth, and continue to invest heavily in their casino operations, build new facilities and expand existing ones.

These tribes have been successful in attracting new customers, increasing their market share and growing their revenue. The strong recovery in FY 2021 (32 percent) and FY 2022 (18 percent) indicates a resilient market and a trend that the Oklahoma market should continue to see moving forward.

The Compact Chronicle

Following the 1987 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act passed by Congress, a framework for regulating tribal gaming activities was installed in the form of a compact.

Compacts are government-to-government working agreements on issues of mutual interest. This could cover any topic from services, land use and taxes to the use of natural resources or, in this instance, gaming. A gaming compact is a legal agreement between a Native American tribe and a state government that allows the tribe to operate certain types of gambling activities on their tribal lands in the state. Tribal gaming compacts are required by federal law for Class III gaming, which includes slot machines, casino-style games, and certain types of parimutuel betting.

The first compact in Oklahoma was signed in 1992 with a more substantial statewide compact being enacted in 2004 by state legislature and voter approval. This included significant expansion of the types of Class III games being offered as well as an agreement from the tribes to pay a Class III exclusivity fee in exchange for the prohibition of non-tribal gaming in the state. That compact expired in 2019, but was extended for another 15 years following a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Shortly following, the state and Governor Kevin Stitt negotiated new compacts with four tribes in a multifaceted effort to: 1) increase tax revenue to the state, which is used to support education; 2) bring Oklahoma more in line with what other states receive in exclusivity fees; and 3) allow some of the state’s smaller tribes to benefit from new and more lucrative casino locations.

Signed in the months after the majority of tribes in Oklahoma believed the Model Gaming Compact had automatically renewed, these compacts with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Comanche Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Kialegee Tribal Town were controversial from the beginning, and by 2021 the Oklahoma Supreme Court had ruled them illegal. With that decision, Oklahoma tribes have reverted back to the original compact that was extended for an additional 15 years, now set to expire December 31, 2034.

The Chickasaws own one of the largest casinos in the world in Winstar World, just north of the Texas border

Commercial Expansion of Oklahoma Tribes

Historically, tribes with extra resources generated by casino revenues often have focused on diversification outside of gaming. According to a piece by Michael Soll and Jeff Hartmann published in last year’s edition of Tribal Government Gaming, “many had ownership positions in a variety of businesses, but investment capital was limited and risk was quite measured.” This has led tribes to look in a different direction, a direction they are much more familiar with—the gaming industry.

In recent years, tribes have recognized the value they bring to the industry after being such a vital part of it for so long. Most tribes have compacts that limit the number of casinos they are allowed to have or the number of machines they are able to operate. Further, in many cases, opening a neighboring casino would simply cannibalize existing revenue streams instead of creating new ones. The obvious next move? Redirect much of the investment money previously used for outside investment back into the gaming industry, and more specifically, into the commercial gaming market.

As mentioned in the same article by Soll and Hartmann, “the road to commercial gaming investment by tribes dates back more than 15 years, having gained momentum following the Mohegan Tribe’s entry to the Poconos market in 2005, followed closely by the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s acquisition of Hard Rock International in 2006.” The Mohegan and Seminole Tribes paved the way for what has become a much more common outlet for tribes across the country, and Oklahoma is no exception.

In the early 2000s, the Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations entered the commercial market with the renovation of the Will Rogers Downs racetrack and casino in Claremore, Oklahoma, and the Remington Park racetrack and casino in Oklahoma City. Since then, the commercialization of Oklahoma

tribes had cooled off until recently.

In today’s U.S. gaming environment, new markets are relatively rare. Areas of the country that accept gaming already have legalized casinos, while the ones against it have made their stance clear, even going so far as to enact legislation to prevent it in some cases. Accordingly, tribes looking to enter the commercial gaming environment must either: 1) purchase an existing commercial operation; or 2) wait for existing markets to expand.

Acquisition has been a major driver over the past several years, most notably with the Poarch Brand of Creek Indians’ purchase of Sands Bethlehem and the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s purchase of the Mirage in Las Vegas. Earlier this year, the Cherokee Nation became Oklahoma’s first tribe to enter the fray, finalizing their purchase of the Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi from MGM Resorts International. Chuck Garrett, president and CEO of Cherokee Nation Entertainment, told Business Wire, “This acquisition is a natural evolution for our company. Building our business outside of Oklahoma is a huge step that strengthens our ability to boost the Cherokee Nation economy while also building on our reputation of being a strong community partner and industry leader.”

Though less prevalent, expansion opportunities do occasionally emerge. After a long history of slot operations, Arkansas passed an amendment in 2018 to allow four full-scale casinos in the state. Its Pine Bluff license was awarded to Oklahoma’s Quapaw nation in 2019, marking the tribe’s first venture into commercial gaming.

“The Nation spent over five years working to bring a casino to the Jefferson County area, and to get the support of local government to make this happen made it all the better,” said Quapaw Nation Chairman Joseph Byrd. “The ability for tribes to leverage our level of expertise and grow into new markets is great for tribes as a whole.”

Aside from being awarded the license, Byrd also was extremely satisfied by the nation’s ability to open and operate a casino of this category during the middle of a pandemic: “When so many other businesses were failing, I am proud of our ability to move forward and open this casino.” The Arkansas facility generates nearly $150 million in GGR to support members of the nation.

While the Cherokee and Quapaw Nations are the only two Oklahoma tribes currently operating commercial gaming facilities outside of the state, they may not be the last. The Cherokee and Choctaw Nations both are vying for the final license in Arkansas, and the Osage Nation is exploring an opportunity to build a casino at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The Chickasaw Nation also has partnered with several other entities proposing a $3 billion casino resort in Coney Island, New York. These nations join other large tribes across the United States seeking diversification in the gaming sector versus outside of it, a trend we believe will continue into the foreseeable future.

Conclusion

The Oklahoma gaming market is as unique as any that exists in the country. It creates tens of thousands of jobs, millions of dollars of revenue to the state, and billions in economic impact to direct and indirect entities associated with the industry. It is also a market approaching severe saturation.

To move forward, the state and its tribes must adapt and find new ways to grow to create long-term sustainability for the industry. As we’ve examined, both show a willingness to do so, but how these moves evolve the industry locally and the tribes in the context of a national, and possibly international, gaming industry will be interesting to watch.

Chris Irwin, Senior Vice President, Native American Services, The Innovation Group

Choctaw Durant serves a gaming audience in central Oklahoma

The Cherokees own Hard Rock Tulsa, one of the most popular casinos in the state

Over-Deliver on Expectations

The products and services that tribes offer at their resorts as amenities are wide-ranging and allow tribes to enhance their guests’ experience.

There needs to be a cost-benefit analysis to determine if adding cost to the property’s amenities will enhance the guest experience to meet the owner’s return requirements. Here are some ideas tribes should consider when discussing raising the bar of the amenities at their properties.

In-Room Amenities:

The products offered to guests in the hotel room offer flexibility and opportunities to curate a very localized experience. The best operators in the gaming industry provide guests with amenities that they cannot get elsewhere. If it is high quality bathroom soaps and lotions or locally produced minibar products, a tribe should ask, “What type of experience do we want our guests to have at our property?“ That first question will inform all other decisions. Some of the major categories that can be considered are:

Toiletries and Personal Care Items: This category is a must at every hotel, but the quality of the product and how it is displayed can vary greatly. This product category can be specifically developed for a tribe’s property, or a well-known branded product be used. As always, the cost of custom products must be weighed against the room rates and the competitive set of the tribe’s property.

Minibar Service: Most properties have a mini refrigerator at the very least, but when a guest is used to staying at a luxury resort there is an expectation of a well-stocked minibar. The snacks and drinks must be high quality, larger size, and give the guest a sense of locally sourced products.

Coffee Service: The type of coffee service and glassware in a guest room quickly communicates quality. A high-end coffee maker with glass coffee cups and options for various types of coffees communicates high quality, whereas a disposable cup with a generic coffee maker seems like an

afterthought. If the coffee service is going to appear to be an afterthought, it may be better to not have coffee machines in the room and instead offer it in the lobby.

Turndown and Maid Service: In the postpandemic environment, where labor is a consistent challenge, daily maid service and turndown service is an amenity that can make a strong impression on a guest. Daily maid service maintains the cleanliness of the property and turndown services equal a highend level of service. Walking into a room that is set up for a good night’s sleep is a service amenity that elevates the experience for the guest and differentiates the property from its competition.

Bedding, Robes, and Throw Blankets: We are working with tribes to help develop custom bedding programs with a menu of pillow options and custom linens in their effort to differentiate their property. The owners plan to promote this amenity to their guests as part of their resort wellness identity. High quality bedding and robes invite guests to experience a quality that they may not get at lower-rated properties.

Technology and Wi-Fi Service: A reliable WiFi signal is a necessity and integrating technology in a seamless way is a way to connect the guest to the various offerings, entertainment and amenities available at a tribe’s property. The current traveler is used to using their phones and other devices to connect and track their activities. With streaming services, being able to cast content from their own accounts is an amenity that will likely become more important as younger, digitally savvy travelers emerge as the larger traveling market.

Property-Level Amenities:

Fitness/Yoga/Spa: A fitness center is a bare minimum requirement for most hotels. The higher-end properties have an integrated fitness center and spa experience and may incorporate classes available for guests participation. Offering yoga, dance, athletic training or other wellness-related services is often a deciding factor for some travelers. A wellrun spa that offers different treatments grows the

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opportunities for extending stays, and in turn growing revenue.

Coffee/Breakfast Service: Depending on the type of property a tribe owns, a morning breakfast may already be part of the amenity package. This is often a place where amenity creep occurs, and if a property is not careful the full benefit of this amenity can be diluted. In order to raise the quality level of this amenity, the options can be locally sourced and presented in a high-quality way.

If the property has a complimentary coffee service in the public areas, the cups and displays should reflect a high value to the guest through layout and interior design.

Concierge Services and Classes: The presence of a knowledgeable concierge service that can help guests maximize their enjoyment of their time at a tribe’s property is one of the most powerful ways to elevate a guest’s entire experience. Some properties also offer classes and events centered around the restaurants, venues or seasons. These may include cooking classes, guided tours or tickets to local shows and attractions.

Meeting Services and Technology: If a property has meeting facilities, having a meeting planner and technology that is easily used by multiple users is an amenity that will sell many events. The meeting planner service should be able to coordinate catering, internal setup and technology integration.

The decision to raise the bar with amenities opens the door for creatively identifying how to give guests something that they can’t get anywhere else. Tribal communities are uniquely positioned to do that, and can benefit greatly from that effort.

Carl Long, a Choctaw tribal member, is president of PMI-Tribal Services, the leading native-owned FF&E and OS&E procurement company. He is also senior vice president of Purchasing Management International and regularly speaks on topics related to global sourcing and procurement.

Guests expect quality when they stay at a property, but what can happen if you go over and above?

Achieving the Upper Hand

How to establish control in compact negotiations

The Department of the Interior (DOI) is revising its rules for review and approval (or disapproval) of tribal-state Class III compacts. The Rulemaking Announcement began with an extended review of tribal comments on a consultation draft. Comments on the public draft were due by March 1. The proposed rules would add guidelines and guardrails to existing DOI practice by publicly codifying current legal and administrative standards.

Currently, tribes wishing to conduct gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) must negotiate a compact—allocating gaming regulatory responsibility—with the state, then submit that compact for DOI review. The Secretary has 45 days to approve or disapprove the compact. Without any action, the compact is “deemed approved,” meaning that it goes into effect upon publication— but only to the extent it is consistent with law.

Nearly 35 years after the 1988 enactment of IGRA, the tribal-state gaming compact process remains problematic. Early fights concerned the scope of gaming that states must negotiate. When the Supreme Court rejected the Seminole Tribe’s suit to enforce good-faith compact negotiations against the state of Florida, as barred by state sovereign immunity, states seized leverage. Some compacts incorporated provisions that infringed on other tribal sovereign rights, in violation of IGRA. Absent a congressional “Seminole fix” to restore negotiation obligations, the secretary must protect tribes against state overreach.

Illegal Provisions

After a long struggle to achieve a compact, tribes have sometimes accepted questionable concessions, such as impermissible state taxes, allocation of state jurisdiction and non-gaming subject matter, and have asked the secretary to take no action on the compact, allowing it to go into effect as “deemed approved.”

The strategy permitted a tribe to establish a relatively stable basis for Class III gaming, even when some provisions diminished tribal rights protected by IGRA. The proposed regulations contemplate that a guidance letter, issued after the

45-day period, may list all provisions in a “deemed approved” compact found to violate IGRA. Upon publication, the compact is fully effective only to the extent consistent with IGRA. Compacted gaming can begin, but illegal provisions (even if not listed in the guidance letter) remain subject to challenge in court.

Violation of IGRA – But Still Approved?

By law, the secretary may disapprove a compact only if it violates IGRA, any other federal law or the trust obligation of the United States, but disapproval is not required. Sometimes, the DOI affirmatively approves a compact containing illegal provisions. The proposed rules recite the secretary’s discretion to do so.

This practice has and will continue to engender confusion for tribes attempting to negotiate new compacts. For example, in 2012, the DOI rejected a compact that would have governed Mashpee Wampanoag gaming in Massachusetts, detailing a number of violations, including attempts to regulate Class II gaming. But in 2021, the secretary affirmatively approved Arizona compacts that specifically limit tribes’ authority to conduct Class II games, perpetuating earlier compact provisions that included Class II positions in the number of maximum gaming positions permissible.

The proposed guidelines include regulation of Class II gaming in a list of activities that are considered evidence of a violation of IGRA, but this list will be only as helpful as the secretary’s willingness to enforce it.

Revenue Share

The regulations discuss “great scrutiny” of revenue sharing provisions to determine if any amounts in excess of regulatory fees are impermissible taxes, with specific reference to whether the state has provided substantial economic benefits to justify revenue sharing. Revenue sharing provisions have been perennially controversial since they were first approved nearly 30 years ago.

The Rincon Tribe successfully established, in 2010, that California offered inadequate consideration for significant revenue share demands in a

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compact amendment. By regulation, such a demand is “evidence of a violation of IGRA” and a basis to demonstrate in court that the state has not negotiated in good faith. Because California had earlier waived its sovereign immunity, Rincon could secure a remedy.

Protecting 21st Century Gaming Expansion

Competition for sports betting is fierce and litigious. The proposed regulations acknowledge tribes’ right to negotiate the conduct of statewide remote wagering or iGaming, provided that either state law or the compact establishes that the wagering take place at a server located on Indian lands, that the tribe regulates the gaming, and the player is not located on another tribe’s Indian lands. Whether approved or “deemed approved,” compacts may still be challenged. In Florida, third-party competitors are seeking to invalidate sports betting provisions of the “deemed approved” 2021 compact for the Seminole Tribe. More recently, in Washington state, a card room seeks to invalidate sports betting provisions by claiming that tribal exclusivity violates Equal Protection.

Each case challenges the DOI directly and leaves out the compacting parties, while the impacted tribes have intervened as the “real party in interest” for the limited purpose of interposing their own sovereign immunity to defeat the challenge, preventing a court from considering the complaint at all. Decades after state sovereign immunity barred tribes from compelling compact negotiation, tribes are deploying their sovereign immunity to protect hard-won compact terms. A variant on the long-sought “Seminole fix.”

While they stop short of a “Seminole fix,” the proposed regulations announce standards to enhance protection of tribal compact rights. It remains to be seen how they will be applied and enforced.

Judy Shapiro is a strategic partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Big Fire Law & Policy. She can be reached via email at jshapiro@Bigfirelaw.com or at 202-257-6436.

Tribes and Tech

By Frank

The gaming industry has always had its technological pioneers— many, like the predecessors to Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, have forged new practices that are now standard in the casino business.

But more often than not, first adopters of industry-changing technology are found in Indian Country. Indeed, the very fact of a Class II gaming product that is barely indistinguishable from its Class III cousin is testament to tribal dedication to developing technology—in that case led by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which worked with vendors and won legal battles to develop what is now standard in Indian casinos.

“The Seminoles started with Class II, working with (Reno supplier) Sierra Design Group,” recalls Knute Knudson, vice president of Native American development for slot supplier IGT. “Those products were developed through interpretations of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), and the use of effective technology really became prominent. Now, even internationally, people refer to Class II. It is uniquely tribal in its legal interpretation, but now it’s used as a product for all segments of the industry.”

He adds that Class II technology led to the development of central determinant systems such as those now used in Washington state and New York.

Knudson has been involved in Indian gaming since its start in the early 1990s, when he was vice president of Sodak Gaming, a major supplier to gaming tribes. He says as Indian gaming matured, mastering new technologies was a necessity in overcoming a number of regulatory challenges and achieving success—which, in turn, has strengthened tribal sovereignty.

Over his long career at IGT—which led to his 2021 induction into the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame—Knudson has had a ringside seat as new technologies have been pioneered by tribal casinos. He offers ticket-in/ticket-out (TITO) as an example. A tribal casino, the Oneidas’ Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York, proved as early as the 1990s that a slot floor could be run without coins. The Oneidas’ deposit/carded-play system for years stood as a model of cashless casino operations.

It was no surprise, says Knudson, that when cash-out tickets were first deployed in a cash-in/ticket-out setup (to be followed by IGT’s EZ

Native American casinos have historically been at the forefront of deploying new technology

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“This tribal innovation has been driven by tribal government’s desire for economic self-sufficiency, and by the lack of preconceived thoughts on what worked in the past in traditional gaming.”

—Knute Knudson, Vice President of Native American Development, IGT

Pay ticket-in/ticket-out system), it was the tribal casino market where it occurred. “The first time I ever saw a cash-out ticket was in tribal casinos,” Knudson says. “I saw it in Southern California, I saw it in Oklahoma, I saw it in Florida. And it obviously changed the manner in which casino floors are managed.”

Electronic table games (ETGs) are another product area that matured in the tribal casino market, in states such as Arizona, Minnesota and others that initially prohibited live table games. Tribal casinos were among the first to host ETGs, in the early days utilizing video of dealers that were the precursors to today’s live-dealer ETGs.

“From the start of Indian gaming to the present, tribal governments have been leaders in the use of gaming technology,” says Knudson. “This tribal innovation has been driven by tribal government’s desire for economic self-sufficiency, and by the lack of preconceived thoughts on what worked in the past in traditional gaming.”

Buddy Frank, the longtime slot executive who last month was inducted into the EKG Slot Awards Hall of Fame, agrees that tribal casinos have always been among the first adopters of new technology. After establishing himself as a slot executive in Northern Nevada, Frank capped his career in Indian Country in California, first with Viejas Casino and finally as vice president of slot operations at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Frank says his time at Pechanga brought many pioneering innovations, beginning with the move to electronic communication among the slots on the floor—from serial cable to Cat 5, Cat 6 and ultimately Ethernet highspeed transmission between slot machines. “That opened the door to everything else, from the video screens you see on machines today to the live bonusing and electronic tournaments,” he says.

These days, tribes are more likely to be pioneers in adopting business intelligence, data visualization and the use of artificial intelligence in host programs. There again, says Frank, Indian casinos such as Pechanga led the way. “Pechanga was a leader in first working with EMC and then Dell to build the hardware necessary to have a good artificial intelligence environment,” he says, “and then hiring people skilled in data warehousing and data analytics.”

Quick and Agile

There are any number of inherent reasons tribes have embraced new technologies. “I think it’s a mixed answer, to be honest,” says Victor Newsom, senior vice president, product management and payment solutions for Everi

Holdings. “In some cases what we’ve seen is for specific initiatives, they are better positioned to be more agile. If there’s a tribal initiative, and the council is supportive and working with appropriately qualified partners, yes, they tend to move faster.”

That speed increases once a new technology catches on, he adds. “If in a market where you have many competitive properties, such as Southern California, when you start to see something catch on with patrons, then there’s a fast-follower mindset that takes over, and I absolutely will see it move much more quickly across the regions.”

