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Solving the Riddle

Posted on April 1, 2012 by -

Tribal gaming is the perpetual Rubik’s Cube for the nation’s leading designers and architects.

Its varied look—entailing both subtle enhancements and overt design statements—mirrors the layered complexity of the world’s largest-selling toy. Designers figuratively turn the blocks, flip them, change colors and tinker endlessly to solve the financial puzzles of a multibillion-dollar industry.

More than 400 tribally owned facilities generate about one quarter of the nation’s gaming revenue, with operations ranging from small and intimate to monolithic powerhouse.

Tribal leadership is equally varied. Some operators make quick decisions. Others have large chains of command with conflicting views over property design message. Some tribes advertise their culture; others minimize it. Gaming houses look different on either coast and in the Native American heartland.

All of this must somehow blend into construction, on time and on budget, especially now. For the first time ever, Indian gaming revenues slid last year (slightly), meaning that tribes must increasingly blend heritage with sound gaming and hospitality principles.

So how do new trends in culture, finances, marketing and the customer base determine the design and direction of tribal government gaming?

It’s like asking the Pope about religion: Everyone has a different opinion.

Design flexibility is most essential because it enhances creativity and separates them from cheaper counterparts with cookie-cutter approaches.

Tribal properties will spend millions to make a statement, but the question is, “what statement,” and “where on the property will it go?”

The Heritage Home Run

Chief Boyd, a Native American and co-founder of Thalden Boyd Emery, says his company works with 87 tribes and 130 casinos, at last count. Gaming has twofold significance for Boyd, a principal of the company, based in Las Vegas, Tulsa and St. Louis. Many of its tribal projects are in Oklahoma.

As a Cherokee Nation member, Boyd is acutely aware of improving the lives of the tribal community. The 50-year architectural and design veteran has seen a rise in the living standards of Native Americans in the Oklahoma region. He proudly notes that advances in health care have just begun pushing the life expectancy of Indians beyond 59 years.

Boyd understands the need for tribal elders to make decisions, even if that means a deliberate process followed by an abrupt change. Oklahoma tribes often maintain more individuality than brand-driven counterparts on the East and West Coasts.

“Because cultural expression varies from tribe to tribe, what you generally end up with is a modern facility with a lot of heritage woven into it,” Boyd says. “You may, for instance, want to be sensitive about what type of carpet you will select, because that is going to be walked on. There are different feelings about that. We follow the lead of the tribe we are working with.”

A typical blend of these concepts may produce tribal expression in the ceiling and the floor and a gaming center focused on the action. Architects must also reconcile scores of opinions.

“When we worked on the original Potawatomi casino in Milwaukee, we were involved with 84 elders,” Boyd says. “A lot of what we designed came from them. In the center of this casino, one of the things they found exciting was the expression of the four seasons. Not only can it be culturally pleasing, but it can help the customer who wins find it easy to go back and find the machine he was on. He can line it up by what season the machine was in.

“The impact was huge. We were told that for a time it was the highest-drop casino in the world, getting $1,000 a day per slot.”

In this case, too many cooks did not spoil the broth. Architects must not only listen to their clients, but maximize natural geographic advantages. The Art Deco area of Tulsa, Oklahoma, enhanced by an oil boom, created factors that led to the formation of successful casinos, Boyd says. Many Cherokee casinos combine tribal culture with Las Vegas excitement.

They also embraced innovation. The Building Information Model (BIM) has become a significant part of the presentation process for big projects over the past seven years. It replaced hand drafting with electronic models, an effective tool for tribes which often change their design plans.

The BIM allows clients to visualize their expected changes quickly and even walk through a 3D model. This is an important benefit, allowing tribal executive members, staff, architects and a slew of structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers to get on the same page. It enables everyone to witness the impact of changes before they occur and therefore make quick, uniform decisions.

Corporate Sophistication

Tribal culture occasionally forges its own branding. Memphis-based Hnedak-Bobo Group works on scores of tribal gaming projects. It garnered the 2007 Best Casino Design under $200 million, as recognized by G2E’s Casino Design Awards, for Riverwind Casino in Norman, Oklahoma.

More recently, Hnedak Bobo showed its diversity in creating two variations upon a client’s theme, via the Four Winds in Hartford, Connecticut, and New Buffalo, Michigan.

The New Buffalo property opened in April 2011 and Hartford is under construction.

 “The Four Winds Hartford Casino design is a multi-phased master plan with a first-phase 500-slot casino constructed on a 15-acre site,” principal Dike Bacon explains. “This first-phase design and construction was successfully completed on schedule (14 months from design start to construction end) and was completed on budget (52,000 square feet and $40 million all in).”

Bacon says the design intent of the new facility was to expand the brand of the tribe’s New Buffalo model. The design basis for the new facility in Hartford was to maintain a similar palette of materials, characteristic of Four Winds New Buffalo, without creating an exact copy of that first facility.  

“We used materials such as stone, copper and red cedar to detail the exterior façade of the gaming facility,” Bacon explains. “A 50-foot-tall stone chimney sits adjacent to the three-lane porte cochere, acting as a landmark for casino guests. The tall icon feature helps to promote the Four Winds brand, as well as signify the tribe’s cultural identity as the ‘keepers of the fire.’ Other details such as the round red cedar log columns at the porte cochere and the standing seam metal mansard roofs on the east façade were designed to help link the property to the first Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo.”

This was one case where the tribe openly celebrates its heritage via the design. That gave Hnedak Bobo free rein to maximize the tribe’s identity.

“The interior design incorporates a range of significant tribal motifs and symbolism—from N/S/E/W elements informing the directional placement of building elements, to important animals such as the river otter and bear that are integrated into highly visible custom-designed light fixtures and fireplace elements,” he says. “Within the chimney tower, located between the entry foyer and the retail shop, is an ‘eternal flame’ hearth room for guest lounging, featuring a 360-degree circular fire pit covered by a copper hood, holding further symbolism of the tribe’s cultural heritage. The tribe was the first to use copper metal in tool and jewelry making.”

A Grand Design

Tom Hoskens viewed the evolution of tribal pride into corporate muscle. His Minnesota-based Cuningham Group jumped out of the box by servicing seven Grand Casino properties at the advent of Indian gaming in the late 1980s. The incorporation of partners like Hard Rock at the Pueblo Isleta in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Harrah’s in Cherokee, North Carolina, propelled several of his projects to prominence.

Harrah’s Cherokee, nestled at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains, provides an excellent example. The Cuningham Group has already been awarded a prestigious HOSPY (given by the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality) award, for its work on a $630 million-plus expansion scheduled for completion in the summer. Cuningham won it for Suite Design and Hotel and for having the best hotel lobby in the country.

 “We have a philosophy of the metaphor in that each building should tell a story,” he says. “For the Cherokee property, the original metaphor was in the fact that this is a mountain lodge, perfectly placed in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is a wonderful site right alongside a mountain stream with trout fishing. This modern lodge reflects the Great Smoky Mountains and even has soft curves on all the rooftops.

“We modeled the casino after the curving lines of the Great Smoky Mountains. The tribes grew up in the mountains. They have assimilated nature into what they do; it is a part of them. The casino has four major parts. You have Mountain Breeze, Woodland Moon, Rivers and Valley and Earth Water. Each has a zone, each has different colors and each is separate visually from the other.”

The Harrah’s branding enables financial muscle and flexibility for the designer or architect. High-end name restaurants, convention centers and additional hotel rooms all fall under this category. Hoskens says the grand finale of the five-year expansion will be a magnificent rotunda, with eight large trees within it, waterfalls, an extraordinary light show and a number of other technological components. And what about 10-15 years hence?

The tweaking, years down the road, could entail changing the way the water looks coming down the glass, he says, or the operators may want to add a bar area. Carpets change all the time. But the exterior of the building would not.

Hoskens notes that tribal properties, just like non-Native American interests, are expanding into resorts.

Flexibility Meets The Future

Bergman, Walls and Associates, based in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Ho-Chi-Minh City, has operated for 18 years and employs 50 people. Its Snoqualmie (Wash-ington) tribal gaming project garnered an Annual Excellence Award from the Wall and Ceiling Bureau in 2009.

While noting the diverse nature of tribal gaming preferences, the company has seen some subtle, relatively recent shifts.

Top executives Joel Bergman and Brad Schulz, who account for nearly 50 years experience, say those tribes are upgrading their dining areas, seeking more live entertainment venues and trying to position themselves against increasing competition. The architecture and design provide the environment for them to pursue and maintain market share. In a constantly changing industry, tribes need game plans both for now and in another decade.

“If a property goes 10 years without being modified, you’re doing pretty well,” according to Schulz, who was elevated to a fellow by the American Institute of Architects in 2010. “Properties have to reinvent themselves anyway, more than just with a new coat of paint. If you have been the only property in town, you know that people would jump over a couple hoops to come to your property. Now, with so much competition, you may want to guard against the casino five miles away being the kinder, gentler property, so to speak.

“So we design for flexibility, allowing things that can change easily. You won’t be limited, for example, by structural elements that can’t be moved. The buildings are open.”

Both architects see a slow transformation of the prototypical gaming facility over the next few years. Fewer machines. More electronically driven action via devices like iPads, utilized by players at the pool or another remote portion of the property.

“Tribes are going to start asking for more lounges to be placed throughout their facilities,” says Bergman, who garnered a Sarno Lifetime Achievement Award for casino design in 2006 at G2E. “They will want to have them placed throughout the facility, helping to attract a younger crowd. We are going to be seeing more gaming lounges. That will attract a younger crowd at night and on weekends, but at the same time the tribes will have to be able to do that without alienating a good segment of their older customer base.

 “There will always be a segment of the population that wants to sit at the sports book and scream for their bets alongside other people, but we are heading for a time when the last of the traditional ‘action’ will be at the pit. As younger players come in and are more adept at the iPad and iPhone, this will cause a change in the makeup of the properties.”

 
Seminole Agenda

Ken Kulas, principal for Las Vegas-based Cleo Design, witnessed his own version of tribal gaming evolution. Along with Ann Fleming, he runs an 11-year-old company that grew in step with the Seminole Tribe. Cleo Design helped build the original Hard Rock casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida, followed with several renovations, and now designs a Tampa expansion entailing restaurants, bars and larger gaming space.

The parties have learned together.

“Our first encounters were very surprising in that ‘tribal’ design influences were not requested,” Kulas says. “With the exception of ownership branding, the design directive was to be more ‘Las Vegas’ in influence first. As projects progressed, we typically found ourselves adding more subtle tribal signatures or retail venues that consolidate education of the heritage.”

Cleo Design has been named in Interior Design magazine’s Top 200 for the last six years. Kulas says some things don’t change regardless of the client. Every property needs an arrival statement, for instance, and large open spaces require an over-the-top feature to set the facility’s design tone. Kulas considers the large space a great opportunity to use iconic forms or imagery, whether abstracted or literally interpreted.

While tribal properties face similar challenges to non-tribal facilities, they offer one intangible.

 “Even though the cash-flow support may come from within rather than traditional banking entities, committees and current revenues (pending the current success of the gaming floor), all are deciding factors to the level and speed of the design and construction,” Kulas says. “Indian gaming, however, sometimes has the advantage of being located in a unique geographical area that has less competition. There may be a less of a risk factor in the development of gaming institutions with remote locations being ‘the only game in town.’”

Seeing The Contrast

SOSH Architects, based in Atlantic City and New York, has worked in several Native American hospitality projects in the Northeast, Southwest and Northwest. Its clients-served list reads like a who’s-who in Indian Country: the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut; the Seneca Nation of Indians in Buffalo and Niagara Falls; the Seminole Nation of Indians in Florida; the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and the 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians, both in Palm Springs; the Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians in Sacramento; the Gila River Indian Community in Phoenix.

Partner Tom O’Connor sees many examples of the three major tribal design philosophies.

 “Any differences that exist between tribal and non-tribal design are as much related to the story that is being told by the project as they are tied into the differences between corporate and tribal owners,” he says.

“Clients usually want a design to express specific goals that relate either to brand, culture, customer or locale; and often it’s a combination of these factors. We also see tribes play against type, by requesting their cultural history not be the defining element.

“Finally, there has been such an integration of non-tribal executives into tribal gaming positions that the lines have been further blurred between tribal and non-tribal gaming design goals.”

Ongoing or recently completed projects for SOSH include Revel in Atlantic City, premiering in May 2012; several projects for the Seminole Hard Rock Casinos; the Town Center at Fantasy Spring Golf Resort; and Spotlight 29 Casino Resort Expansion in California. The success of the Spotlight 29 Casino and the collaboration that resulted in the property’s stunning design produced a Sarno Awards first prize for casino design in 2007.

Acting on Emotion

Posted on April 1, 2012 by -

Anyone who has been to Indian Gaming, the annual trade show and conference of the National Indian Gaming Association, will be familiar with Adam Beach. When he first started showing up at the NIGA show, Beach was a relatively obscure actor drawing on his Native American heritage to build his reputation in Hollywood. Over the years, his profile began to expand, as he landed roles playing strong Indian characters in movies and television shows such as The Rez, Walker Texas Ranger, Windtalkers, Coyote Waits and many more.

Beach first connected with a wide audience in 1998 when he played a troubled Spokane youth in the critically acclaimed movie Smoke Signals. The role made him a cult figure among Native American tribes, and other impressive roles followed, including a leading part in director John Woo’s World War II epic Windtalkers, for which Beach spent six months learning the Navajo language. He went on to star in Skinwalkers (2002), an adaptation of the popular Tony Hillerman book—he would reprise his role twice as Officer Jim Chee in the PBS mystery series.

But Beach’s mainstream breakthrough came in 2006, playing Ira Hayes in Clint Eastwood’s Flags of our Fathers. As one of the six Marines to raise the American flag on Iwo Jima, the role showcased the actor’s emotional depth and earned him two Best Supporting Actor Award nominations. His role as Charles Eastman, the Sioux doctor, author and advocate, in the HBO mini-series Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee came a year later, broadening Beach’s appeal and garnering him a Golden Globe nomination.

By the time he was awarded a key role in the long-running TV series Law and Order in 2008, Beach was considered a crossover performer with more than 60 appearances on both the big and small screen.

Just last year, Beach starred with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig in the hit movie Cowboys and Aliens, where, ironically, he played a cowboy.

A citizen of the Dog Creek First Nation in Manitoba, Canada, Beach has also been long involved in Canadian film and television productions. He produced and starred in the independent film Older Than America, and played the lead in the aboriginal sitcom Moose TV.  His latest venture is Arctic Ice, a Canadian TV series about saving lives above the Arctic Circle.

Gaming Guy

Pursuing his interest in Native American affairs, Beach has become an advocate for Indian gaming. It’s a subject he is passionate about, as he has witnessed the positive effects of casino revenue on local communities. While he’s reluctant to call it the “new buffalo,” Beach recognizes what gaming has done for many tribes across the U.S. and Canada.

“So much progress has been made in Native American communities across North America because of Indian gaming,” he says. “But like all enterprises, you must have some business acumen to make it work.”

Beach speaks from experience. His home province, the First Nations of Manitoba, lacked casino industry expertise and lost out on an early opportunity.

“In Manitoba, two licenses were put up for bid,” Beach explains. “My tribe wasn’t involved, but we would have shared in the revenues.”

The managers of the casinos were chosen from politically connected groups in Manitoba, and a contract was signed that favored those groups instead of the tribes. Today, the casinos’ profits have not gone to the tribes, but to the managers.

“They should have found a tribal partner from the States,” he says. “Maybe a tribe that had already operated successful casinos. All they knew was Manitoba and Winnipeg. They don’t know that there’s anything else outside of there. They’re so hungry that they’ll sell themselves short.”

Beach, who hopes to one day be elected to a leadership role in the Lake Manitoba First Nation, emphasizes the need for education and informed business decisions in today’s competitive casino market. He celebrates tribes that can contribute to their communities via gaming, without losing sight of their heritage.

“That relationship of culture and business is important for a tribal casino,” he says. “The downfall of every successful business is greed and failed leadership. When you’re running a company that involves tribal gaming, you have to consider the health of your tribal community. That’s what determines the success of any tribal business. The most successful and independent tribal gaming operations are the ones that can balance their culture with the economic growth of the tribe. You can really see the value in those areas.”

Beach says tribes that remain true to their culture will be rewarded with more than just money.

“No matter how much you move forward with finances and wealth, you can’t forget who you are, and that’s the cultural component,” he says. “It provides balance for people and for tribes. We have a responsibility to our ancestors.”

Technology & IDENTITY

As a fixture at the NIGA trade show, Beach was approached by slot manufacturer Cadillac Jack to help design a slot machine that would recognize and honor Native culture. Working closely with Cadillac Jack designers and engineers, the company released “Ghost Bear,” which has become a leading earner in several Native American jurisdictions.

“Ghost Bear speaks about culture,” says Beach. “This game wasn’t designed for my benefit. I wanted to work with Cadillac Jack to create a game that represents Indian Country. People are tapping into their cultural identity. Like in Native media, where we don’t have to depend on Hollywood to determine who we are as Native peoples, tribal gaming can use culture to expand the technology and their identities.”

Beach says he wants to spread the new technology in Indian Country, as well, to encourage more participation from the tribal members.

“The technology is changing so fast,” he says. “The new platforms are changing the conventional slot machine, and much of that started in Indian Country. It’s like the start of a new generation.”

Life imitated art when Beach was chosen to play a casino manager of a tribal gaming establishment in the HBO series Big Love. He says he didn’t have to do much research for that role, and wanted to bring a sense of reality to the set.

“I wanted to add a little flavor to the idea of an outside entity trying to control a sovereign entity,” he says. “Indian gaming has been around for more than 20 years now, and was controlled for a long time by corporate America, which would issue mandates about how things should be run. Now that the tribes understand their sovereign rights, they are moving forward in a tradition sense of tribal leadership.”

Dedication to Culture

Beach has become an inspiration to many Native Americans, particularly the younger generation. He is asked to speak to youth groups all the time, and he encourages them to think for themselves when deciding what path to take. He points to his own youth, when he lost both parents in the space of a few months at age 8, and he and his two brothers were sent to live with their grandparents. 

“I didn’t have a mother or father who was determining my life path,” he explains. “No one told me you are going to become a doctor or lawyer. So I didn’t know any better when I wanted to become an actor. I just went for it. Also, I lost the most important things in my life, so I always felt, ‘What do I have to lose?’”

Beach has dedicated his life to erasing the stereotype perception of Native Americans as drunks or drug addicts, and keeps himself clean and sober to reinforce that message.

“In Hollywood, there are only a handful of us who are dedicated to changing the perspective on Indians,” he says. “For me, I want to be the one guy who is not going to fall and fail because he has a drug or alcohol problem, or who is just a jerk. I want to be the guy who is respected because that’s the way I walk.

“I want to be in the game all the time. I want to be the guy who gets the opportunity to play someone like Ira Hayes, or to play Cowboys and Aliens as a cowboy. I want to use that fame to be able to talk to kids who have suicide issues. I actually did last month. One Native community had 200 suicide attempts in the last year, and they asked me to come in there to speak to them. That’s the value I have, and I’ll always maintain that responsibility and leadership.”

One of Beach’s most moving experiences in his career was to portray the legendary Eastman in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. He describes an incident on the set that truly changed his art—and his life.

“When we were shooting the film, I was working with Eddie Spears, one of the actors who actually came from the Pine Ridge Reservation where we were shooting,” he explains. “We were doing a scene where one of his daughters was dying and he was crying. But when they called ‘cut,’ he couldn’t stop crying. He had to step outside. I went after him and asked what was wrong. He told me that all he was seeing were ghosts. ‘Adam,’ he told me, ‘this is where I’m from. The girl in the bed could be my great grandmother. I’m playing someone who could be directly related to me. All I’m seeing is ghosts, and it scared me.’ From that point on, I could see them too. And I still see them.”

We Are All Part of a Greater Community

Posted on April 5, 2011 by -

The Hon. James Ramos has served as chairman of the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians for the last three years. Earlier this year he became the first American Indian appointed to the California State Board of Education. He also recently won re-election to a second term on the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees. In January 2008, Ramos was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Native American Heritage Commission, where he currently serves as chairman. He spoke with Tribal Government Gaming Contributing Editor Dave Palermo in February.

Tribal Government Gaming: Santos Manuel, the leader of the Serrano community in the 1800s, said his father and mother, Antonio and Helena, were loved and respected for their generosity. Is that generosity indicative of most Serrano people and Serrano culture?

Chairman James Ramos: It’s indicative of all Indian cultures, the spirit of giving.

The hundreds of millions of dollars in charitable giving nationwide by most tribes with casinos are driven largely by requests for help. But San Manuel’s charitable policy is driven by tribal culture and traditions and San Manuel’s commitment to its ancestral lands. Could you elaborate?

Serrano ancestral lands make up a huge territory. Our ancestors—the Yuhaviatam—were but one clan of the Serrano people. But we have a strong and genuine tie to the ancestral lands of all Serrano people. We have a cultural responsibility for the discovered remains of Serrano people, to ensure reburial.
   
We also have a responsibility to the modern communities within our ancestral lands. We know there is a lot of hardship in those communities. We’ve experienced those hardships ourselves. We know what is like to ask for donations. We very much care about helping people.
 
That caring seems to extend beyond the borders of San Manuel’s 800-acre reservation.

It does. When you look at contributions this tribe—the people of Santos Manuel—have made, it’s not just to the local communities. We’ve made contributions to neighboring states and the Midwest and to Indian tribes throughout the country.

San Manuel’s charitable giving policy lists as areas of interest education, health, economic development and special projects. How was the decision reached to concentrate on those areas?

We came together to define a core value of understanding what it is we want to contribute to, what were the greatest needs of the communities and how our contributions could be utilized to empower the communities and their citizens.
   
I feel strongly about education. Once you have an education, no one can take that from you. You can move forward and market yourself, regardless of your ethnicity.
   
Health is a big issue. It’s wrong to see older people standing in line, needing to pay $80, $90 or more for prescriptions. And they don’t have it so they’re doing without those medicines. There has to be an understanding and awareness that help is needed. We have a partnership with health providers such as St. Bernardine Medical Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center, to ensure old people and children are helped, regardless of whether they can pay their bills. It is our genuine concern to help ensure a healthy environment.
   
Economic development is a crucial area. We as a tribe need to be involved in major economic development projects that help sustain surrounding communities. With unemployment, we all suffer: restaurants, the gaming industry and all businesses.
   
Once you’ve established a relationship you build up trust and mutual understanding and you know where to go and who to talk to and you can move quickly and responsibly in times of catastrophe.

The people of Santos Manuel have displayed a great commitment to indigenous communities.

That’s a big part of our charitable giving policy. Indian communities are often overlooked for major funding in times of emergency. We provided a sizeable contribution ($100,000) to Noli Indian High School on the Soboba Reservation to ensure the dreams of those students are fulfilled and they know they can succeed and move forward. We worked with Sherman Indian School in Riverside County, to help provide technical training.
   
Even if you can give only a little bit, to help reach a solution, it goes a long way.

You stepped forward when the Havasupai people of the Grand Canyon were devastated by a flash flood, when a wildfire destroyed the White Mountain Apache timber industry, when winter storms isolated the Lakota Indians of the Great Plains and when brushfires ravaged indigenous communities in Southern California.

It’s an education to non-Indian communities that tribal governments have economies. The flash floods in the Havasupai community wiped out its entire tourism economy. If any other community or government had been wiped out in a similar fashion there would have been resources flowing into that community, because its economy had been depleted. There wasn’t an outcry to help the Havasupai. So our tribe made a donation. We also provided them with an early warning detection system downstream, so that in the future if floodwaters are headed their way, they have time to get to higher ground. In 2008, it was astonishing that they did not have that technology.

Did any one particular act of charity by San Manuel give you special pleasure?

Expansion and renaming of the student union at California State University, San Bernardino, the Santos Manuel Student Union Cross Cultural Center. That was a great accomplishment for the tribe and American Indian people in California. I believe it is the only building on a state campus named after a California Indian leader.
   
Santos Manuel was driven out of the mountains in 1866 by gunfire and led our clan to the valley floor. To have a building named after him, where so much education is happening and where our annual California cultural conference is held, that’s a big accomplishment. That will last long after the era of tribal gaming has passed. People will ask, “Who is this building named for?” and they will learn the history and culture of our people.
   
When you see all the cultural activities taking place in that building—all the Indian and non-Indian students learning about Indian people—you have the vision that Santos Manuel is there, alive.
   
