NIGA chairman receives first ICE Landmark Award

Ernest L Stevens Jnr, chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, was the first recipient of an ICE Landmark Award when he attended ICE London as the guest of organiser Clarion Gaming.

The Landmark Award, which was presented by Clarion Gaming’s managing director Kate Chambers, was in recognition of the enormous contribution Stevens has made in highlighting the positive impacts of Indian gaming, as well as his support for the development of the ICE brand, including the launch of ICE North America, the second edition of which takes place inNew Orleans on May 13-14.

Speaking at the award presentation, which was held following the National Indian Gaming Association ICE North America breakfast, Chambers said: “Ernest L Stevens Jnr has worked with great commitment, dedication and professionalism to educate and raise awareness of Indian gaming.

“During his period of office, Indian gaming revenues have risen over $39.1bn, making tribal government gaming the largest segment of the industry in the US. On a more personal note, he has been a source of great inspiration to myself and the team responsible for developing the ICE brand.”