Governor Ducey Introduces New Tribal – State Gaming Compacts in Signing Ceremony
Tribal Gaming also contributes tens of millions of dollars to local cities and towns and creates over 15,000 jobs statewide.
Indian Gaming and Beyond: What Does the Future Have in Store?
Indian Gaming: September 2016, by Valerie Spicer — Soon our country will be voting on the next president of the United States. What future do we envision with the incoming administration, whether they be Democrat or Republican?
Arizona sets benchmark for Tribal gaming regulation
The recently released report on tribal gaming oversight from the U.S. Government Accountability Office titled, “Regulation and Oversight by the Federal Government, States, and Tribes,” was favorable toward Arizona, contrary to the misleading headline in last week’s publication. In fact, Arizona was selected as the first site visit for the…
Collaborative Efforts Between the State and Tribes Advance Gaming Technology
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…
The Mexican Market: Tribes Discuss Attracting Business Over the Border
The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) walks softly—but carries a big stick—when it comes to clout in the gaming industry. Its membership of 17 tribes represents more than 90 percent of Indian people living on reservations in the state. In fact, says Ernest Stevens, chairman of the National Indian Gaming…
Indian Gaming Fears Another Supreme Court Setback
Dave Palermo, Gambling Compliance A pending U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding an American Indian tribe’s effort to open an off-reservation casino in tiny Vanderbilt, Michigan, could have a devastating impact on Indian sovereignty nationwide, according to Indian law experts. Supreme Court justices will hear Michigan v Bay Mills Indian Community…
Capitol Alert: Hollywood Park wins skirmish over card room bill
Published: September 10, 2013 By Dan Walters — dwalters@sacbee.com No legislative end-of-session would be complete without at least one clash over gambling. This year’s appears to be a bill that would allow Hollywood Park, a storied Southern California horse racing track, to shut down racing but continue to host wagering…
Brnovich resigns Gaming post for possible attorney general run
By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez The Republic | azcentral.com Wed Sep 4, 2013 12:04 PM Mark Brnovich, the state’s director of the Department of Gaming, is resigning his post in anticipation of a run for attorney general. Brnovich, a Republican, confirmed to The Arizona Republic he is considering a bid to…
New Vee Quiva casino puts bet on younger patrons
By John Yantis The Republic | azcentral.com Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:02 PM When it opens Tuesday, the new Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino will be the latest Arizona casino to offer guests more oohs and aahs near the casino floor. Slot machines and table games are still important. But…
TWIN ARROWS Navajo Casino Resort OPENS May 24 – with the Newest Games in Arizona!
Story by Heather Austin & Mark Novak Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219,just east of Flagstaff, Arizona, will open May 24, 2013. Grand opening events throughout Memorial Day weekend will highlight rich Navajo traditions while showcasing the property’s state of the art gaming, luxurious resort accommodations,…