On behalf of the Indian Gaming Association, I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Indian Gaming Trade Show and Convention a success!

I raise my hands to you!

To our tribal leadership, our Member tribes, and the organizations who stand alongside us in strong partnership, along with our associate members, our sponsors, our gaming professionals, and our valued vendors, and to our incredibly hardworking IGA team and family, our dedicated staff, our partners at Clarion Events, and Zion Enterprises, LLC, thank you for showing up with purpose, unity, and strength. Your collective efforts made this week possible and reflect the very best of Indian Country.

This gathering is more than a tradeshow. It is a reflection of who we are as sovereign nations, working together to protect what we have built and to carry forward the legacy of those who came before us. It is also a powerful reminder of the strong economic engine that Indian gaming represents, supporting tribal governments, creating jobs, and sustaining our communities across Indian Country.

This year, as we showcased the strength and success of our tremendous industry, we did so while moving forward in the footsteps of the late Ernie Stevens Jr., honoring his vision, his leadership, and his unwavering belief in the power of tribal nations.

As Chairman, I raise my hands to you in honor of my Puyallup people and traditions, as taught to me by my elders, with respect and gratitude for each of you who contributed to this moment. Your partnership, your voices, and your leadership continue to move our industry forward.

We still have work to do. And together, we will meet that work with the same unity and strength that defined this week.

Thank you.

David Z. Bean, Chairman

Indian Gaming Association