Conference: March 30 – April 2, 2026
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2025 Schedule

Under Siege: The Growing Threats to Tribal Gaming in California

Apr 01, 2025
26 A&B
Interactive Wagering

California’s tribal gaming industry faces increasing threats from unregulated gambling operations, cardroom expansions, and legal loopholes exploited by online gaming and sweepstakes casinos. This session will examine the forces challenging tribal sovereignty, market exclusivity, and long-term economic stability. Industry leaders will discuss legal battles, regulatory shifts, and strategic responses to protect tribal gaming’s future in the state’s rapidly evolving gambling landscape.

Moderators
Jason Giles
Jason Giles, Executive Director - Indian Gaming Association
Speakers
Isaiah Vivanco
Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman - Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
James Siva
James Siva, Chairman - California Nations Indian Gaming Association