Knudson says the absence of a large corporate structure, in which there is a quarterly drive to produce results for shareholders, also helps tribes move quickly to new technologies. “It’s much easier for them to make decisions,” he says. “At IGT, we’re in every market in the world, and we’re in regulated gaming segments—the scale of everything is quite large. With that, we inherently have more process when implementing new ideas.

“Tribes, on the other hand, in many instances have been through the battles to get where they are today, and had to be innovative and may be more agile when it comes to new ideas.”

When cash-out tickets were first deployed in a cashin/ticket-out setup (to be followed by IGT’s EZ Pay ticket-in/ticket-out system), it was the tribal casino market where it occurred

“Tribal casinos have always been innovative, and among the very diverse tribal nations, I see real innovation leaders.”

—Andrew Cardno, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Quick Custom Intelligence

“The tribes have always been quick to move into new technology, and adopt early. On the commercial side, they’re needing to make sure that the shareholders are seeing immediate share value, immediate gains in value. And on the tribal side, the shareholders are the tribal members, and they’re looking at generations forward. So how are we making sure that the investments we are making today are going to prepare and set up the organization for the long term, not just for the immediate return?”

—Steve Neely, General Manager, Rolling Hills

Frank says the other factor that has placed tribes at the forefront of technology is the use of private testing labs like Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), BMM Testlabs and Eclipse Compliance Testing to certify new equipment, getting new products to casino floors ahead of many staterun labs.

“Almost every tribe subscribed to (the private labs),” Frank says. “Everybody says the Nevada lab was the model and the best, and they’re very good. And then Atlantic City came along and did their own, and they were decent. But GLI got input from everybody. Plus, as opposed to being government, they were for-profit and therefore they attracted better talent... Tribes got ahead of commercial casinos in technology, and some of it was really beneficial.”

But most of all, leaders of tribal casinos have been very open to new ideas, says Andrew Cardno, co-founder and chief technology officer of business software supplier Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI). “Tribal casinos have always been innovative, and among the very diverse tribal nations, I see real innovation leaders,” Cardno says. “Certainly for QCI, the tribal business partners have been right at the front of our business all the way through and are definitely willing to jump in, be great business partners and to innovate with us.”

Hot New Tech

Tribal leadership as first adopters of new technology has continued to manifest itself in today’s fast-moving tech environment, as operators across the industry examine alternatives to cash in the form of digital wallets and other new payment solutions. Business intelligence for marketing purposes has been another huge growth area, as efficient data collection solutions merge with artificial intelligence to create new efficiencies for player development executives in casinos.

John Fernandez, director of player development at California’s Morongo Casino, is one tribal operator known as an early adopter of new technologies—like the QCI Host module, which has streamlined the casino’s player development efforts.

“I’ve got a pretty good-size VIP services team, and it’s a very data-driven sales team,” Fernandez says. “But I know that most of the time, not all hosts are willing to accept the technology because they’re salespeople first, and they’re not analysts. I don’t want to turn my team into a group of analysts. They need to be salespeople first.”

The business intelligence software, in this respect, has simplified the process of utilizing data. “They like the QCI product because it tells them things like, ‘I haven’t talked to Frank in two months. It’s time to.’ And it will send them an email that Frank is here playing and, and it gives you where he is (in the casino). You’re able to go out there and see your customer right away.”

The system also provides actionable alerts in direct response to realtime play. “Without a tool like that, we have over 4,000 machines out there,” says Fernandez. “In the old days, the host would just walk around. How do you figure out who’s playing, and what they’re doing? This tool gives you all that. It tells me one of my hosts has a customer that has played 15 hours and is down $37,000 right now. A host can go out and talk to that player, and intervene (with a comp or a bonus).

“And here’s an unhosted guy that’s played seven hours and is losing $10,400. Either my host or my VIP agents, who are in the VIP lounge, will see that and assign a task to the host to run out there.”

One of the hottest new technologies these days can be found in the Acres Foundation system, which not only provides a gateway for cashless play through a digital wallet, but can draw real-time data from every slot machine on the floor, alerting marketers in real time for any number of interventions to keep the best players playing, while ensuring that they return again and again.

While some major commercial casino operators like Penn Entertainment are spreading the footprint of the Acres Foundation system, there are plenty of first adopters of the technology in Indian Country as well. One of the most recent adopters is the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort in Corning, California.

“Over the last several years, we’ve really put an emphasis on trying to leverage every ounce of technology we can get to make us better and make us more efficient,” says Steve Neely, general manager of Rolling Hills. “Acres really personifies that. What’s available today is really just the tip of the iceberg for what Acres will be able to offer us as this evolves. Foundation really does represent an ever-evolving solution to a wide array of challenges we have at the operations level.”

Neely says Rolling Hills is in the pre-installation phase, and in the coming months will begin installing Acres hardware on its 840 slot machines.

“A number of marketing benefits are in front of us,” he says. “Imag-

ine you have a high-value player whose actual loss is trending so far away from their theoretical loss that they’re just getting crushed, and they’re going to be upset. They’re having a bad day. All of a sudden, something pops up on the screen of the slot machine and tells them to push this button to reveal your bonus, and suddenly, it’s enough to keep them interested... We don’t want our players to leave having had a bad experience.”

Another tribe known to embrace new technology is Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Robert Sawyer has worked with the tribe’s casino operations, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley, for some 25 years. Late in 2021, when he was vice president of gaming at Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Sawyer was tapped as chief operating officer of a new Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures division called SlotCo.

SlotCo acquires slot machines for casinos from major suppliers, but also helps the Mille Lacs and other tribes get the most of all new technology arriving on the floor—including a source of capital for new technology purchases and property improvements. SlotCo also brings state-of-the-art analytics and data networking to help customers better understand patron behavior.

“SlotCo had been a development idea that came from the notion that there are early adopters of technology in the tribal world, and there are some that are maybe a little more challenged,” Sawyer explains. “Our CEO (Joe Nayquonabe) and a few others of us felt that was bad for the industry—there would be young people that would go in for their first casino experience, where they may not see brand new slot machines. They’re seeing equipment that’s 20, 30 years old on floors, and how do we change that? How do we help?

“What can we do to help, maybe bring some of that new innovation and that new technology to those more rural tribes? We came up with a model that helps do that while delivering measurable revenue growth.”

“The tribes have always been quick to move into new technology, and adopt early,” says Rolling Hills’ Neely. “On the commercial side, they’re needing to make sure that the shareholders are seeing immediate share value, immediate gains in value. And on the tribal side, the shareholders are the tribal members, and they’re looking at generations forward. So how are we making sure that the investments we are making today are going to prepare and set up the organization for the long term, not just for the immediate return?”

In the end, the early appearance of groundbreaking technology in Indian Country may come down to the structure of tribal gaming organizations. “For decision-making, there’s no giant corporate board worrying about stockholders’ profits,” comments Frank. “And that makes a difference. Moreover, one thing you would think would slow them down but doesn’t is that most tribes have a long-term view.

They’re not worried about this quarter’s report. They’re worried almost about generational wealth, generational profit. It gives them the feeling that they can try stuff and move ahead. Think agile.”

“Tribal country has seen a lot of growth, and that growth is driving diversification in all the locations,” says QCI’s Cardno.

“I feel privileged and honored, and proud of how we’re able to work with tribal nations. It’s been one of my great pleasures to learn about tribal nations, and to help with economic growth and be a part of that.”

“What can we do to help, maybe bring some of that new innovation and that new technology to those more rural tribes? We came up with a model that helps do that while delivering measurable revenue growth.”

—Robert Sawyer, Chief Operating Officer, SlotCo

NO FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES/FIRST NATIONS

STATES AND PROVINCES WITH EXISTING CLASS III & TRIBAL GAMING

STATES WITH TRIBAL PRESENCE. SOME WITH VARIOUS FORMS OF CLASS II GAMING

NO TRIBAL GAMING PERMITTED

Tribal Government Gaming

2023 Directory

ALABAMA

Class II

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

WIND CREEK CASINO

WETUMPKA

100 River Oaks Dr.

Wetumpka, AL 36092-3084

Phone: 334-514-0469

Toll Free: 866-946-3360

www.windcreekwetumpka.com

Casino size: 85,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 2,500

EVP & GM: Kay Simmons

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

WIND CREEK CASINO

MONTGOMERY

1801 Eddie L.Tullis Dr.

Montgomery, AL 36117

Phone: 334-273-9003

Toll Free: 866-946-3360

www.windcreek.com/montgomery

Casino size: 65,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 2,200

GM: Jake Carlton

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

WIND CREEK CASINO ATMORE

303 Poarch Rd.

Atmore, AL 36502

Phone: 251-368-8007

Toll Free: 866-946-3360

www.windcreek.com/atmore

Casino size: 57,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 1,700

GM: Tim Ramer

ALASKA

Class II

Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point

AGATE PULL TABS

100 Municipal Building Room 7A

Sand Point, AK 99661-0447

Mailing: PO Box 447

Sand Point, AK 99661-0447

Phone: 907-383-5833

www.qttribe.org

Pull Tab Machines: 10

GM: Carmen Holnberg

Klawock Cooperative Association

KLAWOCK IRA SMOKE SHOP

310 Bayview Blvd.

Klawock, AK 99925

Phone: 907-755-4807

Bingo: 60 seats

Manager: Keri Clark

Metlakatla Indian Community

MIC Gaming Hall

8th and Waterfront

Metlakatla, AK 99926-0008

Phone: 907-886-4266

www.metlakatla.com

Casino size: 6,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines 90

Bingo: 120 seats

GM: Joni Hudson

The following is a list of tribal gaming facilities in the United States and Canada. For a full list of all the tribal casinos of any size in the U.S. and Canada, visit TribalGovernmentGaming.com.

Native Village of Barrow

Tribal Government

NATIVE VILLAGE OF BARROW PULL TABS

1082 Kiogak Street

Barrow, AK 99723-1149

Phone: 907-852-4411

Toll Free: 800-478-4412

https://nvb-nsn.gov/department/gaming

Casino size: 550 sq. ft.

Ground Director: Jennifer Okakok

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

SITKA TRIBAL BINGO

235 Katlian St. Sitka, AK 99835

Phone: 907-747-3207

www.sitkatribe.org

Bingo: 100 seats

GM: Sarah Smith

Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak

SUN’AQ TRIBAL BINGO

312 West Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615

Phone: 907-486-6735

https://sunaq.org/bingo/

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Doreen Anderson

Tlingit and Haida Indians of CBJ

JUNEAU TLINGIT AND HAIDA

INDIANS COMMUNITY BINGO

3235 Hospital Dr. Juneau, AK 99801

Phone: 907-463-5680

www.ccthita.org/government/ delegates/chapters/juneaucommunity.html

Bingo: 312 seats

Pull Tabs Available during Bingo Sessions

Bingo Manager: Stacey Bjerkeset

ARIZONA Class II & III

San Carlos Apache Tribe

APACHE GOLD CASINO RESORT

Highway 70-Mile Post 258

San Carlos, AZ 85501

Mailing: PO Box 1210

San Carlos, AZ 85550-0357

Phone: 928-475-7800

Toll Free: 800-272-2438

www.apache-gold-casino.com

Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.

Apache Gold Best Western Hotel (146 rooms)

Slots: 482

Table Games: 3

Bingo: 200 seats

GM: Linda Michaels

Colorado River Indian Tribes BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO

11300 Resort Dr. Parker, AZ 85344-7549

Phone: 928-669-7000

Toll Free: 888-243-3360

www.bluewaterfun.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Bluewater Resort (200 rooms)

Slots: 532

Bingo: 400 seats

Acting GM: Benjamin Williams

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe

BUCKY’S CASINO

1500 East Highway 69, Building B

Prescott, AZ 86301-5640

Phone: 928-776-5695

Toll Free: 800-756-8744

www.buckyscasino.com

Casino size: 24,000 sq. ft.

Prescott Resort (160 rooms)

Slots: 321

Poker Tables: 8

Bingo: 150 seats

Table Games: 7

GM: David Sikes

Salt River Pima–Maricopa

Indian Community

CASINO ARIZONA

524 N. 92nd St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256-5402

Phone: 480-850-7777

Toll Free: 877-724-4687

www.casinoarizona.com

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 898

Bingo: 1,000 Seats

CEO: John Dinius

GM: Trenni Martinez

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

CASINO DEL SOL

5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85746

Phone: 520-838-6506

Toll Free: 800-344-9435

www.casinodelsol.com

Casino size: 160,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 997

Table Games: 18

Poker Tables: 20

Bingo: 600 seats

CEO: Kimberly Van Amburg

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

CASINO OF THE SUN

7406 S. Camino de Oeste Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85746-9308

Phone: 520-883-1700

Toll Free: 800-344-9435

www.casinodelsol.com/casino-

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Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,300

Table Games: 22

CEO: Kimberly Van Amburg

Yavapai-Apache Nation

CLIFF CASTLE CASINO HOTEL

555 Middle Verde Rd.

Camp Verde, AZ 86322

Phone: 928-567-7900

Toll Free: 800-381-7568

www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com

The Lodge at Cliff Castle (202 rooms)

Casino size: 114,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 650

Poker Tables: 6

Table Games: 7

GM: Rojelio Rubio

Cocopah Tribe

COCOPAH CASINO RESORT

15138 S. Avenue B

Somerton, AZ 85350-7648

Phone: 928-726-8066

Toll Free: 800-237-5687

www.cocopahresort.com

Casino size: 24,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 512

Bingo: 350 seats

Table Games: 8

GM: Sheila Howe-Knapp

Tohono O’odham Nation

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT—SAHUARITA

1100 West Pima Mine Rd.

Sahuarita, AZ 85629-9624

Phone: 520-294-7777

Toll Free: 866-332-9467

www.ddcaz.com/sahuarita

Casino size: 185,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 563

Table Games: 6

Poker Tables: 2

GM: Daniele Chilton

Tohono O’odham Nation

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT—TUCSON

7350 S Nogales Hwy.

Tucson, AZ 85634

Mailing: PO Box 22230

Tucson, AZ 85734-2230

Phone: 520-294-7777

Toll Free: 866-332-9467

www.ddcaz.com/tucson

Casino size: 55,000 sq. ft.

Lodging (148 rooms)

Slots: 1,016

Table Games: 19

Poker Tables: 13

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Henry Childs

Tohono O’odham Nation

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT—WHY

Highway 86 Mile Post 55

Why, AZ 85321

Mailing: PO Box 22230

Tucson, Arizona 85734

Phone: 520-294-7777

www.ddcaz.com/why

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Slots: 58

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Tohono O’odham Nation

DESERT DIAMOND

CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT—

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Glendale, AZ 85305

Phone: 623-877-7777

www.ddcaz.com/west-valley

Casino size: 75,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,089

Table Games: 52

GM: Joseph Delgado

Ak-Chin Indian Community

HARRAH’S AK-CHIN

HOTEL & CASINO 15406 N Maricopa Rd.

Maricopa, AZ 85239

Phone: 480-802-5000

Toll Free: 800-427-7247

https://www.caesars.com/har-

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Casino size: 65,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,150

Table Games: 30

Poker Tables: 15

Bingo: 470 seats

SVP & GM: Michael Kintner

White Mountain Apache

HON-DAH RESORT CASINO

Gila River Indian Community

LONE BUTTE CASINO

1077 S. Kyrene Rd.

Chandler, AZ 85226

Phone: 520-796-7777

Toll Free: 800-946-4452

https://playatgila.com/gaming/l

one-butte/

Casino size: 120,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 828

Table Games: 17

Poker Tables: 7

Bingo: 750 seats

GM: Denise Pfaff

Tonto Apache Tribe

MAZATZAL HOTEL & CASINO

Beeline Hwy. 87, Mile Post 251

Payson, AZ 85541

Mailing: PO Box 1820

Payson, AZ 85547-1820

Phone: 928-474-6044

Toll Free: 800-777-7529

http://www.mazatzalcasino.com/

Casino size: 123,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 378

Table Games: 6

GM: Hubert Nanty

Quechan Indian Tribe

PARADISE CASINO ARIZONA

450 Quechan Drive

Yuma, AZ 85366

Phone: 760-572-7777

Toll Free: 888-777-4946

www.paradise-casinos.com

Casino size: 11,613 sq. ft.

Slots: 480

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Charles Montague

Fort Mojave Tribe

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO

MOHAVE VALLEY

8555 S. Hwy. 95

Mohave Valley, AZ 86440-9309

Phone: 928-346-2000

Toll Free: 888-837-4030

https://runtothemountain.com

Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 250

GM: Jack Medrano

Salt River Pima–Maricopa

Indian Community

TALKING STICK RESORT AND CASINO

Navajo Nation

TWIN ARROWS NAVAJO

CASINO RESORT

22181 Resort Blvd.

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Toll Free: 855-946-8946

www.twinarrows.com

Casino size: 36,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,097

Table Games: 10

Bingo: 100 seats

GM: Bryce Warren

Gila River Indian Community

VEE QUIVA HOTEL AND CASINO

15091 South Komatke Lane

Laveen, AZ 85339

Phone: 520-796-7777

Toll Free: 800-946-4452

https://playatgila.com/resorts/v

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Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 921

Table Games: 22

Poker Tables: 22

Bingo: 366 seats

GM: Myron Sundust

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

WE-KO-PA CASINO RESORT

10438 WeKoPa Way

Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

Mailing: PO Box 18359

Fountain Hills, AZ 85264

Phone: 480-789-5300

Toll Free: 855-957-9467

www.wekopacasinoresort.com

Casino size: 166,341 sq. ft.

Radisson Hotel (246 Rooms)

Slots: 850

Table Games: 22

Bingo: 650 seats

GM: Aaron Moss

Gila River Indian Community

WILD HORSE PASS

HOTEL & CASINO

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.

Chandler, AZ 85226

Phone: 520-796-7777

Toll Free: 800-946-4452

www.playatgila.com/gaming/wild-

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Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Wild Horse Pass Hotel (242 rooms)

Slots: 1,000

Poker Tables: 24

Table Games: 24

GM: Scott O’Gorman

Yavapai—Prescott Indian Tribe

YAVAPAI CASINO PRESACOTT

1505 E. Hwy. 69

Prescott, AZ 86301-5641

CALIFORNIA

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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

AGUA CALIENTE

CATHEDRAL CITY

68960 East Palm Canyon Drive

Cathedral City, CA 92234

Toll Free: 888-999-1995

www.aguacalientecasinos.com/pr operties/cathedral-city/

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 530

Table Games: 8

SVP & GM: Michael Facenda

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

AGUA CALIENTE PALM SPRINGS

777 Hwy. 260

Pinetop, AZ 85935

Phone: 928-369-0299

Toll Free: 800-929-8744

www.hon-dah.com

Casino size: 18,600 sq. ft.

Hon-Dah Hotel (128 rooms)

Slots: 829

Table Games: 2

Poker Tables: 4

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9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Phone: 480-850-7777

Toll Free: 877-724-4687

www.talkingstickresort.com

Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 765

Poker Tables: 49

Table Games: 49

CEO: John Dinius

GM: Trenni Martinez

Phone: 928-445-5767

Toll Free: 800-756-8744

www.buckyscasino.com

Casino size: 6,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 245

GM: David Sikes

401 East Amado Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262-6403

Toll Free: 888-999-1995

www.aguacalientecasinos.com/pr

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Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 898

Table Games: 22

SVP & GM: Kato Moy

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

AGUA CALIENTE RESORT SPA

32-250 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2704

Phone: 760-321-2000

Toll Free: 866-999-1995

www.aguacalientecasinos.com/pr

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Casino size: 130,000 sq. ft.

