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Tuesday, March 24, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

The Politics and Policy of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Cannabis101
In this session, our expert panelists will review recently enacted and pending federal legislation involving Tribal commercial cannabis, hemp production and sales, as well as the potential impact on cannabis enterprise development by tribes. ...
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Mr.  Brendan Johnson
Partner
Robins Kaplan LLP
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Jason Giles
Executive Director
National Indian Gaming Association
Moderator
Lael Echo-Hawk
Principal
MThirtySix, PLLC
Panelist
Tina Braithwaite
Owner / CEO
Sovereign Nations Cannabis

Tuesday, March 24, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Business of Cannabis and Hemp

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Cannabis102
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The Politics and Policy of Sports Betting

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Bootcamp101
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Tuesday, March 24, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Legalities of Tribal Cannabis and Hemp

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Cannabis103
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Regulatory and Compacting: The Devil is in the Details

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Bootcamp102
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Tuesday, March 24, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Regulating Cannabis and Hemp

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Cannabis104
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The Art of the Deal: Finding the Right Partner

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Bootcamp103
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Tuesday, March 24, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

CASE STUDY: Puyallup's Cannabis and Hemp Enterprise Development

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Cannabis105
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Show Me the Money: The Business of Sports Betting

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:Bootcamp104
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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Direct Mail at the Speed of Omnichannel Marketing

  • Room: 17A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:MAR101
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Financial Reporting Update for 2020 and Beyond

  • Room: 1B
  • Session Number:FIN101
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Generation Z and Responsible Gaming

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO101
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NIGC FAQ Panel

  • Room: 11B
  • Session Number:NIGC101
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Sports Betting in Indian Country: Big Opportunities for Small Businesses

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB101
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The Future of Game Design

  • Room: 3
  • Session Number:EG101
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Title 31 Anti-Money Laundering 2020 Omnibus

  • Room: 17B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:R&C101
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Top Cybersecurity Challenges for Gaming and Hospitality Operations

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS101
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U.S. Federal and State Gaming Legislation Update

  • Room: 11A
  • Session Number:L&P101
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Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Building a Strong Relationship With Your Gaming Commission

  • Room: 1B
  • Session Number:FIN102
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Creating Collective and Immersive Environments for Your Property

  • Room: 8
  • Session Number:H&T102
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Data & Brands: 21st Century Odd Couple?

  • Room: 17A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:MAR102
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Developing a New Food and Beverage Program

  • Room: 1A
  • Session Number:F&B102
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Emergency Action Plan: Preparing Your Casino for Natural Disasters and Other Unforeseen Events

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS102
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GASB 87 and Your Gaming Operation: A Practical Process for Implementation

  • Room: 17B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:R&C102
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IT Threats Going Into 2020

  • Room: 11B
  • Session Number:NIGC102
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Leading Your Team Through Disruption And Change

  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D102
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NARF: Legal Updates from Across Indian Country

  • Room: 11A
  • Session Number:L&P102
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Preparing for the Cashless Society

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO102
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Sports Betting in Tribal Casinos: Indian Lands, State Compacts and the Internet

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB102
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Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Cash Analytics: The Cost of Cash Churn

  • Room: 1B
  • Session Number:FIN103
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Critical Thinking: Enhancing the Internal Audit

  • Room: 11B
  • Session Number:NIGC103
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Digital Marketing in an Oversaturated World: Is Your Message Being Heard?

  • Room: 17A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:MAR103
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Hackers, Crooks and Thieves: Are You Protected?

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS103
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Head in the Clouds? Getting Ahead with Cloud Technologies

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO103
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Innovation: From Ideas to Indian Country Firsts

  • Room: 3
  • Session Number:EG103
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Innovations in Class II Gaming

  • Room: 9
  • Session Number:HT103
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Internal Control For Food and Beverage

  • Room: 1A
  • Session Number:F&B103
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LGBT in the Workplace: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D103
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Licensing Your Sports Book

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB103
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Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Can A.I. Really Make a Difference on Your Casino Floor?

  • Room: 4
  • Session Number:CRO104
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Demystifying Media Advertising: How to Maximize your Media Investment

  • Room: 17A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:MAR104
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Facial Recognition: The Dawn of a Technological Epoch

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS104
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Maximizing Food and Beverage Profit

  • Room: 1A
  • Session Number:F&B104
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Moving Toward Continuous Accounting

  • Room: 1B
  • Session Number:FIN104
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Pursuing Commercial Gaming Licenses: Lessons from the Front Line

  • Room: 9
  • Session Number:HT104
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Situational Awareness

  • Room: 17B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:R&C104
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Sports Betting at the Federal Level: A Discussion with the NIGC

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB104
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The Evolution of Women in Tribal Gaming

  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D104
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Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM

