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Cast and crew of Smoke Signals reunites for 20th anniversary (September 25, 2018)
The National Indian Gaming Association is hosting a special screening of Smoke Signals during its upcoming convention.
Supreme Court opens the door for sports betting for states and for tribes (May 14, 2018)
It's time to prepare for a new era as tribes and states enter the sports betting industry.
Cabazon Band pays tribute to the late John James, 'Father of Native American Gaming' (May 14, 2018)
John James, a former chairman of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and a driving force in the Indian gaming industry, passed away on April 21. He was 87.
National Indian Gaming Association hosts big meeting in Las Vegas (March 12, 2018)
The National Indian Gaming Association is getting ready for its annual tradeshow and convention.
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe claims victory in long-running state taxation fight (September 19, 2017)
As the Trump administration debates whether to take a stand on a major taxation issue in Indian Country, one tribe is claiming victory over the state of South Dakota.
National Indian Gaming Association clarifies position on sports betting coalition (August 8, 2017)
The National Indian Gaming Association has joined a coalition whose goal is to repeal a ban on sports betting but doesn't actually support sports betting at this point.
National Indian Gaming Association backs effort to legalize sports betting (August 1, 2017)
The National Indian Gaming Association is supporting efforts to legalize sports betting in order to ensure tribal concerns are addressed.
Native Sun News Today: Nation's highest court calls tribe's bluff with new decision (May 15, 2017)
The Supreme Court has changed the rules of the game, putting tribal officials and employees at risk for damages they may incur while off the reservation.
Ernie Stevens: Seneca Nation keeps commitment to its neighbors (April 17, 2017)
Final payment of the Seneca Nation compact with New York has been made, but being a good neighbor to the communities is ongoing.
National Indian Gaming Association honors Native casting director (March 21, 2017)
Tricia Wood, who is Seneca-Cayuga and Cherokee, worked on the award-winning La La Land.
National Indian Gaming Association backs Obamacare provision (March 8, 2017)
Gaming industry groups want Congress to preserve a provision that designates gambling disorders as a public health matter.
Non-Indian gaming firm asks Congress to block new tribal casino (June 22, 2016)
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) said he fought efforts to add anti-casino language to a defense bill.
National Indian Gaming Association honors the late Catawba Nation Chief Gilbert Blue (June 15, 2016)
NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens worked closely with the late Catawba Nation leader and the pair were even arrested together on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.
National Indian Gaming Association ready for legislative summit (June 7, 2016)
This year's event will be special because the organization is debuting its new home, the Stanley R. Crooks Tribal Leaders Center.
Victor Rocha helps National Indian Gaming Association with events (May 10, 2016)
The proprietor of the Pechanga.net gaming website is serving conference chair for NIGA's upcoming annual and mid-year conferences.
Groups unite to promote Indian gaming industry at global forum (January 13, 2016)
The National Indian Gaming Association, the Arizona Indian Gaming Association and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, along with Victor Rocha of Pechanga.net, are presenting a seminar at ICE Totally Gaming.
Indiana lawmakers not so welcoming to Pokagon Band casino bid (April 17, 2015)
Two national organizations are coming to the defense of the tribe in response to questionable comments from state lawmakers whose county includes a non-Indian riverboat.
Ernie Stevens joins American Gaming Association Hall of Fame (July 23, 2014)
The chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association will be inducted at a ceremony in September.ICT interview with Ernie Stevens of NIGA on racist mascots (April 23, 2014)
Ernie Stevens explains why the National Indian Gaming Association opposes racist mascots.Ernie Stevens: NIGA can't support racist depictions of Natives (April 15, 2014)
The National Indian Gaming Association has a long-standing history of opposition to ethnically damaging mascots.ICT interview with Ernie Stevens about 25th birthday of IGRA (September 26, 2013)
Indian Country Today interviews Ernie Stevens, the chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, about the 25 years since the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.National Indian Gaming Association draws crowd to Arizona (March 27, 2013)
The National Indian Gaming Association is wrapping up its annual convention and trade show in Phoenix, Arizona, today.Magazine: National Indian Gaming Association shares approach (March 5, 2013)
Casino Enterprise Management talks to Ernie Stevens, the chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association: Asked to define the National Indian Gaming Association’s (NIGA) plan of approach for the year in just one word, Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. says, “Unity....