The American Gaming Association (AGA) will put a spotlight on the growing strength of the Tribal casino industry at its 2019 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place October 14-17 at the Las Vegas Sands. The trade show will present a robust lineup of Tribal gaming-related content, and motivational storyteller, leadership speaker and member of the Ottawa Nation, D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas, will deliver the opening keynote speech.
Vanas is the author of the celebrated books The Tiny Warrior: A Path to Personal Discovery & Achievement and Spirit on the Run. A former military officer, he shows organizations how to practically apply the power of the warrior spirit to perform at their best, stay resilient and thrive in tough, changing environments.
“D.J. Vanas is a pioneer in the Tribal community and is an asset to our Tribal gaming educational program,” said Korbi Carrison, G2E’s event director. “We are thrilled to have him share his leadership and intuition with the world’s top gaming leaders at G2E.”
Vanas will shine a light on the power of the Tribal gaming industry. Tribal casino operators are present in 28 states and create nearly half of all U.S. gaming revenue. A recent AGA report detailed the widespread economic impact that Tribal casinos have in states across the country, providing diverse career opportunities, supporting local businesses and generating tax revenue and revenue share payments for all levels of government.
“Tribal gaming is a true success story in communities across the country and an essential component of G2E’s educational program,” said Allie Barth, vice president of industry relations for the AGA.
Tribal gaming content at G2E:
Tribal Leadership Roundtable: The Next Five Years for Tribal Gaming
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- Stephanie Bryan, Tribal Chair & CEO, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
- Mark Macarro, Tribal Chairman, Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians
- Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman & National Spokesperson, National Indian Gaming Association
- Victor Rocha, President, Victor Strategies (Moderator)
Sports Betting in Indian Country: The Rules, Regulations & Best Practices for Tribal Gaming
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- Neal Atkinson, Director of Table Games, Pearl River Resorts
- Jonodev Chaudhuri, Chairman, Indian Law and Policy Group
- Matthew Morgan, Director of Gaming Affairs, Chickasaw Nation
- Christopher T. Stearns, Counsel, Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker LLP
- Valerie Spicer, Executive Director, Arizona Indian Gaming Association (Moderator)
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Esports, Mobile Gaming & Sports Wagering: What Role Does the Tribal Gaming Regulator Play
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- Jamie Hummingbird, Director, Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission
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- Donald Malloy, Vice President, Tribal First
- Alex Riccardo, Director, Beazley
- Travis Waldo, Director T., National Indian Gaming Commission
- Eddie Ilko, Safety Manager, Sycuan Resort Casino (Moderator)
