Indian Gaming 2018 Tradeshow and Conference

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Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance & Suspicious Physical Casino Transactions and Activities (Room N255)

17 Apr 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Leonard Senia, BA, MPA
In this session you will understand the complexities of the BSA Compliance, which will provide a base of knowledge to be used throughout the worksh... More...

Big Data & Gaming: Learning To Love Math (Room N253)

17 Apr 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Andrew Cardno ; Ralph Thomas, Ph.D
Welcome to a brave new world where data is king and can inform every decision businesses make when they market to their consumers. Lear... More...

The Future of Casino Technology (Room N253)

17 Apr 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Acres
Our keynote speaker will enlighten us on what an efficient and profitable casino of the future will look like and explain how casino managers can h... More...

22 Casino's Vulnerabilities to Money Laundering (Room N255)

17 Apr 18
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Leonard Senia, BA, MPA
During this session we will examine the key pitfalls casinos run into with AML.  8 of these pitfalls are vulnerabilities that pertain to 8 typ... More...

Free Play: More Science Than Art (Room N253)

17 Apr 18
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Buddy Frank ; Michael May ; Michael Meczka
On this panel we delve into the discussion of free play on slots and tables and how it affects the business from three different areas, the... More...

10 Major Casino Money Laundering Investigations (Room N255)

17 Apr 18
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Leonard Senia, BA, MPA
In this session we will look at real case studies of investigations to identify key factors and how your operation can protect its revenue.  More...

Big Data & Marketing: How the Information Revolution Changed Marketing Forever (Room N253)

17 Apr 18
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Deana Scott ; Doug Parker ; Heidi Hamers ; Robert Bohn ; Stuart Kerr
We spend millions of dollars on marketing to drive players through our doors, but how do we know how much to spend? What are the tools we shoul... More...

Big Data and the Future of Integrated Resorts (Room N253)

17 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Conrad Granito ; Dike Bacon ; James Klas
Big Data is big business. Its effects are wide ranging and expanding rapidly in everything from social media habits to banking. Big Data’... More...

Casino Suggested Best Practices: Risk-Based Compliance Indicators & Compliance Assessment (Room N255)

17 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Leonard Senia, BA, MPA
This session will provide the information necessary to assess and identify the risks unique to your gaming facility in line with casino industry be... More...

Applying Investigative and Background Screenings Resources to Thoroughly Screen Today's Trends (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): Kelli Weaver ; Martin Madrigal
Gaming Commissions are responsible for applying investigative techniques to ensure safety of their co-workers, patrons, and casino assets. A thorou... More...

Emerging Cybersecurity Threats to Casino Operations (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Brandon Valentini CPA ; Kevin Villanueva CISA, CISSP, PCI QSA ; Patrick Tinklenberg ; Troy Hawes
Casino IT departments are constantly burdened with keeping up with technology. That also means keeping up with emerging risks and threats that may ... More...

Employee Theft in the Gaming Industry – Schemes, Red Flags and Prevention (Room N254)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Tim Tribe
The Association of Certified Examiners estimates the average employee theft in the United States is $120,000 per occurrence. In gaming, the risks a... More...

Hearings & Appeals: What a Regulator Should Know (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Billy David ; Joseph Osterloh
This interactive workshop covers the many aspects of a hearing and appeal in the Tribal Gaming Industry. Role playing will be presented so ... More...

How to Be a Leader in These Uncertain Times (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Management and Development

Speaker(s): Steve Beck
Motivational speaker, Steve Beck will kick off the day on how to motivate their teams to be their best every single day. Where everyone the... More...

Introduction to Finance, Accounting, Compliance and Auditing Concepts for Tribal Gaming Commissioners (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Ryan Burns
This workshop will provide the foundation for understanding the key activities and differences between finance, accounting, compliance, and audits ... More...

Mobile on Premise Gaming 101: A Game Changer (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Anika Howard ; Frank Pracukowski
In this session, we will discuss the technology available to permit mobile on-premise gaming, unique marketing opportunities, games offered... More...

New Techniques in Slot Analytics: From Artificial Intelligence to Big Data (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Buddy Frank ; Kiran Brahmandam ; Mukesh Nayak ; Nick Hogan
Slot Analytics has improved substantially since the first spreadsheets tracked play. Today, industry leaders are realizing the profit potential of ... More...