What we do in our lives today, isn’t so much driven by what we want to do, but the ideas and visions of others who came before us. We become the means by which their hopes and dreams are realized.

Have you shared details of San Manuel’s charitable policy with other tribes?

Some have asked. A lot of tribes have their own policies and their way of giving. Sometimes it’s asked why we give so much.
   
But no one is an island. We all thrive off one another. We are all part of a greater community. If we depend on people from surrounding communities to spend their discretionary income in our gaming establishment, we should be looking at those communities, making sure the people are healthy and happy and have the education and opportunities to move forward.

2011 Tribal Gaming Directory

Posted on April 4, 2011 by -

ALABAMA
Class II

Poarch Band of Creek Indians
RIVERSIDE CASINO
100 River Oaks Dr.
Wetumpka, AL 36092-3084
Mailing: PO Box 970
Wetumpka, AL 36092-0029
Phone: 334-514-0469
Toll Free: 800-897-7198
Fax: 334-514-9574
www.pcigaming.com
Casino size: 39,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 1,200
Electronic Bingo 1,083 seats
Tribal Chair: Buford L. Rolin
GM: Ron Nesbitt

Poarch Band of Creek Indians
TALLAPOOSA CASINO
1801 Eddie L. Tullis Dr.
Montgomery, AL 36117
Phone: 334-273-9003
Toll Free: 800-958-9003
Fax: 334-396-9282
www.pcigaming.com
Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 470
Electronic Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Buford L. Rolin
GM: Marsha Allman

Poarch Band of Creek Indians
WIND CREEK CASINO & HOTEL
303 Poarch Rd.
Atmore, AL 36502
Mailing: PO Box 09
Atmore, AL 36504
Phone: 251-368-8007
Toll Free: 866-946-3360
Fax: 251-368-8590
www.pcigaming.com
Casino size: 57,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 1,600
Electronic Bingo 530 seats
Tribal Chair: Buford L. Rolin
GM: Arthur Mothershed

ALASKA
Class II

Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point
AGATE PULL TABS
100 Municipal Building Room 7A
Sand Point, AK 99661-0447
Mailing: PO Box 447
Sand Point, AK 99661-0447
Phone: 907-383-5833
Fax: 907-383-5814
Pull Tab Machines 10
Tribal President: David Osterback
GM: Beverly Johansen

Klawock Cooperative Association
KLAWOCK IRA SMOKE SHOP
403 Bayview Blvd.
Klawock, AL 99925
Mailing: PO Box 430
Klawock, AK 99925-0430
Phone: 907-755-2265
Fax: 907-755-8800
Bingo 65 seats
Slots 2
Tribal President:
Webster Demmert

Metlakatla Indian Community
METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY BINGO
8 Milton St.
Metlakatla, AL 99926-0008
Mailing: PO Box 8
Metlakatla, AK 99926
Phone: 907-886-4441
Fax: 907-886-7997
Casino size: 4,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 80
Bingo 120 seats
Tribal Mayor: Karl Cook
GM: Joni Hudson

Native Village of Barrow Tribal Government
NATIVE VILLAGE OF BARROW PULL TABS
742 Stevenson St.
Barrow, AK 99723-1149
Mailing: PO Box 1139
Barrow, AK 99723-1139
Phone: 907-852-2077
Toll Free: 800-478-4412
Fax: 907-852-8844
Casino size: 550 sq. ft.
Table Games 8
Tribal President: Thomas Oleman
GM: Dorothy Mazonna

Sitka Tribe of Alaska
SITKA TRIBAL BINGO
235 Katlian St.
Sitka, AK 99835
Phone: 907-747-3207
Fax: 907-747-4915
www.sitkatribe.org
Bingo 100 seats
Tribal Chair: Lawrence A. Widmark

Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak
SUN’AQ TRIBAL BINGO
312 West Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone: 907-486-6735
Fax: 907-486-6766
Bingo 299 seats
Tribal Chair: Brenda Schwantes
GM: Gary Watson Tlingit and Haida

Indians of CBJ
TINGLIT AND HAIDA INDIANS
3235 Hospital Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: 907-463-5680
Fax: 907-463-3061
www.ccthita.org
Bingo 200 seats
Tribal President: Edward Thomas

ARIZONA
Class II & III

San Carlos Apache Tribe
APACHE GOLD HOTEL CASINO RESORT
Highway 70-Mile Post 258
San Carlos, AZ 85501
Mailing: PO Box 1210
San Carlos, AZ 85550-0357
Phone: 928-475-7800
Toll Free: 800-272-2438
Fax: 928-475-7692
www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
Casino size 60,000 sq. ft.
Apache Gold Best Western Hotel (146 rooms)
Slots 699
Table Games 6
Bingo 1,000 seats
Tribal Chair: Wendsler Nosie
GM: Scott Wilson

Colorado River Indian Tribes
BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO
11300 Resort Dr.
Parker, AZ 85344-7549
Phone: 928-669-7000
Toll Free: 888-243-3360
Fax: 928-669-5910
www.bluewaterfun.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Bluewater Resort (200 rooms)
Slots 475
Table Games 12
Poker Tables 7
Bingo 450 seats
Keno
Tribal Chair: Eldred Enas
GM: Barry Parrish

Yavapai—Prescott Indian Tribe
BUCKY’S CASINO & PRESCOTT RESORT
1500 East Highway 69
Building B
Prescott, AZ 86301-5640
Mailing: PO Box 10190
Prescott, AZ 86304-0190
Phone: 928-776-5695
Toll Free: 800-756-8744
Fax: 928-541-9217
www.buckyscasino.com
Casino size: 24,000 sq. ft.
Prescott Resort (160 rooms)
Slots 325
Bingo 150 seats
Table Games 7
Tribal President: Ernest Jones Sr.
GM: Mark Smith

Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community
CASINO ARIZONA AT TALKING STICK
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Mailing: PO Box 10099
Scottsdale, AZ 85271-0099
Phone: 480-850-7777
Toll Free: 877-724-4687
Fax: 480-850-7741
www.casinoaz.com
Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.
Slots 532
Table Games 81
Tribal President: Diane Enos
CEO: Jon Jenkins

Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community
CASINO ARIZONA AT McKELLIPS
524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256-5402
Mailing: PO Box 10099
Scottsdale, AZ 85271-0099
Phone: 480-850-7777
Toll Free: 877-724-4687
Fax: 480-850-7700
www.casinoaz.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Slots 998
Table Games 50
Tribal President: Diane Enos
CEO: Jon Jenkins

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
CASINO DEL SOL
5655 W. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone: 520-838-6506
Toll Free: 800-344-9435
Fax: 520-838-6660
www.casinodelsol.com
Casino size: 240,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,000
Table Games 53
Bingo 700 seats
Tribal Chair: Peter
Yucupicio
CEO: Wendell Long

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
CASINO OF THE SUN
7406 S. Camino de Oeste Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85746-9308
Mailing: 5655 W. Valencia Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone: 520-883-1700
Toll Free: 800-344-9435
Fax: 520-838-6660
www.casinodelsol.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Peter Yucupicio
CEO: Wendell Long

Yavapai-Apache Nation
CLIFF CASTLE CASINO
555 Middle Verde Rd.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Phone: 928-567-7900
Toll Free: 800-381-7568
Fax: 928-567-7901
www.cliffcastlecasino.net
The Lodge at Cliff Castle (82 rooms)
Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.
Slots 656
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Thomas Beauty
GM: Courtney Scott

Cocopah Tribe
COCOPAH CASINO & BINGO
15138 S. Avenue B
Somerton, AZ 85350-7648
Phone: 928-726-8066
Toll Free: 800-237-5687
Fax: 928-217-7769
www.cocopahresort.com
Casino size: 80,000 sq. ft.
Slots 506
Bingo 350 seats
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Sherry Cordova
GM: Jerry Lane

Tohono O’odham Nation
DESERT DIAMOND CASINO—I-19
1100 West Pima Mine Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629-9624
Mailing: PO Box 22230
Sells, AZ 85734-2230
Phone: 520-294-7777
Toll Free: 866-332-9467
Fax: 520-393-2855
www.desertdiamondcasino.com
Casino size: 185,000 sq. ft.
Slots 890
Table Games 17
Tribal Chair: Ned Norris Jr.
GM: Scott Sirois

Tohono O’odham Nation
DESERT DIAMOND CASINO NOGALES
7350 S Nogales Hwy.
Tucson, AZ 85634
Mailing: PO Box 22230
Tucson, AZ 85734-2230
Phone: 520-294-7777
Toll Free: 866-332-9467
Fax: 520-393-2855
www.desertdiamondcasino.com
Casino size: 80,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1089
Table Games 34
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Ned Norris Jr.
CEO: Henry Childs

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
FORT McDOWELL CASINO
10424 N.  Fort McDowell Rd.
Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
Mailing: PO Box 18359
Fountain Hills, AZ 85264-8359
Phone: 480-837-1424
Toll Free: 800-843-3678
Fax: 480-837-4713
www.fortmcdowellcasino.com
Casino size: 160,000 sq. ft.
Radisson Hotel (247 Rooms)
Slots 775
Table Games 48
Bingo 1,276
Tribal President:
Clinton M. Pattea
GM: Blake Cumbers

Gila River Indian Community
GILA RIVER CASINO—LONE BUTTE
1077 S. Kyrene Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Mailing: PO Box 6790
Chandler, AZ 85226-6790
Phone: 520-796-7777
Toll Free: 800-946-4452
Fax: 520-796-7864
www.wingilariver.com/lone-butte
Casino size: 120,000 sq. ft.
Slots 850
Table Games 22
Bingo 750 seats
Tribal Chair: William R. Rhodes
GM: Jeff Martin

Gila River Indian Community
GILA RIVER CASINO—VEE QUIVA
6443 N. Komatke Lane
Laveen, AZ 85339
Mailing: PO Box 6790
Chandler, AZ 85246-6790
Phone: 520-796-7777
Toll Free: 800-946-4452
Fax: 520-796-7864
www.wingilariver.com/vee-quiva
Casino size: 69,000 sq. ft.
Slots 675
Table Games 18
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: William R. Rhodes
GM: Carolyn Thompson

Tohono O’odham Nation
GOLDEN HA:SAN CASINO
Mile Post 55 Highway 86
Why, AZ 85321
Mailing: PO Box 10, HCO3
Ajo, AZ 85321-0010
Phone: 520-362-2746
Toll Free: 866-332-9467
Fax: 520-393-2885
www.desertdiamondcasino.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 40
Tribal Chair: Ned Norris Jr.

Ak-Chin Indian Community
HARRAH’S PHOENIX AK-CHIN CASINO
15406 N Maricopa Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Phone: 480-802-5000
Toll Free: 800-427-7247
Fax: 480-802-5050
www.harrahs.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Resort (148 rooms)
Slots 1,089
Table Games 14
Bingo 470 seats
Tribal Chair: Louis Manuel Jr.
GM: Robert Lebenstein

White Mountain Apache
HON-DAH RESORT CASINO
777 Hwy. 260
Pinetop, AZ 85935
Phone: 928-369-0299
Toll Free: 800-929-8744
Fax: 928-369-0382
www.hon-dah.com
Casino size: 18,600 sq. ft.
Hon-Dah Hotel (386 rooms)
Slots 724
Table Games 4
Tribal Chair: Ronnie Lupe
GM: Brent Kurth

Tonto Apache Tribe
MAZATZAL CASINO
Beeline Hwy. 87, Mile Post 251
Payson, AZ 85541
Mailing: PO Box 1820
Payson, AZ 85547-1820
Phone: 928-474-6044
Toll Free: 800-777-7529
Fax: 928-472-2069
www.777play.com
Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Slots 425
Table Games 5
Bingo 280 seats
Tribal Chairperson: Ivan Smith
GM: Farrell Hoosava

Quechan Indian Tribe
PARADISE CASINO
450 Quechan Drive
Yuma, AZ 85366
Mailing: PO Box 2737
Yuma, AZ 85366-2737
Phone: 760-572-7777
Toll Free: 888-777-4946
Fax: 760-572-2471
www.paradise-casinos.com
Casino size: 11,613 sq. ft.
Slots 800
Table Games 8
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal President: Mike Jackson Sr.
GM: Keeny Escalanti Jr.

Fort Mojave Tribe
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO
8555 S. Hwy. 95
Mohave Valley, AZ 86440-9309
Mailing: PO Box 6588
Mohave Valley, AZ 86440-6588
Phone: 928-346-2000
Toll Free: 888-837-4030
Fax: 928-346-2007
Casino size: 9,500 sq. ft.
Slots 252
Tribal Chair: Timothy Williams
GM: Jack Medrano

Gila River Indian Community
WILD HORSE PASS HOTEL & CASINO
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: 520-796-7777
Toll Free: 800-WIN-GILA
Fax: 520-796-7837
http://www.wingilariver.com/wild-horse-pass
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Wild Horse Pass Hotel (242 rooms)
Slots 1,002
Table Games 69
Tribal Chair: William R. Rhodes
GM: John Straus
 
Yavapai—Prescott Indian Tribe
YAVAPAI CASINO
1505 E. Hwy. 69
Prescott, AZ 86301-5641
Mailing: PO Box 10190
Prescott, AZ 86304-0190
Phone: 928-445-5767
Toll Free: 800-756-8744
Fax: 928-771-0653
www.buckyscasino.com
Casino size: 6,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 8
Tribal President: Ernest Jones Sr.
GM: Craig Johnson

CALIFORNIA
Class II & III

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2704
Phone: 760-321-2000
Toll Free: 866-999-1995
Fax: 760-202-2617
www.hotwatercasino.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
Agua Caliente Resort
(340 rooms)
Slots 1,200
Table Games 56
Bingo 650 seats
Tribal Chair: Richard Milanovich
GN:  Brian Hansberry

Augustine Band of Mission Indians
AUGUSTINE CASINO
84-001 Ave. 54
Coachella, CA 92236-9780
Phone: 760-391-9500
Toll Free: 888- PLAY2WIN
Fax: 760-398-4447
www.augustinecasino.com
Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.
Slots 804
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Mary Ann Green
GM: Robert Jones

Barona Band of Mission Indians
BARONA VALLEY RANCH RESORT & CASINO
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd.
Lakeside, CA 92040-1546
Phone: 619-443-2300
Toll Free: 888- 7-BARONA (22-7662)
Fax: 619-443-2856
www.barona.com
Casino size: 310,000 sq. ft.
Barona Valley Ranch Resort (397 rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 80
Tribal Chair:
Edwin “Thorpe” Romero
GM: Rick Salinas

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
BEAR RIVER CASINO
11 Bear Paws Way
Loleta, CA 95551
Phone: 707-733-9664
Toll Free: 800-761-2327
Fax: 707-733-9611
www.bearrivercasino.com
Casino size: 13,056 sq. ft.
Slots 349
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Leonard Bowman
GM: John McGinnis

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe
BLACK OAK CASINO
19400 Tuolumne Rd. N
Tuolumne, CA 95379-9724
Phone: 209-928-9300
Toll Free: 877-747-8777
Fax: 209-928-9301
www.blackoakcasino.com
Casino Size: 167,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,013
Table Games 24
Tribal Chair: Kevin Day
GM: Ron Patel

Blue Lake Rancheria
BLUE LAKE CASINO HOTEL
777 Casino Way
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Mailing: PO Box 1128
Blue Lake, CA 95525-1128
Phone: 707-668-9770
Toll Free: 877- BLC2WIN (252-2946)
Fax: 707-668-9757
www.bluelakecasino.com
Casino size: 44,500 sq. ft.
Blue Lake Hotel (102 rooms)
Slots 750
Table Games 16
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Claudia Brundin
GM: Mandi Lewis

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
CACHE CREEK CASINO RESORT
14455 Hwy. 16
Brooks, CA 95606-0065
Mailing: PO Box 65
Brooks, CA 95606-0065
Phone: 530-796-3118
Toll Free: 800-992-8686
Fax: 530-796-2112
www.cachecreek.com
Casino size: 74,720 sq. ft.
Cache Creek Resort (200 rooms)
Slots 2,600
Table Games 108
Tribal Chair: Marshall McKay
GM: Randy Takemoto

Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians
CAHUILLA CREEK CASINO
52702 Hwy. 371
Anza, CA 92539
Mailing: PO Box 390854
Anza, CA 92539-0854
Phone: 951-763-1200
Fax: 951-763-2050
www.cahuillacasino.com
Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft.
Slots 304
Table Games 3
Tribal Chairperson: Luther Salgado Sr.
GM: Leonardo Pasquarelli

Pauma Band of Mission Indians
CASINO PAUMA
777 Pauma Reservation Rd.
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Mailing: PO Box 1067
Pauma Valley, CA 92061-1067
Phone: 760-742-2177
Toll Free: 877-687-2862
Fax: 760-742-2438
www.casinopauma.com
Casino size: 42,500 sq. ft.
Slots 1,090
Table Games 23
Tribal Chair: Chris Devers
GM:  James Kikumoto

Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of Trinidad
CHER-AE HEIGHTS CASINO
27 Scenic Drive
Trinidad, CA 95570-9767
Mailing: PO Box 610
Trinidad, CA 95570-0630
Phone: 707-677-3611
Toll Free: 800-684-2464
Fax: 707-677-4172
www.cheraeheightscasino.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 398
Table Games 8
Bingo 785 seats
Tribal Chairperson: Garth Sundberg Sr.
GM: Ron Badouin
Chicken Ranch Band of Me-wuk Indians
CHICKEN RANCH BINGO & CASINO
16929 Chicken Ranch Rd.
Jamestown, CA 95327-9779
Phone: 209-984-3000
Toll Free: 800-75-BINGO
Fax: 209-984-4158
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Slots 254
Bingo 900 seats
Tribal Leader & GM:
Lloyd Mathiesen

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
CHUKCHANSI GOLD RESORT & CASINO
711 Lucky Lane
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: 559-692-5200
Toll Free: 866-7 WIN WIN (7946-946)
Fax: 559-692-5328
http://www.chukchansigold.com
Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (200 Rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 48
Tribal Chair: Morris Reid
GM: Richard Williams

Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
CHUMASH CASINO RESORT3400 E. Hwy. 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9405
Phone: 805-686-0855
Toll Free: 800-248-6274
Fax: 805-686-3859
www.chumashcasino.com
Casino size: 280,000 sq. ft.
Chumash Casino Resort Hotel (206 rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 40
Bingo 1,000 seat
Tribal Chair: Vincent Armenta
GM: David Brents

Colusa Indian Community
COLUSA CASINO RESORT
3770 Hwy.45
Colusa, CA 95932-1267
Phone: 530-458-8844
Toll Free: 800-655-8946
Fax: 530-458-2018
www.colusacasino.com
Colusa Casino Hotel (55 rooms)
Casino size: 66,000 sq. ft.
Slots 846
Table Games 20
Bingo 700 seats
Tribal Chair: Wayne Mitchum
GM: Victor Fernandez

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians
COYOTE VALLEY CASINO
7751 N. State St.
Redwood Valley, CA 95470-9663
Mailing: PO Box 388
Calpella, CA 95418-0388
Phone: 707-485-0700
Toll Free: 800-332-9683
Fax: 707-485-0730
www.coyotevalleycasino.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 280
Tables Games 4
Tribal Chairperson: John Feliz Jr.
GM: Norman Runyan

Alturas Rancheria
DESERT ROSE CASINO
901 County Rd. 56
Alturas, CA 96101
Mailing: PO Box 910
Alturas, CA 96101-0910
Phone: 530-233-3141
Fax: 530-233-3170
Casino size: 8,000 sq. ft.
Slots 150
Table Games 2
Tribal Chair: Phillip Del Rosa
GM: Shawn Normington

Susanville Indian Rancheria
DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CASINO
900 Skyline Drive
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: 530-252-1100
Toll Free: 877-319-8514
Fax: 530-252-1236
www.diamondmountaincasino.com
Casino size: 26,000 sq. ft.
Slots 240
Table Games 3
Bingo 60 seats
Tribal Chair: Stacy Dixon
GM: Campbell Jamieson

Tule River Indian Tribe
EAGLE MOUNTAIN CASINO
681 S Tule Rd.
Porterville, CA 93257
Mailing: PO Box 1659
Porterville, CA 93258-1659
Phone: 559-788-6220
Toll Free: 800-903-3353
Fax: 559-788-6223
www.eaglemtncasino.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,500
Table Games 19
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Ryan Garfield
GM: Tom Stewart

Elk Valley Rancheria
ELK VALLEY CASINO
2500 Howland Hill Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531-9241
Phone: 707-464-1020
Toll Free: 888-574-2744
Fax: 707-465-5188
www.elkvalleycasino.com
Casino size: 23,000 sq. ft.
Slots 324
Table Games 3
Bingo 150 seats
Tribal Chair: Dale A. Miller
GM: Larry Johnson

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO
84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy.
Indio, CA 92203-3499
Phone: 760-342-5000
Toll Free: 800-827-2946
Fax: 760-238-5606
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Palm Spring Hotel (250 rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 40
Bingo 750 seats
Tribal Chair: David Roosevelt
GM: Paul Ryan

Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
FEATHER FALLS CASINO
3 Alverda Dr.
Oroville, CA 95966-9379
Phone: 530-533-3885
Toll Free: 877-652-4646
Fax: 530-533-4465
www.featherfallscasino.com
Casino size: 118,112 sq. ft.
The Lodge (72 Rooms)
Slots 1,000
Table Games 12
Tribal Chairperson: Gary Archuleta
CEO: Randy Carter

Berry Creek Rancheria of the Tyme-Maidu Tribe
GOLD COUNTRY CASINO
4020 Olive Hwy.
Oroville, CA 95966-5527
Phone: 530-534-9892
Toll Free: 800-334-9400
Fax: 530-534-9173
www.goldcountrycasino.com
Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (87 rooms)
Slots 900
Table Games 15
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: James Edwards
GM: Jack Fisher

Campo Kumeyaay Nation
GOLDEN ACORN CASINO
1800 Golden Acorn Way
Campo, CA 91906
Phone: 866-794-6244
Toll Free: 866-7-WINBIG
Fax: 619-938-6103
www.goldenacorncasino.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Slots 795
Table Games 16
Tribal Chair: Monique La Chappa
GM: Joseph O’Neill

Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
777 Harrah’s Rincon Way
Valley Center, CA 92082
Phone: 760-751-3100
Toll Free: 877-777-2457
Fax: 760-751-3200
www.harrahs.com
Casino size: 55,000 sq. ft.
The Harrah’s Rincon Resort (662 rooms)
Slots 1,700
Table Games 52
Tribal Chair: Bo Mazzetti
GM: Janet Beronio

Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
HAVASU LANDING RESORT & CASINO
1 Main St.
Havasu Lake, CA 92363
Mailing: PO Box 1707
Havasu Lake, CA 92363-1707
Ph
one: 760-858-4593
Toll Free: 800-307-3610
Fax: 760-858-4295
www.havasulanding.com
Casino size: 6,900 sq. ft.
Slots 241
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair: Charles Wood
GM: Jackie Gordon

Round Valley Indian Tribes
HIDDEN OAKS CASINO
76700 Hwy. 162
Covelo, CA 95428
Mailing: PO Box 95
Covelo, CA 95428
Phone: 707-983-6898
Slots 93
Tribal President: Carlino Bettega
GM: Louis Whipple

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
HOPLAND SHO-KA-WAH CASINO
13101 Nokonis Rd.
Hopland, CA 95449-9725
Phone: 707-744-1395
Toll Free: 888-SHOKAWAH
Fax: 707-744-1150
www.shokawah.com
Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.
Slots 550
Table Games 6
Bingo 200 seats
Tribal Chair: Roman Carrillo Jr.
GM:  John O’Neill

Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians
JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO HOTEL
12222 New York Ranch Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642-9407
Phone: 209-223-1677
Toll Free: 800-822-9466
Fax: 209-223-3424
www.jacksoncasino.com
Casino size: 257,789 sq. ft.
Jackson Rancheria Hotel (146 rooms)
Slots 1,500
Table Games 50
Bingo 800 seats
Tribal Chair: Irvin Marks
CEO: Rich Hoffman

Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians
KONOCTI VISTA CASINO, RESORT & MARINA
2755 Mission Rancheria Rd.
Lakeport, CA 95453
Mailing: PO Box 57
Finley, CA 95435-0057
Phone: 707-262-1900
Toll Free: 800-FUN-1950
Fax: 707-262-1978
www.kvcasino.com
Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (80 rooms)
Slots 506
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Anthony Jack
Interim GM: Linda West

La Posta Band of Mission Indians
LA POSTA CASINO
777 Crestwood Rd.
Boulevard, CA 91905
Phone: 619-824-4100
Fax: 619-824-4138
www.lapostacasino.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 349
Tribal Chair: Gwendolyn Parada
GM: James Hill

