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Innovations in Native-American Gaming Inc. (INAG) began in 1999 and has since developed a strong presence in the industry, despite being a small company. The man behind INAG, Mark H. Jones, says the table games company succeeds because it focuses on big ideas and strong relationships. Here’s the story of how INAG came to be, what values the company holds close, and what’s in store for the future of the company that filled a gap.

Cuningham Group Architecture Inc. (Cuningham Group) has evolved its practice and philosophy throughout the last 44 years. Within the world of resort and gaming design, they are recognized thought leaders who believe Every Building Tells A Story®. Cuningham Group operates with a simple purpose—to create beautiful places for a balanced world.

Driven, independent and full of heart, London Swinney fits the definition of a strong businesswoman. Swinney is the vice president of table games at Luxor Las Vegas and the Excalibur Hotel Casino, overseeing table games, race and sports, and poker for the two properties. Swinney has been with MGM Resorts for 18 years, previously working at MGM Grand, MGM Grand’s Mansion casino, The Mirage, and New York-New York Hotel & Casino.

Coincidence and a healthy dose of curiosity attracted Linda McGhee to the gaming industry nine years ago. In fact, every occupation of McGhee’s has been the result of good timing and an inquisitive outlook. The director of compliance for the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Gaming Commission and a former tribal police officer, McGhee has been employed by the Atmore, Ala., tribe for 15 years.

Latin America offers a potentially lucrative market for online gaming businesses. Interactive gambling companies are challenging state-run monopolies and the market is becoming more liberalized in Europe, and in the long-term, Latin America could follow suit. Over the last 10 years, the land-based casino industry in Latin America has been one of the consistent bright spots for the industry.

So it’s April—that brings to mind a myriad of symbols and events … cherry blossoms, Easter bunnies, the annual National Indian Gaming Association conference … and yes, that dreaded tax deadline. But taxes don’t have to be a negative blip on the calendar. Tribal taxes actually pose an incredible opportunity via tribal governments’ inherent rights to claim exemption from certain taxes and impose others.

Ojibwe traditions have always emphasized the value of reflection. Generations of our people have looked to the old ways that still mean so much us, even in the 21st century. But people are not the only ones who study their reflections to see how they can be better. Businesses also must reflect on the past to ensure vibrant futures. In 2011, Fortune Bay Resort Casino was a model of how to do that.

It’s been more than 20 years now—1988 to be precise—since Las Vegas-style gaming on tribal government land was given an acid test to determine its legality. Knowing full well that the precedent setting outcome would open up the flood gates with other tribal governments wanting to exercise their right to engage in this new and potentially lucrative business, Congress went into hyper drive passing the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA).