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64 Indian Gaming April 2019 NIGA PREVIEW BlueBird, CPAs (775) 827-5999 bluebirdcpas.com NIGA Booth #1510 BlueBird, CPAs is a Nevada based CPA firm providing auditing, consult- ing, and training services to Native American tribes and casinos nationwide to assist them in providing fiscal integrity and accountability to their members. The BlueBird team adheres to the highest personal standards and professional ethics. BlueBird team members take pride in their reputation for quality service to Native American tribes, and are geared toward securing their success and independence as tribal governments and enterprises. In an effort to provide their clients with additional options, BlueBird has recently grown their services menu to include year-end closing reconciliations and preparation of indirect cost proposals. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) (509) 363-6302 claconnect.com NIGA Booth #1602 CLA helps tribal governments and casinos with everything they need to preserve their vital resources and serve the people who rely on them for generations to come. CLA provides a full range of accounting and consulting services, including audit, tax, consulting, business outsourcing solutions, wealth advisory, valuation and forensic services, internal technology security assessments, and several other services to multiple industries, including tribal governments. The firm’s tribal-specialized professionals help tribes manage financial and risk assets to create opportunities for tribes, now and for the future. CLA understands tribal operations are diverse, and can build teams from the disciplines and industries that matter to tribes – all while serving with local people who revere a tribe’s unique heritage and their irreplaceable role in the community. COST of Wisconsin (262) 677-6060 costofwisconsin.com NIGA Booth #1704 COST has offered highly detailed the- matic features through- out its twenty-five years in the casino industry. Thematic work in the gaming segment had been primarily completed utilizing skilled artisans and sculptors. Over the past few years however, more technologically advanced fabrication techniques have been used to deliver truly unique thematic casino elements. Building Information Modeling software and automated fabrication equipment are becoming more prevalent in theme and specialty fabrication. A recently completed project involving these techniques is the golden tree in the Soboba Casino Tree Bar. This feature evolved from concept drawings that illustrated a wispy tree structure adorned with lighting and crystal-like beads. The project required complex 3D modeling coordinated between COST, the building architect, and the lighting consultant in order to ensure the 700 bead strands would hang freely from the ceiling above, without touching any portion of the tree or its branches. In addition to 3D modeling, a physical model that presented the final coloration and texture was completed. This was required prior to beginning fabrication. Since the tree was not species specific, special attention was required to deliver a ‘tree-like’ texture, without using specific bark patterns. Once the models were approved, the data was used for fabricating the structural steel system. The structure was clad with a fiberglass hard coat to provide the rough shaping of the tree. Epoxy applications, administered by COST artisans, were Gaming professionals will see the latest innovations and technologies showcased at NIGA’s 2019 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, held April 1-4 at the San Diego Convention Center. Here is what leading product and service companies will be unveiling at the show... NIGA 2019: Spotlight on New Products and Services Soboba Casino Resort

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BlueBird, CPAs (775) 827-5999bluebirdcpas.comNIGA Booth #1510

BlueBird, CPAs is aNevada based CPA firmproviding auditing, consult-ing, and training services toNative American tribes and casinos nationwide to assist themin providing fiscal integrity and accountability to their members. The BlueBird team adheres to the highest personalstandards and professional ethics. BlueBird team memberstake pride in their reputation for quality service to Native American tribes, and are geared toward securing their successand independence as tribal governments and enterprises. In aneffort to provide their clients with additional options, BlueBird has recently grown their services menu to include year-end closing reconciliations and preparation of indirect cost proposals.

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) (509) 363-6302claconnect.comNIGA Booth #1602

CLA helps tribal governmentsand casinos with everything theyneed to preserve their vital resourcesand serve the people who rely onthem for generations to come. CLAprovides a full range of accounting andconsulting services, including audit, tax,consulting, business outsourcing solutions, wealth advisory, valuation and forensic services, internal technology securityassessments, and several other services to multiple industries,including tribal governments. The firm’s tribal-specialized professionals help tribes manage financial and risk assets to create opportunities for tribes, now and for the future. CLAunderstands tribal operations are diverse, and can build teamsfrom the disciplines and industries that matter to tribes – allwhile serving with local people who revere a tribe’s unique heritage and their irreplaceable role in the community.

