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An interview with Samuel Askew, General Manager, Tulalip Resort Casino. GN: Please tell our readers about your resort casino. SA: As one of the premier casino resorts and conference destina- tions in the Pacific Northwest, Tulalip Resort Casino offers a cap- tivating blend of Native American culture and contemporary sophistication just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Our serv- ice and culture of hospitality are second to none, and guests can immerse themselves in the unique pleasures a resort casino awarded the coveted AAA Four Diamond rating. It may be the awe-inspiring 25-foot house posts, hand-carved from a 1,000- year-old red cedar, that greet you upon arrival, or our world-class comedy and Start your engines! Bally Technologies introduces the ulti- mate slot and virtual-racing thrill ride, with mega-brand that will get hoards of fans into the game. Bally Technologies, Inc. has licensed NASCAR, one of the most sought-after brands in the gaming industry. NASCAR is the first world-class licensed brand that Bally has carried across its games and systems businesses, in the form of the slot machine game and Elite Bonusing Suite™'s Virtual Racing NASCAR. Both the slot and the systems-driven promotional tool take everything racing fans love about the sport and put it into a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. "The millions of NASCAR fans who attend and tune in to watch races attest to the unprecedented popularity of this sport," said Dan Savage, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Bally Technologies. "The racing theme is a great fit for our industry, and we've confirmed the appeal of the brand in our player testing." Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 21 O s e r C o m m u n i c a t i o n s G r o u p P h o e n i x W e d n e s d a y, M a r c h 2 7 , 2 0 1 3 AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH NIGA TULALIP RESORT CASINO GROWS SERVICE AND CULTURE OF HOSPITALITY BALLY TECHNOLOGIES' NASCAR SLOT MACHINE, SYSTEMS-BASED VIRTUAL RACING APPLICATION TO ROAR ONTO CASINO FLOORS An interview with David C. Tonemah, MBA, Principal Owner, Native Health Group, LLC. GN: What is Native Health Group? DCT: Native Health Group is an American Indian- owned full-service employee and tribal member benefits consulting firm. GN: Why was Native Health Group created? DCT: Native Health Group recognizes that tribes and tribal organizations access health care differently than non-Native employers. As American Indian employees we have access to the Indian Health Service, tribally operated health programs, urban Indian health programs and private care providers. The NABI Foundation, a national 501 (c) (3) not-for- profit organization, in partnership with Ak-Chin Indian Community and Nike N7, is com- mitted to supporting Native American youth by imple- menting programs that encourage higher education, sports, health and wellness and community building. NABI's first event was the Native American Basketball Invitational to help secure college athletic scholarships for our talented high school-aged athletes. The event was created in 2003 by Mark West/VP Player Programs Phoenix Suns, GinaMarie Scarpa former Executive Director AC Green Youth Foundation and the late Scott Podleski. It quickly got the attention of Tex G. Hall, former President of NCIA and Ernie Stevens Jr. Chairman of NIGA. These two dedicated tribal leaders now serve as President and Vice President of the NABI and continue to be instrumental in the growth and success of the Foundation Continued on Page 15 Continued on Page 10 NATIVE HEALTH GROUP: FULL-SERVICE BENEFITS CONSULTING FIRM THE NABI FOUNDATION: COMMITTED SUPPORTERS OF NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH By Rick Friese, President and COO, Glory U.S.A. Inc. For more than 60 years GLORY has been providing cash management solutions for financial institutions and retailers worldwide. This expe- rience has enabled GLORY to understand the needs of cash manage- ment and provide the ability to utilize their world-renowned design and manufacturing expertise to bring quality, reliable and productive solu- tions to the U.S. casino and gaming industry. GLORY U.S.A. Inc. is a key subsidiary of GLORY LTD and enjoys the benefit of this rich history of technology and experience providing solutions for a variety of industries. Last year, GLORY U.S.A. Inc., celebrated its 30th anniversary. One of our value propositions has always been tied to our vast research and devel- opment commitment. Every GLORY product is designed and developed using our own technology. Because of our vast research and development commitment, we launched Respect, dedication, and community pride defines the Muckleshoot Tribe of the Pacific Northwest. Those watchwords also guide the daily operation of Muckleshoot Casino, convenient- ly located in Auburn, Wash., between Seattle and Tacoma. The tribe takes pride in offering the highest caliber – the biggest and the best – gaming entertainment venue in the Northwest. Entering the Muckleshoot Casino is an exhilarating experi- ence. Excitement is high on the floor where gaming machines are ringing, chips are clicking, and poker enthusiasts are betting on their lucky hands. Guests are invited to enjoy more than 3,100 video gaming machines and more than 100 table games including the largest non-smoking poker room in the state. Muckleshoot Casino also boasts the largest smoke-free gaming facility in the state of Washington, which features 1,000 video gaming machines, 35 table games and the newest quick- service restaurant, BSB―Burgers, Spirits and Beer. Continued on Page 10 Continued on Page 10 GLORY U.S.A. PROVIDES CASH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO THE GAMING INDUSTRY MUCKLESHOOT CASINO REFLECTS TRIBE'S COMMUNITY PRIDE