Prairie Band Casino & Resort to Host Class 2 Gathering Conference

Annual event focuses on collaboration, education, and community building for tribal gaming communities.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The third annual Class 2 Gathering Conference will be hosted by the Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Mayetta, Kansas from June 1-3, 2026. The conference will kick off with a charity golf tournament and feature educational sessions on topics like slots, bingo, regulation, and AI. The event aims to strengthen and support the long-term success of tribal communities across Indian Country.

Why it matters

The Class 2 Gathering Conference is an important annual event for tribal gaming operators, regulators, and other stakeholders to come together, share knowledge, and build community. As tribal gaming continues to evolve, particularly with the increasing role of technology, conferences like this help ensure tribal communities are equipped to navigate the changing landscape and thrive.

The details

The three-day conference will feature a variety of educational sessions and networking events. It will kick off with the C2G Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation at Firekeeper Golf Course. The educational sessions will cover topics like slots, bingo, regulatory issues, and the use of AI in tribal gaming operations. Throughout the event, there will be a focus on collaboration, education, and community building to support the long-term success of tribal gaming communities.

  • The third annual Class 2 Gathering Conference will be held from June 1-3, 2026.
  • The C2G Charity Golf Tournament will take place on the first day of the conference, June 1, 2026.

The players

Prairie Band Casino & Resort

A casino and resort located in Mayetta, Kansas that is hosting the 2026 Class 2 Gathering Conference.

Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

A local community organization that will benefit from the proceeds of the C2G Charity Golf Tournament held during the conference.

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What’s next

The conference organizers will be finalizing the agenda and speaker lineup in the coming months leading up to the June 2026 event.

The takeaway

The Class 2 Gathering Conference provides a valuable opportunity for tribal gaming operators, regulators, and other stakeholders to come together, share best practices, and build community as the industry continues to evolve. Hosting the event at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort highlights the important role that tribal gaming facilities play in supporting their local communities.