COST of Wisconsin (262) 677-6060costofwisconsin.com NIGA Booth #1704

COST has offeredhighly detailed the-matic features through-out its twenty-fiveyears in the casinoindustry. Thematicwork in the gamingsegment had been primarily completedutilizing skilled artisansand sculptors. Over thepast few years however,more technologicallyadvanced fabricationtechniques have beenused to deliver trulyunique thematic casinoelements. BuildingInformation Modelingsoftware and automated fabrication equipment are becomingmore prevalent in theme and specialty fabrication.

A recently completed project involving these techniques isthe golden tree in the Soboba Casino Tree Bar. This featureevolved from concept drawings that illustrated a wispy treestructure adorned with lighting and crystal-like beads. The project required complex 3D modeling coordinated betweenCOST, the building architect, and the lighting consultant inorder to ensure the 700 bead strands would hang freely fromthe ceiling above, without touching any portion of the tree orits branches. In addition to 3D modeling, a physical model thatpresented the final coloration and texture was completed. Thiswas required prior to beginning fabrication. Since the tree wasnot species specific, special attention was required to deliver a‘tree-like’ texture, without using specific bark patterns. Oncethe models were approved, the data was used for fabricatingthe structural steel system. The structure was clad with a fiberglass hard coat to provide the rough shaping of the tree.Epoxy applications, administered by COST artisans, were

Gaming professionals will see the latest innovations and technologies showcased at NIGA’s 2019 Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention, held April 1-4 at the San Diego ConventionCenter. Here is what leading product and service companies will be unveiling at the show...

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applied to deliver the final tree texture. A specialty polymetalalloy product was sprayed unto the tree and buffed to perfec-tion. This process delivered the deep gold finish. As the treewas installed, the lighting and shimmering beads were addedto create this centerpiece.

In addition to the new Soboba Casino, COST has recentlycompleted the entry sculpture at Bear River Casino and contemporary water features at Northern Quest Casino. The company has successfully completed over fifty NativeAmerican casino projects.

Cuningham Group Architecture (612) 379-3400cuningham.com NIGA Booth #1906

Cuningham Group is a highly-rated architecture and interior design practice with more than 320 employees ineight offices. Founded in 1968, the firm has focused significantlyover the past 28 years on gaming and entertainment, and theirworld-class portfolio covers the spectrum from small, delicatespaces, to complex, expansive projects that advance the art ofentertainment design – including casinos, hotels, conventioncenters, restaurants, retail venues and support facilities completed for resort destinations throughout the U.S. andaround the world. The firm is known for its client-centeredapproach they call ‘Every Building Tells a Story’ that empha-sizes one-of-a-kind solutions reflecting the vision of clients andthe character of each property and site. This approach is especially prevalent in the contemporary designs they createfor Native American clients.

Successful tribal gaming projects evolve from a combinationof culturally relevant design and a keen awareness of the central issues involved in the development of resort projects.Backed by this understanding, Cuningham Group is pleasedto align its own Native-led design expertise with Full CircleIndigenous Planning, the only Native American-owned,research-based planning and visioning design firm of its kindin the country.

Cuningham Group and Full Circle have created a long-termworking relationship built on the shared goal of advancing theeconomic and cultural health of tribal communities throughdesign and master planning. They have collaborated on numer-ous tribal gaming and master plan projects that have helpedcommunities create beautiful and functional facilities that arerich in culture as well as profitable and welcoming to guests.The planning skills of Full Circle dovetail with CuninghamGroup’s full-service design offerings, and, as a team, theircombined expertise brings a wealth of cultural knowledge,experience and innovation to projects.

Together the firms represent a comprehensive solution forNative American clients seeking to design and develop profitablefacilities that balance their cultural, social and economic priorities.

