PHOENIX (July 19, 2016) – The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) and Arizonans for Tribal Government Gaming (ATGG), on behalf of member Tribes, is offering encouragement and support for Senator John McCain, and his family, as he faces a serious health battle. “As our elder Arizona statesman, and decorated military veteran,…
TOHONO O’ODHAM NATION AND STATE OF ARIZONA SETTLEMENT The news of the dispute settlement between the Tohono O’odham Nation and the State of Arizona is welcome as it concludes a lengthy chapter limiting the progress of Tribal Gaming in our state. Arizona Indian Gaming Association Chairperson Bernadine Burnette stated that, “Today is…
FMYN President Returns to Leadership role in AIGA Bernadine Burnette, President of the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation (FMYN), was elected as Chairperson of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) on January 13, 2017 during the organization’s monthly leadership meeting. During her more than twenty years of leadership of her Nation,…
Valerie Spicer is the Executive Director of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Carol Klimas, Off Madison Ave 480.505.4527 | carolk@offmadisonave.com PHOENIX (May 12, 2016) – The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA), on behalf of its 15 member Tribes, declared its support of the Arizona Education Finance Amendment, known as Proposition 123, as part of a formal resolution from the Member Tribes of the Association. “Funding for Arizona’s…
Tribal Leaders and Gaming Executives Honor Tradition of Tribal Gaming The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, a presenting sponsor, hosted the annual Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) Expo October 28-30 at the Talking Stick Resort. Tribal leaders and gaming executives from throughout Indian Country gather every year to share knowledge…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valerie Spicer at 480-284-4034 The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) is pleased to announce an agreement with its Member Tribes, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Dan Bergin, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) on the update of Appendix A of the Tribal/State Gaming Compact. Appendix…
LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE On April 3, 2015 at 3:37 a.m. the Arizona State Legislature adjourned Sine Die. Clocking in at just 81 days, the 2015 legislative session was the shortest in nearly 50 years. With the exception of the State Mine Inspector, every statewide office changed hands and new leadership…
Conference aims to advance nation-to-nation building MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release December 5, 2014 (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, December 3, Arizona Indian Gaming Association’s Chairman Terry Rambler introduced President Obama at the closing session of the 2014 White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC….
For Immediate Release Contact: Strategies/Pam Hait or Martha Hunter (602) 952.0040 (Phoenix, Arizona) The Tribal Leaders of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association congratulate Diane Enos, President of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Valerie Spicer, Executive Director Arizona Indian Gaming Association on being named as two of the Fifty…