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Tourism and Gaming Working Group Session 4 Examines Tribal Gaming and Infrastructure in Hawaiʻi Context
The fourth session of the Tourism & Gaming Working Group was held on March 12, 2026 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The session focused on how gaming has functioned in established jurisdictions and how infrastructure can influence visitor activity.
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Nation of Hawaiʻi Emphasizes Governance and Cultural Safeguards in Gaming Discussions
The February Tourism & Gaming Working Group held its third session at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, focusing on how gaming policy should be evaluated in the context of Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural and institutional landscape.
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Nation of Hawai‘i Calls for Deliberate Process in Gaming Testimony Before Legislature
HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI — The Nation of Hawai‘i today testified before the Hawaiʻi State Legislature regarding two measures: HB2570 (Relating to Sports Wagering) and HB1945 (Relating to Gaming on Cruise Ships). Vice President Brandon Makaʻawaʻawa, who serves on the State’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group, delivered testimony grounded in the Nation’s broader position: governance first, listening […]
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Native Hawaiian Convention Panel — Gaming: Reclaiming Wealth and Restoring the Lāhui
At the Native Hawaiian Convention 2025, presented by the Hawaiian Council, a breakout panel brought together leaders to explore how gaming — led by Hawaiians, for Hawaiians — can serve as a tool for restoration and reconciliation. Hosted in the Youth Center in Tulalip WA, the discussion featured Brie Coyle Jones, Brandon Makaʻawaʻawa, Ryan Miller, […]
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When Culture Becomes Currency: A Hawaiian Response to Las Vegas Marketing Tactics
By the Nation of Hawai‘i News Agency A recent article published by CDC Gaming Reports titled “A Boost in Hawaiian Visitation to Las Vegas Could Help Boyd During F1 Weekend” attempts to spotlight economic optimism—but instead reveals a deeper, more disturbing truth: Native Hawaiian culture continues to be exploited as a marketing tool to drive […]