NIGC: Guidance on the Financial & Compliance Issues (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Heather Nakai ; Suzanne Nunn
This discussion is intended to highlight issues throughout Indian Gaming as it relates to the National Indian Gaming Commission. Compliance, Office... More...

Promoting, Marketing and Leveraging Tribal Causes and Casino Charities (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Donald Ragona ; Donald Sampson ; Michael Johnson ; Michael Roberts
This session will discuss how tribal and casino leadership can think about their charitable work, leveraging partnerships with local and nation... More...

Protecting Our Sisters - A Talking Circle (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Frances Alvarez ; Mallory Black ; Tricia Martinez
This talking circle will highlight the domestic injustices against Native women and girls that occur in our communities every day. Knowledge an... More...

Sovereign Immunity, Patents and the Allergan Deal - A Tribal Perspective (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Bryan Small ; Christopher Evans ; Michael Conners ; Owen Herne
Representatives of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will provide an overview of the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) process, and their ongoin... More...

Strategic Planning: A New Vision for Tribal Economy (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Hellyaachwehay (Wehay) Quisquis ; Jamie Fullmer ; John Mooers ; Larry Wright, Jr. ; Tony Reider
Growing and diversifying an economy requires tribal leaders to engage in critical deliberations to ensure economic growth will be financially succe... More...

The 2018 Farm Bill: The Importance of Food Sovereignty to Indian Country (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Crystal Echo Hawk ; Jacob Schellinger ; Janie Hipp ; Keith Anderson ; Philip Baker-Shenk ; Zach Ducheneaux
Every five years, the U.S. Congress passes new Farm Bill legislation which sets federal policy and spending authorizations. Tribal Nations must... More...

Behavioral Analytics - The Path to Personalization (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Ralph Thomas, Ph.D
Are you listening to your customers? All too often, marketers fall into a rut, applying the same metric to a large group instead of trackin... More...

Best Practices and Hot Topics in Indian Country Human Resources (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Management and Development

Speaker(s): Judith Wright ; Tal Donavon Moore
In this session, we will discuss similar human resources and organizational development best practices across all organizations, then will focus in... More...

Best Practices in Tribal Governance for a New Generation (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Katherine Spilde Ph.D. MBA ; Rebecca Webster ; Tad Johnson
The overall vision for our Department is to develop materials in the emerging area of “tribal administration.” While there are hundreds... More...

Human Trafficking Part 1: Hidden in Plain Sight. What to Look for? (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Byron Fasset ; Kaitlin Seale ; Kathryn Isom-Clause, ; Vanessa Chauhan
Human Trafficking is a primary concern of both Tribal Nations and the U.S. Government. Education, training and raising awareness is crucial as ... More...

Implementing Effective Diversification Due Diligence Strategies in New Gaming and Hospitality Markets (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Bill Woodworth ; Chas Robbins ; Max McEleney
In this session, tribal leaders and casino managers will better understand the importance of a planned approach when expanding/investing into n... More...

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act at 30: The Future of Lands Eligible for Gaming, Compacts and Indian Gaming (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Andrew Adams III ; Ezekiel Fletcher ; Larry Roberts
Over the past 30 years, Indian Gaming has been one of the most important vehicles for tribal self-determination and economic progress. This panel w... More...

Internal Audit Best Practices: Class II and Class III MICS (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Brian Shull ; Kris Nixon ; Samuel Owl
The NIGC prescribes a set of guidelines with a set of minimum requirements that internal auditors must follow covering both Class III and Class... More...

Know Your Customer--Title 31 Compliance (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): Joseph Osterloh ; Julie Hakman ; Mary Magnuson
Protecting casino assets is of the utmost importance in gaming. Casinos can be fined for not completing due diligence in vetting their customers. A... More...

Regulating The Relationship: Gaming Commissions and Casino Operations (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Pam Reynolds ; Rachel Loudon
The relationship between a Gaming Commission and a tribal casino operation can be testy. Therefore, finding the balance between oversight and a... More...

Strategic Solutions from the Pros (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Darlene Vega ; Edith Atwood ; EJ Egghart CPA/MBA ; Francine Jaramillo
Four women leaders from all walks of life—The President of Gaming Operation, A Gaming Commissioner, A Legal Counsel for a Tribe, A Founder of... More...

The Requirements of IGRA & the Pitfalls of Non-Compliance (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Heather Nakai ; Suzanne Nunn
Participants will learn how to avoid enforcement actions through compliance. The Course will give participants an overview of the requirements of I... More...

