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INDIAN GAMING
Regulations, Tribal Government, and updates from Native American casinos
Monday, November 17, 2008
Land into Trust: The Next Generation of Tribal-State Compacts Room: N102 ~ 1:00PM - 2:00PM (Monday, November 17, 2008)
The Department of Interior has published new guidelines and regulations for land into trust applications and “off-reservation” gaming applications. This session will examine how these regulations may impact pending off-reservation gaming applications, taking non-gaming land into trust and other issues.
Moderator:
Kevin Quigley - Indian Gaming Business Counsel, Hamilton Quigley & Twait PLC
Paula Hart - Director, Office of Indian Gaming, US Department of the Interior
Class II Gaming: Where Do Tribes Go Now? Room: N102 ~ 2:15PM - 3:15PM (Monday, November 17, 2008)
General:
Although the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has backed off onerous standards for Class II gaming machines, the issue is far from resolved. At this session, hear from experts, operators and attorneys who have first-hand experience in this field. Understand why the NIGC regulations would have spelled disaster for Indian Country and if the new regulations will really work.
Moderator:
Knute Knudson - Vice President of Native American Development, International Game Technology (IGT)
Aaron Rubin - Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, Video Game Technologies, Inc. (VGT)
Judy Shapiro - DC Attorney Indian Law, Judith A. Shapiro, Esq.
Russell Witt - Director of Field Services, BMM Compliance
Proactive Partnerships: Tribal Governments and Universities Join Forces Room: N102 ~ 3:30PM - 4:30PM (Monday, November 17, 2008)
Educating new and future leaders of the Indian gaming industry has become a goal of many tribes. As a result, several have created joint ventures with colleges and universities to provide in-depth programs specifically designed for Indian gaming. Experts at this session will describe the challenges, solutions and goals of these programs and explain how they benefit all parties.
Moderator:
Kate Spilde - Chair, Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, San Diego State University
John R. McCoy - Governmental Affairs Director, Tulalip Tribes
Ron J. Whitener - Assistant Professor of Law, University of Washington School of Law
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tribal Labor Relations: Union Organizing At Tribal Casinos Room: N115 ~ 8:00AM - 9:00AM (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)
At one time, Native Americans thought tribal sovereignty allowed them to establish their own labor laws on the reservation. Today that assumption is being attacked more frequently and union activity is on the rise in tribal gaming facilities across the country. Expert panelists will outline the state of the legal argument, possible strategies for dealing with unionization efforts and the importance of creating a healthy relationship with your tribal workforce.
Moderator:
Jason Giles - Deputy Director & General Counsel, National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
Jim Teague - Executive Vice President, Labor Relations Institute, Inc.
SIGNATURE SERIES: G2E Future Watch: Opportunities for Indian Gaming Room: N102 ~ 9:15AM - 10:15AM (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)
Twenty years ago, the passage of the landmark Indian Gaming Regulatory Act presented Native American nations with opportunities and challenges. What successes did IGRA ultimately afford today's booming tribal gaming market? Attendees will hear a panel of experts discuss the current condition and future of Indian gaming. As in years past, results from a survey on this topic distributed to a wide range of key industry stakeholders also will be presented.
Phil Hogen - Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
Kristi Jackson - Managing Director, Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Industries, Banc of America Securities, LLC
James Maida - President & Co-Founder, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI)
What Downturn? Growth and Opportunity in Tribal Economics Room: N115 ~ 11:45AM - 12:45PM (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)
Some Native American tribes have never experienced this kind of recent economic growth, others never have been so primed to expand and still more never so ready to develop untapped opportunities. As a result, tribes now are entering in to joint ventures, selling and leasing assets, and using traditional debt or equity sources. Find out how to refinance what you have or fund what you want at the lowest cost and best terms.
NIGC Roundtable: The Commission View Room: N115 ~ 2:00PM - 3:00PM (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)
Several important issues have been considered in the past year by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). During this session, commissioners will provide an update on where they stand on Class II gaming, minimum internal control standards, management contracts, and other issues in Indian gaming.