Hoopa Valley Tribe
LUCKY BEAR CASINO
Shopping Center Hwy. 96
Hoopa, CA 95546-0729
Phone: 530-625-5198
Fax: 530-625-4050
www.hoopa-nsn.gov/enterprises/casino.htm
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Lucky Bear Hotel (21 rooms)
Slots 90
Table Games 1
Tribal Chair: Leonard Masten Jr.
GM: Norvin Hostler

Smith River Rancheria
LUCKY 7 CASINO
350 N. Indian Rd.
Smith River, CA 95567-9525
Phone: 707-487-7777
Toll Free: 866-777-7170
Fax: 707-487-5007
www.lucky7casino.com
Casino size: 21,400 sq. ft.
Slots 261
Table Games 2
Bingo 130 seats
Tribal Chair: Kara Brundin-Miller
GM: Terry Westrick

Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians
MONO WIND CASINO
37302 Rancheria Lane
Auberry, CA 93602-1060
Mailing: PO Box 1060
Auberry, CA 93602-0337
Phone: 559-855-4350
Fax: 559-855-4351
www.monowind.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 329
Table Games 7
Tribal Chair: Elizabeth Kipp

Morongo Band of Mission Indians
MORONGO CASINO RESORT & SPA
49500 Seminole Dr.
Cabazon, CA 92230-2200
Phone: 888-667-6646
Toll Free: 800-252-4499
Fax: 951-755-5735
www.morongocasinoresort.com
Casino size: 148,000 sq. ft.
Morongo Resort (310 rooms)
Slots 3,122
Table Games 105
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Leader: Robert Martin
GM: David Brents

Bishop Paiute Tribe
PAIUTE PALACE CASINO
2742 N. Sierra Hwy.
Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: 760-873-4150
Toll Free: 888-372-4883 (PAIUTE)
Fax: 760-873-3560
www.paiutepalace.com
Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Slots 332
Table Games 4
Tribal Chair: William Vega

Pala Band of Mission Indians
PALA CASINO RESORT & SPA
11154 Hwy. 76
Pala, CA 92059
Mailing: 35008 Pala Temecula Rd.
PMB 40
Pala, CA 92059-0040
Phone: 760-510-5100
Toll Free: 877-946-7252
Fax: 760-510-5190
www.palacasino.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (507 rooms)
Slots 2,292
Table Games 87
Tribal Chair: Robert Smith
CEO: Bill Bembenek

Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians
PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Temecula, CA 92592-5810
Mailing: PO Box 9041
Temecula, CA 92589-9041
Phone: 951-693-1819
Toll Free: 877-711-2WIN
Fax: 951-695-7410
www.pechanga.com
Casino size 188,000 sq. ft.
Pechanga Resort (522 rooms)
Slots 3,600
Table Games 158
Tribal Chair: Mark Macarro
GM: Craig Clark

Pit River Tribe
PIT RIVER CASINO
20265 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013-4064
Phone: 530-335-2334
Toll Free: 888-245-2992
Fax: 530-335-2362
www.pitrivercasino.com
Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.
Slots 100
Table Games 2
Tribal Chairperson: Ida Riggins
GM: Mike Avelar

Quechan Indian Nation
QUECHAN CASINO RESORT
525 Algodones Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Phone: 760-572-7777
Toll Free: 877-783-2426
Fax: 760-572-2471
www.playqcr.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Quechan Resort (166 rooms)
Slots 1,000
Table Games 34
Tribal Chair: Mike Jackson Sr.
CEO: Bryan Parrish

Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
RED EARTH CASINO
3089 Norm Niver Rd.
Salton City, CA 92274
Phone: 760-395-1200
Fax: 760-398-1269
www.redearthcasino.com
Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft.
Slots 350
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Mary Resvaloso
GM: Dave Seufert

Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria
RED FOX CASINO
200 Cahto Dr.
Laytonville, CA 95454
Mailing: PO Box 1763
Laytonville, CA 95454-1763
Phone: 707-984-6800
Toll Free: 888-473-3369 (RED FOX)
Fax: 707-984-6500
www.redfoxcasino.net
Casino size: 3,600 sq. ft.
Slots 86
Tribal Chair: Cristy Taylor
GM: Michael Hunter

Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
RED HAWK CASINO
1 Red Hawk Parkway
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: 530-677-2580
Toll Free: 888-573-3495
Fax: 530-676-8033
www.redhawkcasino.com
Casino size: 278,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,100
Table Games 75
Tribal Chair: Nicholas Fonseca
GM: Tracy Mimno

Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians
RIVER ROCK CASINO
3250 Hwy. 128 East
Geyserville, CA 95441
Mailing: PO Box 908
Healdsburg, CA 95448-0908
Phone: 707-857-2777
Toll Free: 877-883-7777
Fax: 707-857-2726
www.riverrockcasino.com
Casino size: 35,500 sq. ft.
Slots 1,600
Table Games 16
Tribal Chair: Harvey Hopkins
GM: Rolando Cardova

Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians
ROBINSON RANCHERIA RESORT & CASINO
1545 E. Highway 20
Nice, CA 95464-8619
Mailing: PO Box 4017
Nice, CA 95464-4017
Phone: 707-262-4000
Toll Free: 800-809-3636
Fax: 707-275-9100
www.robinsonrancheria.com
Casino size: 93,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (48 rooms)
Slots 600
Table Games 10
Bingo 530 seats
Tribal Chair: Tracey Avilia
Interim GM: David Rose

Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
ROLLING HILLS CASINO
2655 Barham Ave.
Corning, CA 96021-9000
Phone: 530-528-3500
Toll Free: 888-331-6400
Fax: 530-824-2473
www.rollinghillscasino.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
Slots 773
Table Games 12
Tribal Chair: Everett Freeman
CEO: Bruce Thomas

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO & CASINO
777 San Manuel Blvd.
Highland, CA 92346-1763
Phone: 909-864-5050
Toll Free: 800-359-2464
Fax: 909-862-9147
www.sanmanuel.com
Casino size: 480,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,460
Table Games 100
Bingo 2,500 seats
Tribal Chair: James Ramos
GM: Ron Mastandrea

Lytton Rancheria of California
SAN PABLO LYTTON CASINO
13255 San Pablo Ave.
San Pablo, CA 94806-3907
Phone: 510-215-7888
Fax: 510-215-4542
www.sanpablolytton.com
Casino size:
340,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,185
Table Games 30
Tribal Chair: Margie Mejia
GM: Kathi Hamel

Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
SANTA YSABEL CASINO
255575 Hwy. 79
Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
Phone: 760-787-0909
Fax: 760-782-0929
www.santaysabelcasino.com
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Slots 349
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Johnny Hernandez
GM: David Shelette

Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians
SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA CASINO
100 Kawi Place
Willits, CA 95490-4674
Phone: 707-459-7330
Fax: 707-459-7337
www.blackbartcasino.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 220
Tribal Chair: Michael Fitzgerald

Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
SOBOBA CASINO
23333 Soboba Rd.
San Jacinto, CA 92581
Mailing: PO Box 817
San Jacinto, CA 92581-0817
Phone: 951-665-1000
Toll Free: 866-4-SOBOBA (76-2622)
Fax: 951-665-1353
www.soboba.net
Casino size: 74,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,000
Table Games 30
Bingo 350 seats
Tribal Chair Scott Cozart
GM: Bob Frear

Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
SPA RESORT & CASINO
401 E. Amado Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6414
Phone: 760-883-1000
Toll Free: 888-999-1995
Fax: 760-416-9765
www.sparesortcasino.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Spa Hotel (228 rooms)
Slots 1,000
Table Games 33
Tribal Chair: Richard Milanovich
GM: Jeff Pepple

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
46-200 Harrison Place
Coachella, CA 92236
Phone: 760-775-5566
Toll Free: 866-377-6829
Fax: 760-775-4638
www.spotlight29.com
Casino size: 110,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,000
Table Games 30
Tribal Chair: Darrell Mike
GM: Tom Sedlock

Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay Nation
SYCUAN CASINO
5469 Casino Way
El Cajon, CA 92019-1810
Phone: 619-445-6002
Toll Free: 800 2SY-CUAN (2826)
Fax: 619-445-1394
www.sycuancasino.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Sycuan Resort (100 rooms)
Slots 2,200
Table Games 60
Bingo 1,246 seats
Tribal Chair: Daniel Tucker
GM: Sheila Howe

Table Mountain Rancheria
TABLE MOUNTAIN CASINO & BINGO
8184 Table Mountain Rd.
Friant, CA 93626
Mailing: PO Box 445
Friant, CA 93626-0445
Phone: 559-822-7777
Toll Free: 800-541-3637
Fax: 559-822-2084
www.tmcasino.com
Casino size: 139,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,000
Table Games 28
Bingo 800 seats
Tribal Chairperson: Leanne Walker-Grant
CEO: John Mayewski

Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut Tribe
TACHI PALACE HOTEL & CASINO
17225 Jersey Ave.
Lemoore, CA 93245-9760
Mailing: PO Box 308
Lemoore, CA 93245-0308
Phone: 559-924-7751
Toll Free: 866-4-PALACE
Fax: 559-924-6692
www.tachipalace.net
Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,000
Table Games 42
Bingo 950 seat
Tribal Chair: Ruben Barrios
GM: Neil Narter

United Auburn Indian Community
THUNDER VALLEY CASINO
1200 Athens Ave
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-408-7777
Toll Free: 877-468-8777
Fax: 916-408-8370
www.thundervalleyresort.com
Casino size: 200,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,706
Table Games 97
Tribal Chair: David Keyser
Management: C. J. Graham

Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians
TWIN PINE CASINO
22223 Hwy. 29
Middletown, CA 95461-9754
Mailing: PO Box 789
Middletown, CA 95461-0789
Phone: 707-987-0197
Toll Free: 800-564-4872
Fax: 707-987-0375
www.twinpine.com
Casino size: 12,000 sq. ft.
Slots 438
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Jose Simon III
GM: Rick Howard

San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
VALLEY VIEW CASINO
16300 Nyemii Pass Rd.
Valley Center, CA 92082-2379
Phone: 760-291-5500
Toll Free: 866-843-9946
Fax: 760-291-5615
www.valleyviewcasino.com
Casino size: 62,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,000
Table Games 18
Tribal Chair: Allen Lawson
GM: Bruce Howard

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
VIEJAS CASINO
5000 Willows Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901-1656
Phone: 619-445-5400
Toll Free: 800-847-6537
Fax: 619-659-1954
www.viejas.com
Casino size: 327,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,500
Table Games 83
Bingo 740 seats
Tribal Chair: Bobby L. Barrett
GM: David Williams

Fort Independence Indian Community of Paiute Indians
WINNEDUMAH WINN’S CASINO
135 Hwy. 395 North
Fort Independence, CA 93526
Phone: 760-878-2483
Electronic Bingo 50 seats
Tribal Chair: Carl Dahl
berg
GM: Israel Naylor

Redding Rancheria
WIN-RIVER CASINO BINGO
2100 Redding Rancheria Rd.
Redding, CA 96001-5530
Phone: 530-243-3377
Toll Free: 800-280-8946
Fax: 530-246-9285
www.win-river.com
Casino size: 80,000 sq. ft.
Slots 951
Table Games 16
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Jack Potter Jr.
GM: Gary Hayward

COLORADO
Class II & III

Southern Ute Tribe
SKY UTE CASINO RESORT
14826 Hwy. 172 N.
Ignacio, CO 81137-0340
Mailing: PO Box 340
Ignacio, CO 81137-0340
Phone: 970-563-3000
Toll Free: 888-842-4180
Fax: 970-563-9546
www.skyutecasino.com
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Sky Ute Lodge (140 rooms)
Slots 550
Table Games 12
Bingo 200 seats
Tribal Chair: Matthew Box
GM: Matt Olin

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
UTE MOUNTAIN CASINO HOTEL & RESORT
3 Weeminuche Dr.
Towaoc, CO 81334-9999
Phone: 970-565-8800
Toll Free: 800-258-8007
Fax: 970-565-6553
www.utemountaincasino.com
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Slots 675
Table Games 6
Bingo 500 seat
Tribal Chairperson:
Ernest House Sr.
GM: Gerald Pond

CONNECTICUT
Class II & III

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
39 Norwich Westerly Rd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Mailing: PO Box 3777
Mashantucket, CT 06338-3777
Phone: 860-312-3000
Toll Free: 800-FOXWOODS
Fax: 860-312-4323
www.foxwoods.com
Casino size: 340,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (1,416 rooms)
Great Cedar Hotel
Grand Pequot Tower
Slots 7,202
Table Games 380
Bingo 4,000 seats
Tribal Chair: Rodney Butler
President & CEO: Scott Butera

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS
39 Norwich Westerly Rd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Phone: 800-488-7777
Toll Free: 866-646-0050
www.mgmatfoxwoods.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (825 rooms)
Slots 1,400
Table Games 60
Tribal Chair: Rodney Butler
President & CEO:  Scott Butera

Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut
MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382-1355
Phone: 860-862-8000
Toll Free: 888-226-7711
Fax: 860-862-7419
www.mohegansun.com
Casino size: 364,000 sq. ft.
Mohegan Sun Hotel (1,176 rooms)
Slots 6,495
Table Games 300
Tribal Chair: Lynn Malebra
CEO: Jeffrey Hartmann

FLORIDA
Class II

Miccosukee Tribe Indians of Florida
MICCOSUKEE RESORT & GAMING CENTER
500 SW 177th. Ave.
Miami, FL 33194-2800
Phone: 305-222-4600
Toll Free: 800-741-4600
Fax: 305-226-9254
www.miccosukee.com
Casino size: 67,000 sq. ft.
Miccosukee Resort (292 rooms)
Video Pull Tabs 1,790
Table Games 58
Bingo 1,200 seats
Tribal Chair: Colley Billie
GM:  Gary Beecher

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE CASINO BRIGHTON
Highway 721 Brighton Indian Reservation
17735 Reservation Rd.
Okeechobee, FL 34974-8908
Phone: 863-467-9998
Toll Free: 866-2-CASINO
Fax: 863-467-1197
www.seminolecasinobrighton.com
Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.
Slots 240
Table Games 10
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: Marty Johns

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK
5550 NW 40th.St.
Coconut Creek, FL 33073-3815
Phone: 954-977-6700
Toll Free: 866-222-2466
Fax: 954-970-7721
www.seminolecoconutcreek-
casino.com
Slots 1,510
Table Games 15
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: Stephen Bonner

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE CASINO HOLLYWOOD
4150 North State Road 7
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone:  954-961-3220
Fax:  954-894-1125
Toll Free:  866-222-7466
www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com
Casino size:  50,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 1,140
Table Games 18
Bingo Seats 550
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: Adrian Fox

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE CASINO IMMOKALEE
506 S. First St.
Immokalee, FL 34142
Mailing: PO Box 869
Immokalee, FL 34143-0869
Phone: 941-657-1313
Toll Free: 800-218-0007
Fax: 941-658-1515
www.theseminolecasino.com
Casino size: 47,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 751
Table Games 16
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: Tony Sanchez

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK CASINO—HOLLYWOOD
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314
Phone: 954-327-7625
Toll Free: 800-937-0010
Fax: 954-327-7655
www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
Casino size: 130,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,400
Table Games 50
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: Larry Frank

Seminole Tribe of Florida
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK CASINO—TAMPA
5223 N. Orient Rd.
Tampa, FL 33610-4139
Phone: 813-627-7625
Toll Free: 866-762-5463
Fax: 813-627-7655
www.hardrockhotelcasino-
tampa.com
Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.
Slots 3,200
Table Games 50
Tribal Chair: Mitchell Cypress
GM: John Fontana

IDAHO
Class II & III

Shoshone-Bannock Tribe
BANNOCK PEAK CASINO
1707 W. County Rd.
Fort Hall, ID 83204
Mailing: 1707 W. County Rd.
PO Box 868
Fort Hall, ID 83203-0868
Phone: 208-237-8778
Toll Free: 800-497-4231
Fax: 208-237-8207
www.forthallcasino.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 66
Tribal Chair: Nathan Small
GM: Keith Dollar

Nez Perce Tribe
CLEARWATER RIVER CASINO
17500 Nez Perce Hwy
Mailing: PO Box 365
Lewiston, ID 83501-7947
Phone: 208-746-0723
Fax: 208-746-5715
www.crcasino.com
Casino size: 26,000 sq. ft.
Slots 600
Bingo 300
Tribal Chair: McCoy Oatman
GM: Cheryl Cunningham

Coeur d’Alene Tribe
COEUR D’ALENE
CASINO RESORT HOTEL
27068 Southwest US Hwy. 95
Worley, ID 83876-0236
Mailing: PO Box 236
Worley, ID 83876-0236
Phone: 208-686-0248
Toll Free: 800-523-2464
Fax: 208-686-5106
www.cdacasino.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel (202 rooms)
Slots 1,800
Bingo 800 seats
Tribal Chair: James Allen

Nez Perce Tribe
COYOTE CASINO
(IT’SE YE-YE)
Highway 12 and Idaho St
419 Third Street
Kamiah, ID 83536-0253
Mailing: Po Box 1540
Kamiah, ID 83536-0253
Phone: 208-935-7860
Toll Free: 877-678-7423
Fax: 208-935-7943
www.iyycasino.com
Casino size: 5,868 sq. ft.
Slots 123
Tribal Chair: Sam Penney
GM: Cheryl Cunningham

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
FORT HALL CASINO
Interstate 15, Exit 80
Simplot Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
Mailing: PO Box 868
Fort Hall, ID 83203-0868
Phone: 208-237-8778
Toll Free: 800-497-4231
Fax: 208-237-8207
www.forthallcasino.com
Slots 912
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Nathan Small
GM: Keith Dollar

Kootenai Tribe
KOOTENAI RIVER INN & CASINO
7169 Plaza St.
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805-8598
Phone: 208-267-8511
Toll Free: 800-346-5668
Fax: 208-267-3744
www.kootenairiverinn.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Kootenai River Inn (65 rooms)
Slots 475
Bingo 150 seats
Tribal Chair: Jennifer Porter
GM: Tom Turpin

IOWA
Class II & III

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
CASINO OMAHA
17214 210th St
Onawa, IA 51040
Mailing: PO Box 89
Onawa, IA 51040-0089
Phone: 712-423-3700
Toll Free: 800-858-8238
Fax: 712-423-3128
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Slots 464
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Amen Sheridan
GM: Gloria Harwell

Sac & Fox Tribe of Mississippi in Iowa
MESKWAKI BINGO
CASINO HOTEL
Tama, IA 52339-9697
Phone: 641-484-2108
Toll Free: 800-728-4263
Fax: 641-484-1618
www.meskwaki.com
Casino size: 127,669 sq. ft.
Meskwaki Hotel (408 rooms)
Slots 1,648
Table Games 35
Bingo 750 seats
Tribal Chair: Adrian Pushetonequa
GM: Patrick Brown

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
WINNAVEGAS CASINO
1500 330th  St.
Sloan, IA 51055-8056
Phone: 712-428-9466
Toll Free: 800-468-9466
Fax: 712-428-4219
www.winnavegas.biz
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Winna Vegas Inn (52 rooms)
Slots 668
Table Games 13
Bingo 400 seats
Tribal Chair: John Blackhawk
GM: Catherine Colesrud

KANSAS
Class II & III

Iowa Tribe of Kansas & Nebraska
CASINO WHITE CLOUD
777 Jackpot Drive
White Cloud, KS 66094-4002
Phone: 785-595-3430
 Toll Free: 877-652-6115
Fax: 785-595-3431
Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.
Slots 720
Table Games 6
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Leon Campbell
 GM: Matt Hawks

Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas
GOLDEN EAGLE CASINO
1121 Goldfinch Drive
Horton, KS 66439-9537
Phone: 785-486-6601
Toll Free: 888-464-5825
Fax: 785-486-6662
www.goldeneaglecasino.com
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Slots 777
Table Games 13
Bingo 368 seats
Council Chairperson:
Arlan Whitebird

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
PRAIRIE BAND CASINO & RESORT
12305 150th Rd.
Mayetta, KS 66509-8815
Phone: 785-966-7777
Toll Free: 888-727-4946
Fax: 785-966-7640
www.pbpgaming.com
Casino size: 34,878 sq. ft.
Harrah’s Prairie Band Hotel (298 rooms)
Slots 1,154
Table Games 26
Tribal Chair: Steve Ortiz
GM: David Albrecht

Sac & Fox Nation of Mississippi
SAC & FOX CASINO
1322 US Hwy. 75
Powhattan, KS 66527-9624
Phone: 785-467-8000
Toll Free: 800-990-2946
Fax: 785-467-5001
www.sacandfoxcasino.com
Casino size: 53,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 7
Tribal Chair: Twen Braton
GM: Peggy Houston

Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma
WYANDOTTE 7TH STREET CASI
NO
803 N. 7th St.
Kansas City, KS 66101-3036
Phone: 913-371-3500
Fax: 913-371-3934
www.7th-streetcasino.com
Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Tribal Chair: Leaford Bearskin
GM: Ellis Enyart

LOUISIANA
Class II & III

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
COUSHATTA CASINO RESORT
777 Coushatta Dr.
Kinder, LA 70648
Mailing: PO Box 1510
Kinder, LA 70648-1510
Phone: 337-738-1370
Toll Free: 800-58-GRAND
Fax: 337-738-7377
www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Casino size: 107,600 sq. ft.
Hotel (702 rooms)
Coushatta Inn (195 rooms)
Lodge (92 rooms)
Slots 2,865
Table Games 81
Tribal Chair: Kevin Sickey
GM: Conrad Granito Jr.

Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO
832 Martin Luther King Rd.
Charenton, LA 70523-0519
Mailing: PO Box 519
Charenton, LA 70523-0519
Phone: 337-923-7284
Toll Free: 800-284-4386
Fax: 337-923-7882
www.cypressbayou.com
Casino size: 260,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,350
Table Games 55
Tribal Chair: John Darden
GM: Tom Odisho

Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
PARAGON CASINO RESORT
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, LA 71351-6004
Phone: 318-253-1946
Toll Free: 800-946-1946
Fax: 318-253-2033
www.paragoncasinoresort.com
Casino size: 72,120 sq. ft.
Paragon Casino Resort (615 rooms)
Slots 2,055
Table Games 47
Tribal Chair: Earl J. Barbry Sr.