Agua Caliente Resort (340 rooms)

Slots: 1,450

Poker Tables: 10

Table Games: 48

SVP & GM: Kato Moy

Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians

AUGUSTINE CASINO

84-001 Ave. 54

Coachella, CA 92236-9780

Phone: 760-391-9500

Toll Free: 888-PLAY2WIN

www.augustinecasino.com

Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 737

CEO: Jef Bauer

Barona Band of Mission Indians

BARONA RESORT & CASINO

1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd. Lakeside, CA 92040-1546

Phone: 619-443-2300

Toll Free: 888-7-BARONA (7227662)

www.barona.com

Casino size: 310,000 sq. ft.

Barona Valley Ranch Resort (400 rooms)

Slots: 2,540

Poker Tables: 15

Table Games: 112

GM: Rick Salinas

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria

BEAR RIVER CASINO RESORT

11 Bear Paws Way

Loleta, CA 95551

Phone: 707-733-9664

Toll Free: 800-761-2327

www.bearrivercasino.com

Casino size: 13,056 sq. ft.

Bear River Resort (104 rooms)

Slots: 369

Poker Tables: 5

Table Games: 16

GM: Joe Claus

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe

BLACK OAK CASINO RESORT

19400 Tuolumne Rd. N

Tuolumne, CA 95379-9724

Phone: 209-928-9300

Toll Free: 877-747-8777

www.blackoakcasino.com

Casino Size: 65,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,074

Table Games: 22

GM: Lynn Baxter

Blue Lake Rancheria

BLUE LAKE CASINO & HOTEL

777 Casino Way

Blue Lake, CA 95525

Phone: 707-668-9770

Toll Free: 877-252-2946

www.bluelakecasino.com

Casino size: 44,504 sq. ft.

Blue Lake Hotel (102 rooms)

Slots: 611

Poker Tables: 5

Table Games: 11

GM: Jace Baldosser

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT

14455 Hwy. 16

Brooks, CA 95606-0065

Mailing: PO Box 65

Brooks, CA 95606-0065

Phone: 530-796-3118

Toll Free: 800-992-8686

www.cachecreek.com

Casino size: 94,505 sq. ft.

Cache Creek Resort (200 rooms)

Slots: 2,900

Poker Tables: 10

Table Games: 120

GM: Kari Stout-Smith

Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians

CAHUILLA CASINO

52702 Hwy. 371

Anza, CA 92539

Phone: 951-763-1200

www.cahuillacasinohotel.com

Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 335

GM: John Straus

Morongo Band of Mission Indians

CANYON LANES AT MORONGO

49750 Seminole Dr.

Cabazon, CA 92230-2200

Phone: 888-667-6646

www.morongocasinoresort.com/c

asinomorongo

Casino size: 11,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 300

Bingo: 400 seats

Dir of Bingo: Barry Connolly

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Morongo Band of Mission Indians

CASINO MORONGO

49500 Seminole Dr

Cabazon, CA 92230

Toll Free: 800-252-4489

www.morongocasino.com

Casino size: 148,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 150

COO: Richard St. Jean

Pauma Band of Mission Indians

CASINO PAUMA

777 Pauma Reservation Rd.

Pauma Valley, CA 92061

Phone: 760-742-2177

Toll Free: 877-687-2862

www.casinopauma.com

Casino size: 42,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,039

Poker Tables: 5

Table Games: 18

GM: Jim Thomason

Chicken Ranch Band of Me-wuk Indians

CHICKEN RANCH

BINGO & CASINO

16929 Chicken Ranch Rd.

Jamestown, CA 95327-9779

Phone: 209-984-3000

Toll Free: 800-75-BINGO

www.chickenranchcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 349

Bingo: 400 seats

CFO: Dirk Whitebreast

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

CHUKCHANSI GOLD

RESORT & CASINO

711 Lucky Lane

Coarsegold, CA 93614

Phone: 559-692-5200

Toll Free: 1-866-794-6946

Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.

Chukchansi Gold Resort (400 rooms); Serenity Springs Spa

Slots: 1,800

Table Games: 36

GM: Bryant J. Martin

Tribal Chairwoman: Claudia Gonzales

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

CHUMASH CASINO RESORT

3400 E. Hwy. 246

Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9405

Mailing: PO Box 607

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Phone: 805-686-0855

Toll Free: 800-248-6274

www.chumashcasino.com

Casino size: 115,000 sq. ft.

Chumash Casino Resort Hotel

(320 rooms)

Slots: 2,484

Poker Tables: 12

Table Games: 49

Bingo 1,000 seats

Chief Operating Officer: Bill Peters

Colusa Indian Community

COLUSA CASINO RESORT

3770 Hwy. 45

Colusa, CA 95932-1267

Phone: 530-458-8844

Toll Free: 800-655-8946

www.colusacasino.com

Colusa Casino Hotel (55 rooms)

Casino size: 66,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,085

Table Games: 12

Bingo: 700 seats

GM: Victor Fernandez

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

COYOTE VALLEY CASINO

77 Coyote Valley Boulevard

Redwood Valley, CA 95470-9663

Phone: 707-485-0700

Toll Free: 800-332-9683

www.coyotevalleycasino.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft. Slots: 399

Tables Games: 12

GM: Marc Bilodeau

Alturas Rancheria

DESERT ROSE CASINO

901 County Rd. 56

Alturas, CA 96101

Phone: 530-233-3141

https://www.facebook.com/DesertRoseCasino

Casino size: 6,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 128

GM: Shawn Normington

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Susanville Indian Rancheria

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CASINO

HOTEL & BREWERY

900 Skyline Dr.

Susanville, CA 96130

Phone: 530-252-1100

Toll Free: 877-319-8514

www.dmcah.com

Casino size: 26,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 162

Table Games: 3

Bing: 60 seats

GM: Radley Shipes

Tule River Indian Tribe

EAGLE MOUNTAIN CASINO

681 S Tule Rd.

Porterville, CA 93257

Phone: 559-788-6220

Toll Free: 800-903-3353

www.eaglemtncasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 11

GM: Matthew Mingrone

Elk Valley Rancheria

ELK VALLEY CASINO

2021 Elk Ranch Rd.

Crescent City, CA 95531-9241

Phone: 707-464-1020

Toll Free: 888-574-2744

www.elkvalleycasino.com

Casino size: 23,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 300

Table Games: 9

Bingo: 250 seats

GM: Matthew Dodd

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO

84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, CA 92203-3499

Phone: 760-342-5000

Toll Free: 800-827-2946

www.fantasyspringsresort.com

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Palm Spring Hotel (250 rooms)

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 40

Bingo: 750 seats

GM: Paul Ryan

Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians

FEATHER FALLS CASINO

3 Alverda Dr. Oroville, CA 95966-9379

Phone: 530-533-3885

Toll Free: 877-652-4646

www.featherfallscasino.com

Casino size: 118,112 sq. ft.

Slots: 850

Table Games: 19

GM: Ed Gilbert

Manchester Band of Pomo Indians

GARCIA RIVER CASINO

22215 Windy Hollow Rd.

Point Arena, CA 95468

Phone: 707-467-5300

www.thegaciarivercasino.com

Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 130

GM: Stanley Spencer

Berry Creek Rancheria of the Tyme-Maidu Tribe

GOLD COUNTRY CASINO

4020 Olive Hwy.

Oroville, CA 95966-5527

Phone: 530-534-9173

Toll Free: 800-334-9400

www.goldcountrycasino.com

Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 950

Table Games: 22

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Frank Oppenheim

Campo Kumeyaay Nation

GOLDEN ACORN CASINO & TRAVEL CENTER

1800 Golden Acorn Way

Campo, CA 91906

Phone: 619-938-6000

Toll Free: 866-794-6244

www.goldenacorncasino.com

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 750

Table Games: 4

Bingo Seats: 150

GM: Tina Heimerdinger

Federated Indians of Graton

Rancheria GRATON RESORT & CASINO

288 Golf Course Drive West

Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Phone: 707-588-7100

www.gratonresortcasino.com

Casino size: 135,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,911

Poker Tables: 20

Table Games: 100

GM: Lana Rivera

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Yumeka Maidu Tribe

HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO SACRAMENTO AT FIRE MOUNTAIN

3317 Forty Mile Road

Wheatland, CA 95692

Phone: 833-337-3473

www.hardrockhotelsacramento.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,600

Table Games: 55

President: Mark Birtha

Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians

HARRAH’S NORTHERN

CALIFORNIA

4640 Coal Mine Road

Ione, CA 95640

Phone: 209-790-4500

Toll Free: 866-915-0777

www.harrahsnorcal.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 750

Table Games: 13

GM: JC Rieger

Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians

HARRAH’S RESORT

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

777 Harrah’s Rincon Way

Valley Center, CA 92082

Phone: 760-751-3100

Toll Free: 877-777-2457

www.harrahssocal.com

Casino size: 72,900 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,490

Poker Tables: 8

Table Games: 50

SVP & GM: Jill Barrett

Chemehuevi Indian Tribe

HAVASU LANDING RESORT & CASINO

13145 Havasu Lake Rd. Havasu Lake, CA 92363

Phone: 760-858-4593

www.havasulandingresortcasino.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 255

Table Games: 4

GM: Darrick Elias

Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of Trinidad

THE HEIGHTS CASINO

27 Scenic Dr. Trinidad, CA 95570-9767

Mailing: PO Box 610

Trinidad, CA 95570-0630

Phone: 707-677-3611

Toll Free: 800-684-2464

www.funattheheights.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 294

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 800 seats

GM: Ron Badouin

Round Valley Indian Tribes

HIDDEN OAKS CASINO

76700 Hwy. 162 Covelo, CA 95428

Mailing: PO Box 95

Covelo, CA 95428

Phone: 707-983-6898

https://hiddenoakscasino.com/ Slots: 104

GM: Randy Wolfin

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians

HOPLAND SHO-KA-WAH CASINO

13101 Nokonis Rd. Hopland, CA 95449-9725

Phone: 707-744-1395

Toll Free: 888-746-5292

www.shokawah.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft. Slots: 320

Table Games: 5

GM: Vladimir Lopez

Jamul Indian Village

JAMUL CASINO

14145 Campo Rd.

Jamul, CA 91935

Phone: 619-315-2250

www.jamulcasinosd.com

Casino size: 68,262 sq. ft. Slots 1,635

Poker Tables: 10

Table Games: 39

President & GM: Mary Cheeks

Jackson Rancheria of

Me-Wuk Indians

JACKSON RANCHERIA

CASINO RESORT

12222 New York Ranch Rd. Jackson, CA 95642-9407

Phone: 209-223-1677

Toll Free: 800-822-9466

www.jacksoncasino.com

Casino size: 197,789 sq. ft.

Jackson Rancheria Hotel (86 rooms)

Slots: 1,740

Poker Tables: 6

Table Games: 32

GM: Michael Turngren

Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians

KONOCTI VISTA CASINO, RESORT, MARINA & RV PARK

2755 Mission Rancheria Rd.

Lakeport, CA 95453

Phone: 707-262-1900

Toll Free: 800-386-1950

www.konocti-vista-casino.com

Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 350

Table Games: 6

GM: Jorge Garcia

Hoopa Valley Tribe

LUCKY BEAR CASINO

12510 Highway 96

Tsewenaldin Shopping Center

Hoopa, CA 95546

Phone: 530-625-5198

www.facebook.com/lucky-

bearcasino

Casino Size: 5,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 84

GM: Jodi Jackson

Smith River Rancheria

LUCKY 7 CASINO & HOTEL

350 N. Indian Rd. Smith River, CA 95567-9525

Phone: 707-487-7777

Toll Free: 866-777-7170

www.lucky7casino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 330

Table Games: 3

Bingo: 130 seats

GM: John Scott

Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians

MONO WIND CASINO

37302 Rancheria Lane

Auberry, CA 93602-1060

Phone: 559-855-4350

www.monowind.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 349

GM: Kerry Smith

Morongo Band of Mission Indians

MORONGO CASINO

RESORT & SPA

49500 Seminole Dr.

Cabazon, CA 92230-2200

Phone: 888-667-6646

Toll Free: 800-252-4499

www.morongocasinoresort.com

Casino size: 150,000 sq. ft.

Morongo Resort (310 rooms)

Slots: 3,073

Table Games: 76

AGM: Jeff Martin

Bishop Paiute Tribe

PAIUTE PALACE CASINO

2742 N. Sierra Hwy.

Bishop, CA 93514

Phone: 760-873-4150

Toll Free: 888-372-4883 (PAIUTE)

www.paiutepalace.com

Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 344

Table Games: 3

GM: Chad Delgado

Pala Band of Mission Indians

PALA CASINO SPA RESORT

11154 Hwy. 76

Pala, CA 92059

Phone: 760-510-5100

Toll Free: 877-946-7252

www.palacasino.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000+

Table Games: 70+

CEO: Fred Buro

Pechanga Band of Luiseno

Mission Indians

PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO

45000 Pechanga Parkway

Temecula, CA 92592-5810

Phone: 951-693-1819

Toll Free: 877-711-2946

www.pechanga.com

Casino size 300,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 5,057

Table Games: 161

Bingo: 700 seats

GM: Tjeerd Brink

Pit River Tribe

PIT RIVER CASINO

20265 Tamarack Ave.

Burney, CA 96013-4064

Phone: 530-335-2334

Toll Free: 888-245-2992

www.pitrivercasino.com

Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 158

Table Games: 4

Quechan Indian Nation

QUECHAN CASINO RESORT

525 Algodones Rd.

Winterhaven, CA 92283

Phone: 760-572-7777

Toll Free: 877-783-2426

www.playqcr.com

Casino size: 297,000 sq. ft.

Quechan Resort (166 rooms)

Slots: 990

Table Games: 24

GM: Charles Montague

Karuk Tribe of California

RAIN ROCK CASINO

777 Casino Way

Yreka, CA 96097

Phone: 530-777-7246

www.rainrockcasino.com

Casino size: 36,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 349

Table Games: 8

GM: Michael Rose

Torres-Martinez Desert

Cahuilla Indians

RED EARTH CASINO

3089 Norm Niver Rd.

Thermal, CA 92274

Phone: 760-395-1200

www.redearthcasino.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 403

GM: Larry Drousé

Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria

RED FOX CASINO

200 Cahto Dr.

Laytonville, CA 95454

Phone: 707-984-6800

Toll Free: 888-473-3369 (RED

FOX)

www.redfoxcasino.net

Casino size: 3,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 75

Casino Manager: Michael Fitzgerald

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

RED HAWK CASINO

1 Red Hawk Parkway

Placerville, CA 95667

Phone: 530-677-2580

Toll Free: 888-573-3495

www.redhawkcasino.com

Casino size: 88,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,500

Table Games: 66

GM: Bryan deLugo

Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation

REDWOOD HOTEL CASINO

171 Klamath Blvd.

Klamath, CA 95548

Phone: 855-554-2946

www.redwoodhotelcasino.com

Casino size: 2,400 sq. ft.

Slots: 100

GM: Tanya Sangrey

Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians

RIVER ROCK CASINO

3250 Hwy. 128 East

Geyserville, CA 95441

Phone: 707-857-2777

Toll Free: 877-883-7777

www.riverrockcasino.com

Casino size: 35,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,103

Bingo: 130 seats

CEO: David Fendrick

Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians

ROBINSON RANCHERIA

RESORT, CASINO & BINGO

1545 E. Highway 20

Nice, CA 95464-8619

Phone: 707-262-4000

Toll Free: 800-809-3636

www.rrrc.com

Casino size: 93,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 350

Table Games: 13

Bingo: 530 seats

GM: Sam Cocharo

Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

ROLLING HILLS CASINO

2655 Everett Freeman Way

Corning, CA 96021-9000

Phone: 530-528-3500

Toll Free: 888-331-6400

www.rollinghillscasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 840

Table Games: 12

GM: Steve Neely

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Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake

RUNNING CREEK CASINO

635 East Highway 20

Upper Lake, CA 95485

Phone: 707-262-5500

www.runningcreekcasino.com

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 295

Table Games: 6

GM: Joseph Holstine

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL

777 San Manuel Blvd.

Highland, CA 92346-1763

Phone: 909-864-5050

Toll Free: 800-359-2464

www.yaamava.com

Casino size: 480,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 4,800

Table Games: 146

GM: Peter Arceo

Lytton Rancheria of California

SAN PABLO LYTTON CASINO

13255 San Pablo Ave.

San Pablo, CA 94806-3907

Phone: 510-215-7888

www.sanpablolytton.com

Casino size: 31,419 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 1,513

Table Games: 7

GM: Tim Kuykendall

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Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians

SHERWOOD VALLEY

RANCHERIA CASINO

100 Kawi Place

Willits, CA 95490-4674

Phone: 707-459-7978

www.svrcasino.com

Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 215

GM: Ray Britton

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians

SOBOBA CASINO

22777 Soboba Rd.

San Jacinto, CA 92581

Phone: 951-665-1000

Toll Free: 866-476-2622

www.soboba.com

Casino size: 83,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 38

AGM: Jason Cozart

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

SPA RESORT CASINO

401 E. Amado Rd.

Palm Springs, CA 92262-6414

Phone: 760-883-1000

Toll Free: 888-999-1995

www.sparesortcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Spa Hotel (228 rooms)

Slots: 750

Table Games: 23

SVP & GM: Hussain Mahrous

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians

SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO

46-200 Harrison Place

Coachella, CA 92236

Phone: 760-775-5566

Toll Free: 866-377-6829

www.spotlight29.com

Casino size: 250,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,598

Table Games: 41

GM: Tom Sedlock

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Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nation

SYCUAN CASINO RESORT

5469 Casino Way

El Cajon, CA 92019-1810

Phone: 619-445-6002

Toll Free: 800-279-2826

www.sycuan.com

Casino size: 150,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,800

Table Games: 55

Bingo: 1,246 seats

GM: Rob Cinelli

Table Mountain Rancheria

TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO

8184 Table Mountain Rd.

Friant, CA 93626

Mailing: PO Box 445

Friant, CA 93626-0445

Phone: 559-822-7777

Toll Free: 800-541-3637

www.tmcasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 50

COMPANY PROFILE

Santa Rosa Rancheria

Tachi Yokut Tribe

TACHI PALACE HOTEL & CASINO

17225 Jersey Ave.

Lemoore, CA 93245-9760

Phone: 559-924-7751

Toll Free: 866-472-5223

www.tachipalace.com

Casino size: 195,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 31

Bingo: 1,200 seats

GM: Willie Barrios

United Auburn Indian Community

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO

1200 Athens Ave.

Lincoln, CA 95648

Phone: 916-408-7777

Toll Free: 877-468-8777

www.thundervalleyresort.com

Casino size: 144,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,191

Table Games: 134

Bingo: 800 seats

GM: Dawn Clayton

Twenty-Nine Palms

Band of Mission Indians

TORTOISE ROCK CASINO

73829 Base Line Road

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Phone: 760-367-9759

www.tortoiserockcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 404

Table Games: 7

Exec. Director of Ops: Terry Briggs

Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians

TWIN PINE CASINO & HOTEL

22223 Hwy. 29

Middletown, CA 95461-9754

Phone: 707-987-0197

Toll Free: 800-564-4872

www.twinpine.com

Casino size: 49,410 sq. ft.

Slots: 500

Table Games: 8

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

VALLEY VIEW CASINO

16300 Nyemii Pass Rd.

Valley Center, CA 92082-2379

Phone: 760-291-5500

Toll Free: 866-843-9946

www.valleyviewcasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 16

GM: Bruce Howard

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians

VIEJAS CASINO

5000 Willows Rd.

Alpine, CA 91901-1656

Phone: 619-445-5400

Toll Free: 800-847-6537

www.viejas.com

Casino size: 327,000 sq. ft.

Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians

WINNEDUMAH WINN’S CASINO

135 Hwy. 395 North

Fort Independence, CA 93526

Phone: 760-878-2483

www.fortindependence.com

Casino size: 1,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 100

GM: Jose Duran

Redding Rancheria

WIN-RIVER RESORT & CASINO

2100 Redding Rancheria Rd.

Redding, CA 96001-5530

Phone: 530-243-3377

Toll Free: 800-280-8946

www.winrivercasino.com

Casino size: 80,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 700

Table Games: 10

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Gary Hayward

COLORADO

Class II & III

Southern Ute Tribe

SKY UTE CASINO RESORT

14826 Hwy. 172 N. Ignacio, CO 81137-0340

Phone: 970-563-3000

Toll Free: 888-842-4180

www.skyutecasino.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Sky Ute Lodge (140 rooms)

Slots: 600

Table Games: 15

Bingo: 190 seats

GM: Charley Flagg

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

UTE MOUNTAIN CASINO HOTEL & RESORT

3 Weeminuche Dr.

Towaoc, CO 81334-9999

Phone: 970-565-8800

Toll Free: 800-258-8007

www.utemountaincasino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 779

Table Games: 15

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: Rick Scheer

CONNECTICUT

Class II & III

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO

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Slots: 1,900

Table Games: 40

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: James Wild

350 Trolley Line Blvd.

Mashantucket, CT 06338

Phone: 860-312-3000

Toll Free: 800-369-9663

www.foxwoods.com

Casino size: 340,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,420

Table Games: 249

Bingo: 3,600 seats

GM: Jason Guyot

Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut

MOHEGAN SUN

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.

Uncasville, CT 06382-1355

Phone: 860-862-8000

Toll Free: 888-226-7711

www.mohegansun.com

Casino size: 350,000 sq. ft.

Mohegan Sun Hotel (1,176 rooms)

Slots: 5,072

Table Games: 280

GM: Jeff Hamilton

FLORIDA

Class II & III

Miccosukee Tribe Indians of Florida

MICCOSUKEE RESORT & GAMING CENTER

500 SW 177th. Ave.

Miami, FL 33194-2800

Phone: 305-222-4600

Toll Free: 800-741-4600

www.miccosukee.com/mcr

Casino size: 67,000 sq. ft.

Miccosukee Resort (292 rooms)

Slots: 1,700

Table Games: 30

Bingo: 800 seats

GM: Karen Whiting

Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE CASINO BRIGHTON

17735 Reservation Rd.

Okeechobee, FL 34974-8908

Phone: 863-467-9998

Toll Free: 866-360-9875

www.seminolebrightoncasino.com

Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 400

Table Games: 6

Bingo: 480 seats

GM: Marty Johns

Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE CASINO

COCONUT CREEK

5550 NW 40th St.

Coconut Creek, FL 33073-3815

Phone: 954-977-6700

Toll Free: 866-222-2466

www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 4,000

Table Games: 70

President: Larry Buck

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Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE CLASSIC CASINO

4150 North State Rd. 7

Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-961-3220

Toll Free: 866-222-7466

www.seminoleclassiccasino.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq.ft.

Gaming Machines: 1,000

Table Games: 32

Bingo: 298 seats

GM: Edward Aguilar

Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO—HOLLYWOOD

1 Seminole Way

Hollywood, FL 33314

Phone: 866-502-7529

www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,100

Table Games: 200

President: Bo Guidry

Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO—TAMPA

5223 Orient Rd.

Tampa, FL 33610-4139

Phone: 813-627-7625

Toll Free: 866-762-5463

www.seminolehardrocktampa.com

Casino size: 245,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 4,000

Table Games: 121

President & GM: Steve Bonner

Seminole Tribe of Florida

SEMINOLE CASINO HOTEL

IMMOKALEE

506 S. First St.

Immokalee, FL 34142

Phone: 239-658-1313

Toll Free: 800-218-0007

www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.c

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Casino size: 75,600 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 1,300

Table Games: 34

GM: Tony Alves

IDAHO

Class II & III

Shoshone-Bannock Tribe

BANNOCK PEAK CASINO

1707 W. County Rd.

Fort Hall, ID 83204

Phone: 208-237-8778

Toll Free: 800-497-4231

www.shobangaming.com

Casino size: 2,700 sq. ft.

Slots: 66

Nez Perce Tribe

CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO

17500 Nez Perce Hwy.

Lewiston, ID 83501-7947

Phone: 208-746-0723

www.crcasino.com

Casino size: 81,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Daniel Kane

Coeur d’Alene Tribe

COEUR D’ALENE CASINO RESORT HOTEL

37914 S Nukwalqw

Worley, ID 83876-0236

Phone: 800-523-2464

www.cdacasino.com

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Video Gaming Machines: 1,100

Bingo: 800 seats

CEO: Laura Penny

Nez Perce Tribe

IT’SE YE-YE BINGO & CASINO

419 Third Street

Kamiah, ID 83536-0253

Phone: 208-935-7860

Toll Free: 877-678-7423

www.crcasino.com/itse-ye-ye-

casino

Casino size: 5,868 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 100

GM: Daniel Kane

Kootenai Tribe

KOOTENAI RIVER INN & CASINO

7169 Plaza St.

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-8598

Phone: 208-267-8511

Toll Free: 800-346-5668

www.kootenairiverinn.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Kootenai River Inn (65 rooms)

Gaming Machines: 454

Bingo: 150 seats

GM: Tom Turpin

COMPANY PROFILE

The company develops entertaining game content and gaming machines, gaming systems and services for land-based and iGaming operators. With beginnings rooted in tribal gaming, Everi remains committed to partnering with casino operators to deliver novel entertainment experiences to their players while ensuring they generate high returns on their investment in its products.

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Shoshone Bannock Tribe

SAGE HILL CASINO

West Highway 91

Fort Hall, ID 83203

Phone: 208-237-4998

www.shobangaming.com/casi-

nos/sage-hill-bannock-peak

Gaming Machines: 104

Management: Colista Eagle

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

SHOSHONE-BANNOCK

CASINO HOTEL

777 Bannock Trail

Fort Hall, ID 83203

Phone: 208-237-8778

Toll Free: 800-497-4231

www.shobangaming.com

Casino size: 85,463 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 856

Bingo: 300 seats

CEO: Ray Barlow

INDIANA

Class I & II

Pokagon Band of

Potawatomi Indians

FOUR WINDS SOUTH BEND

CASINO

3000 Prairie Ave.

South Bend, IN 46614

Phone: 866-494-6371

www.fourwindscasino.com/south-

bend

Casino Size: 140,000 sq. ft

Slots: 1,425

GM: Scott Rice

IOWA

Class II & III

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

BLACKBIRD BEND CASINO

17214 210th St.

Onawa, IA 51040

Phone: 712-423-9646

www.blackbirdbend.com

Casino size: 6,800 sq. ft.

Slots: 335

COO: Brad Appleton

Sac & Fox Tribe of Mississippi in Iowa

MESKWAKI BINGO

CASINO HOTEL

1504 305th St.

Tama, IA 52339-9697

Phone: 641-484-2108

Toll Free: 800-728-4263

www.meskwaki.com

Casino size: 127,669 sq. ft.

Meskwaki Hotel (408 rooms)

Slots: 1,400

Table Games: 21

Bingo: 750 seats

GM: Scott Sirois

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

PRAIRIE FLOWER CASINO

1031 Avenue H

Carter Lake, IA 51510

Phone: 888-946-6673

www.prairieflowercasino.com

Casino size: 9,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 200

GM: Benjamin Douglass

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

WINNAVEGAS CASINO RESORT

1500 330th St.

Sloan, IA 51055-8056

Phone: 712-428-9466

Toll Free: 800-468-9466

www.winnavegas.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Winna Vegas Inn (78 rooms)

Slots: 850

Table Games: 10

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: Michael Michaud

KANSAS

Class II & III

Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma

7th STREET CASINO

777 North 7th Street Trafficway

Kansas City, KS 66101-3036

Phone: 913-371-3500

www.7th-streetcasino.com

Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 58

GM: Jerrell Royal

Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraskas

CASINO WHITE CLOUD

777 Jackpot Drive

White Cloud, KS 66094-4002

Phone: 785-595-3430

Toll Free: 877-652-6115

www.casinowhitecloud.org

Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 378

Table Games: 3

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Michael Frederick

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas

GOLDEN EAGLE CASINO

1121 Goldfinch Drive

Horton, KS 66439-9537

Phone: 785-486-6601

Toll Free: 888-464-5825

www.goldeneaglecasino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Table Games: 9

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Joseph Magbitang

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

PRAIRIE BAND CASINO & RESORT

12305 150th Rd.

Mayetta, KS 66509-8815

Phone: 785-966-7777

Toll Free: 888-727-4946

www.prairieband.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,194

Table Games: 25

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: William Marsh

Sac & Fox Nation of Mississippi

SAC & FOX CASINO

1322 US Hwy. 75

Powhattan, KS 66527-9624

Phone: 785-467-8000

Toll Free: 800-990-2946

www.sacandfoxcasino.com

Casino size: 106,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Table Games: 13

GM: Eric Wright

LOUISIANA

Class II & III

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

COUSHATTA CASINO RESORT

777 Coushatta Dr.

Kinder, LA 70648

Phone: 337-738-1370

Toll Free: 800-584-7263

www.coushattacasinoresort.com

Casino size: 107,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,800

Table Games: 65

Bingo: 350 seats

GM: Todd Stewart

Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO

832 Martin Luther King Rd. Charenton, LA 70523-0519

Mailing: PO Box 519

Charenton, LA 70523-0519

Phone: 337-923-7284

Toll Free: 800-284-4386

www.cypressbayou.com

Casino size: 232,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,000

Table Games: 36

CEO & GM: Michael Howard

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians

JENA CHOCTAW PINES CASINO

149 Chahta Trail

Dry Prong, LA 71423

Phone: 318-648-7773

Toll Free: 855-638-LUCK

www.choctawpines.com

Casino size: 46,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 702

Table Games: 5

GM: Norman Runyan

Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

PARAGON CASINO RESORT

711 Paragon Place

Marksville, LA 71351-6004

Phone: 318-253-1946

Toll Free: 800-946-1946

www.paragoncasinoresort.com

Casino size: 72,120 sq. ft.

Paragon Casino Resort (615 rooms)

Slots: 1,230

Table Games: 48

GM: Marshall Sampson Sr.

MAINE

(Federally-recognized tribes. Currently has no tribal casinos)

MASSACHUSETTS

(Currently has no tribal casinos)

MICHIGAN Class II & III

Bay Mills Indian Community

BAY MILLS RESORT & CASINO

11386 W. Lakeshore Dr. Brimley, MI 49715-9308

Phone: 906-248-3715

Toll Free: 888-422-9645

www.baymillscasinos.com

Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.

Bay Mills Resort (218 rooms)

Slots: 677

Table Games: 15

GM: Richard LeBlanc

HBG DESIGN

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HBG Design’s team of 100 architects, interior designers and design support professionals in Memphis, Tennessee, San Diego, California and Dallas, Texas have helped build the firm’s 44-plus-year focused specialty as a premier provider of professional services in the Indian gaming industry.

With an emphasis on cultivating personal relationships and creating memorable guest experiences, HBG has designed more than 35 million square feet of gaming/entertainment, hotel, food and beverage, spa, multi-purpose event, conference and retail space, and more than 30,000 guest rooms and suites in the last two decades alone. HBG Design is nationally recognized as a Top 5 Casino Design and Hotel Design firm by Building Design & Construction and Hotel Business magazines.

March 1 marked the eagerly anticipated opening of the new 23-story hotel and large-scale expansion at Four Winds Casino Resort in South Bend, Indiana, for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The resort’s transformative design by HBG offers approachable luxury, warm rustic detailing and significant references to tribal culture within a 317-key hotel tower featuring 83 suites; the new 10,500-square-foot Cedar Spa; and a large multi-purpose conference and events center. Notably, the new design offers a luxurious hospitality suite and outdoor terrace, a rooftop pool and enclosed poolside bar and lounge, all situated on the hotel’s third level.

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Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL

11177 East Michigan Ave.

Battle Creek, MI 49014

Phone: 269-962-0000

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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

FOUR WINDS DOWAGIAC

587000 M-51 South

Dowagiac, MI 49047

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68600 Red Arrow Highway

Hartford, MI 49057

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11111 Wilson Rd.

New Buffalo, MI 49117

Toll Free: 866-494-6371

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Slots: 2,600

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Gun Lake Band of Potawatomi Indians

GUN LAKE CASINO

1123 129th Ave.

Wayland, MI 49348

Phone: 269-792-7777

www.gunlakecasino.com

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Hannahville Tribe of Potawatomi Indians

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W 399 US 2&41

Harris, MI 49845-0351

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Phone: 906-466-2941

Toll Free: 800-682-6040

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KEWADIN CASINO—

CHRISTMAS

N. 7761 Candy Cane Lane

Christmas, MI 49862-8946

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Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

KEWADIN CASINO—HESSEL

33995 Three Mile Rd.

Hessel, MI 49745

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Phone: 906-484-2903

Toll Free: 800-539-2346

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KEWADIN CASINO—

MANISTIQUE

5630 West US Hwy. 2

Manistique, MI 49854-9738

Phone: 906-341-5510

Toll Free: 800-539-2346

www.kewadin.com/locations

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Slots: 260

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KEWADIN CASINO—

SAULT STE. MARIE

2186 Shunk Rd.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-9398

Phone: 906-632-0530

Toll Free: 800-539-2346

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Slots: 800

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CEO: Dana Schlehuber

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

KEWADIN SHORES CASINO — ST. IGNACE

3015 Mackinac Trail

St. Ignace. MI 49781-9758

Phone: 906-643-7071

Toll Free: 800-539-2346

www.kewadin.com/locations

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Slots: 700

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Bay Mills Indian Community KINGS CLUB CASINO

12140 W. Lakeshore Dr.

Brimley, MI 49715-9319

Phone: 906-248-3715

Toll Free: 888-422-9645

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians

LEELANAU SANDS

CASINO & LODGE

2521 NW Bayshore Dr.

Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9366

Phone: 231-534-8100

Toll Free: 800-922-2946

www.leelanausandscasino.com

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Slots: 330

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 200 seats

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Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT

2700 Orchard Hwy.

Manistee, MI 49660-9752

Phone: 231-723-1535

Toll Free: 888-568-2244

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Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

NORTHERN WATERS CASINO RESORT

5384 Highway 45 N

Watersmeet, MI 49969-0129

Phone: 906-358-4226

Toll Free: 800-583-4785

www.northernwaterscasino.com

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Slots: 508

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1080 South Nicolet Street

Mackinaw City, MI 49701-9215

Phone: 231-439-6100

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Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians

ODAWA CASINO RESORT

1760 Lears Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770-9215

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Toll Free: 877-442-6464

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16449 Michigan Ave.

Baraga, MI 49908-9664

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Toll Free: 800-323-8045

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OJIBWA CASINO—MARQUETTE

200 Zhooniyaa MiiKana Trail

Marquette, MI 49855-2000

Phone: 906-249-4200

Toll Free: 888-560-9905

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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

SAGANING EAGLES LANDING

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2690 Worth Rd.

Standish, MI 48658

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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

SOARING EAGLE

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6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-8432

Phone: 989-775-7777

Toll Free: 888-732-4537

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Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

SOARING EAGLE SLOT PALACE

7566 Ogemaw Drive

Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

Phone: 989-775-7777

Toll Free: 888-732-4537

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Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians

TURTLE CREEK

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7741 M-72 East

Williamsburg, MI 49690-9395

Phone: 231-534-8888

Toll Free: 800-777-8946

www.turtlecreekcasino.com

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Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

BLACK BEAR CASINO & HOTEL

1785 Hwy. 210

Carlton, MN 55718-8161

Phone: 218-878-2327

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www.blackbearcasinoresort.com

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

CEDAR LAKES CASINO HOTEL

6268 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW

Cass Lake, MN 56633-3058

Phone: 844-554-2646

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY

777 Lady Luck Dr. Hwy 48

Hinckley, MN 55037

Phone: 320-384-7777

Toll Free: 800-472-6321

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS

777 Grand Ave.

Onamia, MN 56359-4500

Phone: 320-532-8568

Toll Free: 800-626-5825

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Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

GRAND PORTAGE

LODGE & CASINO

70 Casino Dr.

Grand Portage, MN 55605-0233

Phone: 218-475-2401

Toll Free: 800-543-1384

www.grandportage.com

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Lower Sioux Indian Community JACKPOT JUNCTION

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39375 County Hwy. 24

Morton, MN 56270

www.cedarlakescasino.com

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Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

FOND-DU-LUTH CASINO

129 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802-2127

Phone: 218-720-5100

Toll Free: 800-873-0280

www.fondduluthcasino.com

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Slots: 690

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Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

FORTUNE BAY RESORT CASINO

1430 Bois Forte Rd.

Tower, MN 55790-8111

Phone: 218-753-6400

Toll Free: 800-992-7529

www.fortunebay.com

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Fortune Bay Resort (173 rooms)

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Phone: 507-697-8000

Toll Free: 800-946-2274

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Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 24

Bingo: 224 seats

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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux

LITTLE SIX CASINO

2354 Sioux Trail Northwest Prior Lake, MN 55372-9004

Phone: 952-445-6000

Toll Free: 800-548-8536

www.littlesixcasino.com

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2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.

Prior Lake, MN 55372-9004

Toll Free: 800-262-7799

www.mysticlake.com

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Slots: 3,750

Table Games: 78

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

NORTHERN LIGHTS

CASINO HOTEL

6800 Y Frontage Rd. NW

Walker, MN 56484

Phone: 218-547-2744

Toll Free: 800-252-PLAY

www.northernlightscasino.com

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Hotel (105 rooms)

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White Earth Band of Chippewa Indians

PINEHURST RESORT

27345 County Road 4

Naytahwaush, MN 56566

Phone: 218-935-5745

www.pinehurst.com

Casino size: 1,440 sq. ft.

Slots: 13

Bingo: 340 seats

GMs: Greg LaVoy

Upper Sioux Tribe

PRAIRIES EDGE

CASINO RESORT

5616 Prairies Edge Lane

Granite Falls, MN 56241-0096

Phone: 320-564-2121

Toll Free: 866-293-2121

www.prairiesedgecasino.com

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Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

SEVEN CLANS CASINO

RED LAKE

10200 Hwy 89

Red Lake, MN 56671

Phone: 218-679-2500

Toll Free: 888-679-2501

www.sevenclanscasino.com/redlake

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Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

SEVEN CLANS CASINO

THIEF RIVER FALLS

20595 Center St. E

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Phone: 218-681-4062

Toll Free: 800-881-0712

www.sevenclanscasino.com

Casino size: 19,222 sq. ft.

Slots: 638

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Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

SEVEN CLANS

CASINO WARROAD

34966 605th Ave.

Warroad, MN 56763-9022

Phone: 218-386-3381

Toll Free: 800-815-8293

www.sevenclanscasino.com

Casino size: 19,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

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White Earth of Chippewa Indians

SHOOTING STAR CASINO—

BAGLEY

13325 340th street

Bagley, MN 56621

Toll Free: 800-453-7827

www.starcasino.com/bagleyhome

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Slots: 170

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White Earth of Chippewa Indians

SHOOTING STAR CASINO HOTEL

777 SE Casino Rd.

Mahnomen, MN 56557

Phone: 218-935-2711

Toll Free: 800-453-7827

www.starcasino.com

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Slots: 996

Table Games: 23

Bingo: 365 seats

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Prairie Island Indian Community

TREASURE ISLAND

RESORT & CASINO

5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd.

Welch, MN 55089

Phone: 651-388-6300

Toll Free: 800-222-7077

www.ticasino.com

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Slots: 2,200

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

WHITE OAK CASINO

45830 US Hwy. 2

Deer River, MN 56636

Phone: 218-246-9600

Toll Free: 800-653-2412

www.whiteoakcasino.com

Casino size: 15,480 sq. ft.

