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Kansas: Class 2 Gathering Charity Golf Tournament raises $129,300 for Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Friday, June 26, 2026 1:19 PM
Photo: Class 2 Gathering (C2G) Charity Golf Tournament photo

The Class 2 Gathering Charity Golf Tournament on June 1 in Mayetta, Kansas, raised $129,300 in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Held as the official kickoff to the 2026 C2G conference, the annual tournament brought together industry leaders, partners, and community supporters at Prairie Band Casino & Resort Firekeeper Golf Course. The tournament included opportunities for golfers to win up to $15,000, a Dormie Network Club Stay & Play Package, and an all-expenses paid trip to Pebble Beach Golf Course.

The evening ended with tournament results announced at the C2G Launch Party. Golfers and attendees participated in a silent auction, 50/50 contest, and a raffle that raised additional money for the charity.  Party attendees were treated to performances by the Little Soldiers Drum Group, Singers, and Dancers, a DJ, and a fireworks display.

“We are incredibly proud to support the Boys & Girls Club and the vital work they do every day,” C2G Committee Co-Chair Ashley Bergquist said in a statement. “This tournament is not only a great way to launch the Class 2 Gathering, but also an opportunity to give back and invest in the future of our communities, providing a supportive environment for our youth and our future.”

The Class 2 Gathering conference, which followed the tournament, brought together gaming professionals and leaders from across the tribal gaming industry to share insights, foster partnerships, and celebrate innovation within Class II gaming operations. More than 40 casinos and 70 sponsors, national and international, were represented at the conference.

In addition to the money raised for the Boys & Girls Club, C2G donated $1,000 to Veterans in Gaming.  The organization is dedicated to raising awareness for veterans working within the gaming industry.

The next Class 2 Gathering is June 7–9, 2027.

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.