The Tribal Alliance: Establishing the Regulatory Gaming Standards for the Future of Tribal Gaming (Room N241)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Kenneth George Jr
The Tribal Alliance was formed to exercise and protect Tribal Sovereignty, to foster a level playing field with commercial gaming, and to ensur... More...

Tribal iGaming: It's Already Happening (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Alec Driscoll ; Alroy Aviram ; Gene Johnson ; Jim Ryan ; Kresimir Spajic ; Seth Young
Tribal government gaming has been an active and successful participant in the developing U.S. iGaming industry. Multiple tribes have been offering ... More...

Why Your Profitability Depends on Aggregating Your Data to Understand the True Worth of a Player (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Azam Husain ; Deana Scott ; Michael Minniear ; Samantha Urban ; Tara Ezzell
If Tribal properties are only using slot accounting systems to determine the worth of their players, they are only getting one piece of the pie. To... More...

Accounting for Complimentary Items, Promotions, and Free Play (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ryan Burns ; Sheryl Ashley
This session is designed to be a comprehensive workshop relating to accounting and financial reporting for internal and external complimentary good... More...

Big Idea: Small Budget (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): Georgene Louis ; Priscilla Speidel
This session looks at how Technology, Process Reengineering for the Tribal Gaming industry and the increased global adoption of online, mobile, and... More...

Exciting STEM Initiates to Develop Tribal Workforces for the Future (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Management and Development

Speaker(s): Jodi DiLascio ; Kathy M. DeerInWater, Ph.D. ; Liberty Reyes ; Nelson Lambert ; Sara Echo Hawk
Changing technologies and competition for market space are altering the types of industries that Tribes enter as they seek to sustain and diversify... More...

Gamesmanship 3.0 (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Tom Cunningham
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was created to support economic development and strong tribal governments while protecting the integrity of Indian... More...

Human Trafficking Part 2: Hidden in Plain Sight. What to do? (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh ; Eddie Ilko ; Tricia Martinez
Now that you know what to look for in spotting Human Trafficking, do you know what to do? Part 2 of “Hidden in Plain Sight” will co... More...

Land Into Trust for Gaming Under the Trump Administration (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Aurene Martin ; George Skibine ; Paula Hart ; Sara Setshwaelo
This session will focus on the latest policy and legal developments on the always controversial off-reservation land into trust for gaming issue. T... More...

Master Planning & Development: Driving Diversified Revenues & Integrating Guest Expectation (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): DEAN KELLY ; Glenn Smithson ; Jennifer Fleming ; Samuel Askew
Whether your property is in a highly populated and competitive market, or in a smaller localized economy, Master Planning has a place within yo... More...

Meet the Gatekeepers of Entertainment: How to Write a Better Offer & Be More Competitive (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Billy Brill ; Dan Pferschy ; Noel Largess ; Paul Davis ; Rich Best
Casinos have incorporated various forms of entertainment into casino operations and can be a significant source of additional revenue. Booking succ... More...

Remote Access Monitoring into your Network (Room N254)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Gena Caviness ; Kenneth Golda ; Peter Nikiper ; Thorsten Toms
How are you currently monitoring remote access for your gaming vendors? How are you guarding from intrusions? Do you have established audit... More...

Sports Betting in Tribal Country: An Operations Perspective (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Brian Wyman Ph.D. ; Charles Cohen ; Conrad Granito ; Joe Brennan ; Michael Grodsky
As the Supreme Court decision in Christie v. NCAA approaches, many operators are shifting from a wait-and-see mode to the strategic planning pr... More...

Success with Marketing Analytics: An Operator's Perspective (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Azam Husain ; Michael Bonakdar ; Michael Ka’ahanui ; Rich Rader
The casino is home to a critical and ever growing mass of data about players, their preferences and their spending habits, across gaming and non-ga... More...

Successful Development in a Maturing Gaming Market (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Samples ; David Reed ; John Whitney ; Rich Sullivan ; Scott Celella
Executives from Cherokee Nation Entertainment, Cherokee Hospitality Consulting, the design and construction team will share insights on factors... More...

Taking Command: Tribal Leadership in Casino Management (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): John Shagonaby ; Mark Harding ; Michael Hunter ; Rodney Butler ; Shawn Patton, THRP
Tribal casino management has often been delegated to non-tribal employees. Twenty years ago that made sense because Indian country lacked the e... More...