DreamCatcher Hotels (858) 699-8814dreamcatcherhotels.comNIGA Booth #1341

It’s time to upgrade your existing hotel to keep up with thecompetition. You’re charged with getting the best design, estimating the cost, overseeing construction, minimizing guestinconvenience, limiting down time and controlling lost revenue.It’s a tall order, especially when you have to forecast a budgetbefore you can hire the project team. What if there was one

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source you could turn to to do all of that for you? Someonewho could provide a proven design, accurately determine the cost, purchase innovative and upscale FF&E, and handle the construction in the shortest time possible? IntroducingDreamSolutions from DreamCatcher Hotels, the turnkeysource for renovating existing hotel rooms.

A recent study of hotel guests has shown that the featuresfound in the guest room are the most important amenities ata resort. With over 2,000 hotel rooms built or under develop-ment, DreamCatcher Hotels’ experienced hospitality team isknown for their attention to every detail, from the sheets to theshower, that drive an enjoyable guest experience. Now theirproven AAA Four Diamond rooms are available as an upgradeto existing hotels. DreamSolutions will ensure your hotel willnot only be competitive in your market, but will garner greatguest reviews and repeat visits as well.

DreamSolutions handles every aspect of the renovation,from design, estimating, purchasing, demolition and construc-tion, making it truly turnkey. Simplify your hotel room renovation.

FABICash (504) 837-2626fabicash.com

NIGA Booth #1241FABICash is the award-winning leader in providing the most

reliable Cash Access, Title 31 AML Compliance and OnlineSports Betting services to its casino partners. Services includeATM, Kiosk, Credit/Debit Cash Advance and Check Cashing.On the kiosk front, FABICash is Glory's #1 partner, andtogether they have made enhancements to the Glory kiosk functionality. The kiosks can perform both ATM and e-checktransactions.

FABICash, the proprietary gaming platform, features customized cage application and reporting developed withinput from cage and finance professionals. Cash advance andcheck cashing transactions are processed on one set of devices ateach window, which FABI will be showcasing at NIGA. FABI in-house software engineers have developed a fully PCI compliant product that works flawlessly with simplicity in mind.

FABITrack Title 31 and AML Compliance reporting application is tailored for the gaming industry. It ties into bothFABICash and FABISport, tracking player activity in the casinoand online. With its ease of use, cutting edge technology and

Gold Standard support, FABITrack is the most sought afterand recommended Title 31 Compliance and AML Data Analytics program in the industry. NIGA attendees will have the chance to view a live demo of this game changingsoftware.

FABISport is the casino’s online sports betting solution. FABI is proud to partner with Secure Trading to jointly developFABISport, which features a Mastercard branded prepaid cardfor players to fund both their casino play and online sports betting wallets.

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) (702) 914-2220gaminglabs.com NIGA Booth #1722

GLI has been a trusted supporter of tribal gaming regulatory authorities in Class II jurisdictions acrossthe United States for 30years. At NIGA 2019, GLIwill showcase how Class IIand Class III operators benefit from GLI’s expertise andservices.

The company will be discussing the many ways GLI helpstribes protect their investments, ensure compliance, and pre-pare for the future. GLI experts will discuss the company’s mul-tiple services for tribal operators, including gaming floor auditsand inspections; accounting system audits and inspections, bingo system audits and inspections; and kiosk testing and inspections.

Also exhibiting in GLI’s booth are compliance solutionsfrom Kobetron. One solution is Iris Online, which puts the power of modern technology in the palm of your hand. IrisOnline provides real-time software status alerts, real-time floor analysis, machine floor data, and letter and signature access.

The technologically advanced Iris Enterprise system savesregulators time and money in the compliance process. IrisEnterprise was specifically designed to manage slot floor business processes by marrying slot department and gamingcommission functions in one system, giving users one easy window to manage, track and audit the gaming operation.

Also appearing in the booth is IT and cybersecurity firm Bulletproof, which will be discussing the importance of cybersecurity services. Bulletproof recently received a Class IIlicense from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, adding to the multiple licenses the company already holds throughout the

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U.S. and Canada. Gary Platt (800) 969-0999 garyplatt.com NIGA Booth #2124

Tribal operators seeking to provide unsurpassed comfortto their sportsbook and casino guests will find everything theyare looking for in Gary Platt’s booth at NIGA 2019. Joining Gary Platt in the booth is Native American-ownedand operated Gitchi Gaming, the leading distributor intribal gaming.

