The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), an organization made up of the Golden State’s gaming tribes, all federally recognized tribes, recently grew by five members.
Joining CNIGA were the Alturas Indian Rancheria, Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians, the Colusa Rancheria, the Karuk Tribe and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. All except for the Alturas tribe are returning after leaving for several years.
This brings CNIGA’s membership to 47 tribes, up from 39 in 2019. CNIGA, which was founded in 1988, is the largest gaming tribe organization in the U.S.
CNIGA Chairman James Siva said in a statement: “We heartily welcome these tribal governments into this great organization and are honored to have them as members,” said CNIGA Chairman James Siva. “As each tribe is unique, more tribal members bring greater perspective for the whole organization. We look forward to their participation.”
