Q&A: Meet new ERMD director Whitney Sapienza Community News Top News by Damon Scott - July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Whitney Sapienza (Courtesy photo) Whitney Sapienza was promoted May 30 to director of the tribe’s Environmental Resource Management Department (ERMD) after serving as assistant director for three and a half years. She filled the position previously held by Kevin Cunniff. Sapienza has worked in several positions within ERMD since 2011. She has
NIGC: Indian Gaming Revenue breaks record (again) Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 The “Dragon Link” slot machine at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. (Hard Rock) Indian gaming revenue continued to break records as the Covid-19 pandemic waned. Revenue reached a record $40.9 billion in fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021 – Sept. 30, 2022), according to the National Indian Gaming Commission’s (NIGC) gross
BIE tribal schools to keep counseling, crisis services Education News Top News by The Seminole Tribune - July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 Ahfachkee media specialist/teacher Michele Horrell reads to a group of third graders in 2020. (File photo) Virtual counseling and onsite crisis services are being extended at Bureau of Indian Education-funded (BIE) tribal schools. The Department of Interior announced June 29 that the BIE had entered into a five-year contract to increase access
NCAI convention to be held in New Orleans Announcements News by From Press Release - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 The National Congress of American Indians will hold its 80th annual convention and marketplace Nov. 12-17, 2023, in New Orleans. The event is scheduled to include tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth and partners from across Indian Country with opportunities to focus on critical issues and develop strategy. Also, attendees
Tribe, Hard Rock honored for anti-child trafficking efforts Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by Kevin Johnson - July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Durante Blais-Billie, from the Seminole Tribe, speaks at the PACT Freedom Awards ceremony June 13 in New York City. (Jenna Bascom Photography) The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International were recognized June 13 at an awards ceremony hosted by the anti-child trafficking organization PACT (Protect All Children from
Hard Rock Sportsbook opens at Arizona’s Twin Arrows Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Former MLB outfielder Luis Emilio Gonzalez, right, signs a 2001 World Series cap for a fan at the event. (Twin Arrows Facebook) Hard Rock Digital and Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) hosted a grand opening of the Hard Rock Sportsbook at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona, on July
Seminole Hard Rock adds to its leadership team Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News by The Seminole Tribune - July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Vincent Zahn (Hard Rock) Seminole Hard Rock has hired Vincent Zahn as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. The company made the announcement in a news release July 7. Zahn now oversees accounting, financial planning and analysis, risk management, treasury, corporate finance and
Tribe wins court appeal in sports betting fight Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Top News by Damon Scott - July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 The Hard Rock Sportsbook sports betting app could be reinstated after an appellate court’s ruling June 30. (Hard Rock) The Seminole Tribe has won a significant legal battle that could pave the way for sports betting to return to Florida. On June 30, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., in a
Tribe’s leadership celebrated on inauguration day Community News Top News by Damon Scott - June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 The tribe's elected officials gather at the Council Oak Tree following their inauguration June 5. From left to right are Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola, Brighton Councilman Larry Howard, Big Cypress Councilwoman Mariann Billie, Chairman Marcellus W. Osceola Jr., President James Holt II, Big Cypress Board Rep. Nadine Bowers, Brighton Board
Hollywood graduates recognized at Hard Rock dinner Community Education News Top News by Damon Scott - June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Hollywood Councilman Chris Osceola introduces Paulina Alexis, left, a Native actor who plays Willie Jack on the popular TV series Reservation Dogs. (Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – Hollywood’s high school and higher education graduates were recognized for their accomplishments June 2 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The office