Overview

• The Indian Gaming Association said Stevens died Friday at the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin, with relatives confirming the unexpected loss.
• A memorial is scheduled Friday evening with interment Saturday at the tribe’s burial grounds outside Green Bay, according to the Oneida Nation.
• Stevens led the IGA for about 24 years and was re-elected to a 13th term in April, guiding the sector to a record $43.9 billion in revenue in 2024.
• Industry and tribal leaders, including IGA executive director Jason Giles and AGA CEO Bill Miller, praised his leadership and defense of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
• He was a citizen of the Oneida Nation who served on its council and held national roles with the National Congress of American Indians and multiple Native youth and enterprise organizations.