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Former Rymax Sales Powerhouse Brings Wealth of Experience and Robust Client-Base
Rymax, a leading loyalty marketing and rewards provider, welcomes back Alan Traiger as Vice President of Sales for the company’s Solution Sales Division. Alan is a wellestablished, highly successful industry sales executive, who contributed significantly to the early success of Rymax. He was instrumental in landing some of Rymax’s key accounts. “Throughout my first journey here I helped take a small growing incentive company into the world of casinos, events and online programs while bringing in major corporate accounts the likes of McDonalds, Coors Brewing, Coca Cola and many more,” said Alan. “My plan now is to grow the corporate side of the business for all types of loyalty, recognition, retention, sales incentive programs by leveraging my existing relationships along with a creative and caring, customer-first approach.” Prior to his return to Rymax, Alan spent 10 years as President of IN Marketing Group, an Oakland, NJ-based full-service, incentive and loyalty marketing firm. He first joined IN Marketing as Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 2011 before taking Continued on Page 12
Arizona Tribes Sign Historic Tribal-State Gaming Compact with Governor Ducey
National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., joined tribes in Arizona at the Heard Museum to witness the official signing of significant tribal-state gaming compact amendments and a 25-year extension with Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. The amendments and the associated legislation took more than five years to negotiate. It ensures gaming in Arizona remains limited and regulated while providing certainty for the future of the tribe’s and the state’s economy. Chairman Stevens said, “What a great day for tribal government gaming and the tribes in Arizona. It was truly an honor to bear witness to this significant gaming compact signing ceremony between sovereign tribal governments and the state of Arizona.” Stevens added, “First and foremost, tribal government gaming has always been about providing vital services to our tribal citizens towards ensuring future generations. Further, it affirms that tribes are great neighbors and friends who continue to do our part to contribute to the economic growth and critical jobs for American families.” The compact agreement is good until the year 2046 and allows casino expansions Continued on Page 12
Las Vegas Thursday, October 7, 2021
AMERIND Empowers Tribes to Take Control of Their Insurance Programs
Insights from Robert Dahl, a Thought Leader in the Tribal Insurance Space
It’s time tribes exercise their sovereignty and self-determination over their economies, including protecting their employees through unique Tribal Workers’ Compensation programs. When tribes purchase conventional, statutory workers compensation policies, they are not only signing up for a standard, one-size-fitsall model, they’re waiving their sovereign immunity and subjecting themselves to state jurisdiction and courts. Furthermore, statutory workers compensation policies leave tribes vulnerable to the litigation that runs rampant in state systems. Utilizing an arbitration type format, AMERIND helps tribes avoid lengthy court battles. This more informal process saves tribes considerable legal expense. Owned by more than 400 tribes, AMERIND is tax-exempt and free from state workers compensation laws and regulation. Doing business sovereign to sovereign Continued on Page 12
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and the Mohegan Tribe Announce Mission Accomplished
In spring of 2016, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority asked the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) – a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts – to act as the manager of their Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana. Over the course of those five years of partnership, the Resort successfully navigated to reduce its debt by over two-thirds and recently refinanced its outstanding debt on very favorable terms. In addition, a number of employee benefits were reinstated, including the 401k match, bonus program, annual raises and implementation of minimum wage above the required state minimum. If this positive momentum continues the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is positioned to be debt free in just seven years. Based on the tools, framework and guidance of this partnership, the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority will assume full management of Paragon Casino Resort. The Mohegan Tribe is confident they will continue their upward trend and wish their friends at the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe great prosperity. “The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is grateful for the management and leadership Mohegan Continued on Page 12