For the entire 21 years Gary Platt has been in business,they have been a proud partner with tribal operators. Nowat NIGA 2019, they are thrilled to show their innovative andunsurpassed sportsbook seating options to help tribes comfortably embrace this next, exciting new phase in gaming.

Leading Gary Platt’s exhibit is its new sportsbook chairand dual sportsbook options. Whether it’s football, baseball, basketball, or a day at the races, sports fans spend a goodamount of time sitting, and the researchers and designers atGary Platt have carefully hand-crafted ideal solutions for thesportsbook. Features include Gary Platt’s proprietary foamblend; ergonomics throughout the design, such as curved legedge and lumbar support; and creature-comforts such as oversized arm rests and large cup holder.

Gary Platt will also show many other handcrafted styles that offer seating solutions for the entire operation,including slots, tables, restaurants, bars, office, and conven-tion area. Styles include the patented Monaco design, thebest-selling chair in North America.

Also in the booth is Gary Platt’s new quick-change seat.With just two bolts, the quick-change seat allows operatorsto change seats and get the chair back in the game in undertwo minutes.

Gasser Chair Company (800) 323-2234gasserchair.com NIGA Booth #2243

Gasser will be bringing a number oftheir newest gaming models along withsome of their most proven casino seating products to NIGA 2019.

Gasser just released the Zora Gaming Series at ICE London. This is

a fully upholstered gamingchair built around com-fort. The Zora features adeep seat lumbar supportsystem designed to cradle

the spine and promote a comfortable neutral seatingposition, encouraginglonger play times. TheZora also featuresGasser’s patented Flex-Back Technology and

Molded Foam Seat and Backcushions for added comfort. With multi-

ple Base options and configurations, the Zora can meet thedemands of any gaming area from slot and table games to pokerand bingo.

The Quantum Series is a meticulously crafted chair that combines modern design, comfort and performance at a surprising value. Featuring an ergonomically molded seat anda solid extruded aluminum base, The Quantum Series offersthe superior quality and durability that are expected in any ofGasser’s chairs. Options allow for adding Gasser’s QuickChange Seat (created by Gasser in the 1980s), seat heights frompoker to table games, and a narrower width when increasingyour chair count at gaming tables.

Gasser’s Venturo Gaming Series will also be featured atNIGA. This is a modern take on the traditional gaming stooland offers a sleek alternative to the traditional aesthetics.

Other notable models in attendance will be the Allegro series,which has been gaining praise from the numerous casino operators and their customers; the Player’s Choice Series,which has been a benchmark for casino seating for many years;and numerous custom solutions that have been built throughcollaborations while directly addressing Indian gaming casinoneeds.

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HBG Design (901) 525-2557hbg.design NIGA Booth #1918

Celebrating 40 years of designing experience, HBG Design’s120 professionals deliver integrated architecture and interiordesign to the national hospitality and entertainment industryfrom offices in Memphis, TN, and San Diego, CA. Ranked asthe #3 hospitality design firm in the nation by Hotel Businessmagazine, HBG Design is one of the premier resort and hoteldesigners in the U.S. and one of the largest providers of professional services in the Indian gaming industry. The firmwas awarded the NIGA Associate Member of the Year awardin 2012.

Inspired by a passion for designing memorable, transforma-tive guest experiences, HBG Design's award-winning projectsspan across the country with diverse clients representing 45Native American nations and numerous commercial gamingand hospitality companies, including Hyatt Hotels, HiltonHotels, Caesar’s Entertainment, and Elvis Presley Enterprises/Graceland.

At NIGA 2019, HBG Design is participating in a panel session highlighting the successful, concurrent repositioningof Ho-Chunk Gaming properties in Wisconsin Dells, Black River Falls and Wittenberg, WI. Understanding that achallenge many tribal owners and operators face is how to reposition their properties to achieve an overall consistency, thesession will present a case study on how the Ho-Chunk Gaming brand utilized expansion and renovation to provide a similar level of brand experience at each property, while also differentiating to create interest with regional customers.

