Welcome to the 2026 OIGA Conference and Trade Show 

“The biggest little show in Indian gaming” will take place July 20-22 in Oklahoma City 

If you’ve never attended the OIGA Conference and Trade Show, don’t miss the 2026 edition, coming July 20-22 to the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Nearly 3,000 vendors, visitors and guest speakers will attend this entertaining, informative event, including the biggest names in gaming and hospitality.  

Scheduled keynote speakers include Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA); David Bean, chairman of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA); and James Siva, chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA). 

A highlight of the celebration is the annual golf tournament to benefit the John Marley Scholarship Fund. The fund, established in 2008, provides educational opportunities for OIGA member employees and their families. 

Participants will tee off on Monday, July 20, the day before the conference and trade show opens. It’s a great way to network, catch up with old friends and enjoy a day of golf at the beautiful Lincoln Park Golf Course. Entry fees include greens fees, carts, complimentary course refreshments, lunch and a gift card. Net proceeds go to the fund, named for John Marley, a longtime passionate advocate of Oklahoma tribal gaming.  

Monday concludes with a poker and blackjack tournament and kickoff party at the Native-owned SkyDance Brewery in Oklahoma City.  

On Tuesday, warm up for the show with a Run/Walk at ScissorTail Park, starting at 7 a.m. 

Conference Sessions

Tuesday, July 21

8:30 a.m

The State of Tribal Gaming: A National Update 

9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 

• Stewards of Tradition, Architects of Change 

• Legacy of Sovereignty: Oklahoma Tribal Gaming through the Years 

• Beyond the Game Floor: Designing Amenity-Driven Casino Resorts 

• Accounting 

• NIGC Leadership Discussion “Special Emphasis” 

• The Digital Age of gambling and Digital Responsible and Problem Gambling Solutions 

• The Traffic Multiplier: Affiliates and Influencers in the Digital Marketing Ecosystem 

• Mastering the Build: Casino Project Success Amid Evolving Economic Influences 

10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 

• Legal Frontiers: Navigating Laws and Legislation in Prediction Markets 

• Unmasking Exploitation: Human Trafficking Awareness in the Casino Sector 

• Player Development 

• Investing in the Future: Tribal Investments in Gaming-Related Enterprises 

• NIGC Minimum Internal Control Standards 

• High Stakes Partnerships: The Convergence of Casinos and Sports Sponsorships 

• Behind the Jackpot: Exploring Excellence in Casino Operations 

• OSU Workforce 

The trade show floor will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. on July 21. 

Wednesday, July 22

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 

• From Connections to Qualifications: Reforming Casino Purchasing Practices 

• Sport Betting 

• Player Data 

• Raising the Stakes: Justifying Comprehensive Cybersecurity Training in Casinos 

• Intelligent Regulation: AI Tools for Enhancing Casino Integrity 

• Homegrown Advantage: Building Casino Brands in Rural Communities 

• Class II Goes Mobile: Roadmap for Digital Expansion 

• From the Ground Up: How Tribal Professionals Reach the C-Suite in Gaming 

10:15 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. 

• Global Gaming Women 

• Beyond the Ballot: Tribal Implications of the Midterm Elections 

• Connected Play: Optimizing the Slot Floor with On-Premise Mobile Solutions 

• Dealmakers’ Workshop: Unlocking Creative Casino Financing 

• The New Playbook: Sports Betting Compliance for Tribal Casinos 

• From Download to Loyalty: Effective Marketing for Mobile Gaming 

• Ready, Set, Bet: Navigating the Challenges of Sportsbook Management 

• Workforce Encouragement 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

• Saluting Success: The Evolution and Challenges of Veterans in the Gaming Shere 

• Strengthening Partnerships: Regional Associations and Tribal Gaming Progress 

• Eyes on Innovation: The Latest in Casino Surveillance Technology 

• Bridging Tradition and Tomorrow: Culturally Mindful Tribal Casino Projects 

• Workforce 2.0: Shaping the Next Generation of Regulatory Professionals 

• Beyond the Bonus: Profitable Promotion Strategies for Casinos 

• Digital Dollars: The Evolution of Casino Payments with Cashless and Crypto 

• AISES (Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society): STEM 

The trade show floor will be open from noon to 3:00 p.m. on July 22. 

For more information and to register, visit oiga.org/tradeshow/.