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Erica Moser
As a business reporter, I write about small businesses opening and closing, manufacturing, food and drink, labor issues and economic data. I particularly love writing about the impact of state and federal policy on local businesses. I also do some education reporting, covering colleges in southeastern Connecticut and regional K-12 issues.
Tribal Gaming: Politics in Indian Country
19th April 2021
2 minutes read
One year into the global pandemic, the regulatory and political landscape on both federal and state level has changed dramatically in the US, and its impact extends into Indian Country.
This webinar, which went out live on 13 April, takes a closer look at the key themes and trends shaping up the present and the future of tribal gaming.
The discussion is led by Victor Rocha of Pechanga.net, and features a panel comprising some of the leading names in tribal gaming:
James Siva, Vice Chairman, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Chairperson, California Nations Indian Gaming Association,
Foxwoods Resort Casino reported slot revenues of $29.7 million in March, its highest monthly take since July 2020.
Slot machine earnings were up 32% from February and up 21% from January, suggesting a sizeable increase in visitors likely emboldened by the rollout of vaccines against COVID-19.
Foxwoods in March resumed live entertainment with the reopening of its Grand Theater.
Also last month, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which operates Foxwoods, and the Mohegan Tribal Nation signed an agreement with Gov. Ned Lamont on sports betting and online gambling in Connecticut. The three-way pact is considered an important step toward ultimately legalizing expanded gaming options in the state.
Podcast: Mashantucket Pequot Chairman on securing the future for seven generations
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Chairman Rodney Butler, right, greets Mohegan Tribal Chairman James Gessner Jr. as they take turns addressing a news conference Thursday, March 25, 2021, outside Norwich City Hall to announce the new gaming agreement between the state and the tribes for online and sports betting. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Published April 06. 2021 12:09PM | Updated April 06. 2021 2:23PM
Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, spoke with us about the education, training and guidance from elders that helped the tribe achieve the milestone of naming its first member, Jason Guyot, as chief executive at Foxwoods Resort Casino.