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Casino Robberies
Casino robberies have increased over the last decade. I don’t know if anyone tracks these robberies specifically, but I think those of us who’ve been in the business awhile know that we are seeing more […]
Month: October 2020
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Gamblers Actually Do Matter
As operators of gaming enterprises, adjusting to this new world, we can confidently say that “what is paying the bills” is our gamblers, and they really do matter. For ten years, all we heard was […]
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Highway to the Twilight Zone
“The secret to handling change is to focus on progress. If you can make progress on a regular basis, then you feel alive.” – Tony Robbins It’s marketing plan season again. Today’s casino marketers are […]
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Finding the Best Solution for All of Your Tribal Sportsbook and Online Goals
Sponsored Guest Column Contributed by Richard Schwartz, President, Rush Street Interactive The sports betting phenomenon is sweeping across the US. Its popularity continues to grow, thanks in part to forward-thinking legislators and regulators who are […]
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The Importance of Ethics and Confidentiality in Hosting
No matter where we look these days, the news feeds are filled with what seems like a never-ending lack of morals and principles. And in today’s world of social media, what happens behind closed doors, […]
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Why It’s Critical to Create a Comprehensive Public Relations Campaign to Encompass a Tribe’s Philanthropic Efforts
By Guest Author Richard A. Picard III, Director of Public Relations & Advertising, Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel, Tribal Affiliation: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana There are positive links between corporate social responsibility activities and firm profitability, […]
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Are You on Hold?
“It looked like a Chernobyl scene. Everything was exactly as we had left it, but with a layer of dust.” I’ve heard a variation of this story every time someone goes back to their old […]
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IGT Wheel of Fortune Slots Award Two Colossal Jackpots Totaling More Than $5 Million in September
LONDON – Oct. 8, 2020 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) announced today that its Wheel of Fortune® slots awarded two colossal jackpots in September. Lucky slots players won the following million dollar-plus jackpots last month: […]
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Aristocrat Technologies, Inc Named an Official Partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium
LAS VEGAS (October 8, 2020) – Aristocrat Technologies and the Las Vegas Raiders have snapped the ball on a new partnership, making Aristocrat an Official Partner of the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. Aristocrat’s category includes land-based gaming machines and certain […]
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Mohegan Gaming Receives Initial Approval to Be the First Tribe to Operate a Las Vegas Casino
On paper, the only location that seems to still be missing from Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s portfolio is Las Vegas. The business enterprise of Connecticut’s Mohegan Indian Tribe currently manages the gaming operations for Resorts […]
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Chukchansi Economic Development Authority Announces Amendment to Settlement to Reduce Casino Debt by over $168 Million
COARSEGOLD, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA), operator of the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, has entered into an amendment to its recent agreement to settle litigation and restructure CEDA’s debt. The […]
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Jamul Casino Announces Annual Fall Philanthropy and Community Outreach Campaigns
Jamul, CA, October 7, 2020 – The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) and Jamul Casino have announced the signature events for their annual fall philanthropy and community outreach campaigns. Philanthropy events include a Breast Cancer Awareness […]
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Firekeepers Casino Hotel and Michigan International Speedway Extend Partnership
(Battle Creek, Mich.) Oct. 7, 2020 — FireKeepers Casino Hotel is excited to announce a three year extension to their sponsorship at Michigan International Speedway, ensuring the FireKeepers Casino 400 will deliver the drama and excitement […]
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AGS Partners With BetMGM to Provide Game Content for U.S. Real-Money Gaming on BetMGM, Borgata, Partypoker Online Casinos
LAS VEGAS – October 6, 2020 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or “the Company”) today announced an agreement to provide its online real-money game content in the United States to BetMGM for direct platform integration and […]
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Native Advocacy Organizations Release Joint Statement Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month This October
LAME DEER, Mont., October 1, 2020 —Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which offers a critical opportunity to continue to shed light on the issue of domestic violence. The number of […]
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Chukchansi Economic Development Authority Announces Settlement to Reduce Casino Debt
COARSEGOLD, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA), operator of the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, has entered into an agreement to settle litigation and restructure CEDA’s debt. The settlement, which […]
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Melissa Aarskaug Named ‘Emerging Leader of Gaming 40 Under 40’
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BULLETPROOF™, a GLI company, is pleased to congratulate Melissa Aarskaug, Vice President of Business Development USA, for being recognized by the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) and Global Gaming […]
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Foxwoods Resort Casino Continues to Operate at 25 Percent Capacity, Remains Confident in Health and Safety Protocols
MASHANTUCKET, CT – October 2, 2020 – In response to the increased COVID-19 infection rate across eastern Connecticut, Foxwoods Resort Casino today announced that it will continue to operate at 25 percent capacity, as it […]
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AGS Names Former Gaming Research Analyst Brad Boyer Vice President— Investor Relations, Corporate Development & Strategy
LAS VEGAS – October 5, 2020 – AGS (NYSE: AGS) (or “the Company”) today announced the appointment of Brad Boyer as Vice President — Investor Relations, Corporate Development & Strategy. He brings over 10 years of experience as a research analyst in the Gaming sector, as well […]
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Lucky Player Hits $1.2 Million Jackpot at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
GLENDALE, Ariz. — September 30, 2020 — A very lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is taking home a fortune after hitting a $1,249,154.52 progressive jackpot on Wednesday Sept. 30, 2020. The lucky […]