Slots: 350

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

BOK HOMA CASINO

1 Choctaw Road

Heidelberg, MS 39439

Phone: 601-656-5251

Toll Free: 866-447-3275

www.bokhomacasino.com

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

GOLDEN MOON

HOTEL & CASINO

13541 Highway 16 West

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Phone: 601-650-1234

Toll Free: 866-447-3275

www.pearlriverresort.com/golden-

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Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

SILVER STAR HOTEL & CASINO

13541 MS-16

Philadelphia, MS 39350

Phone: 601-650-1234

Toll Free: 866-447-3275

www.pearlriverresort.com/silverstar

Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,281

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Northern Cheyenne Tribe

CHARGING HORSE

CASINO & BINGO

1/2 US Highway 212

Lame Deer, MT 59043-1259

Phone: 406-477-8188

https://charginghorse.com

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Fort Belknap Indian Community

FORT BELKNAP CASINO

104 Assiniboine Avenue

Harlem, MT 59526

Phone: 406-353-2205

www.fortbelknapcasino.com

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Blackfeet Tribe, Siyeh Development Corporation

GLACIER PEAKS

HOTEL & CASINO

46 Museum Loop

Browning, MT 59417-1450

Phone: 406-338-2274

Toll Free: 877-238-9946

www.glacierpeakscasino.com

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Slots: 300

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Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes

GRAY WOLF PEAK CASINO

20819 Hwy. 93 North

Missoula, MT 59808

Phone: 406-726-3778

www.graywolfpeakcasino.com

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KWATAQNUK RESORT & CASINO

49708 US Hwy. 93 East

Polson, MT 59860

Phone: 406-883-3636

Toll Free: 800-882-6363

www.kwataqnuk.com

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Slots: 227

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Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation

NORTHERN WINZ

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11031 US Hwy. 87

Box Elder, MT 59521

Phone: 406-395-5420

Toll Free: 866-910-9469

www.facebook.com/NorthernWinzHotelCasino

Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 198

Bingo: 100 seats

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Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the

Fort Peck Indian Reservation

SILVER WOLF CASINO

300 Highway 25 East

Wolf Point, MT 59201

Phone: 406-653-3476

www.facebook.com/SilverWolf-

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Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

IRON HORSE BAR & CASINO

1010 S. Main St.

Emerson, NE 68733-3654

Phone: 402-695-0180

www.winnebagocasinos.com

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Gaming Machines: 89

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LUCKY 77 CASINO

200 Main St.

Walthill, NE 68067

Phone: 402-846-5545

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NATIVE STAR CASINO

1500 Industrial Pkwy.

Winnebago, NE 68071

Phone: 402-878-2901

www.nativestarcasinowinnebago.com

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Gaming Machines: 85

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OHIYA CASINO

53142 Highway 12

Niobrara, NE 68760

Phone: 402-857-3860

www.ohiyacasino.com

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Slots: 408

Bingo: 100 seats

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ROSEBUD CASINO

30421 US Highway 83

Valentine, NE 69201

Phone: 605-378-3800

Toll Free: 800-786-7673

www.rosebudcasino.com

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Slots: 250

Table Games: 5

Bingo: 300 seats

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Fort Mojave Indian Tribe

AVI RESORT & CASINO

10000 Aha Macav Pkwy.

Laughlin, NV 89029

Mailing: PO Box 77011

Laughlin, NV 89028-7011

Phone: 702-535-5555

Toll Free: 800-430-0721

www.avicasino.com

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Table Games: 18

Bingo: 200 seats

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MOAPA TRIBAL CASINO

I-15, Exit 75 Valley of Fire

Moapa, NV 89025-0340

Phone: 702-864-2601

www.moapatravelplaza.com

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Slots: 80

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Moapa Band of Paiute

MOAPA TRIBAL STORE

1 Lincoln St.

Moapa, NV 89025

Phone: 702-865-2787

Slots: 6

GM: Shana Tom

Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

WA SHE SHU CASINO

1003 U.S. Hwy 395 N Gardnerville, NV 89410

Phone: 702-865-2787

www.washeshucasino.com

Casino Size: 4,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 130

GM: Kevin Helfgott

NEW MEXICO

Class II & III

Jicarilla Apache Nation

APACHE NUGGET TRAVEL

CENTER AND CASINO

US Highway 550 & US Highway 537

Cuba, NM 87013

Phone: 575-289-2484

www.apachenuggettravelcenter.com

Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 110

Table Games: 4

GM: Baltazar Madrid

Pueblo of San Felipe

BLACK MESA CASINO

25 Hagen Rd.

San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001

Phone: 505-867-6700

Toll Free: 1-833-867-6700

www.blackmesacasino.com

Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 680

Table Games: 7

GM: Steven Penhall

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Pueblo of Pojoaque

BUFFALO THUNDER

RESORT AND CASINO

30 Buffalo Thunder Trail

Santa Fe, NM 87506

Phone: 505-455-5555

www.hiltonbuffalothunder.com

Casino size: 61,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,012

Table Games: 10

GM: Robert Swenson

Mescalero Apache Tribe

CASINO APACHE

TRAVEL CENTER

225845 US Highway 70

Mescalero, NM 88340

Phone: 575-464-7059

Toll Free: 800-545-9011

www.casinoapachetravelcenter.c

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Casino size: 34,700 sq. ft.

Slots: 444

Table Games: 7

COO: Frizzell Frizzell, Jr.

Pueblo of Laguna

ROUTE 66 CASINO EXPRESS

14500 Central Ave. SW

I-40, Exit 108

Albuquerque, NM 87121

Phone: 505-352-7835

www.rt66casino.com

Slots: 121

GM: Don Billbrough

Pueblo of Pojoaque

CITIES OF GOLD CASINO

10-B Cities of Gold Rd.

Sante Fe, NM 87506-0938

Phone: 505-455-3313

Toll Free: 800-455-3313

www.citiesofgold.com

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Cities of Gold Hotel (208 rooms)

Slots: 487

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Pat Doherty

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Pueblo of Laguna

DANCING EAGLE CASINO

I-40, Exit 108, 166 Casa Blanca Rd.

Albuquerque, NM 87121

Mailing: PO Box 550

Casa Blanca, NM 87007-0520

Phone: 505-552-7777

Toll Free: 877-440-9969

www.dancingeaglecasino.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 498

GM: Don Billbrough

Navajo Nation

FIRE ROCK NAVAJO CASINO

249 Route 118 East Church Rock, NM 87311

Mailing: PO Box 1800

Church Rock, NM 87311

Phone: 505-905-7100

Toll Free: 866-941-2444

www.firerockcasino.com

Casino size 64,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 898

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: Gloria West

Navajo Nation FLOWING WATER

NAVAJO CASINO

2710 US Highway 64

Waterflow, NM 87421

Phone: 505-368-2300

www.flowingwaternavajocasino.com

Casino size: 11,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 130

GM: Cliff Ehrlich

Mescalero Apache Tribe

INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Route 4, Mescalero, NM 88340-9759

Phone: 575-464-7059

Toll Free: 800-545-9011

www.innofthemountaingods.com

Inn of the Mountain Gods (273 rooms)

Casino size: 38,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 723

Table Games: 20

GM & COO: Frizzell Frizzell, Jr.

Pueblo of Isleta ISLETA PALACE WEST

2 State Road 45 SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: 505-869-4102

www.isleta.com/palacewest

Slots: 261

Interim GM: Adrianna Jiron

Pueblo of Isleta ISLETA RESORT & CASINO

11000 Broadway SE

Albuquerque, NM 87105

Phone: 505-724-3800

Toll Free: 877-747-5382

www.isleta.com

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,732

Table Games: 25

Bingo: 2,500 seats

CEO: Adrianna Jiron

Navajo Nation

NORTHERN EDGE CASINO

2752 Navajo Route 36

Fruitland, NM 87416

Phone: 505-960-7000

Toll Free: 877-241-7777

www.northernedgecasino.com

Casino size: 86,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 750

Table Games: 10

GM: Gloria West

Pueblo of San Juan

OH KAY CASINO RESORT HOTEL

68 New Mexico 291 Ohkay

Owingeh, NM 87566

Phone: 505-747-1668

Toll Free: 877-747-1668

www.ohkay.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 575

Table Games: 5

GM: Peter Trujillo

Pueblo of Laguna

ROUTE 66 CASINO

14500 Central Ave. SW

Albuquerque, NM 87121

Phone: 505-352-7866

Toll Free: 866-352-7866

www.rt66casino.com

Casino Size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Lodging 154 rooms

Slots: 1,300

Table Games: 26

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Adrian Fox

Pueblo of Sandia

SANDIA RESORT & CASINO

30 Rainbow Rd. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113-2156

Phone: 505-796-7500

Toll Free: 800-526-9366

www.sandiacasino.com

Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,774

Table Games: 29

Bingo: 450 seats

GM: Adrian Montoya

Pueblo of Santa Ana

SANTA ANA STAR CASINO

54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd.

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004

Phone: 505-867-0000

www.santaanastar.com

Casino size: 524,423 sq. ft.

Lodging (204 rooms)

Slots: 1,600

Table Games: 20

GM: John Cirrincione

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Pueblo of Acoma

SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL

I-140 Exit 102

Acoma, NM 87034-0310

Phone: 505-552-6017

Toll Free: 888-759-2489

www.skycity.com

Casino size: 64,000 sq. ft.

Sky City Hotel (133 rooms)

Slots: 655

Table Games: 10

Bingo: 500 seats

Taos Pueblo

TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINO

700 Veterans Hwy.

Taos, NM 87571-0777

Phone: 575-737-0777

Toll Free: 888-946-8267

www.taosmountaincasino.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 200

Table Games: 4

GM: Jennifer Welty

Pueblo of Tesuque

TESUQUE CASINO

7 Tesuque Rd.

Sante Fe, NM 87506

Phone: 505-984-8414

Toll Free: 800-462-2635

www.tesuquecasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 800

Table Games: 10

GM: Richard Williams

Jicarilla Apache Nation

WILDHORSE CASINO & HOTEL

13603 US Hwy. 64

Dulce, NM 87529

Phone: 505-759-3663

www.wildhorse-casino.new-mexico-hotels.com

Casino size: 4,436 sq. ft.

Hotel (42 rooms)

Slots: 160

GM: Al Tovey

NEW YORK

Class II & III

St. Regis Mohawk Nation

AKWESASNE MOHAWK

CASINO RESORT

873 State Route 37

Hogansburg, NY 13655-0670

Phone: 518-358-2222

Toll Free: 888-622-1155

www.mohawkcasino.com

Casino Size: 52,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,150

Table Games: 31

Bingo: 450 seats

CEO/GM: Scott Freeman

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma

LAKESIDE ENTERTAINMENT

271 Cayuga Street

Union Springs, NY 13160

Phone: 315-889-5416

https://lakesidegaming.com

Gaming Machines: 86

GM: Mike DuCharme

Oneida Indian Nation of New York

POINT PLACE CASINO

450 452 NY-31

Bridgeport, NY 13030

www.pointplacecasino.com

Casino Size: 65,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 571

Table Games: 20

GM: Jerry Marrello

Seneca Nation

SENECA ALLEGANY

CASINO & HOTEL

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd.

Salamanca, NY 14779-1331

Phone: 716-945-3200

Toll Free: 877-553-9500

www.senecaalleganycasino.com

Casino size: 68,300 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,700

Table Games: 31

GM: Linda Hitchcock

Seneca Nation

SENECA BUFFALO

CREEK CASINO

1 Fulton St. Buffalo, NY 14201

Phone: 716-853-7576

https://senecabuffalocreekcasino.com

Casino size: 67,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,100

Table Games: 30

GM: Marc Papaj

Seneca Nation

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT—IRVING

11099 Erie St. Irving, NY 14081-9566

Phone: 716-549-4389

Toll Free: 800-421-2464

www.senecagames.com/irving

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Bingo: 650 seats

GM: Todd Papienau

Seneca Nation

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT-OIL SPRING

5374 West Shore Road

Cuba, NY 14727

Phone: 716-780-8787

www.senecagames.com/oilspring

Casino size: 4,950 sq.ft.

Slots: 116

Interim GM: Jamie Pierce

Seneca Nation

SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT—SALAMANCA

768 Broad St. Salamanca, NY 14779-1331

Mailing: PO Box 231

Salamanca, NY 14779-0231

Phone: 716-945-4080

Toll Free: 877-860-5130

www.senecagames.com/salamanca

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Seneca Nation

SENECA NIAGARA

RESORT & CASINO

310 Fourth St.

Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Phone: 716-299-1100

Toll Free: 877-873-6322

www.senecaniagaracasino.com

Casino size: 147,590 sq. ft.

Hotel (604 rooms)

Slots: 2,500

Table Games: 60

GM: Joanne Israel

Oneida Indian Nation

TURNING STONE

RESORT CASINO

5218 Patrick Rd.

Verona, NY 13478-3012

Phone: 315-361-7711

Toll Free: 800-771-7711

www.turningstone.com

Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.

Turning Stone Resort (702 rooms)

Slots: 2,000

Table Games: 98

Bingo: 1,400 seats

CEO: Ray Halbritter

Oneida Indian Nation of New York

YELLOW BRICK ROAD CASINO

800 Genesee Street

Chittenango, NY 13037

Phone: 315-366-9400

www.yellowbrickroadcasino.com

Casino Size: 67,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 494

Table Games: 14

GM: Matt Johnson

NORTH CAROLINA

Class II & III

Catawba Nation

CATAWBA TWO KINGS CASINO

538 Kings Mountain Blvd.

Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Phone: 704-750-7777

www.twokingscasino.com

Slots & Electronic Table Games: 1,000

Sportsbook President: Kathy

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Vice President: Trent Troxel

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

HARRAH’S CHEROKEE

CASINO & HOTEL

777 Casino Dr. Cherokee, NC 28719-8735

Phone: 828-497-7777

Toll Free: 800-427-7247

www.caesars.com/harrahs-chero-

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Cherokee Casino Hotel (1,108 rooms)

Slots: 3,100

Table Games: 100

SVP & GM: Brooks Robinson

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

HARRAH’S CHEROKEE VALLEY

RIVER CASINO & HOTEL

NORTH DAKOTA

Class II & III

Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation

4 BEARS CASINO & LODGE

202 Frontage Rd.

New Town, ND 58763-9402

Phone: 701-627-4018

Toll Free: 800-294-5454

www.4bearscasino.com

Hotel (220 rooms)

Casino size: 120,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 750

Table Games: 10

COO: Scott Wilson

Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate

DAKOTA MAGIC CASINO & HOTEL

16849 102nd. St. SE

Hankinson, ND 58041-9780

Phone: 701-634-3201

Toll Free: 800-325-6825

www.dakotamagic.com

Casino size: 95,175 sq. ft.

Dakota Magic Hotel (160 rooms)

Slots: 847

Table Games: 9

GM: Wanda Varns

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Indians

GRAND TREASURE CASINO

4418 147th Avenue NW

Trenton, ND 58553

Phone: 701-572-2690

http://grandtreasurecasino.com

Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 419

GM: Ray Trottier

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

PRAIRIE KNIGHTS

CASINO & RESORT

7932 Hwy. 24

Fort Yates, ND 58538-9736

Phone: 701-854-7777

Toll Free: 800-425-8277

www.prairieknights.com

Casino size: 46,500 sq. ft.

Prairie Knights Lodge (200 rooms)

Slots: 729

Table Games: 7

GM: John Jensen

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

SKY DANCER

CASINO & RESORT

3965 Sky Dancer Way NE

Belcourt, ND 58316

Phone: 701-244-2400

Toll Free: 866-244-9467

www.skydancercasino.com

Casino size: 37,000 sq. ft.

Sky Dancer Hotel (194 rooms)

Slots: 730

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Randy Brunelle

Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe

SPIRIT LAKE CASINO & RESORT

7889 Hwy. 57 South

460 N. Riverside Dr.

Espanola, NM 87532-3470

Phone: 505-747-0059

Toll Free: 866-244-7625

www.santaclaran.com

Casino size: 36,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 680

Table Games: 5

COO: Brian Zanazanian

Slots: 340+

Poker: 10 tables

Bingo: 455 seats

Interim GM: Jamie Pierce

777 Casino Parkway

Murphy, NC 28906-5212

Phone: 828-497-7777

www.caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee-valley-river Hotel (300 rooms)

Casino Size: 60,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,050

Table Games: 64

GM: Lumpy Lambert

St. Michael, ND 58370-9000

Phone: 701-766-4747

Toll Free: 800-946-8238

www.spiritlakecasino.com

Casino size: 49,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 641

Table Games: 7

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Paul Matheny

OKLAHOMA

Class II & III

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma

7 CLANS CHILOCCO GASINO

12901 North Highway 77

Newkirk, OK 74647

Phone: 580-448-3210

www.sevenclans.com/chiloccogasino

Slots: 303

GM: Laura Rosas

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma

7 CLANS FIRST COUNCIL

CASINO HOTEL

12875 North Highway 77

Newkirk, OK 74647

Phone: 580-448-3015

Toll Free: 877-725-2670

www.sevenclans.com/first-council-casino-hotel

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Hotel (146 rooms)

Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 8

GM: Jim Grant

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma

7 CLANS PARADISE CASINO

7500 Hwy 177

Red Rock, OK 74651

Phone: 866-723-4005

www.sevenclans.com/paradise-

casino

Slots: 450

GM: Brian Gooden

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma

7 CLANS PERRY CASINO

511 Kaw Street

Perry, OK 73077

Phone: 580-336-7260

www.sevenclans.com/perry-

casino

Casino size: 4,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 240

GM: Curtis Burgess

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma

7 CLANS RED ROCK GASINO

8401 Highway 177 Red Rock, OK 74651

Phone: 580-723-4005

www.sevenclans.com

Slots: 95

Chickasaw Nation

ADA GAMING CENTER

1500 N. Country Club Rd. Ada, OK 74820-1862

Phone: 580-436-3740

www.adagaming.com

Casino size: 7,890 sq. ft.

Slots: 340

Table Games: 2

Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma

APACHE CASINO HOTEL

2315 East Gore Boulevard

Lawton, OK 73501

Phone: 855-248-5905

www.apachecasinohotel.com

Casino size: 23,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 890

Table Games: 9

GM: Lori Gooday Ware

Chickasaw Nation

THE ARTESIAN HOTEL CASINO

1001 W. 1st Street

Sulphur, OK 73086

Phone: 855-455-5255

www.artesianhotel.com

Casino size: 15,318 sq. ft.

Slots: 312

Table Games: 3

GM: Justin Williams

Chickasaw Nation

BLACK GOLD CASINO

288 Mulberry Lane

Wilson, OK 73463

Phone: 580-668-4415

www.myblackgoldcasino.com

Casino size: 3,744 sq. ft.

Slots: 289

GM: Johnny C. Wilson

Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma

THE BLACK HAWK CASINO

42008 Westech Road

Shawnee, OK 74804

Phone: 405-275-4700

www.theblackhawkcasino.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 624

GM: Anitra Sires

Chickasaw Nation

BORDER CASINO

22953 Brown Springs Rd.

Thackerville, OK 73459

Phone: 580-276-1727

www.mybordercasino.com

Casino size: 88,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,300

GM: John DeMoss

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

BROKEN BOW TRAVEL PLAZA

1800 South Park Drive

Broken Bow, OK 74728

Phone: 580-584-2516

www.choctawcasinos.com

Slots: 40

GM: Amy Ward

Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

BUFFALO RUN CASINO & RESORT

1000 Buffalo Run Blvd.

Miami, OK 74354

Phone: 918-542-7140

www.buffalorun.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 586

Table Games: 11

Lodging (98 rooms)

Restaurants: 3

CEO: Patrick Browne

Delaware Nation

CASINO OKLAHOMA

220 East Cummins Road

Hinton, OK 73047

Phone: 405-542-4200

www.casinooklahoma.com

Slots: 663

GM: Doug Sweeney

Chickasaw Nation

CHICKASAW TRAVEL STOP

14565 County Road 3544

Ada, OK 74820

Phone: 580-310-0900

https://chickasawtravelstop.com

Casino size: 2,518 sq. ft.

