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California Nations Indian Gaming Update
By James Siva Though the legislative session in California is over and we are now well past the deadline for the governor to sign or veto legislation, it is a busy time for CNIGA. We […]
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Are You Ready to Welcome International Travelers?
Welcoming travelers from international markets frequently involves building strong relationships within the travel trade network. A casual approach to attracting this business can quickly lead to frustration and failure. Use the following checklist and select […]
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Re-establishing Business Relationships
Looking forward to 2024, one area that has been on my mind is “Re-establishing our business relationships.” We all know what we endured during the COVID-19 period. Yes, to a large extent we’ve gotten back […]
Gaming Operations
Kambi Answers: What Distinctive Factors Must Tribal Casinos Consider When Establishing a Sports Betting Operation?
Sponsored by Kambi TG&H stopped by Kambi‘s booth at #G2E and spoke with David Bretnitz about their approach to building strong trust-based partnerships with tribal clients and what to look forward to in 2024. Sports betting can play a […]
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Diverse Products for Online and Brick-and-Mortar Casinos: Deron Hunsberger – Ainsworth on TG&H On Air
During G2E 2023, Deron Hunsberger, President – North America, Ainsworth, chatted with Raving CEO & Owner Deana Scott about how the company is evolving to meet the industry’s future landscape. “Ainsworth has made a significant […]
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Kambi Welcomes Prairie Band Casino & Hotel to Their Network
Sponsored Content by Kambi This month, Kambi agreed to a sportsbook partnership with Prairie Band Casino and Hotel, owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, to open the first tribal sportsbook in the state of […]
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Cover Story: Gila River Resorts & Casinos Opens Santan Mountain
Watch video interview here Kenneth Manuel, Chief Executive Officer, Gila River Hotels & Casinos and Blake Katsnelson, General Manager at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain share insights to the newly opened property […]
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Walking the Walk: Using Gemba Walks to Optimize Your Gaming & Hospitality Business
Chris Faria: Hey everyone, it’s Chris here from Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. Welcome to another special edition of TG&H On Air. We are speaking with Mason and Jeff Gray, Raving’s Business Optimization team. Your […]
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California Nations Indian Gaming Association Fall Update
By Chairman James Siva, CNIGA As the summer heads into fall, and the California Legislature nears the end of its session, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association is active on the legislative front. In June, […]
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Celebrating Land and Location in Cultural Heritage and Tribal Tourism
The Yurok Tribe’s enviable location amidst the California Redwoods sets the stage for incomparable hospitality experiences. In Yurok country, everything is so big, it’s not difficult to picture yourself in the center of the world. […]
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Tribal Sports Betting: Identifying Opportunity and Choosing the Right Strategy
Kambi’s Senior Director of Sales, David Bretnitz, discusses the state of tribal sports betting, the importance of creating a strategy that works for each individual operator, and how Kambi can help every step of the way. […]
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Operations & Inflation: The Evil Twins of Post Pandemic
Casinos are facing a double-barreled challenge in 2023. Post-pandemic effects are challenging marketing and operations, while inflation is slowly eating away at the bottom line. Some casino markets are forging ahead as revenues keep climbing […]
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Sports Wagering and Ongoing Issues Facing Tribes in California
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), founded in 1988, is the largest regional Tribal gaming association in the United States. CNIGA is comprised of 48 federally recognized Tribal governments and are soon to add […]
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Get the Highest Return on Investment with Minimal Resources
It’s important for tribes to prioritize and implement strategic operational objectives that realize the highest return on investment with minimal resources. The ROI can be immediate by assessing the benefit and feasibility to execute within […]
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Your Inputs are Your Guests’ Outputs…
When an issue arises, whether it be on a casino floor, in a restaurant, or during a security breach, your natural instinct is to diagnose the situation and mitigate the problem as quickly as you […]
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Threats to Tribal Sovereignty Demand a United Effort
Expectations for the divided Congress are low. The assumptions are two years of gridlock and fiscal showdowns, with few legislative gains. However, for Indian Country, gridlock is not an option. Tribal governments are facing the […]