MICHIGAN
Class II & III

Bay Mills Indian Community
BAY MILLS RESORT & CASINO
11386 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715-9308
Phone: 906-248-3715
Toll Free: 888-422-9645
Fax: 906-248-3720
www.4baymills.com
Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.
Bay Mills Resort (218 rooms)
Slots 600
Table Games 15
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Jeff Parker
GM: Rod Jones

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
FIREKEEPERS CASINO
11177 East Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-962-0000
Toll Free: 877-FKC-8777
Fax: 269-660-5797
www.firekeeperscasino.com
Casino size: 107,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,680
Table Games 78
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Homer Mandoka
GM: R. Bruce McKee

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT
11111 Wilson Rd.
New Buffalo, MI 49117
Toll Free: 866-494-6371
Fax: 269-926-5463
www.fourwindscasino.com
Casino size: 124,000 sq. ft.
Four Winds Resort (165 rooms)
Slots 3,000
Table Games 100
Tribal Chair: Matt Wesaw
GM: Matthew Harkness

Hannahville Tribe of Potawatomi Indians
ISLAND RESORT & CASINO
W399 Hwy. 2 & 41
Harris, MI 49845-0351
Mailing: PO Box 351
Harris, MI 49845-0351
Phone: 906-466-2941
Toll Free: 800-682-6040
Fax: 906-466-2945
www.islandresortandcasino.com
Casino size: 408,520 sq. ft.
Island Resort & Casino (275 rooms)
Slots 1,750
Table Games 23
Bingo 350 seats
Tribal Pres: Kenneth Meshigaud
GM: Tom McChesney

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
KEWADIN CASINO—CHRISTMAS
7761 Candy Cane Lane
Christmas, MI 49862-8946
Phone: 906-387-5475
Toll Free: 800-539-2346
Fax: 906-387-4592
www.kewadinchristmas.com
Casino size: 8,416 sq. ft.
Slots 216
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Joseph McCoy

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
KEWADIN CASINO—HESSEL
33995 Three Mile Rd.
Hessel, MI 49745
Mailing: PO Box 189
Hessel, MI 49745-0789
Phone: 906-484-2903
Toll Free: 800-539-2346
Fax: 906-635-7053
www.kewadinhessel.com
Casino size: 3,800 sq. ft.
Slots 112
Tribal Chair: Joseph McCoy

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
KEWADIN CASINO—MANISTIQUE
US Route 2 East
Manistique, MI 49854-9738
Phone: 906-341-5510
Toll Free: 800-539-2346
Fax: 906-635-4947
www.kewadinmanistique.com
Casino size: 9,900 sq. ft.
Slots 243
Table Games 8
Bingo 50 seats
Tribal Chair: Joseph McCoy
GM: Lisa Fisher

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
KEWADIN VEGAS CASINO —SAULT STE. MARIE
2186 Shunk Rd.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-9398
Phone: 906-632-0530
Toll Free: 800-539-2346
Fax: 906-635-4959
www.kewadinsault.com
Casino size: 39,000 sq. ft.
 Kewadin Hotel (318 rooms)
Slots 730
Table Games 20
Bingo 400 seats
Tribal Chair: Joseph McCoy
GM: Steve Sprecker 

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
KEWADIN SHORES CASINO —ST. IGNACE
3015 Mackinac Trail
St. Ignace. MI 49781-9758
Phone: 906-643-7071
Toll Free: 800-539-2346
Fax: 906-643-8472
www.kewadin.com/st.ignace
Casino size: 29,070 sq. ft.
Kewadin Inn of St. Ignace (70 rooms)
Best Western Kewadin Casino Lakefront Inn (85 rooms)
Slots 800
Table Games 26
Tribal Chair: Joseph McCoy
GM: Steve Sprecker

Bay Mills Indian Community
KINGS CLUB CASINO
12140 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715-9319
Phone: 906-248-3715
Toll Free: 888-422-9645
Fax: 906-248-3520
www.4baymills.com
Casino size: 7,400 sq. ft.
Slots 272
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Jeff Parker
GM: Rodney Jones

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
LAC VIEUX DESERT RESORT CASINO
N5384 Highway 45 N
Watersmeet, MI 49969-0129
Mailing: PO Box 129
Watersmeet, MI 49969-0129
Phone: 906-358-4226
Toll Free: 800-583-4785
Fax: 906-358-0288
www.lvdcasino.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Dancing Eagle Hotel (135 rooms)
Slots 725
Table Games 15
Tribal Chair: James Williams Jr.
GM:  John Newman

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians
LEELANAU SANDS CASINO
2521 NW Bayshore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682-9366
Phone: 231-534-8100
Toll Free: 800-922-2WIN
Fax: 231-534-8103
www.casino2win.com
Casino size: 25,980 sq. ft.
Leelanau Sands Lodge (50 rooms)
Slots 476
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Derek Bailey
GM: John Kukla

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
LITTLE RIVER CASINO RESORT
2700 Orchard Hwy.
Manistee, MI 49660-9752
Mailing: PO Box 417
Manistee, MI 49660-0417
Phone: 231-723-1535
Toll Free: 888-568-2244
Fax: 231-398-2593
www.littlerivercasino.com
Casino size: 44,000 sq. ft.
Little River Casino Resort (292 rooms)
Slots 1,359
Table Games 30
Tribal Chair: Larry Romanelli
GM: Tom Davis

Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians
ODAWA CASINO RESORT
1760 Lears Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770-9215
Phone: 231-439-6100
Toll Free: 877-442-6464
Fax: 231-439-6132
www.odawacasino.com
Casino size: 300,000 sq. ft.
Odawa Hotel (127 rooms)
Slots 1,500
Table Games 30
Tribal Chair: Ken Harrington
GM:  David Wolf

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
OJIBWA CASINO RESORT (BIG BUCKS)
16449 Michigan Ave.
Baraga, MI 49908-9664
Phone: 906-353-6333
Toll Free: 800-323-8045
Fax: 906-353-4246
www.ojibwacasino.com
Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.
Ojibwa Hotel (92 rooms)
Slots 331
Table Games 8
Bingo 450 seats
President: Warren C. Swartz Jr.
GM:  Robert Mudd

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
OJIBWA CASINO MARQUETTE
105 Acre Trail
Marquette, MI 49855-9577
Phone: 906-249-4200
Toll Free: 888-560-9905
Fax: 906-249-3032
www.ojibwacasino.com
Casino Size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 312
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Warren C. Swartz Jr.
GM: Dave Haataja

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
SAGANING EAGLES LANDING CASINO
2690 Worth Rd.
Standish, MI 48658
Toll Free: 888-732-4537
Fax: 989-846-4854
www.saganing-eagleslanding.com
Casino size: 32,000 sq. ft.
Slots 800
Table Games 40
Tribal Chair: Dennis Kequom

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
SOARING EAGLE CASINO
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858-8432
Phone: 989-775-7777
Toll Free: 888-732-4537
Fax: 989-775-5383
www.soaringeaglecasino.com
Casino size: 210,000 sq. ft.
Soaring Eagle Resort (514 rooms)
Slots 4,300
Table Games 72
Bingo 800 seats
Tribal Chair: Dennis Kequom

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians
TURTLE CREEK CASINO
7741 M-72 East
Williamsburg, MI 49690-9395
Phone: 231-534-0000
Toll Free: 800-922-2WIN
Fax: 231-534-8889
www.turtlecreekcasino.com
www.casino2win.com
Casino size: 52,000 sq. ft.
Turtle Creek Hotel (137 rooms)
Slots 1,300
Table Games 39
Tribal Chair: Derek Bailey
GM: Richard Bailey

MINNESOTA
Class II & III

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
BLACK BEAR CASINO & HOTEL
1785 Hwy. 210
Carlton, MN 55718-8161
Mailing: PO Box 777
Carlton, MN 55718-0777
Phone: 218-878-2327
Toll Free: 888-771-0777
Fax: 218-878-2414
www.blackbearcasinohotel.com
Casino size: 88,000 sq. ft.
Black Bear Hotel (250 rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 20
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Chair: Karen Diver
GM: Joe Quiroli

Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
FOND-DU-LUTH CASINO
129 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802-2127
Phone: 218-722-0280
Toll Free: 800-873-0280
Fax: 218-720-5150
www.fondduluthcasino.com
Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 745
Table Games 4
Tribal Chair: Karen Diver
GM: Maur
ice Ojibway

Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
FORTUNE BAY RESORT CASINO
1430 Bois Forte Rd.
Tower, MN 55790-8111
Phone: 218-753-6400
Toll Free: 800-992-PLAY
Fax: 218-753-6404
www.fortunebay.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Fortune Bay Resort (114 rooms)
Hideaway Pines Group Lodging
Slots 1,434
Table Games 8
Bingo 200 seats
Tribal Chair: Kevin Leecy
GM: Norman Adams

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY
777 Lady Luck Dr. Hwy 48
Hinckley, MN 55037
Phone: 320-384-7777
Toll Free: 800-472-6321
Fax: 320-384-4857
www.grandcasinosmn.com
Casino size: 68,000 sq. ft.
Two Hotels (809 rooms)
Slots 2,400
Table Games 28
Bingo 330 seats
GM: Mel Towle

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS
777 Grand Ave.
Onamia, MN 56359-4500
Phone: 320-532-7777
Toll Free: 800-626-LUCK
Fax: 320-532-8568
www.grandcasinosmn.com
Casino size: 68,000 sq. ft.
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hotel (284 rooms)
Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort (80 rooms)
Slots 1,904
Table Games 24
Bingo 280 seats
GM: Ronda Weizenegger

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
GRAND PORTAGE LODGE & CASINO
70 Casino Dr.
Grand Portage, MN 55605-0233
Mailing: PO Box 233
Grand Portage, MN 55605-0234
Phone: 218-475-2401
Toll Free: 800-543-1384
Fax: 218-475-2531
www.grandportage.com
Casino size: 15,268 sq. ft.
Grand Portage Lodge (100 rooms)
Slots 500
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Norman Deschampe

Lower Sioux Indian Community
JACKPOT JUNCTION CASINO HOTEL
39375 County Hwy. 24
Morton, MN 56270
Mailing: PO Box 420
Morton, MN 56270-0420
Phone: 507-644-8000
Toll Free: 800-946-2274
Fax: 507-644-8024
www.jackpotjunction.com
Casino size: 325,000 sq. ft.
Lower Sioux Lodge (276 rooms)
Slots 1,350
Table Games 35
Bingo 375 seats
President: Gabe Prescott
GM: Brian Pendleton

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
LITTLE SIX CASINO
2354 Sioux Trail Northwest
Prior Lake, MN 55372-9004
Phone: 952-445-6000
Toll Free: 800-LITTLE6
Fax: 952-403-5535
www.littlesixcasino.com
Casino size: 19,000 sq. ft.
Slots 620
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Stanley Crooks
CEO: Ed Stevenson

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO HOTEL
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-9004
Phone: 952-445-9000
Toll Free: 800-262-7799
Fax: 952-496-7280
www.mysticlake.com
Casino size: 150,000 sq. ft.
Mystic Lake Hotel (586 rooms)
Slots 4,000
Table Games 100
Bingo 520 seats
Tribal Chair: Stanley Crooks
CEO: Edward Stevenson

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO & HOTEL
6800 Y Frontage Rd. NW
Walker, MN 56484
Phone: 218-547-2744
Toll Free: 800-252-PLAY
Fax: 218-335-3101
www.northernlightscasino.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (105 rooms)
Slots 894
Table Games 12
Tribal Chair: Arthur LaRose
GM: Brad Michaud

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
PALACE CASINO HOTEL
16599 69th Avenue NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633-3058
Phone: 218-335-7000
Toll Free: 877-9PALACE
Fax: 218-335-6899
www.palacecasinohotel.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Palace Casino Hotel (80 rooms)
Slots 538
Table Games 6
Bingo 650 seat
Tribal Chair: Arthur LaRose
GM: Donald Fairbanks

Upper Sioux Tribe
PRAIRIES EDGE CASINO
5616 Prairies Edge Lane
Granite Falls, MN 56241-0096
Phone: 320-564-2121
Toll Free: 866-293-2121
Fax: 320-564-2547
www.prairiesedgecasino.com
Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.
Slots 700
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Kevin Jensvold
GM: Barry Joannides

Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
SEVEN CLANS CASINO RED LAKE
10200 Hwy 89
Red Lake, MN 56671
Mailing: PO Box 574
Red Lake, MN 56671-0574
Phone: 218-679-2500
Toll Free: 888-679-2501
Fax: 218-679-2666
www.sevenclanscasino.com/redlake
Casino size: 6,000 sq. ft.
Slots 300
Table Games 4
GM: Adrian Omen
 
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
SEVEN CLANS CASINO, HOTEL & WATERPARK
20595 Center St. E
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Phone: 218-681-4062
Toll Free: 800-881-0712
Fax: 218-681-1054
www.sevenclanscasino.com
Casino size: 11,818 sq. ft.
Slots 750
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Floyd “Buck” Jourdain

Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
SEVEN CLANS CASINO WARROAD
1012 E. Lake St.
Warroad, MN 56763-2404
Phone: 218-386-3381
Toll Free: 800-815-8293
Fax: 218-386-2969
www.sevencl
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Casino size: 19,000 sq. ft.
Slots 534
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair:
Floyd “Buck” Jourdain
GM: Donna Perkins

White Earth of Chippewa Indians
SHOOTING STAR CASINO HOTEL
777 SE Casino Rd.
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: 218-935-2711
Toll Free: 800-453-7827
Fax: 218-935-2206
www.starcasino.com
Casino size: 72,000 sq. ft.
Shooting Star Hotel (390 rooms)
Slots 1,130
Table Games 16
Bingo 390 seats
Tribal Chair: Erma Vizenor
GM: Eugene McArthur

Prairie Island Indian Community
TREASURE ISLAND RESORT & CASINO
5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd.
Welch, MN 55089
Mailing: PO Box 75
Red Wing, MN 55066-0075
Phone: 651-388-6300
Toll Free: 800-222-7077
Fax: 651-385-2560
www.treasureislandcasino.com
Casino size: 116,000 sq. ft.
Treasure Island Resort & Casino (480 rooms)
Slots 2,500
Table Games 44
Bingo 550 seats
President: Victoria Winfrey
GM: Mike Heavner

Leech Lake Band of Ojiwbe
WHITE OAK CASINO
45830 US Hwy. 2
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218-246-9600
Toll Free: 800-653-2412
Fax: 218-335-4326
www.whiteoakcasino.com
Casino size: 15,480 sq. ft.
Slots 316
Table Games 2
Tribal Chair: Arthur LaRose
GM: Steve Cash

MISSISSIPPI
Class II & III

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
BOK HOMA CASINO
1 Choctaw Road
Heidelberg, Mississippi  39439
Mailing:  PO Box 6048
Choctaw, Mississippi  39350
Phone:  601-656-5251
Toll Free:  866-447-3275
Fax:  601-656-6129
www.bokhomacasino.com
Casino size:  27,000 sq. ft.
Slots 758
GM:  Bryce Warren

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
GOLDEN MOON HOTEL & CASINO
13541 Hwy. 16 West
Choctaw, MS 39350
Mailing: PO Box 6048
Choctaw, MS 39350-6048
Phone: 601-650-1234
Toll Free: 866-44-PEARL
Fax: 601-663-0094
www.pearlriverresort.com
Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.
Golden Moon Hotel (572 rooms)
Slots 2,100
Table Games 46
Tribal Chief: Beasley Denson
President & CEO: Paul Harvey

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
SILVER STAR HOTEL & CASINO
13541 Hwy. 16 West
Choctaw, MS 39350
Mailing: PO Box 6048
Choctaw, MS 39350-6048
Phone: 601-650-1234
Toll Free: 866-44-PEARL
Fax: 601-663-0094
www.pearlriverresort.com
Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,711
Table Games 54
Tribal Chief: Beasley Denson
President & CEO:  Paul Harvey

MONTANA
Class II & III

Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation
BEAR PAW CASINO AND FOUR C’S CAFÉ
Rocky Boy Agency
Box Elder, MT 59521
Mailing: PO Box 544
Box Elder, MT 59521-0544
Phone: 406-395-4863
Fax: 406-395-4915
Casino size: 8,000 sq. ft.
Slots 59
Tribal Chair: Raymond Parker
GM: Pauline Russette

Confederated Tribes of Salish & Kootenai
BEST WESTERN KWATAQNUK RESORT & CASINO
49708 US Hwy. 93 East
Polson, MT 59860
Phone: 406-883-3636
Toll Free: 800-882-6363
Fax: 406-883-9317
www.kwataqnuk.com
Best Western Hotel (112 rooms)
Casino size: 2,000 sq. ft.
Slots 20
Tribal Chair: E.T. Moran
GM: Sheila Matt

Northern Cheyenne Tribe
CHARGING HORSE CASINO & BINGO
Highway 212
Lame Deer, MT 59043-1259
Mailing: PO Box 1259
Lame Deer, MT 59043-1259
Phone: 406-477-8188
Fax: 406-477-8177
Casino size: 19,000 sq. ft.
Slots 124
Bingo 480 seats
Tribal President: Leroy Spang
GM: Lori Limberhand

Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes of Fort Belknap
FORT BELKNAP BINGO HALL
Rte 1, Box 66
Fort Belknap. MT 59526
Phone: 406-353-2205
Toll Free: 800-343-6107
Fax: 406-353-2797
Bingo 125 seats
President: Tracy King

Fort Belknap Indian Community
FORT BELKNAP CASINO
104 Assiniboine Ave.
Harlem, MT 59526
Mailing: PO Box 308
Harlem, MT 59526
Phone: 406-353-2235
Toll Free: 800-343-6107
Slots 97
President:  Tracy King
GM: Robert Williams

Blackfeet Nation
GLACIER PEAKS BINGO
209 N. Piegan St.
Junction of Highways 2 & 89 West
Browning, MT 59417-1450
Mailing: PO Box 1450
Browning, MT 59417-1450
Phone: 406-338-2274
Toll Free: 877-238-9946
Fax: 406-338-5393
www.glaciercash.com
Casino Size: 33,000 sq. ft
Slots 510
Table Games 12
Bingo 125 seats
Tribal Chair: Willie Sharp
GM: Dennis Fitzpatrick

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
GRAY WOLF PEAK CASINO
20750 Hwy. 93 North
Missoula, MT 59808
Phone: 406-726-3778
Fax: 406-726-3466
www.graywolfpeak.com
Slots 80
Tribal Chair: E.T. Moran
GM: Sheila Matt

Crow Tribe of Indians
LITTLE BIGHORN CASINO
I-90, Exit 510
Crow Agency, MT 59022
Mailing: PO Box 580
Crow Agency, MT 59022-0580
Phone: 406-638-4000
Fax: 406-638-3951
Casino Size 6,000 sq. ft
Slots 156
Bingo 150 seats
Tribal Chair: Cedric Black Eagle
GM: Wales Bulltail

Chippewa-Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation
NORTHERN WINZ CASINO
11031 US Hwy. 87
Box Elder, MT 59521
Mailing: PO Box 3028
Box Elder, MT 59521
Phone: 406-395-5420
Toll Free: 866-910-9469
Fax: 406-395-5430
www.northernwinz.com
Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 105
Table Games 4
Tribal Chair: Raymond Parker
GM: Mike Devany

NEBRASKA 
Class II

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
IRON HORSE BAR & CASINO
1010 S. Main St.
Emerson, NE 68733-3654
Phone: 402-695-0180
Fax: 402-695-0189
www.winnebagocasinos.com
Casino size: 2,000 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 54
Tribal Chair: John Blackhawk

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
LUCKY 77 CASINO
200 Main St.
Walthill, NE 68067
Mailing: PO Box 477
Walthill, NE 68067
Phone: 402-846-5545
Casino size: 280 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 50
Tribal Chair: Amen Sheridan
GM: Gary Lasley

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
NATIVE STAR CASINO
1500 Industrial Pkwy.
Winnebago, NE 68071
Phone: 402-878-2901
www.winnebagocasinos.com
Casino size: 600 sq. ft.
Gaming Machines 30
Tribal Chair: John Blackhawk
GM: Sandra Oliveres

Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska
OHIYA CASINO
52946 Hwy. 12, Suite #2
Niobrara, NE 68760
Phone: 402-857-3860
Fax: 402-857-3862
www.ohiyacasino.com
Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft.
Slots 190
Bingo 100 seats
Tribal Chair: Roger Trudell
GM: Thelma Thomas

Rosebud Sioux Tribe
ROSEBUD CASINO
30421 US Highway 83
Valentine, NE 69201
Mailing:  Highway Contract 14
Valentine, NE 69201-8900
Phone: 605-378-3800
Toll Free:  800-786-7673
Fax:  605-378-3870
www.rosebudcasino.com
Casino size: 10,500 sq. ft.
Slots 250
Table Games 5
Bingo 300 seats
President: Rodney Bordeaux
GM: Richard Lunderman

NEVADA
Class II & III

Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
AVI RESORT & CASINO
10000 Aha Macav Pkwy.
Laughlin, NV 89029
Mailing: PO Box 77011
Laughlin, NV 89028-7011
Phone: 702-535-5555
Toll Free: 800-430-0721
Fax: 702-535-5400
www.avicasino.com
Casino size: 65,000 sq. ft.
Avi Resort (455 rooms)
Slots 1,100
Table Games 27
Tribal Chairperson: Timothy Williams
VP & GM: Ralph Reid

Moapa Band of Paiute
MOAPA TRIBAL CASINO
I-15, Exit 75 Valley of Fire
Moapa, NV 89025-0340
Phone: 702-864-2601
Fax: 702-864-2603
Casino size: 2,500 sq. ft.
Slots 100
Tribal Chair: Darren Daboda
GM: Pete Desantis

NEW MEXICO
Class II & III

Jicarilla Apache Nation
APACHE NUGGET CASINO
US Highway 550 & US Highway 537
Cuba, NM 87013
Mailing: PO Box 219
Cuba, NM 87013
Phone: 505-289-2486
Fax: 505-759-1177
ww.apachenugget.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 227
Tables 4
President: Levi Pesata
GM: Martha Loretto

Jicarilla Apache Nation
BEST WESTERN JICARILLA INN & WILDHORSE CASINO
13603 US Hwy. 64
Dulce, NM 87529
Phone: 505-759-3663
Fax: 505-759-3170
Casino size: 4,436 sq. ft.
Hotel rooms (42)
Slots 108
Table Games 3
President: Levi Pesata
GM: Martha Loretto

Pueblo of Pojoaque
BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT AND CASINO
30 Buffalo Thunder Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87506
Phone: 505-455-5555
Fax: 505-455-0200
www.buffalothunderresort.com
Casino size: 61,000 sq. ft.
Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder (395 rooms)
Homewood Suites by Hilton (79 suites)
Slots 1,200
Table Games 18
Tribal Governor: George Rivera
GM: Tim Booth

Tesuque Pueblo Tribe
CAMEL ROCK CASINO
17486A Hwy. 84/285
Sante Fe, NM 87504
Phone: 505-984-8414
Toll Free: 800-462-2635
Fax: 505-989-9234
www.camelrockcasino.com
Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.
Slots 682
Table Games 7
Tribal Governor: Charlie Dorame
GM: Pat Frenier

Mescalero Apache Tribe
< strong>CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER
225845 US Highway 70
Mescalero, NM  88340
Mailing:  PO Box 227
Mescalero, NM  88340
Phone:  575-464-4494
Toll Free:  888-324-0348
Fax:  505-464-9191
www.innofthemountaingods.com
Casino size:  34,700 sq. ft.
Slots 380
Table Games 10
President:  Mark Chino

Pueblo of Pojoaque
CITIES OF GOLD CASINO
10-B Cities of Gold Rd
Sante Fe, NM 87506-0938
Phone: 505-455-3313
Toll Free: 800-455-3313
Fax: 505-455-7188
www.citiesofgold.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Cities of Gold Hotel (208 rooms)
Slots 572
Table Games 9
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Governor: George Rivera
GM: Mike Allegeir

Pueblo of Laguna
DANCING EAGLE CASINO
I-40, Exit 108
166 Casa Blanca Rd.
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Mailing: PO Box 550
Casa Blanca, NM 87007-0520
Phone: 505-552-7777
Toll Free: 877-440-9969
Fax: 505-552-7326
www.dancingeaglecasino.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 5
Tribal Governor: John Antonio

Navajo Nation
FIRE ROCK CASINO
249 Route 118 East
Church Rock, NM 87311
Mailing: PO Box 1800
Church Rock, NM 87311
Phone: 505-905-7100
Toll Free: 866-941-2444
Fax: 505-905-7199
www.firerocknavajocasino.com
Casino size 64,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,201
Table Games 51
Bingo 400 seats
President: Joe Shirley
GM: Eric Wright

Pueblo of Isleta
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ALBUQUERQUE
11000 Broadway Southeast
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Mailing: PO Box 1290
Isleta, NM 87105
Phone: 505-724-3800
Toll Free: 877-747-5382
Fax: 505-244-8246
www.hardrockcasinoabq.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,732
Table Games 33
Bingo 2,500  seats
Lieutenant Governor: Ernest Jaramillo
President: Robert Lucero

Mescalero Apache Tribe
INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS CASINO AND RESORT
287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Route 4
Mescalero, NM 88340-9759
Phone: 505-464-7777
Toll Free: 877-277-5677
Fax: 505-464-7072
www.innofthemountaingods.com
Inn of the Mountain Gods (273 rooms)
Slots 1,000
Table Games 34
Tribal President: Mark Chino

Pueblo of San Juan
OH KAY CASINO RESORT HOTEL
Highway 68
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566-1270
Mailing: PO Box 1270
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566-1270
Phone: 505-747-1668
Toll Free: 877-829-2865
Fax: 505-747-5692
www.ohkaycasinoresort.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Best Western Hotel (101 rooms)
Slots 700
Table Games 8
Tribal Governor: Earl Salazar
GM: Rhett Long

Pueblo of Laguna
ROUTE 66 CASINO
14500 Central Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Phone: 505-352-7866
Toll Free: 866-352-7866
Fax: 505-352-7880
www.rt66casino.com
Casino Size: 50,000 sq ft
Slots 1,554
Table Games 26
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Governor: John Antonio
President:  Jerry Smith

Pueblo of San Felipe
SAN FELIPE’S CASINO HOLLYWOOD
25 Hagon Rd., San Felipe Pueblo, NM 87001-8021
Phone: 505-867-6700
Toll Free: 877-529-2946
Fax: 505-867-6625
www.sanfelipecasino.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 650
Table Games 10
Tribal Governor:
Feliciano Candelaria
GM:  Jennifer Welty

