ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (May 7, 2024) – The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), returned to the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2024 in Los Angeles, California, May 3-7, showcasing cultural diversity of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities across the United States with more than half a dozen exhibitors and introduced its newly relaunched website, NativeAmerica.Travel, now with a booking platform. As the leading inbound travel trade show, past IPWs have generated more than $5.5 billion in future travel by connecting U.S. travel exhib ..read more

Tulsa, OK (May 7, 2024) – River Spirit Casino and Resort and ShowNation, LLC dba SCOUT have entered into a strategic partnership that includes “SCOUT” player development software. “We are happy to announce the new collaboration with ShowNation’s SCOUT, a customer relationship management platform,” said Andy Langston, COO of Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises / River Spirit Casino Resort. “This innovative tool will enable us to access real-time data as soon as our valued guests arrive on the property. With this data, we can gain deeper insights into guest preferences, which will help us further ..read more

CHICAGO, (May 6, 2024) – The American Bar Association joins with tribal nations and the country in recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).  We express our deepest condolences to the families of missing Indigenous persons and stand strong in our commitment to address this crisis. For too long, justice has been elusive for many missing, murdered indigenous people. It is a sobering and dark reality that we must work to simply acknowledge the disproportionate and devastating rates of violence that Indigenous people experience. Such dispropo ..read more

Jermaine Franklin Faces Devin Vargas in Main Event; Undefeated Super Lightweights Joshua James Pagan & Roger Hilley Battle for NABF Championship; Plus, Da’Velle Smith, Husam Al Mashhadi & More! Tickets on Sale Now  DETROIT (May 6, 2024) – Al Bernstein, an International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and one of boxing’s most recognizable and respected commentators for more than 40 years, will head up an all-star broadcast team for Salita Promotions’ next installment of “Big Time Boxing USA,” taking place on Thursday, May 23, at Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, airing live on premiu ..read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 6, 2024) – The National Indian Gaming Commission today announces the reappointment of Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland and appointment of NIGC Associate General Counsel Sharon M. Avery as Associate Commissioners, effective May 6, 2024. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland proposed their appointments on March 25, pending public comment. Each is appointed for a three-year term. This is Vice Chair Hovland’s second three-year appointed term as an agency Associate Commissioner. This is Avery’s first appointment. “I am truly honored to be appointed to serve on the Commission fo ..read more

Tucson, AZ (May 6, 2024) – Casino Del Sol has appointed Timothy Morrissey as Director of Gaming Operations. With a career spanning over a decade in the gaming and hospitality industry, Morrissey brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role. Morrissey joins Casino Del Sol from Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi, where he served as Vice President & General Manager. During his tenure, Morrissey spearheaded the seamless integration of new casino and hotel assets into Saratoga Casino Gaming’s Corporate Ecosystem. His leadership result ..read more

ARLINGTON, Wash. (May 6, 2024) – The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians and its Angel of the Winds Casino Resort are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with University of Washington Athletics as the official casino resort partner statewide for the Huskies. This agreement marks a significant collaboration between two iconic Washington institutions, heralding a new era of sports entertainment. “As huge supporters of local athletics, we are incredibly excited to kick off this partnership with UW Athletics,” said Eric White, Chairman of The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. “T ..read more

Palm Springs, CA (May 2, 2024) – Agua Caliente Casinos, the premier destination in greater Palms Springs for live entertainment, gaming and wellness, is pleased to announce a new and first-ever top honor for The Spa at Séc-he, their newest spa destination that opened in April 2023. Last week, the Spa at Séc-he won a coveted Good Housekeeping 2024 Beauty Award as Destination Spa in the category of Body Care. It is the only spa that has earned a Good Housekeeping 2024 Beauty Award. The Spa at Séc-he, located in heart of downtown Palm Springs, is one of the most luxurious hot mineral sp ..read more

As we wrap up, a big thank you to our hosts who made this possible Ainsworth Game Technology. Sean Evans, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy at Ainsworth reflects on his 25 years attending the IGA Tradeshow. As Evans states, “Seeing the growth of Tribal gaming and how its expanded is important to every manufacturer here.” Evans talks further on seat persistence and the features players are looking for. If you want to check out Ainsworth’s latest games, visit AGTslots.com. The post Sean Evans on Tribal Gaming’s Evolution: Insights from 25 Years at the IGA Tradeshow appeared first ..read more

As we recap the Ainsworth Live News Deck powered by Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine, Raving and CDC Gaming Reports, your hosts Casey Gonzales and Deana Scott take a moment to reflect on the experience at IGA 2024 this Spring in Anaheim. “It’s been amazing,” starts Scott, “There are so many incredible leaders here, so much great content and product.” Gonzales reflects on the advancements of technology, “We are really expanding class II and the fact that It’s going mobile, wow.” Both Scott and Gonzales applaud the attendance to the learning sess ..read more