Chairman Stevens joins Native American Women Attorneys honored at the NIGA G2E Reception after being recognized for their diligent work protect the gaming interests of Indian Country. In the photo L-R: Chairman Stevens, Loretta Tuell, of Tuell Law, Lisa Koop Gunn,Attorney at The Tulalip Tribes Danielle Her Many Horses, Deputy Director at NIGA and Aurene Martin, President at Spirit Rock Consulting.
Chairman Stevens said, “It is important that we recognize the women who have a warrior role in our industry and who have continued to do anything to support our industry and NIGA. They are some of the best lawyers in America.” Adding, “In Indian Country the Woman have a very important leadership role and as is prominent in our traditions, we seek out their counsel and guidance to bring about a balanced perspective in our decision making. That is another reason why Indian Gaming is the success it is today! We thank our strong Native Women for their contributions to our industry.” In 2016, NIGA unveiled the Stanley Crooks Tribal Leaders Conference Center, a re-construction project established at the gaming headquarters in Washington, D.C. One of the major mechanisms of financial support has come from tribes and gaming partners, and at the reception at G2E, several donation presentations took place to the Capital building fund. Several
contributors presented financial support including, VGT, Klas Robinson and Virtual Bet. These companies and partners of NIGA and Indian Gaming have a long history with us and have shared their on-going knowledge, expertise and resources to the benefit of our industry. We appreciate their efforts to advance our mutual interests. Chairman Stevens thanks those who contributed, he said, “Without your ongoing financial support to our NIGA building fund, the reality of a beautiful new building in Washington, D.C. would not have happened. These contributors are leading by example I and Treasurer Ebona accept these contributions on behalf of our membership. Our Capitol Hill building belongs to the tribes and our associate members and we are grateful for your support.”
Price is Right host, Drew Carey celebrated the world debut of IGT’s The Price is Right slots at the Global Gaming Expo. Carey hosted spirited games of Plinko with the National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. on a replica of the player-favorite game from the famed daytime TV show – The Price is Right.
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