Wisconsin’s Forest County is three-and-a-half hours north of Milwaukee. Its secluded beauty feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the state’s largest city. But the two communities share a very special bond. They’ve […]
Sponsored post by Konami Gaming, Inc. Why are Tribal gaming operators switching their casino management system? In the past year, Tribal casinos across North America have made moves to change up their core casino management […]
Sponsored post by Finley & Cook Hear more from Finley & Cook’s Rachel Loudon on the upside of this innovative CPA firm and how they are developing technology and compliance solutions. Nobody knows better than Finley […]
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 […]
The right to vote is the most fundamental right and duty we have as American citizens and is the truest foundation of our democratic government. As Tribal citizens, it is our solemn responsibility to exercise […]
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is located in Battle Creek, Michigan. The current hotel tower has 243 rooms and a new hotel tower is being built to accommodate 203 additional rooms. The casino has 2,900 slots and […]
Okay, class, hunker down and pay attention … It’s time for your second lesson in “How to Be a Hospitality Pro … or, How I Became One in My Spare Time.” You may remember from […]
With recent events forcing properties to reconsider their marketing tactics, many are faced with the challenge of finding more efficient ways to maintain their presence in the market and increase visitation. All while being strapped […]
By Doug Parker, Raving Partner and Back of House Systems Lead Auditor, Finley & Cook Question: Title 31 compliance has presented different challenges over the years. In part, this is because the law and the […]
We are open for business; our guests are excited to get back to doing the things they love, and our team members are working their hardest to adhere to all the new rules in place […]
COVID-19 and the mandated rules of social distancing and cleanliness have certainly impacted our lives this year. No one could have predicted the changes in our lives due to this pandemic. Hospitality has been hit […]
On August 19, the daily newspaper of the Mississippi Gulf Coast ran a front-page story with the headline: ‘It’s our lives.’ Scared Mississippi Coast casino employees demand more COVID-19 protections The article said that some […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
By Richard Schwartz 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 providing a legal framework for patrons to place […]
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, […]
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, […]
“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 […]
By guest author Amber Ballard In April, 2016, FireKeepers Casino Hotel and its owners, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi purchased and took possession of the historic Fire Station No. 4 located near downtown […]
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