Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Poarch Band of Creek Indians invests more than $5.5 million dollars to expand high-speed internet access for the Tribe

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Friday, November 3, 2023

These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.

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  • These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.
  • The new network, installed by BearCom and managed by Escambia Community Utilities, represents a $5.5 million dollar investment made by the Tribe to further high-speed internet access.
  • “In the midst of the Covid pandemic, we were confronted with a startling realization - our rural community was light years behind in terms of connectivity.
  • This revelation compelled us to take immediate action, recognizing the significance of addressing this issue in order to propel our community forward,” said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair and CEO.

United Bank Welcomes Lori Madison Stinson, Esq. to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.

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  • ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to have Lori join our board," said Mike Vincent, President and CEO of United Bank.
  • She brings professional expertise, and commitment to her community, which reflects that of United Bank," said David D. Swift, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Bank.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians & Dreamcatcher Development Join Forces to Expand Award-Winning Hotel Brand

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), through their economic development division CIEDA, currently owns multiple hotels, both solely and through partnerships, in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.

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  • The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), through their economic development division CIEDA, currently owns multiple hotels, both solely and through partnerships, in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.
  • In their ongoing pursuit of hospitality excellence, the PBCI Tribe recognized the need for a full-service hotel development company to complement their existing portfolio.
  • “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with DreamCatcher Development,” said Cody Williamson, President/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority.
  • Expertise and Innovation: DreamCatcher Development brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of innovation in hotel development.

Summome Native Ventures Wins Contract to Support HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Modernization Initiative

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summome Native Ventures, a tribally owned Small Disadvantaged Business joint venture between Guidehouse and PCI Government Services (PCI-GS), has been awarded a contract from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support its comprehensive approach for user-centered, wide stakeholder engagement on modernizing the design and implementation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

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  • The five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will provide HRSA with support for planning, designing, and coordinating the modernization of organ procurement and transplantation operations, governance, and technology to drive improvements in a range of areas in support of HRSA's vision.
  • "It is an honor for Summome Native Ventures to assist HRSA with modernizing our nation's organ donor system," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse.
  • "The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network plays a critical role in our country's healthcare system," said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians chair & CEO.
  • An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HRSA launched the OPTN Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.

PCI Gaming agrees to acquire Magic City Casino in Miami

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Atmore, Alabama, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL – (02/08/2023) PCI Gaming, d/b/a Wind Creek Hospitality officially announced this afternoon an agreement to acquire Miami, Florida based Magic City Casino.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL – (02/08/2023) PCI Gaming, d/b/a Wind Creek Hospitality officially announced this afternoon an agreement to acquire Miami, Florida based Magic City Casino.
  • This announcement follows an affirmative decision by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FLGC) permitting the transfer of the assets and the existing gaming license held by Magic City owners to PCI Gaming wholly-owned subsidiary Gretna Racing, LLC.
  • Wind Creek will continue to operate Magic City Casino in the near term with very few changes.
  • Wind Creek plans to include Magic City players in the broader Wind Creek Rewards and Express Offers loyalty programs by the end of 2023.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland partners with Chicago Bulls

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.
  • As a new brand coming to the Chicagoland market, we believed it was important to establish a name for ourselves and a level of credibility with the local market as quickly as possible says Brent Pinkston, Chief Operating Officer of Wind Creek Hospitality, parent company of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe's gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (Coming Soon), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, Casinoverse.com as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Announcing LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment in Southwest Alabama

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Friday, October 21, 2022

MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project is a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. The coalition's first initiative is to conduct a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.

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  • The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project, a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, is conducting a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.
  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project is a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The coalition's first initiative is to conduct a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.
  • "Our southwest Alabama community has never collected data to identify the situations, needs, and experiences of LGBTQ+ people living here," Dan Van Nostrand of Prism United said.

Wind Creek Hospitality launches “CasinoVerse” Social gaming world

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Atmore, Alabama, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL (08/010/2022) Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) today announces the launch of CasinoVerse, its latest generation of social gaming environments.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL (08/010/2022) Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) today announces the launch of CasinoVerse, its latest generation of social gaming environments.
  • This third-generation platform is the most engaging and most fun to play social gaming world weve ever offered to our players stated Jay Dorris, President and CEO of Wind Creek.
  • Providing our guests an escape from daily life to a fantasy world of fun and excitement is a core belief of Wind Creek Hospitality.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe's gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (opening 2023), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, WindCreekCasino.com as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Wind Creek Hospitality Implements Inflation Relief Efforts for Employees

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Atmore, Alabama, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) today announces multiple efforts to recognize the added pressures employees are experiencing due to spiraling inflation driving up the cost of groceries and gasoline.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) today announces multiple efforts to recognize the added pressures employees are experiencing due to spiraling inflation driving up the cost of groceries and gasoline.
  • The first step in those efforts is a one-time cash stipend awarded to ALL Wind Creek employees, full-time and part-time alike, supported by the Tribal Council of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (parent of WCH).
  • Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe's gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (opening 2023), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, WindCreekCasino.com as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

FlowPlay Launches In-Game Fundraiser to Rev Up Support for Relaunched American Cancer Society Road To Recovery Program

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

SEATTLE, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPlay, a Wind Creek Hospitality company and creator of one of the most powerful connected gaming platforms, announced the launch of a new in-game fundraising campaign to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). Today, FlowPlay kicks off a new fundraiser to continue momentum for ACS's work to fund cancer research, and provide programs and support for those facing a cancer diagnosis. Throughout the month, players within FlowPlay's flagship social casino, Vegas World, can contribute directly to ACS's Road To Recovery® program, helping ensure more patients can get to their potentially lifesaving treatment through free rides.

Key Points: 
  • Today, FlowPlay kicks off a new fundraiser to continue momentum for ACS's work to fund cancer research, and provide programs and support for those facing a cancer diagnosis.
  • The Road To Recovery program is at the very heart of the American Cancer Society's work to remove barriers to accessing quality health care.
  • The program was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic due to public health concerns but has recently relaunched in several markets.
  • Anyone needing cancer information and support can call the American Cancer Society 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345.