Indian Gaming Magazine

What Indian Gaming Magazine does

Indian Gaming Magazine is a privately held B2B trade publication that has served as the national editorial voice of the U.S. tribal gaming industry since 1990. Published by ArrowPoint Media, Inc. and headquartered at 1324 N. Liberty Lake Rd., Liberty Lake, Washington, the company operates a multi-channel media platform built on a WordPress content management system. Its core product is a bimonthly print and digital magazine (indiangaming.com) covering tribal gaming news, legal and legislative developments, sports betting, new game launches, executive and tribal-leader profiles, and community outreach, supplemented by a Calendar of Events, an annual Indian Gaming Awards (IGA) ceremony, and a Buyer's Guide directory spanning 100+ supplier and service categories including gaming machines, casino management systems, cybersecurity, entertainment, and food & beverage.

The company's audience is bifurcated along its two-sided marketplace: on the demand side, it serves federally recognized tribal nations operating casinos and gaming facilities — including large operators such as Seminole Gaming/Hard Rock International, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Jamul Indian Village, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association — as well as legal, legislative, and policy professionals tracking IGRA compliance and tribal sovereignty. On the supply side, it serves gaming OEMs and service providers including IGT, Konami Gaming, Aristocrat Technologies, and Video Gaming Technologies, who advertise in the Buyer's Guide and use the publication as a channel for product launch announcements at tribal properties.

The business model is a conventional B2B trade-media revenue stack: advertising and sponsorship from gaming suppliers and service providers (quote-based, not publicly disclosed), magazine subscriptions (print and digital, recurring), and Buyer's Guide directory listings. Distribution is entirely U.S.-domestic, spanning tribal gaming states including Arizona, California, Oklahoma, Washington, and additional markets. Leadership is led by Steve Burke as President & Publisher; the company has no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding.

Name

Indian Gaming Magazine

Legal name

ArrowPoint Media, Inc.

Website

https://indiangaming.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Indian Gaming Magazine is a privately held B2B trade publication founded in 1990 that serves as the national editorial voice of the U.S. tribal gaming industry, covering tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers, and legal/regulatory developments through a bimonthly print magazine, digital website, Buyer's Guide directory, and annual Indian Gaming Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Publications

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Culture, Opinion & Commentary (Columns, Think Pieces) (MPAFAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gaming Media Networks & Aggregators (Multi-site Networks, RSS/Content Syndication) (MPAFAMAJ), Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal gaming news
• Gaming industry trade
• Casino industry publication
• Gaming buyer directory
• Tribal casino media

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: The publication generates revenue through advertising from gaming suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers who target tribal casino operators. The Buyer’s Guide directory allows vendors to list their companies under various categories serving the Indian gaming industry.
2. Magazine Subscriptions: Physical and digital magazine subscriptions available through the Indian Gaming Magazine publication, featuring industry coverage, features, and news analysis for tribal gaming professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indian Gaming Magazine is a trade publication that delivers editorial coverage of the tribal and casino gaming industry through a digital and print magazine. It also operates an online Buyer's Guide directory that connects gaming-industry suppliers with tribal casino operators, alongside a Calendar of Events for industry happenings.

Product overview

Indian Gaming Magazine operates as a media publication serving the tribal gaming industry, functioning as a news website with an associated print magazine. The company offers a digital publication platform (indiangaming.com) that aggregates industry news across categories including legal/legislative updates, tribal leader profiles, new gaming products, sports betting, and community outreach. Its Buyer’s Guide directory provides a vendor/supplier database for the tribal gaming sector. The publication also maintains a calendar of events and produces a print edition magazine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indian Gaming Magazine A trade publication (print and digital) delivering news, regulatory updates, and feature coverage of the tribal and casino gaming industry for tribal operators, gaming commissions, and gaming-industry suppliers.
• Buyer's Guide Directory Online directory connecting gaming-industry suppliers and vendors with tribal casino operators and other gaming buyers, serving as a sourcing and lead-generation tool for the tribal gaming market.
• Calendar of Events Online calendar listing tribal and casino gaming industry events, conferences, and trade shows for industry professionals.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Danny Wimmer PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Houston Productions joined Danny Wimmer Presents team, bringing over 30 years of expertise in Native American casino talent buying, consulting, promotion, production, and special events to deliver live entertainment strategies for tribal gaming properties nationwide.
• Konami Gaming, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2020Morongo Casino Resort & Spa implemented Konami's SYNKROS casino management system across three venues (Resort, Casino Morongo, and Morongo Travel Center), covering nearly 4,000 slots for seamless member loyalty benefits and multi-channel player communications.
• Seminole Gaming / Hard Rock InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2020Seminole Gaming partnered with Aristocrat Technologies for world premiere of Dragon Link gaming evolution at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, offering high-denomination games with larger linked jackpots.
• Aristocrat TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2020Aristocrat Technologies premiered new Dragon Link gaming evolution at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, offering mid and high denomination sets ($0.10 to $25) with linked/standalone jackpots ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
• QualCraft ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2020QualCraft Construction partnered with Jamul Indian Village Tribe to build THE ROOFTOP event venue at Jamul Casino, serving as design-build partner for the 10,000-square-foot all-season venue.
• Video Gaming Technologies (VGT)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2020VGT (Class II Innovations from Aristocrat) partnered with Osage Casino Hotel Tulsa to launch the first-ever The Hunt for Neptune's Gold themed gaming lounge with 32 games on Helix XT cabinets.
• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International work with NCPG on responsible gambling initiatives, including the PlayersEdge training program and annual Corporate Social Responsibility Award recognition.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• SBC News: B2B media and events company covering the sports betting and igaming industries. Comparable as a gaming trade media and event franchise, but with a sports betting-led focus rather than tribal casino.
• Sports Handle: US-focused B2B/news outlet covering sports betting, with overlap in IGM's sports betting editorial. Comparable in audience (industry professionals) and supplier-side advertising angle, though narrower in vertical scope.
• CasinoBeats: Digital-first B2B media brand focused on the online casino vertical, part of the SBC network. Comparable as a gaming trade media business, but specialized in iGaming rather than land-based tribal gaming.

Direct peers

• Yogonet International: B2B gaming industry news outlet with strong Latin American and global reach. Comparable as a trade media business covering operators and suppliers, though with a different primary geography.
• Global Gaming Business Magazine (GGB): B2B trade magazine for the global casino and gaming industry, with print, digital, and event products. Comparable in offering mix and supplier-side monetization, though broader in geographic scope than IGM.
• CDC Gaming Reports: Long-running daily B2B news service covering the US casino and tribal gaming industry. Closest direct competitor to Indian Gaming Magazine in editorial coverage, audience, and supplier-side advertising business model.
• Gambling Insider: B2B trade publication and event producer covering the global gambling industry. Comparable in editorial + directory + events mix, with a stronger international and online gambling tilt than IGM.
• Casino Journal: Established B2B trade publication covering casino operations, technology, and suppliers. Directly comparable as a long-form trade media outlet serving casino operators and equipment vendors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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