Pueblo of Sandia
SANDIA RESORT & CASINO
30 Rainbow Rd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113-2156
Phone: 505-796-7500
Toll Free: 800-526-9366
Fax: 505-796-7606
www.sandiaresortandcasino.com
Casino size: 140,000 sq. ft.
Sandia Resort (228 rooms)
Slots 2,100
Table Games 35
Bingo 450 seats
Tribal Governor: Joe Lujan
GM: Michael Moore

Pueblo of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA STAR CASINO
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd.
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004-9201
Phone: 505-867-0000
Fax: 505-771-5353
www.santaanastar.com
Casino size: 105,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,250
Table Games 27
Tribal Governor: Bruce Sanchez
GM: John Cirrincione

Santa Clara Pueblo
SANTA CLARAN HOTEL CASINO
460 N. Riverside Dr.
Espanola, NM 87532-3470
Mailing: PO Box 427
Espanola, NM 87532-0427
Phone: 505-747-0059
Toll Free: 866-BIG-ROCK
Fax: 505-747-4549
www.bigrockcasino.com
Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Santa Claran Hotel (124 rooms)
Slots 800
Table Games 10
Tribal Governor: Bruce Sanchez
GM: Darrell Nott

Pueblo of Acoma
SKY CITY CASINO
I-140 Exit 102
Acoma, NM 87034-0310
Mailing: PO Box 310
Acoma, NM 87034-0
310
Phone: 505-552-6017
Toll Free: 888-759-2489
Fax: 505-552-9826
www.skycity.com
Casino size: 64,000 sq. ft.
Sky City Hotel (133 rooms)
Slots 791
Table Games 10
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Governor: Chandler Sanchez
GM: Rick Ingrassia

Taos Pueblo
TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINO
700 Veterans Hwy.
Taos, NM 87571-0777
Mailing: PO Box 706
Taos, NM 87571-0777
Phone: 575-737-0777
Toll Free: 888-WIN-TAOS
Fax: 505-751-0578
www.taosmountaincasino.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 207
Table Games 4
Tribal Governor: James Lujan Sr.
GM:  Bob Brooker

NEW YORK
Class II & III

St. Regis Mohawk Nation
AKWESASNE MOHAWK CASINO
873 State Route 37
Hogansburg, NY 13655-0670
Phone: 518-358-2222
Toll Free: 888-622-1155
Fax: 518-358-4050
www.mohawkcasino.com
Casino Size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,600
Table Games 20
Tribal Chief: Randy Hart &
Mark Garrow
GM: Patrick Bassney

St. Regis Mohawk Nation
MOHAWK BINGO PALACE & CASINO
202 State Route 37
Akwesasne, NY 13655
Mailing: PO Box 720
Akwesasne, NY 13655-0008
Phone: 518-358-2246
Toll Free: 866-452-5768
Fax: 518-358-2249
www.mohawkpalace.com
Casino size: 33,880 sq. ft.
Slots 416
Table Games 12
Bingo 478 seats
Tribal Chiefs: Randy Hart & Mark Garrow
GM: John McClain

Seneca Nation
SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL
777 Seneca Allegany Blvd
Salamanca, NY 14779-1331
Phone: 716-945-3200
Toll Free: 877-553-9500
Fax: 716-945-7547
www.senecaalleganycasino.com
Casino size: 68,300 sq. ft.
Seneca Allegany Hotel (212 rooms)
Slots 2,235
Table Games 40
GM: Gus Tsivikis

Seneca Nation
SENECA BUFFALO CREEK CASINO
1 Fulton St.
Buffalo, NY 14201
Phone: 716-853-7576
Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,200
Table Games 50
Tribal President: Robert Porter
GM: Kathy George

Seneca Nation
SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT
11099 Erie St.
Irving, NY 14081-9566
Phone: 716-549-4389
Toll Free: 800-421-2464
Fax: 716-549-6356
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Slots 560
Bingo 1,000 seats
Tribal President: Robert Porter
GM: Rick Blaszyk

Seneca Nation
SENECA GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT
768 Broad St.
Salamanca, NY 14779-1331
Mailing: PO Box 231
Salamanca, NY 14779-0231
Phone: 716-945-4080
Toll Free: 877-860-5130
Fax: 716-945-3354
Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Slots 286
Poker 12 tables
Tribal President: Robert Porter

Seneca Nation
SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTEL
310 Fourth St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Phone: 716-299-1100
Toll Free: 877-873-6322
Fax: 716-299-1099
www.senecaniagaracasino.com
Casino size: 147,590 sq. ft.
Hotel (604)
Slots 4,289
Table Games 100
Tribal President: Robert Porter
GM: Chuck Kilroy

Oneida Indian Nation
TURNING STONE RESORT & CASINO
5218 Patrick Rd.
Verona, NY 13478-3012
Phone: 315-361-7711
Toll Free: 800-771-7711
Fax: 315-361-7901
www.turningstone.com
Casino size: 122,000 sq. ft.
Turning Stone Resort (702 rooms)
Slots 2,400
Table Games 80
Bingo 1,400 seats
CEO: Ray Halbritter

NORTH CAROLINA
Class II & III

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CASINO & HOTEL
777 Casino Dr.
Cherokee, NC 28719-8735
Phone: 828-497-7777
Toll Free: 800-427-7247
Fax: 828-497-5076
www.harrahs.com
Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.
Cherokee Casino Hotel
(576 rooms)
Slots 3,402
Table Games 40
Tribal Chair: Mike Parker
GM: Darold Londo

NORTH DAKOTA
Class II & III

Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation
4 BEARS CASINO & LODGE
202 Frontage Rd.
New Town, ND 58763-9402
Phone: 701-627-4018
Toll Free: 800-294-5454
Fax: 701-627-4012
www.4bearscasino.com
Casino size: 26,688 sq. ft.
4 Bears Lodge (100 rooms)
Slots 591
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Marcus Levings
GM: Patrick Packineau

Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
DAKOTA MAGIC CASINO & HOTEL
16849 102nd. St. SE
Hankinson, ND 58041-9780
Phone: 701-634-3000
Toll Free: 800-325-6825
Fax: 701-634-3016
www.dakotanationgaming.com
Casino size: 95,175 sq. ft.
Dakota Magic Hotel (127 rooms)
Slots 891
Table
Games 10
Tribal Chair: Mike Selvage Sr.
GM: Danny White

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
PRAIRIE KNIGHTS CASINO & RESORT
7932 Hwy. 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538-9736
Phone: 701-854-7777
Toll Free: 800-425-8277
Fax: 701-854-2303
www.prairieknights.com
Casino size: 46,500 sq. ft.
Prairie Knights Lodge
(96 rooms)
Slots 632
Table Games 9
GM: Everett Iron Eyes Jr.

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
SKY DANCER HOTEL & CASINO
Hwy. 5 West & County Rd.
Belcourt, ND 58316
Phone: 701-244-2400
Toll Free: 866-244-9467
Fax: 701-244-2412
www.skydancercasino.com
Casino size: 37,000 sq. ft.
Sky Dancer Hotel (96 rooms)
Slots 600
Table Games 9
Bingo 971 seats
Tribal Chair: Richard Marcellais
GM: Rob Monett

Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe
SPIRIT LAKE CASINO & RESORT
7889 Hwy. 57 South
St. Michael, ND 58370-9000
Phone: 701-766-4747
Toll Free: 800-946-8238
Fax: 701-766-1507
www.spiritlakecasino.com
Casino size: 49,000 sq. ft.
Spirit Lake Resort (124 rooms)
Slots 630
Table Games 7
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Myra Pearson
GM: Paul Matheny

OKLAHOMA
Class II

Otoe Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma
7 CLANS PARADISE CASINO
7500 Hwy. 177
Red Rock, OK 74651
Phone: 580-723-4005
Toll Free: 866-723-4005
Fax: 580-723-2853
www.okparadisecasino.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Slots 700
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: John Shotton
GM: Tom Butler

Chickasaw Nation
ADA GAMING CENTER
1500 N. Country Club Rd.
Ada, OK 74820-1862
Phone: 580-436-3740
Fax: 580-436-4897
www.chicksaw.net
Casino size: 22,482 sq. ft.
Slots 232
Table Games 4
Bingo 250 seats
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Mark Prentice

Chickasaw Nation
BLACK GOLD CASINO
288 Mulberry Lane
Wilson, OK 73463
Mailing:  PO Box 354
Wilson, OK 73463-0354
Phone:  580-668-4415
Fax:  580-668-9271
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size:  3,744 sq. ft.
Slots 299
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Bobby Burton

Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma
BLUE STAR GAMING & CASINO
20 White Eagle Dr.
Ponca City, OK 74601-8310
Phone: 580-765-0040
Fax: 580-765-4769
Slots 213
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Douglas G. Rhodd
GM: Sherry Jones

Eastern Shawnee Tribe
BORDER TOWN CASINO
130 N Oneida St.
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Phone: 918-666-1108
Toll Free: 800-957-2435
Fax: 918-666-2135
www.bordertownbingo.com
Casino size: 73,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,000
Table Games 10
Bingo 650 seats
Tribal Chair: Glenna J. Wallace
GM: Mike Wilkey

Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
BUFFALO RUN CASINO
1000 Buffalo Run Blvd.
Miami, OK 74354
Mailing: PO Box 231
Miami, OK 74355-0231
Phone: 918-542-7140
Fax: 918-542-7160
www.buffalorun.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
Buffalo Run Hotel (100 rooms)
Slots 900
Table Games 14
Tribal Chair: John Froman
GM: Steve Bashore

Muscogee Creek Nation
CHECOTAH INDIAN COMMUNITY BINGO
830 N. Broadway
Checotah, OK 74426-1103
Phone: 918-473-5200
Fax: 918-473-5899
Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.
Slots 158
Bingo 400 seats
GM:  Jason Larney

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO—FORT GIBSON
103 N. Georgetown Rd.
Fort Gibson, OK 74434
Phone: 918-207-3593
www.cherokeecasino.com
Casino size: 4,800 sq. ft.
Slots 300
GM: Roger Barr

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO— RAMONA
31501 Route 75
Ramona, OK 74061
Toll Free 918-535-3800
www.cherokeestarrewards.com
Casino Size: 4,500 sq. ft.
Slots 208
GM: Gary Woodell
 
Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO— ROLAND
205 Cherokee Blvd
Roland, OK 74954-1000
Phone: 918-427-7491
Toll Free: 800-256-2338
Fax: 918-427-6805
www.cherokeecasino.com
Casino Size: 24,000 sq. ft.
Cherokee Casino Inn (44 Rooms)
Slots 614
Table Games 8
GM: Tonya Roop

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO—SALISAW
1621 W. Ruth St.
Salisaw, OK 74955
Mailing: PO Box 487
Salisaw, OK 74955
Phone: 918-776-1600
Toll Free: 800-256-2338
Fax: 918-776-9161
www.cherokeecasino.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 256
Table Games 6
GM: Tonya Roop

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO— TAHLEQUAH
16489 Hwy. 62
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Mailing: PO Box 179
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Phone: 918-207-3600
Fax: 918-453-1024
www.cherokeecasino.com
Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 400
Table Games 6
GM: Roger Barr

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO—WEST SILOAM SPRINGS
2416 Hwy. 412
West Siloam Springs, OK 74338
Mailing: 584 Stateline Rd.
Colcort, OK 74338
Phone: 918-422-5100
Toll Free: 800-754-4111
Fax: 918-422-6229
www.cherokeecasino.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,200
Table Games 20
GM:  Mike Tamburelli

Cherokee Nation
CHEROKEE CASINO—WILL ROGERS DOWNS
20900 S. 4200 Rd.
Claremore, OK 74017-4295
Phone: 918-283-8800
Fax: 918-341-6154
www.cherokeecasino.com
Slots 250
Tribal Chief: Chad Smith
GM: Mike Bynum

Chickasaw  Nation
CHISHOLM TRAIL CASINO
7807 North Highway 81
Duncan, OK 73533
Mailing:  PO Box 329
Marlow, OK 73055
Phone: 580-255-1668
Fax: 580-470-8552
www.chisholmtrailcasino.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 541
Table Games 4
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Richard Dailey

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—BROKEN BOW
1790 S. Park Dr.
US Highway 259
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Phone: 580-584-5450
Fax: 580-920-0024
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 108,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (102 Rooms)
Slots 380
Table Games 4
Tribal Chief: Greg Pyle
GM: Lila Tucker

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO RESORT—DURANT
4215 S. Hwy. 69/75
Durant, OK 74701-1987
Mailing: PO Box 1909
Durant, OK 74702-1909
Phone: 580-920-0160
Toll Free: 800-788-2464
Fax: 580-920-0024
www.choctawgaming.com
Casino size: 120,000 sq. ft.
Hotel rooms (330)
Slots 3,000
Table Games 68
Bingo 700 seats
Tribal Chair: Greg Pyle

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—GRANT
US Highway 271 South
Grant, OK 74738-9802
Mailing; Route 1 PO Box 17
Grant, OK 74378-0017
Phone: 580-326-8398
Fax: 580-326-3245
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 630
Table Games 6
Tribal Chief: Greg Pyle

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—IDABEL
1425 SE Washington
Idabel, OK 74745-3447
Mailing: PO Box 1079
Idabel, OK 74745-1079
Phone: 580-286-5710
Toll Free: 800-634-2582
Fax: 580-286-7239
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Slots 405
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Greg Pyle
GM: Amy Ward

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—McALESTER
1638 S. George Nigh Expressway
US Highway 69
McAlester, OK 74501-7411
Phone: 918-423-8161
Fax: 918-423-7938
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Slots 425
Tribal Chair: Greg Pyle
GM: Chris Scrivner

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—POCOLA
3400 Choctaw Rd.
Pocola, OK 74902-0429
Mailing: PO Box 429
Pocola, OK 74702
Phone: 918-436-7761
Toll Free: 800-590-5825
Fax: 918-436-7606
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 87,573 sq. ft.
Slots 1,079
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Greg Pyle
GM: Christy Chaser

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
CHOCTAW CASINO—STRINGTOWN
895 N. Hwy. 69
Stringtown, OK 74569
Phone: 580-346-7862
Fax: 580-346-7875
www.choctawcasinos.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 135
Tribal Chair: Greg Pyle
GM: Diane Moody

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
CIMARRON CASINO
821 W. Freeman Ave.
Perkins, OK 74059
Phone: 405-547-5352
Fax: 405-547-1023
Casino size: 9,500 sq. ft.
Slots 358
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair: Janice Rowe-Kurak
GM: Gary Pavich

Comanche Nation
COMANCHE NATION CASINO
402 SE Interstate Dr.
Lawton, OK 73501
Mailing: PO Box 347
Lawton, OK 73502-0347
Phone: 580-354-2000
Toll Free: 866-354-2500
Fax: 580-354-2423
www.comanchenationcasino.com
Casino size: 36,000 sq. ft.
Slots 683
Table Games 8
Bingo 200 seats
Tribal Chair: Michael Burgess
GM: Darryl Chrismon

Comanche Nation
COMANCHE RED RIVER CASINO
Hwy 36 & Hwy 70
Devol, OK 73531
Mailing: Route 1 42K< br />Devol, OK 73531
Phone: 580-299-3378
Toll Free: 866-299-3261
Fax: 580-299-3442
www.crrcasino.com
Casino size: 52,500 sq. ft.
Slots 1,001
Table Games 20
Tribal Chair: Michael Burgess
GM: Phillip Glass

Comanche Nation
COMANCHE SPUR SMOKE SHOP & CASINO
9047 US Highway 62
Elgin, OK 73538-9748
Mailing: PO Box 1975
Lawton, OK 73502-1975
Phone: 580-492-5502
Fax: 580-492-4020
www.comanchespur.com
Casino size: 2,400 sq. ft.
Slots 141
Tribal Chair: Michael Burgess
GM: Forney Beaver

Comanche Nation
COMANCHE STAR CASINO & SMOKE SHOP
PO Box 82A, Route 3
Walters, OK 73572
Phone: 580-875-3208
Fax: 580-875-3504
www.comanchenation.com
Slots 145
Tribal Chair: Michael Burgess
GM: Gene Red Elk

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO—BRISTOW
121 W. Lincoln
Bristow, OK 74010-3428
Phone: 918-367-9168
Fax: 918-367-9373
www.creeknationbristow.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft. 
Slots 219
GM: Travis Thompson

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO— EUFAULA
806 Forest Ave.
Eufaula, OK 74432
Phone: 918-689-9191
Fax: 918-689-9551
Slots 240
Tribal Principal Chief: A.D. Ellis
GM: Derek Fife

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO— HOLDENVILLE
211 East Willow Street
Holdenville, Oklahoma 74848
Phone: 405-379-3321
Slots 134
GM: David Warrior

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO—MUSCOGEE
3420 W. Peak Blvd
Muskogee, OK 74403
Phone: 918-683-1825
Fax: 918-687-7318
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
www.muscogee-casino.com
Slots 466
Table Games 7
Bingo 300 seats
GM: Farrell Kaaihue

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO—OKEMAH
1100 S. Woody Guthrie Blvd.
Okemah, OK 74859
Mailing: PO Box 630
Okemah, OK 74859
Phone: 918-623-0051
Fax: 918-623-0330
www.creeknationcasino.com/okemah
Slots 130
Bingo 200 seats
GM: Randal Hicks

Muscogee Creek Nation
CREEK NATION CASINO— OKMULGEE
1901 N. Wood Dr.
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Mailing: PO Box 790
Okmulgee, OK 74447-0790
Phone: 918-756-8400
Fax: 918-756-7672
www.cncokmulgee.com
Casino size: 11,000 sq. ft.
Slots 350
Table Games 4
GM: Margaret Rutledge

Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma
DOWNSTREAM CASINO RESORT
Route 44 and US Route 166
Quapaw, OK 74363
Mailing: 69300 E. Nee Rd.
Quapaw, OK 74363
Phone: 918-919-6000
Toll Free: 888-396-7876
www.downstreamcasino.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
The Hotel (222 rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 30
GM: Steven Drewes

Muscogee Creek Nation
DUCK CREEK CASINO
10085 Ferguson Rd.
Beggs, OK 74421
Mailing: PO Box 809
Beggs, OK 74421
Phone: 918-267-3468
Fax: 918-267-3465
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 265
GM: Ernie Tiger

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
FEATHER WARRIOR CASINO—CANTON
301 NE Lake Rd.
Canton, OK 73724
Mailing: PO Box 638
Canton, OK 73724
Phone: 580-886-2490
www.featherwarrior.com
Slots 146
Tribal Governor: Janice Boswell
GM: Gloria Smith

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
FEATHER WARRIOR CASINO—WATONGA
1407 S. Clarence Nash Blvd.
Watonga, OK 73772
Phone: 580-623-7333
www.featherwarrior.com
Casino size: 2,200 sq. ft.
Slots 89
Tribal Governor: Janice Boswell
GM: Gloria Smith

Citizen Potawatomi Nation
FIRELAKE CASINO
41207 Hardesty Rd.
Shawnee, OK 74801-8669
Phone: 405-878-4862
Fax: 405-273-0686
www.winatfirelake.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 800
Table Games 25
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: John Barrett

Citizen Potawatomi Nation
FIRELAKE GRAND CASINO
777 Grand Casino Blvd.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone: 405-964-7263
Fax: 405-964-7261
www.firelakegrand.com
Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,800
Table Games 100
Tribal Chair: John Barrett
GM: Steve Degraffenreid

Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma
FIRST COUNCIL CASINO
12875 North Highway 77
Newkirk, Oklahoma  74647
Toll Free:  877-725-2670
www.myfirstwin.com
Slots 1,260
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: John Shotton
GM: Bruce Burnett

Fort Sill Apache Tribe
FORT SILL APACHE CASINO
2315 E. Gore Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73502
Mailing: PO Box 809
Lawton, OK 73502-0809
Phone: 580-248-5905
Fax: 580-248-2344
www.fortsillapachecasino.com
Casino size: 23,500 sq. ft.
Slots 650
Table Games 9
Tribal Chairperson: Jeff Houser
GM: Ken Gooden

Chickasaw Nation
GOLD MOUNTAIN CASINO
1410 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Phone: 580-223-3301
Fax: 580-223-5464
www.chickasaw.net
Casino Size: 8,324 sq. ft.
Slots 280
Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Shawn Finnerty

Delaware Tribe of Western Oklahoma
GOLD RIVER CASINO
Anadarko, OK 73005-0806
Mailing: PO Box 487
Anadarko, OK 73005
Phone: 405-247-6979
Toll Free: 800-280-1018
Fax: 405-247-6716
www.goldriverok.com
Casino size: 21,000 sq. ft.
Slots 400
Table Games 4
Tribal President: Kerry Holton
GM: Kyle Reanes

Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
GOLDEN PONY CASINO
Interstate 40, Exit 227
Okemah, OK 74859-0188
Mailing: PO Box 70
Okemah, OK 74859-0188
Phone: 918-560-6199
Toll Free: 877-623-0072
Fax: 918-623-1810
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 400
Tribal Chair: Vernon Yarholar

Chickasaw Nation
GOLDSBY GAMING CENTER
1038 W Sycamore Rd.
Norman, OK 73072-9801
Phone: 405-329-5447
Fax: 405-329-7892
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size: 23,007 sq. ft.
Slots 181
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Jan Folk

Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
GRAND LAKE CASINO
24701 S. 655th Rd.
Grove, OK 74344-4012
Phone: 918-786-8528
Toll Free: 800-426-4640
Fax: 918-786-9451
www.grandlakecasino.com
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Slots 800
Table Games 10
Tribal Chief: LeRoy Howard
GM: Rick Smith

Cherokee Nation
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO TULSA
777 W. Cherokee St.
Catoosa, OK 74015-3235
Phone: 918-384-7800
Toll Free: 800-760-6700
Fax: 918-266-1515
www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com
Hard Rock Hotel (350 rooms)
Casino size: 125,000 sq. ft.
Electronic Games 2,300
Table Games 70
GM: Gary Widdell

Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
HIGH WINDS CASINO
61475 E. 100 Rd.
Miami, OK 74354
Phone: 918-541-9463
Fax: 918-541-9405
www.highwindscasino.net
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Slots 450
Table Games 8
Tribal Chief: John Ballard
GM: Frank Haas

Kaw Nation of Oklahoma
KAW SOUTHWIND CASINO
5640 N. LaCann Dr.
Newkirk, OK 74647
Mailing: PO Box 171
Newkirk, OK 74647-0171
Phone: 580-362-2578
Toll Free: 866-529-2464
Fax: 580-362-3506
www.southwindcasino.com
Casino size: 100,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,325
Table Games 3
Bingo 700 seats
Tribal Chairperson: Guy Monroe
GM: Pamela Shaw

United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians
KEETOOWAH CHEROKEE CASINO
2450 S. Muskogee Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Mailing: PO Box 117
Park Hill, OK 74451
Phone: 918-456-6131
Fax: 918-453-0632
www.keetoowahgaming.com
Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Tribal Chief: George Wickliffe
GM: Rodney Fourkiller

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
KICKAPOO CASINO
25230 E. Hwy. 62
Harrah, OK 73045
Phone: 405-964-4444
Fax: 405-964-6708
www.kickapoo-casino.com
Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Slots 600
Table Games 8
Tribal Chairman:  Gilbert Salazar

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
KIOWA CASINO
36 E. 1980 Rd.
Devol, OK 73531
Mailing: PO Box 100
Devol, OK 73531
Phone: 580-299-3333
Toll Free: 866-370-4077
www.kiowacasino.com
Casino size: 60,000 sq. ft.
Slots 960
Table Games 20
Tribal Chair: Donny Tofpi
GM: James LaPorte

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
LUCKY STAR CASINO—CLINTON
101 N. Indian Hospital Rd.
Clinton, OK 73601
Phone: 580-323-6599
Fax: 580-323-0861
www.luckystarcasino.org
Casino size: 13,000 sq ft.
Slots 710
Table Games 16
Tribal Governor: Janice Boswell
GM: Ray Barnett

Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
LUCKY STAR CASINO—CONCHO
7777 N. Hwy. 81
Concho, OK 73022
Mailing: PO Box 150
Concho, OK 73022-0150
Phone: 405-262-7612
Fax: 405-262-4429
www.luckystarcasino.org
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Slots 930
Table Games 24
Tribal Gov: Janice Boswell
GM: Kris Littleraven

Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma
LUCKY TURTLE CASINO
64499 E. Hwy. 60
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Mailing: PO Box 527
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Phone: 918-678-3767
Casino size: 3,000 sq. ft.
Slots 113
GM: Gary Johnson