HBG Design recently celebrated the opening of the luxury12,000 sq. ft. Cache Creek Casino Resort Spa in Brooks, CA,

and will be showcasing the project at their booth. The firmeagerly anticipates the Summer 2019 opening of the large-scaleresort expansion design of Cache Creek Casino Resort and the completion of the Desert Diamond West Valley CasinoResort outside Phoenix, AZ in the coming year.

JCM Global (702) 651-0000jcmglobal.com NIGA Booth #2115

Tribal operators everywhere trust JCM Global to help themmake deeper connections with their customers. At NIGA2019, JCM will show its award-winning portfolio of productsthat deepen connections while also enhancing security.

Customer connection points start with the bill validator, andJCM’s iVizion is the most secure on the casino market. iVizionreads more than 9.5 data points, which is more than twice asmany as the nearest competitive product. iVizion’s powerfulcombination of optical and mechanical sensors offer tribes the best protection against counterfeits and cheats, all at a fastacceptance rate.

JCM’s ICB Intelligent Cash Box with web reporting is a perfect companion tool for iVizion. ICB’s drop managementcapabilities are field-proven to save operators hundreds ofthousands of dollars annually. Because ICB provides real-timehealth monitoring data and predictive drop and maintenancescheduling, operators can dramatically increase operational efficiency.

The gaming industry’s better, faster, smarter printer isJCM’s Gen5. It has an incredibly fast CPU and print speed,combined with the flexibility to print TITO and promotionaltickets, as well as various wager tickets and templated promo coupons.

When paired with iVizion and Gen5, JCM’s patented technology Fuzion v1.0 unleashes a world of features andsecurity measures including security monitoring, health performance reporting, transaction recording database, remote

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firmware updates, and iPromo system-driven printing.JCM will also showcase its line of leading display tech-

nologies. Incredibly flexible and energy-efficient, JCM’s lineof LED Direct View digital displays suit every taste, need, andbudget. The displays offer easy-to-configure and easy-to-assemble panels that effortlessly accommodate any size orspace need or challenge.

KlasRobinson Q.E.D. (800) 475-8140klasrobinsonqed.com NIGA Booth #1912

Developing strategies for future economic independence andmaster plans to ensure sustainable and beneficial land use is more critical than ever for tribes throughout the country. KlasRobinson has assisted many tribes with best use analysesfor individual parcels and entire service areas. They have alsoworked in teams with architects, engineers, land planners and other professionals to provide comprehensive master planning for tribes interested in ensuring prosperity and cultural preservation for future generations.

Playport Gaming(678) 733-4714playport.com NIGA Booth #849

Featured at NIGA 2019, Play-port is a patented mobile applica-tion that allows tribal casinos to usemobile apps to sell real moneyClass II games. Playport gamesare integrated into each casino’sexisting mobile app or deliveredthrough a casino branded stand-alone app. Each casino app isdesigned around each casino’sbrand, integrates to each casino’sloyalty program, and offers eachcasino their own Playport gameportfolio.

Playport is not Internet wager-ing. Games are sold on propertyand can be played both on and offproperty. All game play links back

to each player’s loyalty profile. Playport collects informationfrom each purchase for exclusive use by authorized casinopersonnel. This data supports advanced capabilities such asquickly changing the casino’s game portfolio for a range of purposes from security to marketing.

Playport has been certified Class II by tribal gaming authorities in two states and Playport’s technology has receivedClass II technical certification by BMM Labs. Consequently,Playport fulfills all regulatory, accounting, security and auditing requirements.

Playport’s app delivers a Class II game portfolio that can berefreshed with new games in as little as one week. Frequentrefreshment provides players with more choice and insures abetter selection of popular games. Consequently, Playport canfulfill many casino marketing needs through app integrationcasino loyalty clubs, app integration into casino kiosk systems,and frequent game refreshment to gamify casino marketing with real money games.