Women in Charge: Driving Progress. Reshaping the Future (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Chris Province M.A., PMP ; Erika Meeske Rafferty ; Kari McCormick ; Valerie Spicer ; VALERIE RED-HORSE Mohl
How are women at the top creating inclusive cultures where today’s top talent can thrive, while also paving the way for the emerging leaders ... More...

Active Shooter: Perspectives from Casino Operations and Gaming Commissions (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Dave Vialpando ; Eddie Ilko ; Les Stanley
We live in a time where Active Shooter events are becoming more and more common in the United States. It is important to know what to do and wh... More...

Anti-Money Laundering for Investigator/Surveillance and Security: New Roles and Responsibilities for Surveillance/Security (Room N254)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): EJ Egghart CPA/MBA
AML Program has been the responsibility of auditors and compliance personnel in the past. As the “Know Your Customer” policy becomes mo... More...

Branding, Loyalty Programs and Customer Retention (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Yuri Cameron
The US gaming market is growing at a slower pace than 10-15 years ago, which makes the competition for the most profitable customers tougher an... More...

Class II: The New 547.5 Standards. Are You Compliant? (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Matthew Morgan ; Michael Capen ; Nick Farley ; Peter Nikiper ; Russell Witt ; Travis Waldo
With NIGC’s December 2017 revision of standards for Class II Grandfathered games (547.5), what steps will Class II Regulators and Operato... More...

Compliance: Removing The Good vs Evil From Gaming Regulation (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): Andre Wilsenach ; Jennifer Roberts
The workshop will start off by considering the question "Why Regulation?" This will be followed by an interactive session on the role tha... More...

Esports: Beyond The Hype, What Are The Real Opportunities? (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Chris LaPorte ; Chris Grove ; J.B. Bukosky ; Jud Hannigan
The momentum of “Esports” in the United States is undeniable. Far from a fad, Esports now attracts multi-million dollar investments fro... More...

Going Paperless with Back Office Accounting with Cloud Based Applications (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Kris Nixon ; Samuel Owl
Technology has fundamentally changed what is possible in modern accounting systems and applications. While some accounting systems have maintained ... More...

Indian Gaming 2018: A Review of Litigation, Legislation and DOI Initiatives (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Katherine Spilde Ph.D. MBA ; Michael Anderson ; Penny Coleman ; Tony Batt
The panel will provide the latest on litigation, legislation and DOI initiatives Including the proposed changes to the fee to trust regulations... More...

Internal Audit 2.0 (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Josh Benefield
This course is designed to build upon the AUD-120 Internal Audit: A to Z twelve hour workshop.  The objective of this workshop is to create an... More...

Labor and Benefits in Tribal Casinos: Critical Tools and Opportunities to Save Money (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Management and Development

Speaker(s): Brady Scott ; Deana Scott ; Kevin Huddleston, CPA, CGMA, CFF ; Tyler Moore
Labor is our largest controllable expense, yet we struggle with finding ways to control this cost. This discussion is even more relevant today as b... More...

The Biggest Trends in Tribal Gaming Resorts: Turning Challenges into Opportunities through Strategic Integration and Positioning (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Conrad Granito ; Jeff Hartmann ; Kristi Jackson ; Mike Bean ; Peter Stevens ; Robert Gdowski
Tribal casinos are facing growing pressure from commercial casinos, changing demographics, new technologies and myriad entertainment option... More...

The Modern Politics of Indian Gaming: Tribes V. States (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Delia Carlyle ; Marsha Kelly ; Rebecca Kaldor ; Sheila Morago ; Susan Jensen ; Valerie Spicer
Listen in as the Women of Tribal Gaming from the Regional Gaming Associations report from the front lines on what is happening in their States ... More...

The Value of a Mentor/Mentee Program (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Ann Nicholson
Do you know the difference between being a mentor and a mentee? In this interactive session we will define some of the key identifiers for ... More...

Yield Management: Theory and Practice (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ari Mizrachi
What is “Yield management”? It’s the process of making adjustments in the price of a product in response to market factors, s... More...

Female Leadership in Tribal Gaming. Where are they and where are they missing? (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Shekinan Hoffman ; Toni Repetti
Women represent half of the workforce but the percentage of women in higher level positions is less than men.This presentation will discuss researc... More...

Game Performance (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Catchpole
This course is designed to assist participants gain an understanding of game statistics. The objective is to create an interactive environment wher... More...

