that Tribal gaming operations can accept mobile wagers from outside of Indian lands where the server is located on Indian lands. This view reflects the modern understanding of how to regulate online gaming. Multiple states have enacted laws that deem a bet to have occurred at the location of the servers, regardless of where the player is physically located in the state. I encourage you to explore our Tradeshow floor in San Diego and talk to the industry leaders that are taking part in this gaming revolution. Taking a forward-looking and cooperative approach grounded in respect for Tribal sovereignty will give your company the ability to grow with Indian Country as the modern gaming industry advances into a new era. With nearly 8,600 attendees in San Diego in 2023, the Indian Gaming Association is proud to continue to partner with the City and Convention Center to host this Tradeshow. As we reflect on 40 years of our show, we want to build on the success of those warriors who came before us and broaden our reach to an even larger audience. We are so grateful to our Member Tribes, Tribal Leadership, and sister Tribal organizations, for all that you have done on behalf of the Indian Gaming Industry. Working together and staying united is more important than ever as we face new challenges. I truly believe our Tribal Leaders have taken IGRA’s limitations and expanded our success to make Indian Gaming more robust and one of the most substantial forces for advocacy for Indian Country. I want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the Indian Gaming Team and I hope to see you on the Tradeshow floor this week.
Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
7 – INDIAN GAMING - ANNUAL REPORT 2025
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