by AIGA | May 18, 2018 | Arizona Economy, Community, Education, impact and analysis
When many Arizonans think about Tribal Gaming, the first thing that comes to mind is the bustle of lights and excitement of the casino floors, or the variety of entertainment options at each casino. Though Tribal casinos have been a vital part of Arizona’s...
by AIGA | May 8, 2018 | Arizona Economy, Giving Back, impact and analysis
From the Arizona Department of Gaming: https://gaming.az.gov/news PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Gaming officials announced today that statewide tribal gaming contributions for fiscal year-to-date 2018 amounts to approximately $94 million. This figure reflects five...
by AIGA | Nov 8, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Culture and Arts, Education, Jobs
As Veterans Day fast approaches, many Americans take time to honor family and friends who have sacrificed so much to serve this country. In Tribal communities across the United States, veterans are honored for their bravery, their service, and for some, their...
by AIGA | Sep 23, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Gila River Indian Community, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui, San Carlos Apache, Tohono O'odham, White Mountain Apache, Yavapai-Apache Nation
America became an economic superpower in the wake of World War II and the 1950s witnessed a time of unprecedented growth and prosperity. Unfortunately, that economic growth was not felt everywhere in the country, as many Tribal communities were left out and/or...
by AIGA | Aug 24, 2016 | Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona Economy, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Community, Gila River Indian Community, Jobs, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui, Salt River Pima, San Carlos Apache, Tohono O'odham, White Mountain Apache, Yavapai-Apache Nation
When you think of Tribal Gaming in Arizona, you probably think of large casinos, luxurious hotels, and exciting venues for concerts and events. However, what you may not know is how beneficial Tribal Gaming can be for those Tribes that do not own casinos. Many...
by AIGA | Oct 20, 2015 | Arizona Economy, Community, Pascua Yaqui
Tribal Gaming in Arizona is proving an economic success story for Tribes and all of Arizona. Since the Tribal State Gaming Compacts were signed between in 2002, Tribal Gaming is giving Tribal Communities the economic resources to overcome centuries of disadvantage,...