Moderator:
Ernie Stebbins - Executive Director, Washington Indian Gaming Association
Speaker:
Norm DesRosiers - Vice Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
Phil Hogen - Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
Tribal Commissioners: Protectors of the Industry Room: N115 ~ 3:15PM - 4:15PM (Tuesday, November 18, 2008)
Tribal gaming officials are the frontline monitors of Indian gaming. They ensure that Indian gaming is well-regulated and serve as the first line of defense against new threats and concerns. This panel will explore the challenges tribal gaming commissions face every day, from cheaters and scams to the regulatory challenges of Congress and the NIGC.
John Roberts - Executive Director, Tribal Gaming, San Pasqual Gaming Commission
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
IGRAšs Impact: 20 Years of Federal Oversight of Indian Gaming Room: N115 ~ 8:00AM - 10:15AM (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)
Its been 20 years since the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The first half of this session will examine the history and impact of this seminal piece of tribal gaming legislation featuring some of the framers of the legislation. In part two, IGRAs much debated future will be discussed. What do recent court rulings on state compacts and revenue distribution mean; what are the continuing legislative challenges to the law? And is IGRA an intrusive tool of the federal government or a gateway to progress? Hear representative from both sides weigh in on this important moment in Indian gaming history.
Moderator:
Mark Van Norman - Executive Director, National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)
Jim Shore - General Counsel, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Outside the Box: Alternative Sources of Capital for Tribal Financing Room: N115 ~ 11:45AM - 12:45PM (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)
In addition to seeking financing from traditional commercial banks and bond investors, new sources are emerging in the tribal financing market. Who are these people, what deals have they done and what are they looking for? Do they really have money to put to work? Representatives from several alternative funding sources will offer their perspective and stories.
Moderator:
Jeffrey Heimann - Principal, Banc of America Securities, LLC
Show me the Money: Investors on Native American Gaming Room: N115 ~ 3:15PM - 4:15PM (Wednesday, November 19, 2008)
During this session, some of the biggest financiers in Native American gaming both bond and bank investors will discuss how they think about credit and what they are looking for in their evaluation of a deal. Why do they invest in some tribal deals and not others, what type of returns are they looking to achieve and what factors are important to them as they think about taking risk? These and other questions will be answered.
Moderator:
Kristi Jackson - Managing Director, Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Industries, Banc of America Securities, LLC
Speaker:
Andrew Berg - Senior Investment Analyst, Post Advisory Group
Chris Haskew - Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Capital One, N.A.
Review and Analysis of the 2008 Election: The Impact on Indian Country Room: N115 ~ 9:15AM - 10:15AM (Thursday, November 20, 2008)
The 2008 elections certainly will impact Indian Country, but how? This session, less than two weeks after one of the most important national elections in years, will examine the winners and discuss the developing new political views concerning Indian Country. This bi-partisan panel will come prepared to predict and analyze the future of Indian gaming based on the outcome of the 2008 elections.
Moderator:
John Tahsuda - Vice President, Navigators Global LLC
Speaker:
Tom Brierton - President, Franklin Creek Consulting
Changing Times: Tribal Financing in Today's Market Room: N115 ~ 11:45AM - 12:45PM (Thursday, November 20, 2008)
The past year has been a very tough one in the financial markets worldwide. The proverbial credit crunch has taken its victims and Native American gaming has not been immune to the impacts. This panel will examine the causes of the situation and discuss where to go from here. Will this environment last? What will the markets require of tribal gaming deals going forward? How can tribes prepare if they are contemplating a financing deal in these markets?
Moderator:
Sam Cohen - Tribal Attorney, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Speaker:
Jeff Hartmann - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
David Howard - Managing Director, Syndicated Finance, Banc of America Securities, LLC
Mike Lettig - Executive Vice President, Native American Financial Services, Key Bank
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