CJIS: Pathway to Compliance

  • Room: 11B
  • Session Number:NIGC104
This training is intended for tribal gaming commissions or other tribal agencies who submit fingerprints (electronic and hard card) through the NIGC and receive criminal history record information (CHRI) for non-criminal justice purposes (licensing) pursuant to authorizations allowed under federal law (25 U.S.C. § 2710(b)(2)(F), (c)(1)-(2), & (d)(1)(A)). Attendees will... ...read more...
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Dana Dinkins
Compliance Officer
National Indian Gaming Commission
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Tom Cunningham
Chief Compliance Officer
National Indian Gaming Commission

Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Auditing the Sports Book

  • Room: 1B
  • Session Number:FIN105
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Leveraging HR to Impact The Bottom Line

  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D105
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Online and Mobile: Where Does Tribal Gaming Fit In?

  • Room: 3
  • Session Number:EG105
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Reinventing the Wheel: Lessons from commercial Sports Betting

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB105
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The Evolution of Law Enforcement & Intergovernmental Tribal Relationships

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS105
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Understanding the Value of the Casino Hotel Guest

  • Room: 4
  • Session Number:CRO105
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Volatility Analysis

  • Room: 17B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:R&C105
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Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

E-Sports: The Answer to the Generational Question?

  • Room: 3
  • Session Number:EG106
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Growing STEM in Indian Country

  • Room: 9
  • Session Number:HT106
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Implementing Compliance in Sports Betting: Making the Process Work

  • Room: 16A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SB106
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Looking at the Essential Elements of Event Security at your Entertainment Venue

  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS106
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Motivating Your Team for Greater Efficiency

  • Room: 10
  • Session Number:M&D106
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Overcoming the Licensing Challenges of International Screening

  • Room: 17B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:R&C106
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Promotions Fraud: A Case Study

  • Room: 11B
  • Session Number:NIGC105
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The Future of the Green Casino in Indian Country

  • Room: 1A
  • Session Number:F&B106
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The Great Casino Data Revolution

  • Room: 4
  • Session Number:CRO106
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The Responsible Approach to Sports Betting in the U.S.

  • Room: 11A
  • Session Number:L&P106
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What is the ROI on Casino Entertainment

  • Room: 17A - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:MAR106
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Thursday, March 26, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Food Sovereignty: Traditional Foods for Modern Times

  • Room: Showcase Sessions - Chairmans Lounge - Show Floor
  • Session Number:SHW1
Native American cuisine is surging in popularity across the country,  due in part to a shift in consumer appetites away from processed foods and towards more wholesome and traditional ingredients. But as once-scarce ingredients become more readily available, Native American casinos are best positioned to preserve and present their culture.... ...read more...
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Panelist
Ben Jacobs
Owner
Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery
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Ms  Hillel Echo-Hawk
Cook
I-Collective, Birch Basket
Moderator
Jesse Robles
Editor
Pechanga.net
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Mr.  Ryan Clark
Executive Chef
Casino Del Sol
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Thursday, March 26, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Edible Snails, Guitar Frets, and Slot Machines: Investing Casino Revenue Tribe-To-Tribe

  • Room: Showcase Sessions - Chairmans Lounge - Show Floor
  • Session Number:SHW2
Several gaming Tribes have partnered with non-gaming Tribes for nation-to-nation economic development. This talk explores several examples of how sovereign partnerships benefit both Tribes and Indian Country in general. We’ll discuss active examples of Tribal agribusiness, manufacturing, and retail.We will examine how aquaculture, tourism, hemp/cannabis, restaurants, and other Tribal businesses... ...read more...
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Presenter
Gary Green
Star of TV Series "Casino Insider"; Chairman of Gary Green Gaming Inc; and bestselling author
Gary Green Gaming, Inc.
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Thursday, March 26, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Purchasing Power Initiative

  • Room: Showcase Sessions - Chairmans Lounge - Show Floor
  • Session Number:SHW3
The Purchasing Power Initiative powered by Red Rock Innovations provides an online platform for Tribes to streamline their vendor management across all enterprises, grow their vendor pool to increase competitiveness of bids, truly provide American Indian preference in their spend and credibly identify real opportunities for joint purchasing with other... ...read more...
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Ashwani Dhiman
CEO and Founder
Red Rock Innovations
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Jason Larson
Director of Operations
Red Rock Innovations
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Joanne Whiterabbit
Executive Director
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Thursday, March 26, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Women Defining Leadership

  • Room: Showcase Sessions - Chairmans Lounge - Show Floor
  • Session Number:SHW4
Who you are holistically is what defines you as a leader. Your credibility as a leader is shaped by your values and characteristics. If I were to ask anyone who works with you to describe you, they should be able to use the values you stand for and the characteristics... ...read more...
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Presenter
Andrea Bolin
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
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