Indian gaming has given Minnesota’s 11 sovereign tribal nations a means to improve the lives of their people, foster economic development, and strengthen self-government.

It has helped tribes begin to reverse extreme poverty, provide for tribal members’ health and education, preserve Native cultures, and achieve important goals that were previously unattainable. Indian gaming has also strengthened local economies by providing jobs, supporting local vendors, boosting tourism, and generating new tax revenues.

The Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) brings member tribes together in their efforts to educate the public and elected officials, address shared interests and concerns, and speak with a unified voice on public policy matters.