Rymax (866) 796-2911 rymaxinc.com NIGA Booth #1625

As the largest incentive provider offering over 15,000 product rewards from 400 different brands, Rymax is an expertat providing trending merchandise that boosts loyalty programs.Rymax keeps its finger on the pulse of the latest trends, consistently providing the most in-demand products that fuelengagement and generate excitement.

This year at NIGA, Rymax is excited to showcase the latest and greatest merchandise from categories such as electronics, kitchen, fashion, jewelry, home and more. Here area few product rewards Rymax recommends:

Less visible, less bulky, less wires, and more convenient, theiLuv True Wireless Earbuds are for the active, busy lifestylewith Bluetooth connectivity and voice control. Designed witha portable charging case, the earbuds can be placed right in apocket for charging on the go. Stay fashionable with the vintage pink Rebecca Minkoff Julian Nylon Backpack. Lightweight and stylish, this handbag is the perfect accessoryfor the warmer months ahead. Just in time for summer, Rymaxwill showcase the Coolest Cooler at NIGA, a customizablecooler with the option to add a blender, solar panel, bar-toptable, Bluetooth speaker and more.

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SCA Gaming(888) 860-3786scagaming.com NIGA Booth #1727

At NIGA 2019, SCA Gaming will be showcasing theirmost comprehensive line of solutions yet. From compellingprize coverage to exciting on-floor promotional products tosecure technologies that drive player engagement, SCA isfocused on helping casinos attract audiences and amplify marketing messages.

Attendees can expect a wide range of themes from SCAGaming’s expansive catalog of promotional games designed todrive player loyalty. In addition to the proven promotional performers that casinos and manufacturers have come to expectfrom SCA Gaming, booth visitors will also experienceMegaDraw. This eye-catching, original lottery-inspired gameplay will wow players with its all new vertical design. Featuring multiple operating platforms and flexible drawingoptions, this promotion will be a big hit on your casino floor.

SCA’s newest game board sensation invites guests to see the pyramids for the chance to win cash and prizes. Witheight levels of prizes for contestants, ranging from free-play to cash, Pyramid of Gold game board is a golden choice to raise promotional excitement levels to new heights on casinofloors.

SCA Gaming’s award-winning gamification platform continues to expand its robust repertoire of pre-programmedand customizable templates that help extend casino promotionalreach. SCA’s digital solutions are used by some of the topentertainment and retail brands in the world to engage, informand incentivize their loyal customers, as well as acquire newones. Casinos use this versatile platform to reward players, drive

repeat visits, create bounce-back offers, introduce new gamesor property venues and so much more.

SCA Gaming takes pride in its reputation as a trusted promotional partner for secured technologies and superior customer service. Since 1996, SCA has paid more than $2 billion in big prize opportunities. Covered prize options areavailable on most SCA games and can span up to $10 million.Properties that want to offer guests the chance at life-changing prizes trust SCA to manage their promotional riskand deliver exciting and effective engagement solutions.

TBE Architects (314) 727-7000 tbearchitects.com NIGA Booth #1815

The Native American owned firm of TBE Architects(Thalden Boyd Emery) has become one of the best-knowncasino-hotel architects in America. TBE Architects has a depth of experience like no other Native American-owned architectural firm. Their passion for architecture and design,especially in Indian Country, has led to working with 116Native American tribes and First Nations.

TBE Architects provides full architectural services, including master planning and interior design, for new developments, expansion projects and renovations. This yearTBE Architects will be showcasing two of their recently completed projects, which include: renovations and expansionto Harrah’s Ak-Chin in Maricopa, AZ; and renovations toQuinault Beach Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores, WA.

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Updates to the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino include:a new 12-story hotel tower, featuring 230 four-daimond luxury rooms and suites, a fitness center, an intimate health spa,several new dining areas, a large ballroom with seating for upto 2,000 guests, several break-out rooms and a new multi-levelparking structure.

The first phase of renovations to Quinault Beach Resort andCasino included a large full-service buffet, additional space onthe gaming floor, a feature bar with a stage for performers andentertainers, fresh carpeting throughout and a new parkingstructure.