Chickasaw Nation
MADILL GAMING CENTER
902 S. 1st St.
Madill, OK 73446-3842
Phone: 580-795-7301
Fax: 580-795-7302
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size: 2,071 sq. ft.
Slots: 95
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Tara Williams

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
MIAMI TRIBE ENTERTAINMENT
202 S. 8 Tribes Trail
Miami, OK 74354
Mailing: PO Box 941
Miami, OK 74355-1326
Phone: 918-542-8670
Fax: 918-542-7260
www.miamination.com
Slots 93
Tribal Chair: Ben Odds
GM: Jim Barton

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
MYSTIC WINDS CASINO
12052 Hwy. 99
Seminole, OK 74868
Mailing: PO Box 1277
Seminole, OK 74868-1484
Phone: 405-382-3218
Fax: 405-303-2624
www.seminolenation.com
Slots 332
Tribal Chief: Kelly Haney
GM: James Factor

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
NATIVE LIGHTS CASINO
12375 N. Hwy. 77
Newkirk, OK 74647
Phone: 580-448-3100
www.nativelightscasino.com
Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Slots 600
Table Games 6
Tribal President: Don Patterson
GM: Don James

Chickasaw Nation
NEWCASTLE GAMING CENTER
2457 N. Main St.
Route 62 & Interstate 44
Newcastle, OK 73065
Phone: 405-387-6013
Fax: 405-387-6053
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size: 44,622 sq. ft.
Slots 1,153
Table Games 14
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Ryan Sykes

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—BARTLESVILLE
222 Allen Rd.
Bartlesville, OK 76003-4371
Phone: 918-699-7777
www.milliondollarelm.com
Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.
Slots 600
Table Games 8
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: Ressa Files

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—HOMINY
Osage Industrial Park
Cupid Building
Hominy, OK 74035
Mailing: HC 66 Box 885
Hominy, OK 74035
Phone: 918-885-2990
Toll Free: 877-246-8777
Fax: 918-885-2157
www.milliondollarelm.com
Casino size: 42,000 sq. ft.
Slots 225
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM:  John Shaw

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—PAWHUSKA
2017 E. 15th St.
Highway 99 and 15 Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
Phone: 918-287-9009
Toll Free: 877-246-8777
Fax: 918-287-2071
www.milliondollarelm.com
Slots 178
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: Eli RedEagle

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—PONCA CITY
73 N. City View Rd.
Ponca City, OK 74604
Phone: 580-765-2973
www.milliondollarelm.com
Casino size: 7,700 sq. ft.
Slots 223
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: John Birch

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—SAND SPRINGS
301 N. Blackjack Dr.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Mailing: Central Service Office
Tulsa, OK 74127
Phone: 918-699-7777
Toll Free: 877-246-8777
Fax: 918-699-7700
www.milliondollarelm.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Slots 600
Table Games 6
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: Byron Bighorse

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—SKIATOOK
6455 W. Rogers Blvd.
Skiatook, OK 74070
Phone: 918-396-2626
www.milliondollarelm.com
Slots 148
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: Edward Grey

Osage Nation
OSAGE MILLION DOLLAR ELM CASINO—TULSA
951 W. 36th St. North
Tulsa, OK 74127
Phone: 918-669-7600
Toll Free: 877-246-8777
Fax: 918-699-7601
www.milliondollarelm.com
Casino size: 47,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,300
Table Games 19
Tribal Chief: Jim Gray
GM: Stephen Burris

Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
PEORIA GAMING CENTER
8520 S. Hwy. 69A
Miami, OK 74354
Phone: 918-542-7140
Fax: 918-540-0308
Casino size: 4,200 sq. ft.
Slots 160
Tribal Chief: John Froman
GM: Steve Bashore

Quapaw Tribe
QUAPAW CASINO
58100 E. 64th Rd.
Miami, OK 74354
Phone: 918-540-9100
Fax: 918-540-0784
www.quapawcasino.com
Casino size: 27,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 10
GM: Kirk Myrick

Muscogee Creek Nation
RIVER SPIRIT CASINO
1616 E. 81st St.
Tulsa, OK 74137-1215
Phone: 918-299-8518
Toll Free:
800-299-2738
Fax: 918-299-0345
www.creeknationcasino.com
Casino size: 300,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,600
Table Games 24
GM:  Jerry Floyd

Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
RIVERMIST CASINO
Intersection Highway 56 and 99
Konawa, OK  74849
Mailing:  PO Box 1498
Wewoka, OK  74884
Phone:  580-925-3994
www.seminolenation.com
Casino Size:  5,500 sq. ft.
Slots 193
Tribal Chief:  Leonard Harjo
GM:  James Factor

Chickasaw Nation
RIVERWIND CASINO
1544 West State Highway 9
Norman, OK  73071
Mailing:  PO Box 1548
Ada, OK  74821
Phone:  580-436-2603
www.chickasaw.net
Casino Size:  219,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,500
Table Games 30
Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Jack Parkinson

Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma
SAC AND FOX CASINO—SHAWNEE
42008 Westech Rd.
Shawnee, OK 74804
Mailing: PO Box 1446
Shawnee, OK 74804
Phone: 405-275-4700
Fax: 405-275-4844
www.sandfcasino.com
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Slots 651
GM: Silas Cleveland

Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma
SAC AND FOX CASINO—STROUD
Highway 99
Stroud, OK 74079
Mailing: PO Box 1446
Shawnee, OK 74804
Phone: 918-968-2540
www.sandfcasino.com
Casino size: 825 sq. ft.
Slots 161
GM: Silas Cleveland

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
SILVER BUFFALO CASINO
620 E. Colorado Dr.
Anadarko, OK 73005-5219
Phone: 405-247-5471
www.silverbuffalocasino.com
Casino size: 7,942 sq. ft.
Slots 350
Tribal Chair: Henry Kostzuta
GM: John Pangburn

Miami Nation of Oklahoma
THE STABLES CASINO
530 H St. SE
Miami, OK 74354-8224
Phone: 918-542-7884
Toll Free: 877-774-7884
Fax: 918-542-9347
www.the-stables.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 4
Tribal Chair: Ben Odds
GM: J. Mark Whitely

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
STONE WOLF CASINO & GRILL
54251 South 349th Road
Pawnee OK 74058
Mailing:  PO Box 470
Pawnee, OK 74058
Phone: 918-762-3621
www.pawneenation.org
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Slots 216
President: George Howell
GM: David Brake

Chickasaw Nation
TEXOMA GAMING CENTER
1795 Highway 70 East
Kingston, OK 73439
Mailing:  PO Box 141
Kingston, OK 73439
Phone: 580-564-6000
Fax: 580-564-4280
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size: 5,440
Slots 340
Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Maggie Hart

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
THUNDERBIRD CASINO
15700 E. State Hwy. 9
Norman, OK 73026-9028
Phone: 405-360-9270
Toll Free: 800-259-5825
Fax: 405-360-9288
www.astribe.com/businesses.html
Casino size: 61,000 sq. ft.
Slots 420
Table Games 6
Tribal Governor: George Blanchard
GM: Drew Ward

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
TONKAWA CASINO
10700 Allen Dr.
Tonkawa, OK 74653
Mailing: PO Box 220
Tonkawa, OK 74653-0070
Phone: 580-628-2624
Toll Free: 877-648-2624
Fax: 580-628-2204
www.tonkawacasino.com
Casino size: 14,437 sq. ft.
Slots 400
Table Games 3
Tribal President: Don Patterson
GM: Pat Waleroup

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
TRADING POST CASINO
291 Agency Rd.
Pawnee, OK 74058
Mailing: PO Box 280
Pawnee, OK 74058
Phone: 918-762-4466
Fax: 918-762-2219
www.tradingpostcasino.com
Casino size: 3,500 sq. ft.
Slots 98
President: George Howell

Chickasaw Nation
TREASURE VALLEY CASINO
I-35, Exit 55 (Highway 7)
Davis, OK 73030
Phone: 580-369-2895
www.chickasaw.net
Casino size: 9,440 sq. ft.
The Inn at Treasure Valley (59 rooms)
Slots 402
Table Games 4
Tribal Governor: Bill Anoatubby
GM:  Christina DeMoss

Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma
TWO RIVERS CASINO
20 White Eagle Drive
Ponca City, OK 74601-8310
Phone:  580-762-5444
Fax:  580-765-4769
Casino Size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 250
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Douglas Rhodd
GM: Sherry Jones

Chickasaw Nation
WINSTAR WORLD CASINO
777 Casino Ave Interstate 35
Thackerville, OK 73459
Phone: 580-276-4229
Toll Free: 800-622-6317
Fax: 580-276-3155
www.winstarworldcasino.com
Casino size: 380,000 sq. ft.
WinStar World Hotel (395 rooms)
Slots 5,800
Table Games 70
Poker Tables 46
Bingo 800 seats
Tribal Gov
ernor: Bill Anoatubby
GM: Wayne McCormick

Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma
WYANDOTTE NATION CASINO
100 Jackpot Place
Wyandotte, OK 74370
Phone: 918-678-4946
Toll Free: 866-447-4946
Fax: 918-678-2732
www.wyandottecasinos.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Slots 500
Table Games 8
GM:  Gary Johnson

OREGON
Class II & III

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
1777 NW 44th St.
Lincoln City, OR 97367-5094
Phone: 541-996-5825
Toll Free: 888-244-6665
Fax: 541-996-5825
www.chinookwindscasino.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Chinook Winds Resort Hotel (227 rooms)
Slots 1,235
Table Games 29
Bingo 400 seats
Tribal Chair: Delores Pigsley
Interim GM: Saruman Richards

Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs
KAH-NEE-TA HIGH DESERT RESORT & CASINO
6823 Hwy. 8
Warm Springs, OR 97761
Mailing: PO Box 1240
Warm Springs, OR 97761-1240
Phone: 541-553-1112
Toll Free: 800-831-0100
Fax: 541-553-1071
www.kahneeta.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge (170 rooms)
Slots 380
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Ronald Suppah.
GM: Harry Taylor

Klamath Tribe
KLA-MO-YA CASINO
34333 Hwy. 97 North
Chiloquin, OR 97624-8747
Phone: 541-783-7529
Toll Free: 888-552-6692
Fax: 541-783-7543
www.klamoyacasino.com
Casino size: 18,000 sq. ft.
Slots 380
Table Games 6
Chairman: Gary Frost

Coquille Indian Tribe
THE MILL CASINO HOTEL
3201 N. Tremont Ave.
North Bend, OR 97459-3062
Phone: 541-756-8800
Toll Free: 800-953-4800
Fax: 541-756-0431
www.themillcasino.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
The Mill Casino Hotel (98 rooms)
Slots 700
Table Games 14
Tribal Chief:  Ken Tanner
GM: Larry Close

Burns Paiute Tribe
OLD CAMP CASINO
2205 W. Monroe St.
Burns, OR 97720-1950
Phone: 541-573-1500
Toll Free: 888-343-1568
Fax: 541-573-3963
www.oldcampcasino.com
Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.
Slots 120
Tribal Chair: Diane Teeman
Interim GM: Kurtis Perry

Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT
146 Chief Miwaleta Ln.
Canyonville, OR 97417-9700
Phone: 541-839-1111
Toll Free: 800-548-8461
Fax: 541-839-4300
www.sevenfeathers.com
Casino size: 68,441 sq. ft.
Seven Feathers Hotel (147 rooms)
Slots 1,336
Table Games 22
Bingo 324 seats
Tribal Chair: Sue Shaffer
GM: Bruce Schoneboom

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO —WILLAMINA
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy.
Willamina, OR 97396
Mailing: PO Box 39
Grand Ronde, OR 97347-0039
Phone: 503-879-2350
Toll Free: 800-760-7977
Fax: 503-879-2486
www.spiritmountain.com
Casino size: 193,200 sq. ft.
Spirit Mountain Lodge (254 rooms)
Slots 1,971
Table Games 36
Tribal Chair: Cheryle Kennedy

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
THREE RIVERS CASINO & HOTEL
5647 Hwy. 126
Florence, OR 97439
Phone: 541-997-7529
Toll Free: 877-3-RIVERS
Fax: 541-997-4802
www.threeriverscasino.com
Three Rivers Hotel (93 rooms)
Casino size: 90,000 sq. ft.
Slots 700
Table Games 11
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Bob Garcia
Tribal Chief:  Warren Brainard

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation
WILDHORSE RESORT & CASINO
72777 Hwy. 331
Pendleton, OR 97801-3379
Phone: 541-278-2274
Toll Free: 800-654-9453
Fax: 541-276-6169
www.wildhorseresort.com
Casino size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Wildhorse Hotel (100 rooms)
RV Park (100)
Slots 1,475
Table Games 12
Bingo 500 seats
Tribal Chair: Elwood Patawa
GM: Allen Tovey

SOUTH DAKOTA
Class II & III

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
BEAR SOLDIER BINGO
162 Sale Bam Rd.
McLaughlin, SD 57642
Phone: 605-823-4364
Bingo 250 seats
Tribal Chair: Ron His Horse Is Thunder

Oglala Sioux Tribe
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE BINGO
100 Main Street
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Mailing: PO Box 1034
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Phone: 605-867-5416
Fax: 605-867-5582
Bingo 100 seats
Tribal Chair: Theresa Two Bulls

Cheyenne River Sioux
CRST BINGO
2001 Main St.
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Mailing: PO Box 590
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Phone: 605-964-8910
Bingo 150 seats
Tribal Chair:
Joseph Brings Plenty

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
DAKOTA CONNECTION CASINO & BINGO
46102 South Dakota Hwy. 10
Sisseton, SD 57262-9106
Phone: 605-698-4273
Toll Free: 800-542-2876
Fax: 605-698-4271
www.dakotanationgaming.com
Casino Size: 20,000 sq. ft.
Slots 245
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Michael Selvage

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
DAKOTA SIOUX CASINO
16415 Sioux Conifer Rd.
Watertown, SD 57201-7321
Phone: 605-882-2051
Toll Free: 800-658-4717
Fax: 605-882-2185
www.dakotasioux.com
Casino size: 8,730 sq. ft.
Hotel (92 rooms)
Slots 200
Table Games 10
Tribal Chair: Michael Selvage
GM: John Rondell

Yankton Sioux Tribe
FORT RANDALL CASINO
538 E. Hwy. 46
Pickstown, SD 57367
Mailing: PO Box 229
Pickstown, SD 57367-0229
Phone: 605-487-7871
Toll Free: 800-362-6333
Fax: 605-487-7354
www.fortrandall.com
Casino size: 38,092 sq. ft.
Fort Randall Hotel (56 rooms)
Slots 250
Table Games 9
Bingo 250 seats
Tribal Chairperson:
Robert Cournoyer
GM: Mike Red Lightning
 
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
GOLDEN BUFFALO CASINO RESORT
321 Sitting Bull St.
Lower Brule, SD 57548
Mailing: PO Box 204
Lower Brule, SD 57548-0204
Phone: 605-473-5577
Fax: 605-473-0556
www.lbst.org
Casino size: 9,000 sq. ft.
Golden Buffalo Hotel (38 rooms)
Slots 185
Bingo 100 seats
Tribal Chair: Mike Jandreau
GM: Adrien Mirabueno

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
GRAND RIVER CASINO & RESORT
27903 Hwy. 12
Mobridge, SD 57601
Mailing: PO Box 639
Mobridge, SD 57601-0639
Phone: 605-845-7104
Toll Free: 800-475-3321
Fax: 605-845-3880
www.grandrivercasino.com
Casino size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Grand River Resort (40 rooms)
Slots 250
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair: Charles Murphy
GM: Ivan White Mountain

Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
LODE STAR CASINO & HOTEL
Highway 34 and Highway 47
Fort Thompson, SD 57339-0050
Mailing: PO Box 140
Fort Thompson, SD 57339-0140
Phone: 605-245-6000
Fax: 605-245-2240
www.lodestarcasino.com
Casino size: 27,500 sq. ft.
Lode Star Hotel (51 rooms)
Slots 250
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Duane Big Eagle
GM: Rory HisLaw

Oglala Sioux Tribe
PRAIRIE WIND CASINO
Highway 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Mailing: HC 49, Box 10
Pine Ridge, SD 57770-9710
Phone: 605-867-6300
Toll Free: 800-705-WIND
Fax: 605-867-2612
www.prairiewindcasino.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Slots 250
Table Games 6
Tribal President: Theresa Two Bulls
GM: Kevin Lien

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
ROYAL RIVER CASINO & HOTEL
607 S. Veterans St.
Flandreau, SD 57028-1416
Mailing: PO Box 326
Flandreau, SD 57028-0326
Phone: 605-997-3746
Toll Free: 800-833-8666
Fax: 605-997-9998
www.royalrivercasino.com
Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.
Royal River Motel (120 rooms)
Slots 284
Table Games 10
Tribal President: Joshua Weston
GM: Steven Christenson

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
ROYAL RIVER CASINO & HOTEL
607 S. Veterans St.
Flandreau, SD 57028-1416
Mailing: PO Box 326
Flandreau, SD 57028-0326
Phone: 605-997-3746
Toll Free: 800-833-8666
Fax: 605-997-9998
www.royalrivercasino.com
Casino size: 17,000 sq. ft.
Royal River Motel
(120 rooms)
Slots 284
Table Games 10
Tribal President: Joshua Weston
Acting GM: Francis Wakeman III

TEXAS
Class II

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
KICKAPOO LUCKY EAGLE CASINO
7777 Lucky Eagle Drive
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Mailing: PO Box 7100
Eagle Pass, TX 78853-7100
Phone: 830-758-1936
Toll Free: 888-255-8259
Fax: 830-757-1938
www.luckyeagletexas.com
Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,500
Table Games 13
Tribal Chair: Juan Garza Jr.
GM: Robin Miller

WASHINGTON
Class II & III

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
7 CEDARS CASINO
270756 Hwy. 101
Sequim, WA 98382-7677
Phone: 360-683-7777
Toll Free: 800-458-2597
Fax: 360-681-6711
www.7cedarscasino.com
Casino size: 63,000 sq. ft.
Slots 519
Table Games 13
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Chair: 
Heather Johnson-Jock
GM: Fred Napoli

Stillaguamish Tribe
ANGEL OF THE WINDS CASINO
3438 Stoluckquamish Ln.
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: 360-474-9740
Fax: 360-474-9779
www.angelofthewinds.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 527
Table Games 12
Tribal Chair: Shawn Yanity
GM: Travis O’Neil

Puyallup Tribe of Indians
BJ’S BINGO
4411 Pacific Hwy. East
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-922-0430
Fax: 253-922-1590
www.bjs-bingo.com
Slots 200
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Chair: Herman Dillon
GM: Jenynne DeNoble

Snoqualmie Tribe
CASINO SNOQUALMIE
37500 SE N. Bend Way
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Mailing: PO Box 999
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 425-888-1234
Toll Free: 888-348-3323
Fax: 425-888-3278
www.snocasino.com
Casino size: 170,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,700
Table Games 50
Tribal Chair: Joe Mullen
Tribal Chief:  Jerry Enick

Spokane Tribe
CHEWELAH CASINO
2555 Smith Rd.
Highway 395 South
Chewelah, WA 99109-9689
Mailing: PO Box 1106
Chewelah, WA 99109-1106
Phone: 509-935-6167
Toll Free: 800-322-2788
Fax: 509-935-4554
www.chewelahcasino.com
Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Slots 420
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Greg Abrahamson

Suquamish Tribe
CLEARWATER CASINO
15347 Suquamish Way
Suquamish, WA 98392-9649
Mailing: PO Box 1210
Suquamish, WA 98392-1210
Phone: 360-598-8700
Toll Free: 800-375-6073
Fax: 360-598-6895
www.clearwatercasino.com
Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,300
Table Games 33
Tribal Chair: Leonard Forsman
GM: Rich Purser

Colville Confederated Tribes
COULEE DAM CASINO
515 Birch St.
Coulee Dam, WA 99116-1324
Phone: 509-633-0766
Toll Free: 800-556-7492
Fax: 509-633-0766
www.colvillecasinos.com
Casino size: 5,000 sq. ft.
Slots 129
Tribal Chair: Michael Finley
GM: Randy Williams

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
ELWHA RIVER CASINO
631 Stratton Rd.
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Phone: 360-452-3005
www.elwharivercasino.com
Casino size: 7,000 sq. ft.
Slots 100
Tribal Chair: Frances Charles

Puyallup Tribe of Indians
EMERALD QUEEN CASINO I-5
2024 E. 29th St.
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: 253-594-7777
Toll Free 888-831-7655
Fax: 253-573-0514
www.emeraldqueen.com
Casino size: 50,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (100 Rooms)
Slots 2,000
Table Games 56
Tribal Chair: Herman Dillon
GM: Frank Wright

Puyallup Tribe of Indians
EMERALD QUEEN HOTEL & CASINO
5700 Pacific Hwy. East
Fife, WA 98424
Phone: 253-922-2000
Fax: 253-922-3550
www.emeraldqueen.com
Emerald Queen Hotel (140 rooms)
Slots 1,490
Tribal Chair: Herman Dillon
GM: Frank Wright

Squaxin Island Tribe
LITTLE CREEK CASINO
91 W. State Route 108
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: 360-427-7711
Toll Free: 800-667-7711
Fax: 360-427-7868
www.little-creek.com
Casino size: 53,000 sq. ft.
Slots 807
Table Games 23
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: David Lopeman

Skokomish Tribe
LUCKY DOG CASINO
19330 N. Hwy. 101
Shelton, WA 98584-9781
Phone: 360-877-5656
Fax: 360-877-9395
www.theluckydogcasino.com
Casino size: 10,000
Slots 170
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Charles Miller
GM: David Owens

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
LUCKY EAGLE CASINO
12888 188th St. Southwest
Rochester, WA 98579-9643
Phone: 360-273-2000
Toll Free: 800-720-1788
Fax: 360-273-2366
www.luckyeagle.com
Casino size: 45,000 sq. ft.
Slots 608
Table Games 20
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Chair: David Burnett
GM: John Setterstrom

Colville Confederated Tribes
MILL BAY CASINO
455 Wapato Lake Rd.
Manson, WA 98831-9577
Phone: 509-687-2102
Toll Free: 800-648-2946
Fax: 509-687-4501
www.colvillecasinos.com
Casino size: 7,000 sq. ft.
Slots 340
Table Games 11
Tribal Chair: Michael Finley

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
MUCKLESHOOT CASINO
2402 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002-6370
Phone: 253-804-4444
Toll Free: 800-804-4944
Fax: 253-939-7702
www.muckleshootcasino.com
Casino size: 78,000 sq. ft.
Slots 2,600
Table Games 104
Bingo 1,200 seats
Tribal Chair:  Virginia Cross
GM: Darryl Blackburn

Nisqually Tribe
NISQUALLY RED WIND CASINO
12819 Yelm Hwy. Southeast
Olympia, WA 98513-9111
Phone: 360-412-5000
Toll Free: 866-946-2444
Fax: 360-412-8275
www.redwindcasino.com
Casino size: 85,000 sq. ft.
Slots 975
Table Games 23
Tribal Chair: Cynthia Iyall
GM: Quinton Boshoff

Nooksack Indian Tribe
NOOKSACK NORTHWOOD CASINO
9750 Northwood Rd.
Lynden, WA 98264
Phone: 360-734-5101
Toll Free: 877-777-9847
Fax: 360-734-5106
www.northwood-casino.com
Casino size: 30,000 sq. ft.
Slots 450
Tribal Chair: Bob Kelly
GM: Leonard Habig

Nooksack Tribe
NOOKSACK RIVER CASINO
5048 Mount Baker Hwy.
Deming, WA 98244-0248
Mailing: PO Box 248
Deming, WA 98244-0248
Phone: 360-592-5472
Toll Free: 877-935-9300
Fax: 360-592-5542
www.nooksackcasino.com
Casino size: 20,160 sq. ft.
Slots 580
Table Games 12
Tribal Chair: Bob Kelly
GM: Gary Kitner

Kalispel Tribe
NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO
100 N. Hayford Rd.
Airway Heights, WA 99001-1300
Mailing: PO Box 1300
Airway Heights, WA 99001-1300
Phone: 509-242-7000
Toll Free: 888-603-7051
Fax: 509-343-2163
www.northernquest.com
Casino size: 160,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,401
Table Games 26
Bingo 350 seats
Tribal Chair: Glen Nenema

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
OKANOGAN BINGO CASINO
41 Apple Way Rd.
Okanogan, WA 98840-9689
Phone: 509-422-4646
Toll Free: 800-559-4643
Fax: 509-422-7488
www.colvillecasinos.com
Casino size: 25,000 sq. ft.
Slots 175
Bingo 250 seats
Tribal Chair: Jeanne Jerred
GM: Michael Finley

