10 – INDIAN GAMING - ANNUAL REPORT 2025
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT JASON GILES Muscogee (Creek) Nation
W elcome to beautiful San Diego! The Indian Gaming Association returns to San Diego this year where the Tradeshow will remain for the next few years. We are excited to be back in San Diego and I want to thank the City of San Diego and everyone at the San Diego Convention Center for their constant outreach. The Indian Gaming Association begins 2025 in a strong position to face the new challenges ahead. Last year we started work on the “Tribal Leaders’ Lounge” in the downstairs part of the Headquarters building. The Lounge will be available for all Members of IGA to come and relax between meetings on Capitol Hill, or bring visitors to our building and showcase the work Indian Country has done in D.C. As we begin 2025, the Federal Government has yet to resolve the FY 2025 Budget battle, but regardless of its outcome the Country will be dealing with a new era of Government. Most of Indian Country’s legislative and regulatory work with regards to Tribal tax laws, and gaming regulation remains a constant battle for respect of Tribal Government Sovereignty. Our staff is proud to serve Indian Gaming in a role that helps to bring Indian Country’s voice to policy positions formulated in cooperation with our sister Tribal organizations. Working with my peers in D.C. at NCAI, NACA, NIHB, NIEA, NAFOA and others, is a humbling experience. Each organization brings a unique expertise to the table, but we have not lost focus on protecting Tribal Sovereignty and working to enhance Tribal self-determination.
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