Slots: 132

GM: John Thomas

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO— FORT GIBSON

103 N. Georgetown Rd. Fort Gibson, OK 74434

Phone: 918-684-5507

www.cherokeecasino.com/fort-

gibson

Casino size: 27,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 480

GM: Tara Vest

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—GROVE

24979 US-59

Grove, OK 73444

Phone: 918-786-1300

www.cherokeecasino.com/grove

Casino Size: 28,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 397

GM: Traci Jones

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—RAMONA

31501 Route 75

Ramona, OK 74061

Toll Free 918-535-3800

www.cherokeecasino.com/ra-

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Casino Size: 31,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 455

GM: Rusty Stamps

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—ROLAND

109 Cherokee Blvd.

Roland, OK 74954-1000

Phone: 918-427-7491

Toll Free: 800-256-2338

www.cherokeecasino.com/roland

Casino Size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Lodging (120 rooms)

Slots: 913

Table Games: 9

GM: Chad McReynolds

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—SALLISAW

1621 W. Ruth St.

Sallisaw, OK 74955

Phone: 918-776-1600

Toll Free: 800-256-2338

www.cherokeecasino.com/salli-

saw

Casino size: 27,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 255

GM: Tiffany Johnson

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—

SOUTH COFFEYVILLE

1506 N. Hwy. 169

South Coffeyville, OK 74072

Phone: 918-255-4221

www.cherokeecasino.com/south-

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Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 300

President & COO: Mark Fulton

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—

TAHLEQUAH

3307 Seven Clans Avenue

Tahlequah, OK 74464

Mailing: PO Box 179

Tahlequah, OK 74465

Phone: 918-207-3600

www.cherokeecasino.com/tahlequah

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 500

GM: Tara Vest

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—WEST

SILOAM SPRINGS

2416 Hwy. 412

West Siloam Springs, OK 74338

Phone: 918-422-5100

Toll Free: 800-754-4111

www.cherokeecasino.com/westsiloam-springs

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,600

Table Games: 18

Poker Tables: 8

GM: Tony Nagy

Cherokee Nation

CHEROKEE CASINO—WILL

ROGERS DOWNS

20900 S. 4200 Rd.

Claremore, OK 74019-4295

Phone: 918-283-8800

www.cherokeecasino.com/willrogers-downs

Casino size: 27,126 sq. ft.

Slots: 250

GM: Rusty Stamps

Chickasaw Nation

CHISHOLM TRAIL CASINO

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO—IDABEL

1425 SE Washington

Idabel, OK 74745-3447

Phone: 580-286-5710

Toll Free: 800-634-2582

www.choctawcasinos.com/idabel

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 410

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO— McALESTER

1638 S. George Nigh Expressway

McAlester, OK 74501-7411

Phone: 918-423-8161

www.choctawcasinos.com/mcale ster

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 418

GM: Lila Tucker

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO—POCOLA 3400 Choctaw Rd.

Pocola, OK 74902-0429

Phone: 918-436-7761

Toll Free: 800-590-5825

www.choctawcasinos.com/pocola

Casino size: 87,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,860

Table Games: 13

GM: Christy Chaser

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO—STIGLER

1801 East Main Street

Stigler, OK 74462

7807 North Highway 81

Duncan, OK 73533

Phone: 580-255-1668

www.chisholmtrailcasino.com

Casino size: 2,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 608

GM: Donna Hutchins

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO— BROKEN BOW

1790 S. Park Dr.

US Highway 259

Broken Bow, OK 74728

Phone: 580-584-5450

www.choctawcasinos.com/choct

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Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 475

GM: Amy Davis

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO

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4216 S. Hwy. 69/75

Durant, OK 74701-1987

Phone: 580-920-0160

Toll Free: 888-652-4628

www.choctawcasinos.com/choct

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Casino size: 120,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 4,314

Table Games :50

GM: Jeff Penz

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

CHOCTAW CASINO—GRANT

1516 US271

Grant, OK 74738

Phone: 580-326-8397

www.choctawcasinos.com/choct

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Casino size: 68,235 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,198

Table Games: 10

GM: Shanis Goodson

Phone: 918967-8364

www.choctawcasinos.com/stigler .aspx

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma CHOCTAW CASINO— STRINGTOWN

895 N. Hwy. 69 Stringtown, OK 74569

Phone: 580-346-7862

www.choctawcasinos.com/stringtown

Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft. Slots: 200

GM: Shelly Lance

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma CIMARRON CASINO

821 W. Freeman Ave. Perkins, OK 74059

Phone: 405-547-5352

www.cimarroncasino.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Table Games: 6

GM: Stephan Burris

Comanche Nation COMANCHE NATION CASINO

402 SE Interstate Dr.

Lawton, OK 73501

Phone: 580-350-3030

Toll Free: 877-900-7594

www.comanchenationcasino.com

Casino size: 36,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 700

Table Games: 6

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COMANCHE RED RIVER CASINO

196747 Highway 36

Devol, OK 73531

Phone: 580-250-3060

Toll Free: 866-299-3261

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Casino size: 52,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,000

Table Games: 8

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Comanche Nation

COMANCHE SPUR CASINO

9047 US Highway 62

Elgin, OK 73538-9748

Phone: 877-806-1177

www.comanchespur.com

Casino size: 2,400 sq. ft.

Slots: 180

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Comanche Nation

COMANCHE STAR CASINO

263171 Highway 53

Walters, OK 73572

Phone: 580-250-3100

www.comanchestarcasino.com

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 135

GM: Jennifer Simmons

Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO—

BRISTOW

121 W. Lincoln

Bristow, OK 74010-3428

Phone: 918-367-9168

https://creeknationcasinobristow.com

Casino size: 8,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 211

GM: David Warrior

Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO—

CHECOTAH

830 N. Broadway

Checotah, OK 74426-1103

Phone: 918-473-5200

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Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma

DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT

69300 East Nee Road

Quapaw, OK 74363

Phone: 918-919-6000

Toll Free: 888-396-7876

www.downstreamcasino.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,003

Table Games: 25

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Muscogee Creek Nation

DUCK CREEK CASINO

10085 Ferguson Rd.

Beggs, OK 74421

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Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 292

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Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO—

EUFAULA

806 Forest Ave.

Eufaula, OK 74432

Phone: 918-689-9191

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Slots: 241

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Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO—

HOLDENVILLE

211 East Willow St.

Holdenville, OK 74848

Phone: 405-379-3321

www.creeknationcasinoholdenville.com

Casino size: 6,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 135

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Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO—

MUSCOGEE

3420 W. Peak Blvd

Muskogee, OK 74403

Phone: 918-683-1825

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

https://creeknationcasinomuscogee.com

Slots: 515

Table Games: 15

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Muscogee Creek Nation

CREEK NATION CASINO— OKEMAH

1100 S. Woody Guthrie Blvd.

Okemah, OK 74859

Phone: 918-623-0051

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Slots: 290

Bingo: 110 seats

GM: Casey Jones

Chickasaw Nation

DAVIS CTS GAMING

12592 Hwy. 7 W

Davis, OK 73030

Phone: 580-369-5360

www.chickasawtravelstop.com

Casino size: 1,676 sq. ft.

Slots: 69

AGM: Christina DeMoss

Mailing: PO Box 809 Beggs, OK 74421

Phone: 918-267-3468

https://creeknationcasinoduckcreek.com

Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft. Slots: 522

GM: Lorinda Driskill

Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

FANCY DANCE CASINO

8651 Quail

Perry, OK 73077

Phone: 580-713-4401

www.fancydancecasino.net

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 290

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Citizen Potawatomi Nation

FIRELAKE CASINO

41207 Hardesty Rd.

Shawnee, OK 74801-8669

Phone: 405-878-4862

www.firelakecasino.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 750

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Linda Hinosa

Chickasaw Nation

GOLDEN MESA CASINO

2469 Mile 28 Road

Guymon, OK 73942

Phone: 580-754-2777

www.goldenmesa.com

Casino size: 42,309 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

GM: Scott Parks

Chickasaw Nation

GOLD MOUNTAIN CASINO

1410 Sam Noble Parkway

Ardmore, OK 73401

Phone: 580-223-3301

www.mygoldmountaincasino.com

Casino Size: 8,324 sq. ft.

Slots: 297

GM: Dawn Butler

Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma

GOLD RIVER CASINO

31064 South Highway 281

Anadarko, OK 73005-0806

Mailing: PO Box 487

Anadarko, OK 73005

Phone: 405-247-4700

www.goldriverok.com

Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 453

GM: Doug Swinney

Thlopthlocco Tribal Town

GOLDEN PONY CASINO

109095 N 3830 Rd

Okemah, OK 74859

Phone: 918-560-6199

Toll Free: 877-623-0072

www.goldenponycasino.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 320

GM: Jason Larney

Chickasaw Nation

GOLDSBY GAMING CENTER

1038 W Sycamore Rd.

Norman, OK 73072-9801

Phone: 405-329-5447

www.goldsbycasino.com

Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 360

GM: Justin Yahola

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

GRAND CASINO HOTEL RESORT

777 Grand Casino Blvd.

Shawnee, OK 74804-1005

Phone: 405-96-GRAND

www.grandresortok.com

Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,750

Table Games: 20

GM: Joe Garcia

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma

GRAND LAKE CASINO

24701 S. 655th Rd.

Grove, OK 74344-4012

Phone: 918-786-8528

Toll Free: 800-426-4640

www.grandlakecasino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 615

Table Games: 8

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Cherokee Nation

HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA

777 W. Cherokee St.

Catoosa, OK 74015-3235

Phone: 918-384-7800

Toll Free: 800-760-6700

www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com

Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,500

Table Games: 40

Poker Tables: 14

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Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma

HIGH WINDS CASINO

61475 E. 100 Rd.

Miami, OK 74354

Phone: 918-541-9463

www.highwindscasino.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 450

GM: Kirk Myrick

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

INDIGO SKY CASINO

70220 East Highway 60

Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone: 918-666-9200

www.indigoskycasino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Lodging (245 rooms)

Slots: 1,270

Table Games: 14

GM: Rick Smith

Chickasaw Nation

JET STREAM CASINO

2001 W. Airline Rd.

Pauls Valley, OK 73075

Phone: 405-331-2500

www.jetstreamcasino.com

Casino size: 1,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 90

GM: Jacqueline Hall

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Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

KICKAPOO CASINO—HARRAH

25230 E. Hwy. 62

Harrah, OK 73045

Phone: 405-964-4444

www.kickapoo-casino.com/harrah

Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 635

Table Games: 8

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Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

KICKAPOO CASINO—SHAWNEE

38900 W. MacArthur Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74804

Phone: 405- 395-0900

www.kickapoocasino.com/shawnee

Slots: 300

GM: Patrick Watson

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma

KIOWA CASINO—CARNEGIE

514 State Highway 9

Carnegie, OK 73015

Phone: 580-299-3333

Toll Free: 866-370-4077

www.kiowacasino.com/carnegie

Slots: 117

GM: Missy Hickman

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma

KIOWA CASINO—RED RIVER

198131 Hwy 36

Devol, OK 73531

Phone: 580-299-3333

Toll Free: 866-370-4077

www.kiowacasino.com

Casino size: 64,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 700

Table Games: 9

Interim GM/COO: Steve Abangan

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma

KIOWA CASINO—VERDEN

Winning Technology—Winning Together

33165 County St. 2740

Verden, OK 73092

Phone: 866-370-4077

Toll Free: 866-370-4077

www.kiowacasino.com/verden

Casino size: 3,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 100

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Cheyenne & Arapaho

Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO—CANTON

301 NW Lake Rd.

Canton, OK 73724

Mailing: PO Box 638

Canton, OK 73724

Phone: 580-886-2490

www.luckystarcasino.org

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 568

CEO: Elwin Welbourne

GM: Tommye BlackCrow

Cheyenne & Arapaho

Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO—CLINTON

10347 North 2274 Road

Clinton, OK 73601

Phone: 580-323-6599

www.luckystarcasino.org

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 833

Table Games: 6

CEO: Elwin Welbourne

GM: Kara Lehman

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO—CONCHO

7777 N. Hwy. 81

Concho, OK 73022

Phone: 405-422-6500

www.luckystarcasino.org

Casino size: 55,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,296

Table Games: 10

CEO: Elwin Welboure

Cheyenne & Arapaho

Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO— CONCHO TRAVEL CENTER

7805 US-81

El Reno, OK 73036

Phone: 405-422-6500

www.luckystarcasino.org/locations

Casino size: 8,800 sq. ft. (includes convenience store)

Slots: 408

CEO: Elwin Welbourne

GM: Michelle Doyebi

Cheyenne & Arapaho

Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO— HAMMON

20413 Hwy. 33

Hammon, OK 73650

Phone: 580-473-2010

www.luckystarcasino.org

Slots: 351

CEO: Elwin Welbourne

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Tribes of Oklahoma

LUCKY STAR CASINO—

WATONGA

1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd.

Watonga, OK 73772

Phone: 580-623-7333

www.luckystarcasino.org

Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft. (includes hotel/conference rooms)

Slots: 400

CEO: Elwin Welbourne

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Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma

LUCKY TURTLE CASINO

64499 E. Hwy. 60

Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone: 918-678-3768

www.luckyturtlecasino.com

Casino size: 3,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 113

GM: Gary Johnson

Chickasaw Nation

MADILL GAMING CENTER

902 S. 1st St

Madill, OK 73446

Phone: 580-795-7302

www.madillgaming.com

Casino size: 2,070 sq. ft.

Slots: 99

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Chickasaw Nation

MEGASTAR CASINO

4350 S. Hwy. 377

Willis, OK 73439

Phone: 844-634-2787

www.megastarcasino.com

Slots: 600

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma

NATIVE LIGHTS CASINO

12375 N. Hwy. 77

Newkirk, OK 74647

Phone: 580-448-3100

www.tonkawacasinos.com/native-lights-casino

Casino size: 22,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 527

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Chickasaw Nation

NEWCASTLE CASINO

2457 N. Main St.

Route 62 & Interstate 44

Newcastle, OK 73065

Phone: 405-387-6013

www.newcastlecasino.com

Casino size: 112,553 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,976

Table Games: 14

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Chickasaw Nation

NEWCASTLE TRAVEL GAMING

235 NW 24th St.

Newcastle, OK 73065

Phone: 405-387-6013

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Casino size: 6,792 sq. ft.

Slots: 204

GM: Ryan Sykes

Muscogee Creek Nation

ONE FIRE CASINO 1901 N. Wood Dr.

Okmulgee, OK 74447

Phone: 918-756-8400

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Casino size: 11,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 340

Table Games: 4

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Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—

BARTLESVILLE

222 Allen Rd. Bartlesville, OK 76003-4371

Phone: 918-699-7777

www.osagecasino.com

Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 465

Table Games: 7

GM: John Shaw

Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—HOMINY

39 Deer Creek

Hominy, OK 74035

Phone: 918-885-2990

Toll Free: 877-246-8777

www.osagecasino.com

Slots: 200

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Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—PAWHUSKA

2017 E. 15th St. Highway 99 and 15 Street

Pawhuska, OK 74056

Phone: 918-287-9009

Toll Free: 877-246-8777

www.osagecasino.com

Slots: 200

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Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—PONCA CITY

64464 State Highway 60

Ponca City, OK 74604

Phone: 877-246-8777

www.osagecasino.com

Casino size: 7,700 sq. ft.

Slots: 345

GM: Jennifer Sword

Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—SAND SPRINGS

301 N. Blackjack Dr.

Sand Springs, OK 74063

Phone: 918-699-7700

Toll Free: 877-246-8777

www.osagecasino.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 460

Table Games: 4

CEO: Kimberly Pearson

Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—SKIATOOK

5591 W. Rogers Blvd.

Skiatook, OK 74070

Phone: 918-396-2626

www.osagecasino.com

Slots: 315

GM: Edward Grey

Osage Nation

OSAGE CASINO—TULSA

951 W. 36th St. North

Tulsa, OK 74127

Phone: 918-669-7600

Toll Free: 877-246-8777

www.osagecasino.com

Casino size: 47,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 983

Table Games: 11

GM: Jeffry Bailey

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

OUTPOST CASINO

69701 E. 100 Road

Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone: 918-666 6770

www.theoutpostcasino.com

Casino size: 3,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 275

GM: Rick Smith

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

PRAIRIE MOON CASINO

202 South 8 Tribes Trail

Miami, OK 74354

Phone: 918-542-8670

www.miaminationcasinos.com

Slots 130

GM: Ben Barnes

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

PRAIRIE SUN CASINO

3411 P Street Northwest

Miami, OK 74354

Phone: 918-541-2150

www.miaminationcasinos.com

Casino size: 11,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 200

GM: Ben Barnes

Quapaw Tribe

QUAPAW CASINO

58100 E. 64th Rd.

Miami, OK 74354

Phone: 918-540-9100

www.quapawcasino.com

Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 500

Table Games: 7

GM: Kenny Anderson

Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma

RIVER BEND CASINO HOTEL

100 Jackpot Place

Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone: 918-678-4946

Toll Free: 866-447-4946

www.riverbendcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 815

Table Games: 5

GM: Casey Ellett

Muscogee Creek Nation

RIVER SPIRIT CASINO RESORT

8330 Riverside Parkway Tulsa, OK 74137-1215

Phone: 918-995-8518

Toll Free: 800-299-2738

www.riverspirittulsa.com

Casino size: 300,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,500

Table Games: 23

GM: Jerry Floyd

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Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

RIVERMIST CASINO

Intersection Hwy. 56 and 99

Konawa, OK 74849

Phone: 580-925-3994

www.seminolenation.casino

Casino Size: 5,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 147

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Chickasaw Nation

RIVERSTAR CASINO

11801 East 2160 Road

Terral, OK 73569

Phone: 855-748-3778

www.theriverstarcasino.com

Casino Size: 36,645 sq. ft.

Slots: 622

GM: Justin Marris

Chickasaw Nation

RIVERWIND CASINO

1544 State Highway 9

Norman, OK 73071

Phone: 580-436-2603

www.riverwind.com

Casino Size: 219,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,882

Table Games: 36

GM: Justin Yahola

Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma

SAC and FOX NATION

STROUD CASINO

356120 926 Rd.

Stroud, OK 74079

Phone: 918-968-2540

www.snfcasino.com

Casino size: 825 sq. ft.

Slots: 148

GM: Anitra Sires

Chickasaw Nation

SALTCREEK CASINO

1600 Hwy. 81

Pocasset, OK 73079

Phone: 405-459-4000

www.saltcreekcasino.com

Casino size: 36,645 sq. ft.

Slots: 603

Table Games: 4

GM: Cole Meeks

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

SEMINOLE NATION CASINO

11277 N Hwy. 99

Seminole, OK 74868

Phone: 405-703-5272

www.seminolenation.casino/semi

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Slots: 450

GM: Billy Archer

Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

SOUTHWIND CASINO—BRAMAN

9525 N Hwy. 177

Braman, OK 74632

Phone: 580-385-2444

www.southwindcasino.com

Gaming Machines: 300

GM: Pam Shaw

Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

SOUTHWIND CASINO—KANZA

Kanza Travel Plaza

9601 US-177

Braman, OK 74632

Phone: 580-385-2444

www.southwindcasino.com

Gaming Machines: 40

Kaw Nation of Oklahoma

SOUTHWIND CASINO—

NEWKIRK

5640 N. LaCann Dr.

Newkirk, OK 74647

Phone: 580-362-2578

Toll Free: 866-529-2464

www.southwindcasino.com

Casino size: 55,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 316

Table Games: 6

Bingo: 700 seats

GM: Mark Smith

Miami Nation of Oklahoma THE STABLES CASINO

Chickasaw Nation

TEXOMA CASINO

1795 Highway 70 East

Kingston, OK 73439

Phone: 580-564-6000

www.mytexomacasino.com

Casino size: 7,515 sq. ft.