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
THE POINT CASINO
7989 Salish Lane Northeast
Kingston, WA 98346
Phone: 360-297-0070
Toll Free: 866-547-6468
Fax: 360-297-8929
www.the-point-casino.com
Casino size: 18,400 sq. ft.
Slots 575
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Jeromy Sullivan
GM: Leo Culloo

Tulalip Tribes
QUIL CEDA CREEK NIGHTCLUB & CASINO
6410 33rd Ave. Northeast
Tulalip, WA 98271
Mailing: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, WA 98271
Phone: 360-651-1111
Toll Free: 888-272 -1111
Fax: 360-651-4165
www.qcccasino.com
Casino size: 52,000 sq. ft.
Tulalip Resort & Spa (370 rooms)
Slots 800
Table Games 13
Tribal Chair: Melvin Sheldon
President: Ken Kettler

Quinault Tribe
QUINAULT BEACH RESORT & CASINO
78 State Route 115
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Mailing: PO Box 2107
Ocean Shores, WA 98569-2107
Phone: 360-289-9466
Toll Free: 888-461-2214
Fax: 360-289-7779
www.quinaultbeachresort.com
Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Quinault Beach Resort (159 rooms)
Slots 430
Table Games 14
Tribal Chair: Fawn Sharp 

Shoalwater Bay Tribe
SHOALWATER BAY CASINO
4112 Hwy.105
Tokeland, WA 98590
Mailing: PO Box 560
Tokeland, WA 98590
Phone: 360-267-2048
Toll Free: 888-834-7312
Fax: 360-267-0198
www.shoalwaterbaycasino.com
Casino size: 9,350 sq. ft.
Hotel (15 Rooms)
Slots 213
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair: Charlene Nelson
GM: Bryan Tate

Lummi Nation
SILVER REEF CASINO
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: 360-383-0777
Toll Free: 866-383-0777
Fax: 360-312-0504
www.SilverReefCasino.com
Casino Size: 135,779 sq. ft
Hotel: 105 rooms, including 4 suite
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Slots: 975
Table Games: 20
Tribal Chair: Cliff Cultee
GM: Harlan G. Oppenheim

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe
SKAGIT VALLEY CASINO RESORT
5984 N. Darrk Lane
Bow, WA 98232
Phone: 360-724-7777
Toll Free: 877-275-2448
Fax: 360-724-0222
www.theskagit.com
Casino size: 64,000 sq. ft.
The Skagit Valley Resort
(132 rooms)
Slots 670
Table Games
Tribal Chair: Jennifer Washington
GM: Rick Swanson

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
SWINOMISH NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO
12885 Casino Dr.
Anacortes, WA 98221-8363
Phone: 360-293-2691
Toll Free: 888-288-8883
Fax: 360-293-1273
www.swinomishcasino.com
Casino size: 73,000 sq. ft.
Slots 530
Table Games 11
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal Chair: Brian Cladoosby
GM: Mike Wootan

Tulalip Tribe
TULALIP BINGO & CASINO
2911 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, WA 98271-7413
Mailing: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Tulalip, WA 98271
Phone: 360-651-1111
Toll Free: 888-272-1111
Fax: 360-653-5068
www.tulalipcasino.com
Casino size: 227,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,925
Table Games 45
Tribal Chair: Melvin Sheldon Jr.
President & COO: Ken Kettler

Spokane Tribe
TWO RIVERS CASINO & RESORT
6828 B Hwy. 25 South
Davenport, WA 99122-9300
Phone: 509-722-4000
Toll Free: 800-722-4031
Fax: 509-722-4015
www.two-rivers-casino.com
Casino size: 10,000 sq. ft.
Hotel (101 Rooms)
Slots 400
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Greg Abrahamson
GM: Richard Garry

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
YAKAMA NATION LEGENDS CASINO
580 Fort Rd.
Toppenish, WA 98948
Phone: 509-865-8800
Toll Free: 877-7COME11
Fax: 509-865-6336
www.yakamalegends.com
Casino size: 70,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,249
Table Games 33
Tribal Chair: Jerry Meninick
GM: Randy Pond

WISCONSIN
Class II & III

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
BAD RIVER LODGE & CASINO
73370 US Hwy. 2
Odanah, WI 54861
Mailing: PO Box 8
Odanah, WI 54861-0008
Phone: 715-682-7121
Toll Free: 800-777-7449
Fax: 715-682-7149
www.badriver.com
Casino size: 74,000 sq. ft.
Bad River Lodge (50 rooms)
Slots 500
Table Games 5
Tribal Chair: Eugene Bigboy
GM: Brian Mayotte

Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
HIGHWAY 54 CASINO
W180 Sate Hwy. 54
Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: 920-869-2228
www.oneidabingoandcasino.net
Casino size: 2,800 sq. ft.
Slots 143
Tribal Chair: Richard Hill
Asst. GM: Louis Cornelius

Ho-Chunk Nation
HO-CHUNK GAMING MADISON
4002 Evan Acres Rd.
Madison, WI 53718
Phone: 608-223-9576
Toll Free: 888-248-1777
Fax: 608-224-1110
www.ho-chunkgaming.com
Casino size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Slots 1,100
Tribal President: Wilfred Cleveland
GM: Carole Laustrup

Ho-Chunk Nation
HO-CHUNK GAMING NEKOOSA
949 County Rd. G
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Phone: 715-886-4560
Toll Free: 800-782-4560
Fax: 715-886-4551
www.rbcwin.com
Casino size: 16,650 sq. ft.
Slots 680
Table Games 12
Tribal President: Wilfred Cleveland

Ho-Chunk Nation
HO-CHUNK GAMING TOMAH
27867 State Hwy. 21, Route 2
Tomah, WI 54660
Toll Free: 800-657-4621
Fax: 608-372-4162
www.ho-chunknation.com
Casino size: 2,082 sq. ft.
Slots 96
Tribal Chair: Wilfred Cleveland
GM: Jeanette Pettibone

Ho-Chunk Nation
HO-CHUNK GAMING WISCONSIN DELLS
US3214 Hwy. 12
Baraboo, WI 53913
Phone: 608-356-6210
Toll Free: 800-746-2486
Fax: 608-355-1507
www.ho-chunk.com
Casino size: 94,480 sq. ft.
Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel (315 rooms)
Slots 2,427
Table Games 46
Bingo 600 seats
Tribal President: Wilfred Cleveland
GM: Jones Funmaker

Ho-Chunk Nation
HO-CHUNK GAMING WITTENBERG
N7214 US Hwy. 45
Wittenberg, WI 54499
Phone: 715-253-4400
Fax: 715-253-3291
www.ho-chunkgaming.com
Casino size: 14,000 sq. ft.
Slots 510
Tribal President: Wilfred Cleveland

Red Cliff Band of  Lake Superior Chippewa
ISLE VISTA CASINO
88705 Pine Tree Lane
Highway 13
Bayfield, WI 54814
Mailing: PO Box 1167
Bayfield, WI 54814-1167
Phone: 715-779-3712
Toll Free: 800-226-8478
Fax: 715-779-3715
www.wisconsingaming.com/islevista.html
Casino size: 15,000 sq. ft.
Slots 244
Table Games 2
Bingo 235 seats
Tribal Chair: Rose Gumoe-Soulier
GM: Jeff Gordon

Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
LAC COURTE OREILLES CASINO & LODGE
13767 W. County Rd. B
Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-5643
Toll Free: 800-526-2274
Fax: 715-634-8110
www.lcocasino.com
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Lac Courte Oreilles Lodge (75 rooms)
Slots 650
Table Games 16
Tribal Chair: Louis Taylor
GM: Michael Isham

Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
LAKE OF THE TORCHES BINGO
424 Little Pines Rd.
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
Mailing: 510 Old Abe Rd.
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
Phone: 800-25-TORCH
Fax: 715-588-9508
www.lakeofthetorches.com
Bingo 450 seats
Tribal President: Jerome BigJohn
GM: Judy Birdsbill

Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
LAKE OF THE TORCHES RESORT CASINO
510 Old Abe Rd.
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
Phone: 715-588-7070
Toll Free: 800-258-6724
Fax: 715-588-9508
www.lakeofthetorches.com
Casino size: 56,000 sq. ft.
Lake of the Torches Hotel (101 rooms)
Slots 838
Table Games 12
Tribal President: Jerome BigJohn

Ho-Chunk Nation
MAJESTIC PINES CASINO, BINGO & HOTEL
W9010 Hwy 54 E
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone: 715-284-9098
Toll Free: 800-657-4621
Fax: 715-284-9739
www.mpcwin.com
Casino size: 38,000 sq. ft.
Majestic Pines Hotel (66 rooms)
Slots 631
Table Games 10
Bingo 480 seats
Tribal President: Wilfred Cleveland
GM: Jeanette Pettibone

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
MENOMINEE CASINO RESORT
N277 Hwy 47/55
Keshena, WI 54135
Mailing: PO Box 760
Keshena, WI 54135-0760
Phone: 715-799-3600
Toll Free: 800-343-7778
Fax: 715-799-1325
www.menomineecasinoresort.com
Casino size: 33,000 sq. ft.
Menominee Hotel (150 rooms)
Slots 878
Table Games 11
Bingo 450 seats
Tribal Chair: Randal Chevalier
GM: James Reiter

Sakaogon Chippewa Community
MOLE LAKE CASINO
3084 State Hwy. 55
Crandon, WI 54520
Mailing: PO Box 277
Crandon, WI 54520-0277
www.molelake.com
Casino size: 35,000 sq. ft.
Mole Lake Lodge (75 rooms)
Slots 515
Bingo 300 seats
Table Games 6
Tribal Chair: Garland McGeshick
GM: Dean Moes

Stockbridge-Munsee Community
NORTH STAR MOHICAN CASINO
12180 County Rd. A West
Bowler, WI 54416
Phone: 715-793-4090
Toll Free: 800-775-CASINO
Fax: 715-787-3129
www.mohicannorthstar.com
Casino size: 39,885 sq. ft.
Slots 1,227
Table Games 16
Bingo 360 seats
Tribal Chair: Robert Chicks
GM: Michael Olujic

Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
ONEIDA CASINO
2020/2100 Airport Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Mailing: PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155-0365
Phone: 920-494-4500
Toll Free: 800-238-4263
Fax: 920-496-2019
www.oneidabingoandcasino.net
Casino size: 37,975 sq. ft.
Radisson Hotel  (408 rooms)
Slots 995
Table Games 26
Bingo 895 seats
Tribal Chair: Richard Hill
GM: Louise Cornelius

Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
ONEIDA MASON STREET CASINO
2522 W. Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Mailing: PO Box 365
Oneida, WI 54155
Phone: 920-494-4500
Toll Free: 800-238-4263
Fax: 920-496-3745
www.oneidabingoandcasino.net
Casino size: 37,880 sq. ft.
Slots 681
Table Games 8
Tribal Chair: Richard Hill
GM: Louise Cornelius

Forest County Potawatomi Community
POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO
1721 W Canal St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: 414-645-6888
Toll Free: 800-729-7244
Fax: 414-847-7727
www.paysbig.com
Casino size: 780,000 sq. ft.
Slots 3,117
Table Games 109
Bingo 1,354 seats
Tribal Chair: Harold Frank
GM: Mike Goodrich

Forest County Potawatomi Community
POTAWATOMI CARTER CASINO & HOTEL
618 State Hwy. 32
Carter, WI 54566
Mailing: PO Box 430
Wabeno, WI 54566-0430
Phone: 715-473-2021
Toll Free: 800-487-9522
Fax: 715-473-6104
www.cartercasino.com
Casino size: 68,000 sq. ft.
Indian Springs Lodge (99 rooms)
Slots 506
Table Games 12
Bingo 300 seats
Tribal Chair: Harold Frank
GM: Cheryl Waube

St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin
ST. CROIX CASINO DANBURY
30222 Hwy. 35 & Hwy. 77
Danbury, WI 54830
Mailing: PO Box 98
Danbury, WI 54830-0098
Phone: 715-656-3444
Toll Free: 800-238-4946
Fax: 715-656-3178
www.holeinthewallcasino.com
Casino size: 22,500 sq. ft.
Hole in The Wall Hotel (41 rooms)
Slots 495
Table Games 12
Tribal Chair: Lewis Taylor
GM: Martin Songetay

St. Croix Tribal Chippewa of Wisconsin
ST. CROIX CASINO HERTEL EXPRESS
24384 State Rd. 70
Webster, WI 54893-9249
Phone: 715-349-5658
Fax: 715-349-5538
www.hertelexpress.com
Slots 148
Tribal Chair: Lewis Taylor
GM: Debra Reynolds

St. Croix Tribal Chippewa of Wisconsin
ST. CROIX CASINO TURTLE LAKE
777 US Hwy. 8 & 63
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
Phone: 715-986-4777
Toll Free: 800-UGOUWIN
Fax: 715-986-2800
www.stcroixcasino.com
Casino size: 95,000 sq. ft.
St. Croix Hotel (179 rooms)
Slots 1,200
Table Games 23
Tribal Chair: Lewis Taylor
GM: Leroy Buck

WYOMING
Class II

Northern Arapaho Tribe

LITTLE WIND CASINO
690 Blue Sky Hwy.
Ethete, WY 82520
Mailing: PO Box 1989
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: 307-438-7000
Casino size: 1,920 sq. ft.
Slots 176
Tribal Chair: Harvey Spoonhunter

Eastern Shoshone Tribe
SHOSHONE ROSE CASINO
5068 Hwy. 287
Lander, WY 82520
Mailing: PO Box 399
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: 307-335-7529
www.shoshonerosecasino.com
Casino size: 16,000 sq. ft.
Slots 295
Tribal Chair: Ivan Posey
GM: Tony Mele

Northern Arapaho Tribe
WIND RIVER CASINO
10369 Hwy. 789
Riverton, WY 82501
Mailing: PO Box 1989
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: 307-856-3964
Fax: 307-857-2707
www.windrivercasino.com
Casino size: 46,000 sq. ft.
Slots 759
Table Games 9
Tribal Chair: Harvey Spoonhunter
CEO: Jim Conrad

Economic Sustainability

Posted on April 4, 2011 by -

In February, I traveled to Tucson to meet with the leadership of the Casino Del Sol and its owners, the Pascua Yaqui tribe, for a story we’re doing in our Casino Design magazine, which comes out in June. In this feature, we’ll be trying to describe a tribe in the midst of a well-thought-out development.

And that got me to thinking about tribal development and exactly what could be described as “well-thought-out.”
   
While I was at Casino Del Sol, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chairman Peter Yucupicio and Vice Chairman Robert Valencia, who had previously been the chairman. Whenever I meet tribal leaders in such an informal setting, I sometimes ask them to describe the conditions in the tribal community before gaming was approved.
   
Invariably, I get stories of deprivation and hardships, and this time it was no different. Chairman Yucupicio told me that he could remember when electricity was introduced to his village, and Vice Chairman Valencia explained how scarce water was in those days. Since the Pascua Yaqui reservation is in the heart of the Sonora desert in southern Arizona, those problems go way beyond the “quality of life” issues that concern us today.    

Because I was a little Irish boy born in Brooklyn who grew up in the suburbs, it’s hard to imagine life like that. And because both Yucupicio and Valencia appear to be younger than me, it’s quite shocking to me that there were (and undoubtedly still are) tribes that were forced to live such a meager existence in my lifetime.

That’s why trying to evaluate a “well-thought-out” development opportunity in that context is so difficult.

For the Pascua Yaqui, it was just the way they live their lives. Even when gaming was approved and the first small casino opened, it didn’t immediately transform the community. Yes, it created revenue in amounts the tribe had never seen before. But tribal leaders directed that revenue to developing a community center, a fire house, police headquarters, clinics and programs designed to improve that quality of life that was finally being delivered to tribal members.

But to grow the tribal economy, a decision was made to invest in tourism, and to build a second, slightly larger casino and master-plan a resort that would become a destination resort in southern Arizona. And that’s just what they’ve done. You can read how it was accomplished in Casino Design, but other tribes didn’t always follow that step-by-step blueprint.

Some tribes believed that it was necessary to build quickly and boldly. Start with a temporary casino and immediately build a full-scale resort, with money borrowed from more-than-willing banks and other institutions. While in retrospect, those decisions may not have been wise, if the economy hadn’t cratered in 2007, those tribes may have become some of the most successful in Indian Country.

And those decisions shouldn’t be judged harshly because of the circumstances the tribes endured prior to gaming. When the money started rolling in, the tribes just wanted it to continue and increase for the welfare of the tribal members. It was almost inconceivable that the economy could go so wrong so quickly, so when it did, while it was unforeseen and unfortunate, it certainly was not done without the good of the tribal members in mind.

But now that the times have changed, the economy has shifted and expectations are lowered, tribes that want to expand need to consider the size and scope of such an expansion. Or even if it’s just a renovation, there needs to be some understanding of what will work in this new economic reality.    

And when doing those evaluations, tribes would be remiss not to consider economic diversification beyond gaming. Yes, it’s easier said than done, but there is help at the federal, state and even tribal levels.

So while tribal government casinos are the best story in the gaming industry, we all want to be able to sustain and grow the tribal economies in any way possible to preserve for the future all that our ancestors have struggled to provide us.

Investing in the Future

Posted on April 4, 2011 by -

With the establishment of gaming in Minnesota in the early 1990s, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) had the good fortune to be the closest reservation to Minneapolis-St. Paul, and therefore opened the state’s most lucrative casino. Chairman Stanley Crooks explains how stable leadership in the tribe and a vision to aid the less fortunate in the community spurred a charitable and entrepreneurial program, in which the Shakopees invest in enterprises designed by other tribes, is unmatched in Indian Country today. Crooks spoke with Tribal Government Gaming Publisher Roger Gros from his offices in Shakopee in December.

What inspired the tribe to begin to give back to the community once the gaming revenues started to roll in?

Most of the members of our tribe, and certainly the leadership, went through some very tough times economically prior to gaming. We recognized groups that had helped us before gaming and we wanted to support them. We started modestly, sharing our extra revenues with them. I think in the first year, it was something like $3 million. Now our charitable donations reach more than $21 million a year.

Your community giving is deep and diverse. From health-care organizations and conservation to public broadcasting and boys & girls clubs and even public schools, the tribe is very generous. How do you make decisions about the organizations you support financially?

It comes from the vision of our council. We go to our membership and lay out our budget, which includes our donations and loan packages. They approve our plans, and we make those decisions. Our criteria are very generous when considering what organizations we’ll consider.

One of the most impressive roles SMSC plays is supporting other tribes that may not be as fortunate as them. What are some of the things you do to assist those other tribes?

Well, even though a tribe is successful or not doesn’t mean they can request a grant or a loan. It depends on the purpose. It’s usually economic development or job creation projects or one-time costs that are outside of their budgets.
   
We have a law firm that does due diligence for us and evaluates the plan before we go ahead and make the loan. If we determine that it’s a solid plan with a good chance for success, then we offer a reasonable interest rate and repayment terms.

Does it matter what the tribe’s circumstances are? Gaming or non-gaming? Remote location?

We step in when a tribe may have gone to a bank for a loan and gotten rejected. That bank might think the loan was too risky even though there’s an ability to repay the loan. When they make a proposal, we evaluate those, and look at it the same way as a bank. If we think that project will be successful and the tribe will be able to repay it, and benefit from it, we’ll be a little more flexible than a bank might be.
   
We’ll look at all aspects of revenues the tribe has, whether it’s timber, minerals, land leases or gaming revenue. Most of the loans are to tribes in the Great Plains area. We start with Minnesota tribes and then our regional tribes. We consider it nation-to-nation loans.
   
Our philosophy is that we want to help tribes get through difficult times or raise money to start or expand businesses. We don’t want to do some joint venture and share in their profits, but we wanted to make it easier for them to get the money they need to do what they think is right for their tribe, whether it’s economic development projects or job creation.

Economic diversification is an important part of any tribe’s economic plan. How does the SMSC reflect that?

Gaming under IGRA was always supposed to be a supplemental source of revenue, which the tribes could spend as they see fit, without any strings attached like you get with government grants or loans. IGRA envisioned that money going to health, education and welfare. But that also includes economic development projects.
   
Tribes that don’t have a big land base or a favorable location must look to diversification because gaming will sustain them for a period of time, but it might drop off at any time due to political whims or other issues.

Setting the Stage

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As the U.S. economy starts to improve and a different attitude takes hold in Washington, it’s time to review and look ahead on what NIGA has done and can continue to do during the next two years.

NIGA’s accomplishments over the past decade all work hand-in-hand. We couldn’t have done one without the other. They include successfully defending against legislative attacks on tribal sovereignty and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; building consensus among NIGA’s diverse member tribes and building coalitions with other organizations; and empowering tribal leaders and strengthening the voice of Indian Country.

IGRA. Protecting and preserving the integrity of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) has been a crucial element of NIGA’s work over the past decade. Remember, IGRA is not our baby. The act imposes federal legal restrictions on the inherent authority of tribes to conduct gaming. However, Indian Country has learned to live with the act, and for more than 20 years we are making the act work for our communities.

In the past 10 years, NIGA faced legislative threats to amend IGRA in ways that would have attacked the integrity of the act. Some threats sought to grant Class III regulatory authority to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), in conflict with IGRA and hard-fought tribal-state compacts. Other attacks sought to add bureaucracy to the approval of management contracts, and to fix a problem with off-reservation gaming that didn’t need a legislative solution.
   
These challenges show the wide range of interests allayed against Indian gaming. These threats must be continually monitored and addressed when necessary.
   
For most of the past decade, the NIGC proposed a number of unworkable standards and regulations that threatened Class II gaming, and created great uncertainty in this area. Again, working with a strong coalition of our member tribes and others, we were able to fight back these misguided attacks.

Health Care Tax. In addition to protecting IGRA, we have consistently fought to preserve tribal sovereignty and the treatment of Indian tribes as governments in the area of federal taxation. We enjoyed a recent victory when President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. The act contains a provision that exempts tribal government-provided health insurance and health care services from the personal income of tribal members.
   
The United States has treaty and trust obligations to provide for the health care of all Native Americans. Sadly, the U.S. has too often not met that obligation, and our people suffer as a result. Some tribal governments refuse to wait on the federal government to step up, and have directly provided health insurance and health-care services to their citizens. Instead of working with these tribal governments, some federal officials sought to penalize them by taxing the health care benefits as personal income of tribal members.

Consensus and Coalition-Building. None of these successes could have happened without the ability to build consensus and coalitions. NIGA is made up of 184 diverse member tribes, of all shapes and sizes and needs. Our membership is our strength, and we are strongest when our voice is unified.
   
Consensus-building has always been a traditional process in Indian Country and one on which I personally rely. My father, Ernie, Tim Wapato and others have said that we must meet as often as necessary until we arrive at consensus, for the good of the community. In any one of the legislative challenges Indian Country has faced during my tenure, we could have splintered, and tribal sovereignty would have been compromised as a result.
   
However, NIGA’s membership has always united behind our core values of protecting tribal sovereignty—and maintaining the integrity of IGRA. These are two constants that bind all tribal leaders, and the base on which our success is built.
   
In addition, over the past decade, NIGA has built a strong working relationship with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and other tribal organizations. Education and information is clearly the consistent basis for our ability to succeed in Congress and public forums. Working together, we are able to stretch the precious resources of all of our members to efficiently and effectively meet their goals and needs.

Empowering Indian Country. Finally, probably our greatest accomplishment is the empowerment of tribal leaders, and strengthening their voice before Congress. We’ve done this by passing on timely information to our tribal leaders, so they can weigh in with their congressional delegations.
   
In addition, to strengthen the contacts and to exercise the voices of NIGA’s member tribes, the association holds biannual Legislative Summits on Capitol Hill that bring senators, congressmen and high-ranking administrative officials together with tribal leaders to discuss proposed legislation and regulations that could affect Indian Country.
   
NIGA’s Annual Legislative Summits have become one of the premier venues for tribal leaders and federal policymakers to meet, discuss the latest issues, and educate new members of Congress. These summits have kept NIGA ahead of the game, when it comes to defending IGRA and tribal sovereignty. They are also coordinated with NCAI, NIEA and other organizations to make our common interests known in Congress in a fair and efficient manner.

Better Business

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When Horizon Engineering Services was established 13 years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the American Indian-owned civil engineering firm soon found a wealth of native clients in the emerging tribal government gambling industry.

“A lot of my initial success as a business person has been because of gaming,” says company President Margo Gray-Proctor, a citizen of the Osage Nation of Oklahoma. “Horizon Engineering has done, perhaps, 20 casinos, from the smallest to the resorts. We continue to do work on tribal casinos even today.”

