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Native America Calling: The outlook for tribal gaming
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The outlook for tribal gaming
Another year and another record revenue report for the tribal gaming industry.
The annual report by the National Indian Gaming Commission finds slot machines, table games, sports betting, and other enterprises reaped $43.9 billion in 2024. That’s up more than $2 billion from the previous year.
But there are potential setbacks on the horizon that could affect gaming, including flagging consumer confidence, confusing foreign trade policies, and federal government’s diminished regard for tribal sovereignty.
Tune in to get a status update and a look ahead for tribal gaming.
Guests on Native America Calling
Ernie Stevens Jr. (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, a non-profit representing the tribal casino industry
Derrick Beetso (Navajo), professor of practice and executive director of Indian Gaming and Self-Governance at Arizona State University in Arizona
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