National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)

Tribal Strength Through Economic Diversification

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The potential impacts of Internet gaming legalization was a major topic at last month’s National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) convention. Another critical topic, not surprisingly, was economic diversification and Tribes’ ability to pursue and manage the process of planning for change.

Legalization of online gaming is gaining traction; a few states already have passed legislation allowing it. Should this trend continue, it has been estimated that Indian gaming revenues could take a hit of up to 25 percent. This would be disastrous for many Tribal communities whose economies are built upon gaming revenue as their sole economic pillar.

If there is a bright side to the potential challenges in the gaming industry, it is that many progressive, forward-thinking Tribal leaders have been planning for this day...

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Fullmer, Jamie. "Tribal Strength Through Economic Diversification." Indian Country Today Media Network. April 18, 2013. Opinion. (https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/opinions/tribal-strength-through..., accessed April 22, 2013)

Indian Pride: Episode 113: Indian Gaming

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Prairie Public Broadcasting
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Indian Pride, an American Indian cultural magazine television series, spotlights the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. This episode of Indian Pride features Philip Hogen, former Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, and focuses on the topic of Indian gaming. (Segment Placement: 1:07 - 14:05)

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"Indian Gaming." Indian Pride (Episode 113). Prairie Public Broadcasting. Fargo, North Dakota. 2007. Television program. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf_PAsuGNKs, accessed May 16, 2023).