Since 1971, TBE Architects has been designing resorts, hotelsand casinos for the hospitality and gaming industries. The firm’sapproach of transforming the “Ordinary to Extraordinary” is based on developing unique and exciting concepts and thenbringing them to life. TBE Architects’ reputation as mastersof bold, luxurious and fully integrated projects is founded ona talented pool of highly experienced technical staff that hasproven their ability to deliver even the most complex projectson time and on budget.

TribalHub(269) 459-9890 tribalhub.com NIGA Booth #2612

After 20 years ofservice dedicated toNative Americangovernment, gaming/hospitality, enterpriseand health industries,TribalHub leveragesextensive industryexperience to offer aset of products andserv ice d iv i s ionsthrough TribalHub’sfour core operationaldivisions.

TribalFocus offersconsulting and management services. The growing team alongwith a network of partners, offers a deep bench of experts withextensive experience working with tribal organizations andenterprises. TribalValue leverages the purchasing power of alltribes to bring better costs and/or all new offerings from vendors working in the industry. These deals are availableexclusively through the TribalValue purchasing portal foundat tribalvalue.com. TribalWise brings opportunities for afford-able and high quality training, with online learning packages

starting at just $50, free webinars and virtual/regional training. And finally, TribalNet, which has been bringing technology and tribes together for two decades via an annualconference and biannual magazine.

Bringing all of this together is the TribalHub membership;connecting industry vendors and Native American organiza-tions and enterprises with exclusive access to industry data,resources, connections and information plus discounts withinevery division of the TribalHub family.

Tutor Perini Building(702) 792-9209tutorperinibuilding.com NIGA Booth #1707

Tutor Perini Building Corp. is a leading builder of NativeAmerican hospitality and gaming projects, offering expertisein building quality, on-time, on-budget projects throughout theU.S.

Major Native American projects include Choctaw Casinoand Resort Expansion in Durant, Oklahoma; Pechanga Resort& Casino (several projects including recent expansion), Chumash Casino Resort (original casino and expansion), Graton Rancheria Casino, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, SanManuel Indian Bingo & Casino, all in California; Mohegan Sunexpansion, MGM Grand at Foxwoods, both in Connecticut;and Seminoles Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos in Florida. In all,Tutor Perini has worked with 22 Native American communities,constructing over 6,000 hotel rooms and building $5 billion inconstruction projects for these clients.

Professional services include construction management,general contracting, preconstruction, post-construction anddesign-build as well as certain self-perform subcontractingwork. The 125-year-old company’s success is based on its philosophy of “Building Relationships on Trust,” derivingmore than 80 percent of its business from repeat clients.

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UltraViolet Devices(661) 295-8140uvdi.com NIGA Booth #1506

UltraViolet Devices, Inc. is expanding its offering withEnergy Recovery Air Purification equipment to the gaming andhospitality industry. UVDI’s V-PAC family of air treatmentproducts include equipment for central air systems to improveindoor air quality and realize energy savings. Using a uniquecombination of advanced technologies, the UVDI systemssolve the toughest smoke and odor challenges. The V-PACproducts are ozone and chemical-free, sustainable, cost-effective and can reduce energy costs by recirculating more inside air to recover energy so less outside air needs tobe heated or cooled. UVDI’s V-PAC central air treatmentsystems have been proven to clean the air where other systemscould not meet the challenge. The V-PAC central air systemretrofits into the existing HVAC system of a property and iseasy to maintain.

The gaming and hospitality industry is adopting UVDI technologies that incorporates their latest innovations in energyrecovery air purification. They look forward to providingmore customers with the benefits of healthy indoor air qual-ity and odor removal while significantly reducing facilityenergy consumption and operating costs.

UVDI V-PAC Energy Recovery Air Purification systems aredesigned and engineered to reduce smoke, odors and volatileorganic compounds (VOCs). By recirculating and cleaningindoor air, energy costs are reduced to save money. The V-PACsystem is sustainable while simple to maintain and operate.Other benefits include reducing outside air usage by up to 50%,reducing HVAC loads to extend equipment life, realizingannual HVAC energy savings and maximizing ROI with aquick payback.

