Slot Machines Made Easy
So how do you play those complicated slot machines that fill tribal casinos with the sounds of bells, whistles, cheers (from the winners) and groans from the not-so-lucky? We asked some experts at the Indian Gaming '08 trade show.
Powwow Dreams
After 10 hours of watching Native people and dances at the Gathering of Nations powwow, guess what you see when you fall asleep?
Leave Stereotypes at Door of Navajo Museum
'There is a lot to learn,' says the staff cultural specialist, who travels to schools on the reservation to give presentations about Navajo culture, traditions, taboos and language.
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Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
Joba on the Mound
The Winnebago pitcher with the 100-mph fastball has a family emergency, then loses his first game. Meanwhile, Yankee co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner calls the team "an idiot" for not starting him.
SLIDESHOW: Indian Gaming '08 Convention and Trade Show
Images from the opening of 'Indian Gaming '08,' which showcases more than 500 vendors and exhibitors representing all aspects of the gaming and hospitality industries.
NIGA and the Native Vote
As Hillary Clinton was winning the Pennsylvania primary, the tone at the Indian Gaming '08 trade show was a decidedly nonpartisan, get-out-the-vote theme.
Organizing Against Unions
NIGA workshop discusses ways that tribes can turn back bids by Teamsters and other unions to organize workers at Indian casinos.
Gearing Up
Inspired by tattoos, an Alaskan start-up company displays its line of clothing at the Indian Gaming '08 Trade Show.
Food for Thought
Move over, frybread. So long, Indian tacos. On the National Indian Gaming Association's menu is the new 'modern traditional' Native American cuisine.
Chefs in Training
Four culinary arts students from Navajo Technical College participate in a mini-internship, cooking and serving food at the National Indian Gaming Association's trade show in San Diego.