Slots: 370

GM: Tiffany Brown

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

530 H St. SE

Miami, OK 74354-8224

Phone: 918-542-7884

Toll Free: 877-774-7884

www.the-stables.com

Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 486

GM: Byron Long

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

STONEWOLF CASINO

54251 South 349th Rd.

Pawnee, OK 74058

Mailing: PO Box 280

Pawnee, OK 74058

Phone: 918-762-3621

www.stonewolfcasino.com

Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 329

GM: Esther Mitchell

Wichita & Affiliated Tribes

SUGAR CREEK CASINO

5304 N Broadway

Hinton, OK 73047

Phone 405-542-2946

www.sugarcreekcasino.com

Casino size: 39,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 850

Table Games: 5

Sugar Creek Inn & Suites (45 rooms)

RV Parking: 6 spaces

Entertainment: 1,250 seats

Restaurants: 3

Bars: 3

Tribal President: Terri Parton

GM: Glen R. Coleman

AGM: Norman L. Clark

Wichita & Affiliated Tribes

SUGAR CREEK CASINO SOUTH

32107 Highway 281 North

Anadarko, OK 73005

www.sugarcreekcasino.com

Casino size: 3,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 77

Restaurants: 1

Tribal President: Terri Parton

GM: Glen R. Coleman

AGM: Normal L. Clark

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THUNDERBIRD

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15700 E. State Hwy. 9

Norman, OK 73026-9028

Phone: 405-360-9270

Toll Free: 800-259-5825

www.playthunderbird.com

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 580

Table Games: 6

GM: Sam Caruso

THUNDERBIRD CASINO— SHAWNEE

2051 Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801-9005

Phone: 405-273-2679

www.playthunderbird.com

Slots: 277

GM: Sam Caruso

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Transforming Clients’ Vision into Great Design

R2Architects is a nationally recognized architectural, interior design and planning firm based in Voorhees, New Jersey—just east of Philadelphia—with more than 25 years of trusted experience and expertise. The firm provides exceptional design services to the hospitality, gaming and racing industry.

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Chickasaw Nation

TISHOMINGO TOBACCO

GAMING

1200 W. Main St.

Tishomingo, OK 73460

Phone: 580-371-3373

Casino Size: 307 sq. ft.

Slots: 18

GM: Nancy McSwain

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma

TONKAWA CASINO

10700 Allen Dr. Tonkawa, OK 74653

Phone: 580-628-2624

Toll Free: 877-648-2624

www.tonkawacasinos.com

Casino size: 10,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 46

CEO: Phil Glass

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

TRADING POST CASINO

291 Agency Road

Pawnee, OK 74058

Phone: 918-762-4466

www.pawneenation.org

Casino size: 3,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 60

Director of Gaming Ops: Joe Hawkins

Chickasaw Nation

TREASURE VALLEY CASINO

12252 Ruppe Rd.

Davis, OK 73030

Phone: 580-369-2895

www.treasurevalleycasino.com

Casino size: 22,193 sq. ft.

Treasure Valley Casino & Hotel (58 rooms)

Slots: 393

Table Games: 4

AGM: Christina DeMoss

Chickasaw Nation

WASHITA CASINO

30639 OK-145

Paoli, OK 73074

Phone: 405-484-7778

www.washitacasino.com

Casino Size: 9,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 276

GM: Jacqueline Helm

Cherokee Nation

WEST SILOAM SPRINGS

SMOKE SHOP

2416 Hwy. 412

West Siloam Springs, OK 74338

Phone: 918-422-6367

www.onestarrewards.com

Casino size: 2,160 sq. ft.

Slots: 149

GM: Pamela Kelly

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Transforming the Industry with Mobile and Cashless Solutions

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Chickasaw Nation

WINSTAR WORLD CASINO & RESORT

777 Casino Ave Interstate 35

Thackerville, OK 73459

Phone: 580-276-4229

Toll Free: 800-622-6317

www.winstar.com

Casino size: 679,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 8,543

Table Games: 99

Poker Tables: 55

Bingo: 800 seats

GM: Jack Parkinson

OREGON

Class II & III

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

CHINOOK WINDS

CASINO RESORT

1777 NW 44th St.

Lincoln City, OR 97367-5094

Phone: 541-996-5825

Toll Free: 888-244-6665

www.chinookwindscasino.com

Casino size: 48,978 sq. ft.

Chinook Winds Resort (243 rooms)

Slots: 1,105

Table Games: 16

Bingo: 300 seats

GM: Mike Fisher

Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs

INDIAN HEAD CASINO

Coquille Indian Tribe

THE MILL CASINO HOTEL & RV PARK

3201 N. Tremont Ave. North Bend, OR 97459-3062

Phone: 541-756-8800

Toll Free: 800-953-4800

www.themillcasino.com

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

The Mill Casino Hotel (203 rooms)

3236 US Highway 26

Warm Springs, OR 97761

Mailing: PO Box 890

Warm Springs, OR 97761

Phone: 541-460-7777

www.indianheadgaming.com

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 500

GM: Shawn McDaniel

Klamath Tribe

KLA-MO-YA CASINO

34333 Hwy. 97 North

Chiloquin, OR 97624-8747

Phone: 541-783-7529

Toll Free: 888-552-6692

www.klamoyacasino.com

Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 345

Table Games: 3

GM: Joseph Quiroli

COMPANY PROFILE

Slots: 692

Table Games: 8

GM: Terri Porcaro

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua

Tribe of Indians

SEVEN FEATHERS

CASINO RESORT

146 Chief Miwaleta Ln.

Canyonville, OR 97417-9700

Phone: 541-839-1111

Toll Free: 800-548-8461

www.sevenfeathers.com

Casino size: 68,441 sq. ft.

Slots: 955 +

Table Games: 20

Bingo: 324 seats

GM: Jay Ellenberger

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO— WILLAMINA

27100 SW Salmon River Hwy. Grand Ronde, OR 97347

Phone: 503-879-2350

www.spiritmountain.com

Casino size: 193,200 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,707

Table Games: 18

GM: Bruce Thomas

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

THREE RIVERS CASINO—

COOS BAY

1297 Ocean Boulevard NW

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Phone: 877-374-8377

www.threeriverscasino.com

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 250

CEO: Dan Condy

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT—FLORENCE

5647 Hwy. 126

Florence, OR 97439

Phone: 541-997-7529

Toll Free: 877-3-RIVERS

www.threeriverscasino.com

Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.

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Slots: 600

Table Games: 12

Bingo: 400 seats

CEO: Dan Condy

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation

WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO

46510 Wildhorse Blvd.

Pendleton, OR 97801

Phone: 541-278-2274

Toll Free: 800-654-9453

www.wildhorseresort.com

Casino size: 113,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 12

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: Allen Tovey

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe

LODE STAR CASINO & HOTEL

Highway 34 and Highway 47

Fort Thompson, SD 57339-0050

Phone: 605-245-6000

www.lodestarcasino.com

Casino size: 27,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 217

Table Games: 7

GM: Lester Thompson Jr.

Oglala Sioux Tribe

PRAIRIE WIND CASINO & HOTEL

26 Casino Drive

Pine Ridge, SD 57770

Phone: 605-867-6300

Toll Free: 800-705-WIND

www.prairiewindcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 340

Bingo: 150 seats

GM: Bill Pourier

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

ROYAL RIVER CASINO & HOTEL

607 S. Veterans St.

Flandreau, SD 57028-1416

Phone: 605-997-3746

Toll Free: 800-833-8666

www.royalrivercasino.com

Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 427

Table Games: 12

GM: James McDermott

TEXAS Class II

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

KICKAPOO LUCKY EAGLE

CASINO HOTEL

794 Lucky Eagle Drive

Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Phone: 830-758-1936

Toll Free: 888-255-8259

www.luckyeagletexas.com

Casino Size: 166,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,290

Bingo: Seats: 230

GM: Christopher McClain

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

NASKILA GAMING

540 State Park Road 56

Livingston, TX 77351

Phone: 936-5632-WIN

www.naskila.com

Casino Size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 800

GM: Douglas Searle

VIRGINIA

Class II

The Pamunkey Indian Tribe’s gambling development has been approved, although the state currently has no casinos.

WASHINGTON

Class II & III

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe

7 CEDARS CASINO

270756 Hwy. 101

Sequim, WA 98382-7677

Phone: 360-683-7777

Toll Free: 800-458-2597

www.7cedarscasino.com

Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 581

Table Games: 13

Bingo: 250 seats

GM: Glenn Smithson

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservations

12 TRIBES COULEE DAM

CASINO

515 Birch St.

Coulee Dam, WA 99116-1324

Phone: 509-633-0766

Toll Free: 800-556-7492

https://colvillecasinos.com/coul

ee-dam-casino/

Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 201

COO: Tony Posey

Colville Confederated Tribes

12 TRIBES LAKE

CHELAN CASINO

455 Wapato Lake Rd.

Manson, WA 98831-9577

Phone: 509-687-2102

Toll Free: 800-648-2946

https://colvillecasinos.com/lakechelan-casino

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 640

Table Games: 8

Casino Manager: Tony Posey

TBE ARCHITECTS All Hospitality, All the Time

TBE Architects is a Native American-founded firm specializing in hotel, casino and resort design. The firm’s disciplines include architecture, master planning, interior design and branding development, and its portfolio of experience includes well over 300 casino and 400 hotel projects throughout North America.

While TBE has worked with many domestic and internationally recognized brands such as Caesars, Hilton and Churchill Downs, its reputation for spectacular design is most evident within Indian Country. TBE truly is honored to have worked for 121 tribes and First Nations since 1971.

TBE designers work closely with each client to more fully understand significant cultural elements so that symbols of tradition and heritage can be tastefully incorporated into the guest experience, creating “living spaces” where memories are made, history is told, relationships are formed and communities are strengthened. Consider, for example, the Garden Court Atrium at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. This neutral space is filled with vibrant abstractions that tell the creation story of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

TBE Architects believes the best designs must do more than look amazing. They also need to function flawlessly, maximize efficiency and strengthen tribal sovereignty with an ROI that supports financial and economic independence.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

12 TRIBES OMAK

CASINO HOTEL

28968 US Highway 97

Omak, WA 98841

Phone: 509-422-4646

Toll Free: 800-559-4643

www.colvillecasinos.com

Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 543

Table Games: 8

GM: Mike Miller

Stillaguamish Tribe

ANGEL OF THE WINDS

CASINO RESORT

3438 Stoluckquamish Ln.

Arlington, WA 98223

Phone: 360-474-9740

Toll Free: 877-394-8210

www.angelofthewinds.com

Hotel (125 rooms)

Casino size: 112,000 sq. ft.

Slots 1,447

Table Games: 24

GM: Travis O’Neil

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

BJ’S BINGO & GAMING

4411 Pacific Hwy. East

Fife, WA 98424

Phone: 253-922-0430

www.bjs-bingo.com

Slots: 400

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Jenynne DeNoble

Spokane Tribe of Indians

CHEWELAH CASINO

2555 Smith Rd.

Highway 395 South

Chewelah, WA 99109-9689

Phone: 509-258-9854

Toll Free: 800-322-2788

www.chewelahcasino.com

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 317

Table Games: 5

GM: Dwayne Fitzgerald

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

ELWHA RIVER CASINO

631 Stratton Rd.

Port Angeles, WA 98363

Phone: 360-452-3005

www.elwharivercasino.com

Casino size: 7,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 138

Interim GM: Mike Watson

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

EMERALD QUEEN CASINO I-5

2920 East R Street

Tacoma, WA 98404

Phone: 253-594-7777

Toll Free 888-831-7655

www.emeraldqueen.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Hotel (100 Rooms)

Slots: 1,633

Table Games: 57

GM: Frank Wright

The firm is proud to be an active Associate Member of the Indian Gaming Association, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the Washington Indian Gaming Association.

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Colville Confederated Tribes

12 TRIBES LAKE

CHELAN CASINO

455 Wapato Lake Rd.

Manson, WA 98831-9577

Phone: 509-687-2102

Toll Free: 800-648-2946

https://colvillecasinos.com/lakechelan-casino

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 640

Table Games: 8

Casino Manager: Tony Posey

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

12 TRIBES OMAK

CASINO HOTEL

28968 US Highway 97

Omak, WA 98841

Phone: 509-422-4646

Toll Free: 800-559-4643

www.colvillecasinos.com

Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 543

Table Games: 8

GM: Mike Miller

Stillaguamish Tribe

ANGEL OF THE WINDS

CASINO RESORT

3438 Stoluckquamish Ln.

Arlington, WA 98223

Phone: 360-474-9740

Toll Free: 877-394-8210

www.angelofthewinds.com

Hotel (125 rooms)

Casino size: 112,000 sq. ft.

Slots 1,447

Table Games: 24

GM: Travis O’Neil

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

BJ’S BINGO & GAMING

4411 Pacific Hwy. East

Fife, WA 98424

Phone: 253-922-0430

www.bjs-bingo.com

Slots: 400

Bingo: 500 seats

GM: Jenynne DeNoble

Spokane Tribe of Indians

CHEWELAH CASINO

2555 Smith Rd. Highway 395 South

Chewelah, WA 99109-9689

Phone: 509-258-9854

Toll Free: 800-322-2788

www.chewelahcasino.com

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 317

Table Games: 5

GM: Dwayne Fitzgerald

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

ELWHA RIVER CASINO

631 Stratton Rd.

Port Angeles, WA 98363

Phone: 360-452-3005

www.elwharivercasino.com

Casino size: 7,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 138

Interim GM: Mike Watson

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

EMERALD QUEEN CASINO I-5

2920 East R Street

Tacoma, WA 98404

Phone: 253-594-7777

Toll Free 888-831-7655

www.emeraldqueen.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Hotel (100 Rooms)

Slots: 1,633

Table Games: 57

GM: Frank Wright

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

EMERALD QUEEN

HOTEL & CASINO

5700 Pacific Hwy. East

Fife, WA 98424

Phone: 253-922-2000

www.emeraldqueen.com

Emerald Queen Hotel (140 rooms)

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,367

GM: Frank Wright

Mohegan Tribe, The Cowlitz Tribe

ILANI CASINO RESORT

3710 NW 319th St.

Ridgefield, WA 98642-9785

Toll Free: 877-464-5264

www.ilaniresort.com

Casino Size: 100,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,500

President and GM: Kara FoxLaRose

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

KALISPEL CASINO

420 Qlispe River Way

Cusick, WA 99119

Phone: 833-881-7492

www.kalispelcasino.com

Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 120

Sauk Suiattle Tribe

LAST CHANCE

CASINO AND BINGO

5318 Chief Brown Lane

Darrington, WA 98421

Phone: 833-881-7492

www.lastchancecasinoandbingo.c

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Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 187

GM: Nino Maltos

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

LEGENDS CASINO HOTEL

580 Fort Road

Toppenish, WA 98584

Phone: 509-865-8800

Toll Free: 877-726-6311

www.legendscasino.com

Hotel (200 rooms)

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,400

Table Games: 18

GM: Letisha Peterson

Squaxin Island Tribe

LITTLE CREEK CASINO

91 W. State Route 108

Shelton, WA 98584

Phone: 360-427-7711

Toll Free: 800-667-7711

www.little-creek.com

Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,248

Table Games: 21

Bingo: 300 seats

Dir. Of Gaming: Mark West

Skokomish Tribe

LUCKY DOG CASINO

19330 N. Hwy. 101

Shelton, WA 98584-9781

Phone: 360-877-5656

www.myluckydogcasino.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 190

CEO & GM: David Owens

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

LUCKY EAGLE CASINO & HOTEL

12888 188th Ave. SW

Rochester, WA 98579-9643

Phone: 360-273-2000

Toll Free: 800-720-1788

www.luckyeagle.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,267

Table Games: 16

Bingo: 600 seats

CEO: JaNessa Bumgarner

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

MUCKLESHOOT CASINO

2402 Auburn Way South

Auburn, WA 98002-6370

Phone: 253-804-4444

Toll Free: 800-804-4944

www.muckleshootcasino.com

Casino size: 137,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,400

Table Games: 54

AGM: Jesse McDaniel

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN BINGO

2117 Auburn Way South

Auburn, WA 98002

Phone: 253-735-2404

www.muckleshootbingo.com

Slots: 500

Bingo: 1,000 seats

GM: Vikki Simpson

Nisqually Tribe

NISQUALLY RED WIND CASINO

Nooksack Indian Tribe

NOOKSACK

NORTHWOOD CASINO

9750 Northwood Rd.

Lynden, WA 98264

Phone: 360-734-5101

Toll Free: 877-777-9847

www.northwoodcasino.com

Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 360

GM: Leonard Habig

Kalispel Tribe

NORTHERN QUEST

RESORT & CASINO

100 N. Hayford Rd.

Airway Heights, WA 99001-1300

Phone: 509-242-7000

Toll Free: 888-603-7051

www.northernquest.com

Casino size: 195,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,651

Table Games: 37

GM: Nick Pierre

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe

THE POINT CASINO

7989 Salish Lane NE

Kingston, WA 98346

Phone: 360-297-0070

Toll Free: 866-547-6468

www.thepointcasinoandhotel.com

12819 Yelm Hwy. SE

Olympia, WA 98513-9111

Phone: 360-412-5000

Toll Free: 866-946-2444

www.redwindcasino.com

Casino size: 95,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,671

Table Games: 20

GM: Conrad Granito Jr.

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK

Casino size: 52,400 sq. ft.

Lodging (94 rooms)

Slots 750

Table Games: 8

VP of Ops & GM: Sam Cocharo

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Financing for Casino Construction, Expansions, M&A and Restructuring

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Tulalip Tribes

QUIL CEDA CREEK CASINO

6410 33rd Ave. NE

Tulalip, WA 98271

Phone: 360-716-1700

Toll Free: 888-272 -1111

www.quilcedacreekcasino.com

Casino size: 55,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,004

Table Games: 12

President & COO: Ken Kettler

Quinault Tribe

QUINAULT BEACH

RESORT & CASINO

78 State Route 115

Ocean Shores, WA 98569

Phone: 360-289-9466

Toll Free: 888-461-2214

www.quinaultbeachresort.com

Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.

Quinault Beach Resort (159 rooms)

Slots: 700

Table Games: 14

GM: Bob Little

Shoalwater Bay Tribe

SHOALWATER BAY CASINO

4112 Hwy.105

Tokeland, WA 98590

Phone: 360-267-2048

Toll Free: 888-834-7312

www.swbcasino.com

Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.

Tradewinds on the Bay Motel (18 rooms)

Slots: 281

GM: Michael Rasmussen

Lummi Nation

SILVER REEF CASINO

4876 Haxton Way

Ferndale, WA 98248

Phone: 360-383-0777

Toll Free: 866-383-0777

www.silverreefcasino.com

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,075+

Table Games: 16

GM: Marty Sauvage

Snoqualmie Tribe

SNOQUALMIE CASINO

37500 SE North Bend Way

Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Phone: 425-888-1234

www.snocasino.com

Casino size: 51,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,700

Table Games: 54

CEO & President: Stanford Le

Spokane Tribe of Indians

SPOKANE TRIBE CASINO

14300 W SR-2 Hwy.

Airway Heights, WA 99001

Phone: 1-877-786-9467

www.spokanetribecasino.com

Casino size: 38,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 450

Table Games: 12

GM: Javier De La Rosa

Suquamish Tribe

SUQUAMISH CLEARWATER

CASINO RESORT

15347 Suquamish Way

Suquamish, WA 98392-9649

Phone: 360-598-8700

Toll Free: 800-375-6073

www.clearwatercasino.com

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 35

GM: Rich Purser

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

SWINOMISH CASINO & LODGE

12885 Casino Dr.

Anacortes, WA 98221-8363

Phone: 360-293-2691

Toll Free: 888-288-8883

www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.c

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Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 850

Table Games: 11

GM: Brock Hochsprung

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

THE SKAGIT CASINO RESORT

5984 N. Darrk Lane

Bow, WA 98232

Phone: 360-724-7777

Toll Free: 877-275-2448

www.theskagit.com

Casino size: 64,000 sq. ft.