Horizon’s project list also includes housing, hospitals and airports for tribal and non-Indian clients. Gray-Proctor expanded Horizon’s business umbrella to include drug screening and entertainment subsidiaries to meet the needs of the tribal gambling and resort industry.

U.S. Census figures show a 17.9 percent growth in American Indian-owned businesses from 2002 to 2007, an explosion of tribal entrepreneurialism that generates some $27 billion in combined sales. The figure roughly equals revenue from the nation’s 446 tribal casinos in 28 states.

Gaming Good for Native Business

While there is no empirical data to show a link between Native American business growth and the emergence of tribal gambling, tribal leaders and financial consultants believe the development of tribal casinos, many with hotels, are helping fuel a rise in native entrepreneurs.

“I would think gaming has probably had a tremendous role in the growth of native-owned businesses,” says Tracy Stanhoff, a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Kansas and owner of Ad Pro, an advertising and graphic design company based in Huntington Beach, California. About 30 percent of Ad Pro business is with American Indian clients.

It was the congressional intent of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 to strengthen tribal governments and grow diversified tribal economies. That goal has been at least partially achieved with the more than 227,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives who, according to a 2007 census report, are either self-employed or own businesses with employees.

A federal policy of tribal self-determination launched in the 1970s, a gradual strengthening of Indian self-governance and revenue from casino gambling has led to economic and social progress in Indian country.

But tribal leaders who hoped IGRA and the emerging tribal gambling, resort and tourism industry would fuel a return to the native economy and intertribal trade that existed before European settlement of North America are less than satisfied.

Many of the 565 Indian governments and Alaska native villages and corporations have policies and ordinances with native preference in hiring and contracting services. “I don’t know of any tribe in Oklahoma (a state with 39 federally recognized tribes) that doesn’t have tribal preference in hiring and contracting,” says Jess Green, a Chickasaw attorney.

The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, which has a well-established government and diversified economy, is heralded for its procurement policy, small business loan program and other efforts to encourage native entrepreneurialism.

“The Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma is the gold standard in working with tribally owned businesses,” Gray-Protor says. “I have yet to find a better process—their bid process and their advocating for native-owned businesses. They want tribal members to grow their community.”

Better Buy

But the “buy Indian” concept—illustrated by tribal casino resorts and other tribal government business enterprises using tribal-owned vendors—has been slow to become a reality. Tribal leaders contend there have been too few tribal business partnerships and joint ventures involving native entrepreneurs and tribal government enterprises.

“Native partnerships are ideal, whether it involves small, tribally owned businesses or tribal government business enterprises. That’s always encouraged,” says Gray-Proctor, chairwoman for the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. “But it has to be the right fit. You just can’t do it because it needs to be done. It has to be the right opportunity.

“We are seeing those types of tribal partnerships. But is it occurring as often and as fast as we want it to? No. A 17 percent growth in tribal businesses is a great start. Is it enough? No.”

“I don’t think there’s enough native-to-native business,” agrees Stanhoff, head of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California, “but we’re making strides in doing more of that.”

The American Indian Business Network formed several years ago by the National Indian Gaming Association to foster tribal business partnerships and joint ventures has yet to deliver on its promises. Management of the network was recently placed in the hands of Jamie Fullmer, former chairman of the Yavapai Apache Nation and CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group, a Phoenix, Arizona, tribal consulting firm.

“Our challenge is the concern that tribes aren’t using native-owned businesses,” Fullmer says. “That might not necessarily be because they don’t want to, but rather because there isn’t a national communication infrastructure by which tribes that want and need vendor services can connect to tribally owned and native-owned service providers or product producers.”

The Intertribal Agricultural Council (IAC) has failed in its effort to work with NIGA tribes on a cooperative agreement to sell beef, poultry and crops produced on reservation farms and ranches to tribal gambling resorts.

“It isn’t taking place,” says Nathan Notah, program manager for the IAC and a citizen of the Navajo Nation. “There are different tribal groups and individuals who are attempting to work together with gaming tribes, but so far it hasn’t happened.”

The market value of crops and food products produced on tribal lands in 2007 reached $2.2 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About $286.3 million came from ranches and farms owned by individual American Indians and Alaska Natives. Other reservation farms and ranches are operated by tribal governments or non-Indians. There were 79,703 native-owned farm and ranch operations in 2007, according to the Department of Agriculture, an increase of 88 percent from 2002.

“Most tribes are working with regional buyers and distributors for their products,” Notah says. “But as with any business you are always looking for new prospects. That’s what the gaming industry would be.”

Meanwhile, the National Indian Gaming Commission, the federal agency that oversees tribal casinos, is considering including a “buy Indian” provision as part of its ongoing review of NIGC regulations.

Tribal Partnerships

One of the most prominent gambling-related tribal partnerships is the 2005 union of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, both of Southern California, and the Oneida Nation and Forest County Potawatomi of Wisconsin in Four Fires LLC, developers of a Marriott Residence Inn Hotel in Washington, D.C. San Manuel, Viejas and Oneida later formed Three Fires LLC, developers of a second Marriott Residence Inn in Sacramento, California.

“It would be very much an understatement to describe Four Fires and Three Fires as merely two LLCs joining tribes and non-Indian corporations together in the development of hotels,” Viejas Chairman Anthony Pico said in 2005. “It was our hope that by creating a model for tribal partnerships in joint ventures Viejas could promote economic diversity and the growth of a nationwide tribal economy.”

The growth of a diversified nationwide tribal economy is slowly becoming a reality, in part because of the reinvestment of revenue from tribal casinos. But tribal partnerships similar to Four Fires and Three Fires remain elusive.

“I haven’t seen a tribal partnership constructed in that way since then,” says Bill Lomax, president of the Native American Finance Officers Association.

Indian communities with casinos have reached out to other tribes in economic development projects. The Yavapai Apaches under Fullmer’s leadership assisted four Indian tribes in financing and managing casinos. The Pequot Indian Nation, Mohegan Tribe and others have also assisted in financing of tribal casinos.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, owners of the lucrative Mystic Lakes Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota, has in the last 13 years contributed an astonishing $200 million to charities and Indian organizations, including grants of $1 million or more to several tribes for economic development projects.

“Our philosophy was that we wanted to help tribes get through difficult times or raise money to start or expand businesses,” Chairman Stanley Crooks of the Shakopee Sioux says of the tribe’s charitable giving to other Indian nations. “We didn’t want to do some joint venture and share in the profits, but we wanted to make it easier for them to get money they needed to do what they thought was right for their tribe, whether it’s economic development or job creation.”

Change Is Coming

It has been three or four decades since most tribes began rebuilding communities decimated by centuries of genocide, poverty and a failed system of federal government paternalism. Native financial experts note a disparity in the maturity of tribal governments, legal systems and economies that make intertribal partnerships difficult. Government gambling, they say, is only a partial solution.

“Given there had been several generations of poverty and failed government policies toward American Indians, it’s premature to take a 1988 decision like the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and ask, ‘Is it working?’” says Mike Lettig, an executive with KeyBank’s Native American Financial Services. “A fair observation would be, ‘It’s a start.’”

Tribal government gambling has largely benefited a few, smaller tribes in urban areas of the country. In 2009 about 29 percent of the 446 tribal casinos generated 87 percent of the country’s tribal casino revenues, according to Alan Meister, an economist with Nathan Associates Inc. and author of the 2011 edition of the Indian Gaming Industry Report. Many large, remote tribes in the Midwest, Great Plains and Southwest remain locked in cyclical poverty.

“IGRA is one effort that has had a small impact on the great economic needs of Native America,” Lettig says. “The infrastructure needs of Native America today—water, sewer, roads, housing—have been estimated at between $50 billion and $60 billion. In terms of addressing the needs and issues in Pine Ridge and Rosebud, Hopi and San Carlos, the issues of inadequate housing and third-world conditions have not been rectified.”

“The economic viability and business logic behind tribal government gaming don’t fit every tribe. There’s an economic mismatch at this juncture,” Lettig continues. “Native America remains a third-world country in the world’s most prosperous nation. Over the next several years you will see strategic alliances. It just takes time.”

Indian communities need to separate tribal governance from business and economic development, Gray-Proctor says. She and Lomax also believe gaming tribes need to diversity economies that today are heavily dependent on casinos to generate government revenues.

“In terms of true diversification from a business and finance perspective, most tribes are not diversifying away from gaming, at least in a way I as a business person think that they should,” Lomax says.

“Tribes rightfully have been looking at the whole issue of economic development, trying to spur activity on their own reservations,” says Jacob Coin, executive of public affairs for the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians in San Bernardino County, California. “I would like to see tribes do more to use their governmental, sovereign powers to create a political and economic climate within their jurisdictions to stimulate the kind of individual entrepreneurialism and private-sector development that we desperately need.

“The Three Fires, Four Fires model is one whose day is here. Tribes should look at creating these kinds of alliances and partnerships and trying to work through the challenges of opening up their economic outreach beyond reservation boundaries. The whole world is our market. The whole world is our economy. We need to be a part of that.”

Giving Till It Helps

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The late Serrano spiritual leader Santos Manuel often spoke of the tradition of generosity illustrated by his parents, Helena and Antonio.
   
“My father Antonio, when eating deer meat, would cut off a piece and hand it to the hungry boys,” Manuel told anthropologist John Harrington in 1915. “He would point to the soup and tell them to have a drink. He would make arrows and give the boys four or five ready-made ones, telling them, ‘Go and hunt with these.’
   
“My mother gave poor women buckskin garments. Poor people would seek out Antonio and Helena and everybody loved and respected them for their generosity.”
   
Sharing is a trait indicative of most American Indian cultures, from the Wampanoag who reached out to European settlers on the East Coast, to the Potlatch traditions of Northwest tribes, to the Lakota spiritual leader Sitting Bull, who lived in self-imposed poverty.
   
So it comes as no surprise that American Indian communities operating the more lucrative tribal government casinos have, since passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to surrounding non-Indian communities and other tribal nations.
   
IGRA lists as acceptable uses of casino revenue charitable giving along with government programs, economic development and the welfare of native citizens. The response from some tribes has been astonishing.
   
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, operators of Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, has donated nearly $200 million to charitable organizations and Native American organizations over the past 13 years.
   
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians of San Bernardino County, California, many of whom are descendants of Santos Manuel, has contributed more than $50 million to tribes and charities since 2001.
   
Shakopee and San Manuel illustrate the charitable giving of indigenous communities operating the approximately 17 percent of the nation’s 418 tribal casinos that, combined, generate 69.5 percent of the $26.5 billion in revenue won in 2009 by the Indian casino industry.
   
Shakopee is known for giving economic development grants to Indian tribes, along with nearly $400 million in loans. In January the tribe gave $1 million each to the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota, the Crow Tribe of Montana, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota and the Spirit Lake Tribe of North Dakota.
   
“Our philosophy was that we wanted to help tribes get through difficult times or raise money to start or expand businesses,” Shakopee Chairman Stanley Crooks says. “We didn’t want to do some joint venture and share in their profits, but we wanted to make it easier for them to get the money they needed to do what they thought was right for their tribe, whether it’s economic development projects or job creation.”
   
As is the case with many of the more lucrative casino tribes, San Manuel would historically budget a set amount for charities and wait for the applications.
   
“It was a program driven by the nature of the requests,” says Jake Coin, executive director of public affairs. “The tribe had no real opportunity to set their own goals with regard to what they wanted to achieve through their community outreach.”
   
San Manuel has since established guidelines for giving that are based on the tribe’s culture and traditions, particularly its commitment to Serrano ancestral lands, a vast territory that includes most of San Bernardino County. The band’s ancestral lands dwarf its 800-acre reservation.
   
The main thrust of San Manuel outreach is to help ensure the health, education and economic well-being of residents of San Bernardino, Highland and unincorporated areas that make up Serrano territory.
   
“We took a look at the (community outreach) program and decided we do have important community goals we wanted to address, among them being to raise the quality of life for people in the Inland Empire,” Coin says.
   
The tribe has long-term relationships with Second Harvest, the Red Cross, Loma Linda University Medical Center and St. Bernardine Hospital. It has given millions of dollars to local schools, colleges and universities.
   
As is the case with Shakopee, a component of San Manuel giving includes other native nations.
   
When the devastating Rodeo-Chediski fire of 2002 wiped out 468,638 acres of valuable timber resources on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona, San Manuel quickly stepped forward to donate $1 million to help the tribe deal with the economic loss.
   
“What the San Manuel Indians did for the White Mountain Apache really touched the hearts of our leaders and all our people,” then-tribal Vice Chairman Johnny Endfield said.
   
When floodwaters in 2008 swept the Havasupai village of Supai, deep in the Grand Canyon, destroying a campground and obliterating the majestic Navajo Falls, San Manuel again donated $1 million to help restore the village.
    
San Manuel also stepped forward with $1 million contributions when wildfires ravaged Indian villages in Southern California, and when freezing temperatures gripped tribal communities in the Great Plains.
    
“We try to be good brothers and sisters to all tribes,” Vice Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena says. “When they have those problems, it hits home. We need to do what we can. There are no second thoughts. We move forward and we do it.”
    
Education is deemed by San Manuel Chairman James Ramos as crucial to individual development. So he took particular pride in the October 2004 opening of the Santos Manuel Student Union and Cross Cultural Center at California State University, San Bernardino.
    
The $18 million center, funded in part with $3 million from the tribe, was named after the tribal leader who in 1866 was driven out of the San Bernardino Mountains by a California militia, leading 30 members of the Yuhaviatam Clan of the Serrano Indians to the valley floor, where the San Manuel Reservation is now located.

Tribal Sovereignty & Online Gaming

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Online gaming isn’t new. Since gambling has proven to stretch back to the dawn of time, it’s not surprising to see it reach all the way back to the dawn of the internet. For the past 20 years, gaming has been the second-most lucrative segment of the internet (right after “sex”). So it was only a matter of time before Native Americans had to grapple with the issues that online gaming brings to the tribal doorstep.
   
While commercial casinos are eagerly lining up behind what is anticipated to be the legalization of certain parts of online gaming in the U.S., tribes have been reluctant participants. After all, it’s only been 20 years or so that tribal government gaming has been transforming some of the nation’s poorest communities into prosperous and powerful organizations, producing revenue, jobs and a bright future of their people. The multi-tiered regulatory system is still being refined and tribes, for the most part, are just beginning to use gaming revenues to diversify their economies.
   
So it isn’t any wonder that most tribes are uncomfortable with a form of gaming with which they are unfamiliar and whose benefits are somewhat nebulous at this point. And it’s not a shock that the issue at the top of the list of concerns is one that is familiar to all Native American leaders: tribal sovereignty.

GETTING HERE

In any case, the United States is late to the party when it comes to online gaming. The birthplace of online gaming is small Caribbean and Central American countries where some nefarious companies and individuals set up servers and systems to run their online operations in a U.S.-facing setting.
   
The industry was a bit more respectable across the Atlantic, where small nations and territories like Malta, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Alderney and others set up rudimentary regulatory systems that legitimatized the activity. Today, most European countries have accepted the reality of online and mobile betting and have established rules and regulations that control the online industry. At the same time, the European Union, via the European Commission, has set anti-monopoly rules that allow a fairly level online gaming playing field among all its members.
   
The U.S., meanwhile, went in the other direction. In 2006, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA), slipping it through at the end of the session, and effectively banning the transmission of money to and from any organization involved with internet gaming. Although enforcement was still two years away, it prohibited U.S.-based banks from accepting transactions from online gaming companies.
   
At that time, many of the companies that had been accepting U.S. wagers—PartyGaming, Microgaming, 888 and others—stopped taking those bets, while others—Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and many smaller sites—continued to accept them. Some companies that halted U.S. bets made deals with the U.S. Department of Justice that purged any previous wrongdoing from their record, while the ones that continue to take bets are considered criminals.
   
But UIGEA barely dented the online gaming industry in the U.S., with players quickly finding ways around the transaction prohibition. Today, it is estimated that the U.S. market for online gaming is worth somewhere around $20 billion.
   
Online gaming advocates point at that number and describe tax revenues that can be derived from it. Suddenly, politicians are interested.

ONLINE LEGISLATIVE ACTION

In 2010, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts) proposed a bill that would legalize certain forms of online gaming. The bill was approved by the Finance Committee, but died before ever getting a hearing before the full House of Representatives.
   
Late last year, Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada), the Senate’s majority leader, pushed a bill to legalize online poker, again stressing the tax revenue that could be accrued during a budget crunch. Although the bill never received a hearing by a committee or the full Senate, it nonetheless was seriously considered. Several factors played against its passage, not the least of which was a division among the gaming industry about how it should be implemented.
   
Tribal interests were closely involved with the negotiations, and although the bill didn’t pass, they sent the message that no online gaming legalization will pass without tribal involvement and signoff.
   
Meanwhile, individual states have begun to consider legalizing “intrastate” online gaming, meaning only residents who live inside the state borders can gamble on devices located within the state. New Jersey came the closest. In late 2010, the state legislature passed a bill legalizing online gaming, which was vetoed by Governor Chris Christie in February. While supporters will re-introduce the bill with changes addressing Christie’s objections, the bill has little bearing on Indian Country because there are no federally recognized tribes or tribal gaming facilities in the state.
   
Not so in California, where two bills to legalize online gaming have divided state tribes, gaming and non-gaming alike. The debate in California is lively and somewhat divisive, but is indicative of tribal opinions across the country.
   
Robert Smith, the chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, is also chairman of California Tribal Business Alliance, a group of three tribes interested in developing partnerships and coalitions with like-minded governments and with business, community and civic organizations, with the intent to build productive alliances based on mutual respect and cooperation.
   
Smith says it’s essential for tribes to have a seat at the table when internet gaming is discussed.
   
“We need that seat to educate decision-makers about the inherent rights of tribal governments and to ensure that tribal interests are included in the policy discussions,” he says. “There’s too much at stake, to not be involved.”
   
Robert Martin, the chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, says that seat should lead to action, lest the tribes be left behind by opposing online gaming. As a member of the California Online Poker Association (COPA), Martin supports one of bills, which would legalize online poker in the state. He believes that if the state doesn’t get involved, only the illegal offshore operators will continue to benefit.
   
“Unlike offshore operators who have skirted the law, tribes have consistently adhered and abided by the provisions of UIGEA and IGRA,” he says. “In 48 states, tribes are synonymous with gaming.
   
“In California, tribal governments are the state’s established gaming partners. It has been a beneficial relationship for both sides for years as tribal gaming has generated billions in revenue for the state and currently employs more than 64,000 Californians.”

BUSINESS CONSENSUS

Ivan Makil, the former president of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona, and a candidate for chairman of the National Indian Gaming A
ssociation, believes tribes need to come together on this issue.
   
“The opinions of the tribes need to be heard,” he says. “We need to draw on the necessary expertise and as much objective information as possible in order to evaluate the potential impacts of online gaming. Internet gaming will mean different things for different tribes depending upon market, geography and philosophy. Consensus can only be reached when there is clarity about this issue and its impacts on all tribes.”
   
Leslie Lohse, treasurer of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, and vice chairwoman of the CTBA, believes that internet gaming as proposed everywhere threatens tribal sovereignty.
   
“CTBA does not jump into something quickly without examining every angle,” she explains. “We don’t just look at the business perspective, which we can appreciate, but we also have to consider how it impacts the sovereignty of our governments. Not to mention the social aspect. We want to be careful what we ask for because we just might get it. Let’s slow down, be clear, and fully vet it and not just be in a rush to plug a hole.”
   
Ernie Stevens, the chairman of NIGA, says his organization has been monitoring this issue for the past decade and his goals remain unchanged.
   
“Throughout these discussions, NIGA’s position has remained consistent: any new laws on internet gaming must acknowledge Indian tribes as governments, protect tribal sovereignty, and preserve existing rights under IGRA,” he says. “This approach succeeded in 2006 when Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Because of our work, that act protects electronically linked Class II and Class III Indian gaming, and tribal-state compact provisions that speak to internet gambling.
   
Morongo’s Martin believes that tribes can come together with a single voice when speaking of internet gaming.
   
“There already is a consensus within Indian Country that we need to adapt to meet the changing demands of the market,” he says. “Part of that consensus also includes that the internet is the new frontier of gaming.”
   
Smith says while there is a general agreement, specifics can get difficult.
   
“There are 565 federally recognized tribal governments in the United States,” he says. “It is virtually impossible to get unanimity on this issue or any issue.”
   
Since most i-gaming bills envision taxing the online gaming sites in different ways, Lohse says there isn’t a way around that issue if you stand for tribal sovereignty.
   
“Taxation is out,” she says bluntly. “It’s a non-starter right there. We are a government. One government cannot tax another government. Several compacts in California have been rejected recently because they have been deemed as taxation on the tribes.”
   
Martin agrees on that point.
   
“A governing body cannot legally assign taxes to federally recognized tribes,” he says. “It is unenforceable, and therefore sovereignty doesn’t come into question.”
   
Under one of the California bills, only LLCs would be able to offer online gaming, which would mean tribes would set up an LLC separate from their tribal enterprises, and be taxed like a normal business. While Lohse wouldn’t rule that out, she contends it is a slippery slope.
   
“That’s a big issue for us,” she says. “If it’s an LLC, there is no consideration about the impact on the tribal government. You’re creating a business, which we have a right to do, but the issue is that even online creates gaming devices that violate our compacts. Today, the Gaming Control Board considers any gambling online as an illegal gaming device. The tribes would have to go outside our government status, which would be like punishing ourselves. It starts to erode our sovereignty.”
   
Martin disagrees.
  
“Online poker poses absolutely no threat to tribal sovereignty because it is a Class II game under IGRA,” he says. “Class II games are not exclusive to tribes and are not part of any tribal compacts.”

MARKET OPPORTUNITY

Land-based, commercial casino companies see internet gaming as a double benefit. First, it will create new revenues in a difficult economy. It may even allow first-time gamblers to get a taste of gaming entertainment. But they also believe that they can use online gaming to bring customers to their bricks-and-mortar casinos by offering inducements—free or low-cost rooms, cash-back coupons, sweepstakes and more. The same is true for tribal casinos, says Martin.
   
“The online player differs from the player at brick-and-mortar casinos,” he says. “However, by offering poker online, studies have shown that more players will develop an interest in also playing at live casinos in addition to playing online. So the two forms of gaming will complement each other well.”
   
Smith isn’t so sure.
   
“Tribal governments need to look at i-gaming from every angle, every perspective, before taking a position on the authorization of internet gaming,” he insists. “As sovereign nations, first and foremost, we need to look at it from the governmental perspective. Tribal governments come to the table knowing that any decision made could impact their governments in the near term, and, more importantly, it could impact the future of their nations.
   
“Lobbyists, advocates and shareholders are looking at it purely from a business perspective, from a dollars-and-cents perspective—how it impacts their bottom line now, not how it will affect the livelihood of their government generations from now.”
   
Smith is concerned about how online gaming would spread outside of tribal casinos and hopes that regulations would control it. In New Jersey, Christie cited a similar concern when vetoing the bill in that state.
   
“The regulatory scheme at the state level, or the federal level for that matter, should prohibit internet cafés, the establishment of i-poker rooms at existing brick-and-mortar casinos, as well as, the redemption of winnings at existing casinos,” Smith says.
   
Smith believes that internet gaming should remain illegal until it is clear what the impact might be, how it can be effectively regulated and controlled and has adequate protections for tribes. 
   
“Internet gaming should remain illegal,” he says, “until all of the due diligence is done and, at a minimum, it is determined that it is cost-effective, can be implemented with all of the safeguards necessary to protect the sovereign rights of tribes and existing government-to-government agreements, it has all of the safeguards to protect owners, operators, employees, players, etc., and, it should be limited to i-poker. Furthermore, illegal operators should be brought to justice.”
   
Martin says any delay will simply embolden the illegal operators and threaten the integrity of the existing gaming systems.
   
“Currently, the players aren’t being afforded any protection from fraud and theft,” he says. “The states aren’t receiving any benefits from this growing industry and the tribes are being locked out from this new frontier in gaming. The only ones who are benefiting with the status quo are the illegal offshore operators who continue to siphon jobs and billions in revenue from our economy.”
   
Lohse believes that there is a more important reason for taking the time to understand all the ramifications of online gaming.
   
“As tribal leaders, we have to stand firm and see the bigger picture,” she says. “You have to have things to preserve for the future. We want our people to be able to survive and thrive. If we make an agreement on internet gambling and it goes wrong, we’ve betrayed our children.”