Hidden Marketing Costs (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): Doug Parker
More than ever, marketing and loyalty programs are key components of any casino's business model. This session will examine case studies and de... More...

Increase Performance by Engaging a Multi-Generational Workforce (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Management and Development

Speaker(s): Carrie Beaudette ; Diane Ristau
Significant engagement drivers, such as an employee's relationship with their supervisor and feelings of contribution, are organization-wid... More...

Innovation in Skill Gaming: Where we’re at and where it’s going (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Blaine Graboyes ; Marcus Yoder ; Roger Gros ; Sherry Kriescher ; Skyelar Perkins
Casino operators face an aging player population and are looking to appeal to the Millennials and Gen-Xers–who now represent the largest ... More...

Licensing : Past, Present, & Future (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): Gena Caviness ; Kelly Myers
Have you ever asked yourself why you have to do something in your background investigation process? If the answer is "because we have always d... More...

More Bang For Your Buck…Luxury On A Budget (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Gary George ; Kathy George ; Nick Schoenfeldt ; Rob Quaempts ; Sam Olbekson
Tribal casinos are "locals" casinos and require a different set of design criteria than a Vegas casino. Value is real, and decisions ... More...

Native Nations in Film & Media (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

A panel discussion on investment messaging & cultural preservation in film & media. More...

Report Writing: What Regulators Need to Know (Room N254)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Billy David
Learn the do’s and don'ts of report writing. Understanding how surveillance, compliance and security reports are used in court hearin... More...

Social Trends in Licensing (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Frances Alvarez ; Joseph Osterloh ; Julie Hakman
In the regulatory world many social trends go unnoticed or acclaimed in licensing. Many licensing applicants fail to disclose bankruptcy, the l... More...

The Department of Justice under President Trump: Cannabis and Other Priorities Impacting Indian Country (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Brendan Johnson ; Lael Echo-Hawk ; Tim Purdon
This presentation will focus on recent developments at the DOJ, including: Cannabis – the DOJ has adopted a new stance on states and ... More...

Tribal Leadership: Concepts on Fiscal Responsibilities and Tips for Board Level Reporting (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Emily Pachner ; Ernest (JJ) Merlino ; Nick Scamorza
This session is designed to identify the key necessary financial and reporting responsibilities for Tribal Leadership for gaming and ot... More...

Why Class II is Important to the Game Mix in Your Casino (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s): Dan Little ; Doyle Smotherman ; Glenn Smithson ; Jamie Hummingbird ; Richard Williamson .
This session will provide attendees an inside look at how Class II gaming is an important piece of the entertainment value provided by casino opera... More...

You’ve Got Gas (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Bill Marsh ; Chris Richardson ; Gary West ; Jim Klas ; Sam Cohen
As Indian country continues its trend toward diversification, many tribes are developing truck stops, gas stations, convenience stores or &... More...

543.8 Bingo Toolkit (Room N258)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Catchpole
This course is designed to give users the ability to achieve minimum compliance within their organizations with respect to Bingo 543.8. The objecti... More...

A CEO Perspective on Enterprise Leadership and Transformation (Room N262)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Fred Buro ; Jay Sarno ; Samantha Urban
Tribal leaders, CEOs, board members, directors, and casino executives find themselves in uncharted waters these days and perplexed about how be... More...

Alan Meister: The Economic Impact of Indian Gaming on Tribes and Surrounding Communities (Room N242)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Legislative and Policy

Speaker(s): Alan Meister
As Indian gaming has evolved over the years, it has generated profound impacts on tribes, their surrounding communities, the gaming industry as... More...

Body Language on the Gaming Floor and How to Look for Red Flags (Room N243)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hofstetter ; Billy David
Body language (without sound) from a surveillance perspective can be difficult to interpret what is happening. Common body language signs&ndash... More...

Broadband, Investment Considerations For The Future Of Gaming And Meeting The Public And Public Safety Demand (Room N261)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Adam Geisler ; Carrie Johnson ; David Buchanan ; John Hosman ; John James ; Robin Wright
This session will focus on the need for tribes to consider brining improved broadband capabilities to their facilities to address both the futu... More...

Creating Diverse Economic Opportunity and Growth Through Investing in Startup Companies (Room N257)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Amber Michel ; Derrick Watchman ; Gregory Bylos ; Heather Fleming
Imagine if your tribe had invested in Facebook or Uber. The Global Economy is expanding and changing in the age of the startup. Greater diversity a... More...