The Skagit Valley Resort (132 rooms)

Slots: 910

Table Games: 12

GM: Don Guglielmino

Tulalip Tribe

TULALIP BINGO & SLOTS

2911 Quil Ceda Blvd.

Tulalip, WA 98271-7413

Phone: 360-716-2100

Toll Free: 800-631-3313

www.tulalipbingo.com

Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 221

Bingo: 850 seats

Bingo Director: Tammy Taylor

Tulalip Tribe

TULALIP RESORT CASINO

10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard

Tulalip, WA 98172-7413

Phone: 360-716-6000

www.tulalipresortcasino.com

Casino size: 222,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 2,440

Table Games: 37

Bingo Seats: 870

President: Ken Kettler

WISCONSIN

Class II & III

Bad River Band of Lake

Superior Chippewa

BAD RIVER LODGE & CASINO

73370 US Hwy. 2

Odanah, WI 54861

Phone: 715-682-7121

Toll Free: 800-777-7449

www.badriver.com

Casino size: 74,000 sq. ft.

Bad River Lodge (50 rooms)

Slots: 402

GM: Mitch Corbine

Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

GRINDSTONE CREEK CASINO

13394 West Trepania Road

Hayward, WI 54843

Phone: 715-634-2430

www.lcocasino.com

Slots: 88

GM: Kimm Martinsen

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING BLACK

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W9010 Highway 54 East

Black River Falls, WI 54615

Phone: 715-284-9098

www.ho-chunkgaming.com/blackriverfalls

Casino size: 38,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 750

Table Games: 10

Bingo Seats: 480

EM: Greg Garvin

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING MADISON

4002 Evan Acres Rd.

Madison, WI 53718

Phone: 608-223-9576

Toll Free: 888-248-1777

www.ho-chunkgaming.com/madison

Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,240

GM: Daniel Brown

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING NEKOOSA

949 County Rd. G

Nekoosa, WI 54457

Phone: 715-886-4560

Toll Free: 800-782-4560

www.ho-chunkgaming.com/nekoosa

Casino size: 16,650 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Table Games: 12

EM: Andrea Estebo

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING TOMAH

27867 State Highway 21

Tomah, WI 54660

Phone: 866-880-9822

www.ho-chunkgaming.com/tomah

Casino size: 1,890 sq. ft.

Slots: 100

GM: Greg Garvin

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING

WISCONSIN DELLS

US3214 Hwy. 12

Baraboo, WI 53913

Phone: 608-356-6210

Toll Free: 800-746-2486

www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells

Casino size: 94,480 sq. ft.

Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel (315 rooms)

Slots: 1,541

Table Games: 45

Bingo: 600 seats

Ho-Chunk Nation

HO-CHUNK GAMING

WITTENBERG

N7214 US Hwy. 45

Wittenberg, WI 54499

Phone: 715-253-4400

www.ho-chunk.com/wittenberg

Casino size: 18,977 sq. ft.

Slots: 786

Executive Manager: Fletcher Collins

Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa LAKE OF THE TORCHES RESORT CASINO

Stockbridge-Munsee Community

NORTH STAR MOHICAN

CASINO RESORT

W. 12180 County Rd. A Bowler, WI 54416

Phone: 715-793-4090

Toll Free: 800-775-CASINO

www.northstarcasinoresort.com

Casino size: 70,100 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,200

Table Games: 18

Bingo: 360 seats

GM: John Phillipp

Oneida Nation

ONEIDA CASINO

2020/2100 Airport Dr. Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 920-494-4500

Toll Free: 800-238-4263

www.oneidacasino.net

Casino size: 115,288 sq. ft. Slots: 978

Table Games: 26

Bingo: 738 seats

510 Old Abe Rd.

Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538

Phone: 715-588-7070

Toll Free: 800-258-6724

www.lakeofthetorches.com

Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 830

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 450 seats

CEO: William Guelcher

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

LEGENDARY WATERS

RESORT & CASINO

37600 Onigaming Drive

Bayfield, WI 54814

Mailing: PO Box 1167

Bayfield, WI 54814-1167

Phone: 715-779-3712

Toll Free: 800-226-8478

www.legendarywaters.com

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 260

Table Games: 4

Interim GM: Randy Soulier

Menominee Indian

Tribe of Wisconsin

MENOMINEE CASINO RESORT

N277 Hwy. 47/55

Keshena, WI 54135

Phone: 715-799-3600

Toll Free: 800-343-7778

www.menomineecasinoresort.com

Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 762

Table Games: 8

Bingo: 220 seats

GM: Jim Reiter

Sakaogon Chippewa Community

MOLE LAKE CASINO LODGE

3084 State Hwy. 55

Crandon, WI 54520

Phone: 715-478-3200

Toll Free: 800-236-WINN

www.molelakecasino.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 260

Bingo: 300 seats

Table Games: 5

GM: Karen Statezny

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Oneida Nation

ONEIDA CASINO TRAVEL CENTER

5939 Old 29 Drive Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 920-865-7919

www.oneidacasino.net/locations/one-stops

Casino size: 23,060 sq. ft.

Slots: 107

GM: Louise Cornelius

Oneida Nation

ONEIDA IMAC GAMING CENTER

2100 Airport Drive Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 920-494-4500

www.oneidacasino.net/locations/imac

Casino size: 76,578 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 411

Bingo: 738 Seats

GM: Louise Cornelius

Oneida Nation

ONEIDA CASINO –WEST MASON

2522 W. Mason St. Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 920-494-4500

Toll Free: 800-238-4263

www.oneidacasino.net/locations/w-mason

Casino size: 41,798 sq. ft. Slots: 784

Table Games: 8

GM: Louise Cornelius

Oneida Nation

ONEIDA ONE-STOP

PACKERLAND

3120 South Packerland Drive Green Bay, WI 54313

Phone: 920-496-5601

www.oneidacasino.net/locations/one-stops

Casino size: 14,905 sq. ft. Slots: 93

GM: Louise Cornelius

Forest County Potawatomi

Community

POTAWATOMI CARTER

CASINO & HOTEL

618 State Hwy. 32

Wabeno, WI 54566

Phone: 715-473-2021

Toll Free: 800-487-9522

www.cartercasino.com

Casino size: 68,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 470

Table Games: 7

Bingo: 250 seats

CEO: Dominic Ortiz

Forest County Potawatomi Nation

POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINO

1721 W Canal St. Milwaukee, WI 53233

Phone: 414-645-6888

Toll Free: 800-729-7244

www.paysbig.com

Casino size: 150,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,500

Table Games: 98

Bingo: 1,354 seats

CEO & GM: Dominic Ortiz

Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

SEVENWINDS CASINO,

LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER

13767 W. County Rd. B

Hayward, WI 54843

Phone: 715-634-5643

Toll Free: 800-526-2274

www.sevenwindscasino.com

Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 628

Table Games: 10

Bingo: 600 seats

EM: Randy Cadotte

St. Croix Tribe of Chippewa

ST. CROIX CASINO DANBURY State Road 35 77

Danbury, WI 54830

Phone: 715-656-3444

Toll Free: 800-238-4946

www.stcroix-casinos.com/ho-

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Casino size: 22,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 488

Table Games: 12

GM: Loren Benjamin

St. Croix Tribal Chippewa of Wisconsin

ST. CROIX CASINO HERTEL

4384 State Rd. 70

Webster, WI 54893-9249

Phone: 844-389-9092

www.stcroix-casinos.com/ho-

tels/hertel

Slots: 248

GM: John Bearheart

St. Croix Tribal Chippewa of Wisconsin

ST. CROIX CASINO

TURTLE LAKE

777 Highway 8/63

Turtle Lake, WI 54889

Phone: 844-287-2570

Toll Free: 800-846-8946

www.stcroix-casinos.com/ho-

tels/turtlelake

Casino size: 95,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,083

Table Games: 22

GM: Martin Songetay

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

THUNDERBIRD CASINO

West 110 Count Trunk VV

Keshena, WI 54135

Phone: 715-799-6539

www.menomineecasinoresort.co

m/restaurants/thunderbird

Slots: 29

GM: Andrew Incha

WYOMING

Class II

Northern Arapaho Tribe

789 SMOKE SHOP & CASINO

10369 Highway 789

Riverton, WY 82501

Phone: 307-856-9942

www.789smokeshopcasino.com

Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.

Gaming Machines: 257

Northern Arapaho Tribe

LITTLE WIND CASINO

800 Blue Sky Hwy.

Ethete, WY 82520

Phone: 307-335-8703

www.littlewindcasino.com

Casino size: 1,920 sq. ft.

Slots: 168

CEO: Brian Van Enkenvoort

Eastern Shoshone Tribe

SHOSHONE ROSE CASINO & HOTEL

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

EAGLE RIVER

RESORT & CASINO

Highway 43 and Highway 32

North

Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P7

Phone: 780-779-2727

Toll Free: 888-913-2727

www.eaglerivercasino.ca

Slots: 250

Table Games: 12

GM: Eris Moncur

Tsuu T’ina First Nation

GREY EAGLE RESORT & CASINO

3777 Grey Eagle Dr.

Calgary, Alberta T3E 3X8

Phone: 403-385-3777

Toll Free: 844-719-8777

www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca

Casino size: 84,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 900

Tables Games: 40

Bingo: 550 seats

GM: Martin Brickstock

Enoch Cree Nation

RIVER CREE RESORT & CASINO

300 East Lapotac Blvd.

Enoch, Alberta T7X 3Y3

Phone: 780-484-2121

Toll Free: 877-377-7774

www.rivercreeresort.com

Casino size: 62,600 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,000

Table Games: 39

COO: Vik Mahajan

Stoney Nakoda First Nation

STONEY NAKODA

RESORT & CASINO

Highway 40 and Highway 1

Morley, Alberta T0L 1N0

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation

SOUTH BEACH

CASINO & RESORT

One Ocean Drive

Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0

Phone: 204-766-2100

Toll Free: 877-77-LUCKY

www.southbeachcasino.ca

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 600

Table Games: 11

GM: Faysal Tur

Swan Lake First Nation

SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION

GAMING CENTER #7

Highway 23 and Highway 34

Swan Lake, Manitoba R0G 2S0

Phone: 204-836-2305

www.swanlakefirstnation.ca

Slots: 30

GM: Diane McKinney

Swan Lake First Nation

SWAN LAKE FIRST NATION

GAMING CENTER #8

4818 Portage Ave.

Headingley, Manitoba R4H 1CH

Phone: 204-832-1849

www.swanlakefirstnation.ca

Slots: 30

GM: Donna M’lot

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation

SOUTH BEACH CASINO & RESORT

One Ocean Drive

Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0

Phone: 204-766-2100

Toll Free: 877-77-LUCKY

www.southbeachcasino.ca

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

South Beach Resort (93 rooms)

Mississaugas of Scugog

Island First Nation

GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITY

CASINO

21777 Island Rd.

Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1B6

Phone: 905-985-4888

Snoqualmie Casino

Toll Free: 888-294-3766

www.greatblueheroncasino.com

Slots: 545

Table Games: 50

GM: Robert Katsavelos

Six Nations of the Grand River SIX NATIONS BINGO HALL

2585 Chiefswood Rd.

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Phone: 519-753-3574

www.sixnationsbingo.ca

Casino size: 39,500 sq. ft.

Bingo: 1,700 seats

Bingo: Manager: John Heathers

QUEBEC

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake MAGIC PALACE

Route 132

Kanawake, Quebec J0L 1B0

Phone: 450-635-9765

www.magicpalace.ca

Slots: 420

Owner: Stan Myiow

SASKATCHEWAN

White Bear Indian Community BEAR CLAW CASINO

Highway 9, White Bear First Nation

Caryle, Saskatchewan S0C 0R0

Phone: 306-577-4577

www.bearclawcasino.ca

Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft. Slots: 142

5690 US Hwy. 287

Lander, WY 82520

Phone: 307-206-7000

www.shoshonerose.com

Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 450

GM: Robert Polcorney

Northern Arapaho Tribe

WIND RIVER HOTEL & CASINO

180 Red Wolf Place

Riverton, WY 82501

Phone: 307-856-3964

www.windriverhotelcasino.com

Casino size: 46,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 783

Table Games: 10

CEO: Brian Van Enkenvoort

CANADA ALBERTA

Cold Lake First Nation

CASINO DENE

Route 28 and Highway 897

Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P4

Phone: 780-594-7900

www.casinodene.com

Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 252

Table Games: 9

CEO: Christina Radiff

Phone: 403-881-2830

www.stoneynakodaresort.com

Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.

Stoney Nakoda Resort (111 rooms)

Slots: 250

Table Games: 15

CEO & CFO: Jim Gannarilli

MANITOBA

Cree Nations

ASENESKAK CASINO

Highway 10 Opaskwayak

The Pas, Manitoba R0B 2J0

Phone 204- 627-2250

Toll Free: 877-627-2267

www.aseneskak.ca

Casino size: 20,500 sq. ft.

Slots: 172

Table Games: 3

GM: Darcy Bolton

First Nations in Manitoba

SAND HILLS CASINO

21-9-14 Highway 5 South

Carberry, Manitoba R0K 0H0

Phone: 855-370-7263

www.sandhillscasino.com

Slots: 350

Operations: Jeff Melcosky

Slots: 600

Table Games: 11

GM: Faysal Tur

NEW BRUNSWICK

Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

GREY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT

CENTRE

100 Chief Joanna Boulevard

Edmundston, New Brunswick

E7C 0C1

Phone: 506-735-2820

www.greyrockcasino.com

Slots: 200

ETG: 2

Bingo: 400 seats

GM: Jacques Couturier

ONTARIO

Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum

GOLDEN EAGLE

ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY

49 Devils Gap Road

Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X8

Phone: 807-548-1332

www.facebook.com/Goldenea-

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Bingo: 450 seats

GM: Patrick Brett

Table Games: 3

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Whitecap Dakota First Nation

DAKOTA DUNES CASINO

204 Dakota Dunes Way Whitecap, Saskatchewan S7K 2L2

Phone: 306-667-6400

www.dakotadunescasino.com

Casino size: 84,000 sq. ft. Slots: 620

Table Games: 25

GM: Gary Daniels

First Nations of Saskatchewan

GOLD EAGLE CASINO

11902 Railway Ave. North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3K7

Phone: 306-446-3833

www.goldeaglecasino.ca

Casino size: 39,000 sq. ft. Slots: 335

Table Games: 6

GM: Kelly Atcheynum

Little Pine First Nation

GOLD HORSE CASINO

3910 41st Street

Lloydminster, Saskatchewan S9V 2K8

Phone: 306-825-3777

www.goldhorsecasino.ca

Casino size: 33,750 sq. ft. Slots: 250

Table Games: 5

GM: Roger Anderson

File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council

LIVING SKY CASINO

1401 N. Service Rd. East

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

S9H 3X6

Phone: 306-778-5759

www.livingskycasino.ca

Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 150

Table Games: 6

GM: Trevor Marion

First Nations of Saskatchewan

NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO

44 Marquis Rd. West

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

S6V 7Y5

Phone: 306-764-4777

www.northernlightscasino.ca

Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 520

Table Games: 9

GM: Richard Ahenakew

First Nations of Saskatchewan

PAINTED HAND CASINO

510 Broadway St. West

Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N OP3

Phone: 306-786-6777

www.paintedhandcasino.ca

Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 225

Table Games: 7

GM: Charles Ryder

TRIBAL OWNED

COMMERCIAL CASINOS

Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma

SARACEN CASINO RESORT

1 Saracen Resort Dr.

Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Phone: 870-686-9001

www.saracenresort.com

Casino Size: 80,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2300

Table Games: 40

GM: Matt Harkness

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

WORLD JAI-ALAI LEAGUE

450 North West 37th Avenue

Miami, FL 33125-4041

Phone: 305-649-3000

Toll Free: 888-56-MAGIC

www.magiccitycasino.com

Casino size: 40,000

Slots: 797

Poker Tables: 18

Cherokee Nation

GOLD STRIKE CASINO RESORT

1010 Casino Center Drive

Tunica, MS 38664

Phone: 662-357-1111

Toll Free: 888-245-7829

https://goldstrike.com/

Casino size: 50,000

Hotel (1,113 rooms)

Slots: 1,180

Table Games: 67

GM: Max Fisher

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

PALMS CASINO RESORT

4321 West Flamingo Rd.

Las Vegas, NV 89103-3903

Phone: 702-942-7777

Toll Free: 866-725-6773

www.palms.com

Casino size: 85,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 1,325

Table Games: 48

GM: Cynthia Murphey

Mohegan Tribe

MOHEGAN SUN POCONO

1280 Highway 315 Boulevard

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Phone: 570-831-2100

Toll Free: 888-946-4672

www.mohegansunpocono.com

Casino size: 82,000 sq. ft.

Slots: 2,325

Table Games: 87

GM: Tony Carlucci

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

WIND CREEK BETHLEHEM

77 Sands Boulevard

Bethlehem, PA 18015

Phone: 877-726-3777

www.windcreekbethlehem.com

Casino size: 150,709 sq. ft.

Slots: 3,042

Table Games: 252

SVP & GM: Kathy McCracken

The Future is Bright!

Tribal gaming CFOs say they’re optimistic about 2023

By Grant Eve

In January, Wipfli surveyed chief financial officers (CFOs) from more than 20 prominent tribal casinos to gauge their outlook for 2023.

Here’s the good news:

Tribal casinos are financially stable

Over 70 percent of tribal casino CFOs say their financial stability is much higher today than it was five years ago. None reported deterioration.

With record revenues of over $39 billion reported by the National Indian Gaming Commission in fiscal year 2021, and revenue expected to be even higher for 2022, it’s likely that financial stability is stronger than prepandemic. This means that tribes are investing in their facilities and not transferring all the profits back to the tribal governments. Investments that have led to stronger financial stability include investments in technology, paying down debt and keeping larger cash reserves on hand.

Concerns are relatively minor

CFOs are trying to fund bold futures in a wild macroeconomic environment— yet they reported few major concerns. The ongoing talent war and rising labor expenses are their biggest worries. Cybersecurity may have ranked as a moderate concern in the survey, but once a breach occurs, it becomes a high concern, so ensuring proactive actions to address cybersecurity are critical. Otherwise, for the most part, CFOs feel prepared for the challenges ahead.

Most CFOs are optimistic

More than half of tribal gaming CFOs are at least somewhat optimistic about 2023. About a third are neutral about their business outlook.

What’s in their favor? Record-high revenue from the past two years that can help them overcome pricing hikes and labor shortages. The right incentives and marketing offers continue to draw guests in. And casinos still have efficiencies to gain through supplier agreements and technology.

Revenue is expected to rise

Despite inflation and rising costs, the majority of CFOs expect revenue to increase in 2023. By how much? Two-thirds of those polled think revenue could rise between 1 percent and 10 percent.

With a lot of unknowns going into 2023, it’s great news that CFOs expect a continued increase of revenue in 2023. This will help offset inflation from 2022, as casinos cannot simply raise prices like many other businesses have done to combat inflation.

While there is no doubt about the fact that some uncertainty is coming for the remainder of 2023, there is also no doubt that CFOs of large tribal gaming operations are dialed in on the trends for 2023 and plan to act appropriately as we face new challenges.

Grant Eve is a partner for Wipfli specializing in gaming and hospitality. He has several years of experience working with tribal gaming organizations and commercial casinos throughout multiple jurisdictions. A recognized leader in the gaming industry, Eve has authored numerous articles and interviewed in many industry publications.