UVDI is a leading manufacturer of advanced air purifica-tion and disinfection equipment using UV-C, photocatalyticoxidation and molecular filtration technologies. Their

cutting-edge technology helps provide a healthier indoor environment for buildings. With over 65 years of experiencein UV Technology, UVDI has perfected the science behind theirtechnology and currently offers products globally.

Veridocs (702) 988-0331veridocs.com NIGA Booth #1660

At Veridocs the first step in‘Knowing Your Customer’is the most important. A layered approach toauthentication is essentialto saving an organizationtime and resources. TheVeridocs ID verificationsoftware and True-Authentication SDKsolutions seamlessly workwith any operation’s existingIT infrastructure and on-premise systems.

Research shows in 2017 there were 16.7 million victims ofidentity fraud, a record high. By utilizing a cache of system-atic checks, Veridocs can help organizations retrieve accurateand reliable customer information. Within seconds, the systemwill scan the identification document, validating all built-in security features. Veridocs is a global provider for domestic andinternational documents. Once the document has been classified against a proprietary global document library, the system will compare the physical information to the embedded barcode and magstripe. Congruently, the patron ischecked against a custom group of Watch Lists, followed by alerts sent to security, surveillance, and customer loyaltydepartments.

Some of the key features and conveniences provided by theVeridocs solution are accurate and easy-to-read color-codedresults, indicating Passed, Failed, Under-aged, and Watch-ListRestricted, among others. Your organization is notified immediately via the fully automated alert system to respond toclearance issues, high-alert, or high-roller clients.

TrueCompare is a new feature to the Veridocs system. It allows for the comparison of an ID image with the live person presenting it. The result is shown as a match or nomatch. These images can be optionally provided as “seed”images for live facial tracking systems.

The newest product under the banner, Audit Checklist,replaces the mess of sticky notes and spreadsheets that clog youraudit team’s time. Create and design your own audit checklists

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and exceptions for each audit related to the property, with actionassignments and reporting.

Veridocs TrueAuthentication is available as an SDK solution for clients. The retail, hospitality, medical, banking,events, and other industries with pre-existing solutions can integrate the Veridocs identification authentication with othersoftware or applications.

VizExplorer (858) 592-2472vizexplorer.com/nigaNIGA Booth #1321

At NIGA 2019,VizExplorer will b e s h ow c a s i n g their latest gaming solutions, managed services and consult-ing offerings forproperties lookingfor a partner thatcan help them real-ize a rapid return-o n - i n v e s tm e n t with leading-edgeanalysis and strategicinsights.

VizExplorer recently announced GLI certification for theirbet tracking and table game optimization solution TableViz with ChipVue powered by ARB Labs. Using ARB Labs’ proprietary optical technology to collect real-time wager andside wager information per decision by each player, TableVizgives operators the tools they need to optimize player reinvestment, marketing and the performance of their tablegames.

Wipfli / Joseph Eve(406) 727-1798wipfli.com/tribal NIGA Booth #2120

CasinoEdge Intacct has been recognized as an innovativegame changer in the casino landscape. Wipfli/Joseph Eve isfocused on equipping gaming organizations with cloud-basedsolutions at price points that are cost effective while allowingrapid deployment and enabling enhanced internal controlsand efficiencies. Use the Wipfli team to leverage real-time,department-level dashboards that deliver daily flash reports.

CasinoEdge Intacct auto-compiles data from front-of-the-house solutions, including tables, slots and food and beverage,with mapping and posting of daily bank activity.

CasinoEdge Intacct also streamlines procurement processesby up to 90%, enabling full digital document management andthe ability to make electronic purchases and approvals from anymobile device. Built in the cloud, you can leverage automaticupdates and cut down on the cost of regular IT maintenanceof your solution. With 157 standard reports and charts, fourmajor feature releases a year and only 30 minutes needed tospin up a new location or property, CasinoEdge Intacct is theaccounting software casinos need to improve efficiency and continue to grow. ®