How to Transition Your Direct Mail Program to Digital (Room N260)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Marketing

Speaker(s): DARREN WITHERS ; Mike Montross ; Rebecca Perger ; Ryan Frohberg ; Tino Magnatta
For years we have heard that promised printing and postage savings will be the product of digital direct marketing.  The savings are trick... More...

Innovation in the Consumer Age (Room N255)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Emerging Gaming

Speaker(s): Roberto Coppola
The balance of power has shifted to the consumer. Technology has armed your past, current and prospective customers with more information a... More...

Internal Audit Best Practices 2018 - Beyond the Checklists (Room N256)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Regulation and Compliance

Speaker(s): George Metkovich ; Josh Peukert
Our panel of experienced tribal gaming commissioners and auditors will provide a discussion of internal audit processes and programs that go beyond... More...

Introduction to Blockchain, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies (Room N259)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jeff Ifrah ; Kenneth George Jr ; Melissa Blau
Blockchain has been hailed the greatest technology disruptor since the creation of the internet. As a decentralized technology that records cry... More...

Paulette Jordan: Empowerment Through Perseverance (Room N252)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Women in Tribal Gaming

Speaker(s): Paulette Jordan
Paulette Jordan is the first Native American woman to run for Governor of Idaho. An enrolled citizen of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe of Idaho, Pau... More...

Protecting Tribal Data in the Age of the Data Breach (Room N254)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Cardno
2016 data breaches set records! U.S. entities suffered 1000+ data breaches, up to 40% from 2015. Breaches from hacks grew 18% since 2015. In th... More...

The Business & Politics of Cannabis: A Tribal P.O.V. (Room N239)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Enterprise Development

Speaker(s): Benny Tso ; Bill Sterud ; Dave Vialpando ; Kevin Clock ; Mark Levitan
In January, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded federal policy that allowed states to legalize cannabis, while pushing federal prosec... More...

Title 31/AML- Enforcement actions, Marijuana considerations, and Due diligence procedures (Room N253)

18 Apr 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Grant Eve ; Mark Clayton ; Paul Camacho ; Thomas Paramo
The casino industry continues to see an evolution of Title 31/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Programs and enforcement actions from FinCEN... More...

Why Does it Cost So Much? Keeping the Cost of Doing Business in Check (Room Showcase Theater)

19 Apr 18
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Holly Gagnon ; James Starr ; Jeff Hartmann ; Kristi Jackson ; Mark Fulton
With competition looming around every corner in every jurisdiction – operators are right to continue their focus on costs.  Why is i... More...

Top Trends in Gaming (Room Showcase Theater)

19 Apr 18
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Speaker(s): Anika Howard ; David Bean ; Don Zillioux, Ph.D. ; Jason Wolf Rosenberg ; Joseph Tingson ; Mike Salzman ; Nick Weil
Tribal Gaming in its current form continues to thrive across the country, yet we must also look to what the future has in store. New technology... More...

The TRUE Cost of Promo Play (Room Showcase Theater)

19 Apr 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Lucien Wijsman
Promo-play or E-play is rapidly becoming one of the biggest incentives for regular players on Slot Machines. It rewards players for their loyalty a... More...

Big Data & Analytics on the Casino Floor (Room Showcase Theater)

19 Apr 18
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Cardno ; Azam Husain ; Deana Scott ; Heidi Hamers ; Ivan Yen ; Michael Minniear ; Michael Day
Big Data is the new buzz word, but are we really practicing this in our industry? What has changed in the last five years and what is changing ... More...

Pursuing Commercial Licenses: The Next Frontier (Room Showcase Theater)

19 Apr 18
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Gene Johnson ; Robert McGhee ; Rodney Butler
Tribal governments are increasingly moving off the reservation to openly compete in commercial markets both domestically and internationally. F... More...

KEYNOTE: Russell Begaye, President of Navajo (Room Showcase Theater)

20 Apr 18
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Russell Begaye
President Begaye will discuss the Navajo Nation and the politics of the U.S. and Washington D.C.  More...

Beyond the Hype: A Conversation on Sports Betting in Indian Country (Room Showcase Theater)

20 Apr 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Aurene Martin ; Dan Spillane ; Daniel Wallach ; Debbie Thundercloud ; Ewa Bakun ; Steve Bodmer
As we wait for the SCOTUS ruling on Sports betting, there is a, flurry of legislative activity in states across the country to pass sports bett... More...