In today’s casino entertainment, we are challenged by the constant need to expand our horizons just to keep pace with the country’s growth and diversity. The Hispanic audience has exploded, not just in the Southwest, […]
While high-profile concerts with recognizable names like Brad Paisley, Pitbull, and Snoop Dogg are going to draw a lot of people, most of the time the cost just isn’t feasible for your property. Depending on […]
Christine Faria: Hey, everyone, Chris Faria here, Executive Editor, Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. Welcome to a special edition of Solution Center where we identify one specific operational issue that has been top of mind in […]
Written by Doug Wisness With the wealth of information available online, many of today’s casinos are feeling much more knowledgeable about the entertainment industry. Add in the desire to save and generate as much profit […]
Well, here we are, still dealing with the unpredictability in our business with the COVID-19 pandemic hovering over our heads. Casino entertainment is walking a tightrope. We all know and understand that entertainment is part […]
During this incredibly unpredictable and unstable 14-plus months for all of us, casino entertainment is last on most people’s lists. However, with the successful rollout of the vaccines, we are seeing a total surge in […]
Yes, we all know that this is still a very unpredictable and unsettling time for casino entertainment programs. Entertainment is the one unique element in your “brand” that is currently up in the air […]
By Bob Galombeck and Kell Houston Like having a child in the backseat of your car on a very long family road trip, impatiently wanting to reach your destination, the journey of COVID-19 in 2020 […]
During this incredibly unpredictable and unstable time for all of us, casino entertainment is the last on most people’s list. However, I thought that I would enlighten you all with some of the questions that […]
Although most casinos have reopened, for our entertainment programs, it is a more wait-and-see situation. For almost all properties, the entertainment component does not get introduced until Phase Four. That would be sometime later in […]
Entertainment is a small but vital part of the casino business and the challenges we are facing out there don’t really have any precedent to refer to. Today we find ourselves in uncharted territory with […]
Think outside of the box to drive more play and brand your property Tribal casinos have forever changed the gaming and entertainment experience for everyone, and are now the focal point in communities across the […]
Let’s end the back and forth volley of legalese Entertainment of any kind, as long as it’s quality and consistent, is still and will always be the X-Factor at your property. Yes, we are in […]
The challenge for casino operators to accommodate these superfans There is a growing trend in the concert industry business that is beginning to impact casinos offering concerts. The VIP Experience is an add-on service that […]
Too many casinos are getting into legal binds Those artist contracts with all the legalese and contract riders with pages and pages of specifications and requests are very difficult to pick through, plus they have […]
Through a committee, build a qualified wish list that meets your strategic criteria In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to be very diligent, accountable and responsible for the “Entertainment Budget” at a casino […]
We’re running into a costly snag here with our entertainment programs In today’s changing world of entertainment contracts, there is an issue that is becoming quite problematic, causing delays in contract processing, delayed marketing, lost […]
A budget and market guide for casinos In the close to two decades I’ve been writing for this magazine and even more years I’ve been in this business, there are some principles of entertainment that […]
Here’s a different way to look at your budget One of the more common discussions that I hear all the time is, “we lost money on the show.” For example, let’s say that your show […]
Terminology to protect your event and your casino In the entertainment industry, there is a lot of terminology that can seem confusing. As Tribal Gaming has evolved into a $32 billion dollar business, we have […]
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