Our strength comes from our years as gaming operators. We have been in your shoes. Get to know just some of our experienced team today by watching the video above! Learn about our custom casino […]
Sponsored Content by OPTX Brooke Fiumara, Co-CEO, OPTX, tells us how their easy-to-use platform pulls multiple sources of data into a single platform, translating reporting data into action items for your team. OPTX was recently […]
Hosts are dealing with so many different types of people, both internally and externally, every minute of every day and they must have excellent communication skills. Many times, hosts feel like their job is to […]
Steve, we’re back to some casinos cancelling concerts and changing some group events. At the National Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow this past July, I don’t know how many casino execs told me that they have […]
During the first two weeks of January, Raving conducted a gaming marketing survey. The goal of this survey was to get a pulse and benchmark on marketing, analytics and other initiatives within the gaming industry […]
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, […]
Reinvestment, communication and promotions What are some things marketing can do to help begin the long process of returning to profitability and production? Let’s look at the three areas of reinvestment, communication and promotions. Reinvestment […]
Hey, your hosts (should) know all about this! If you are a supplier to the casino industry, sending out “sales messages” can ruin your business and destroy relationships rather than generate new business if not […]
Lessons from Katrina How many of us have thought, “If only I had the time, I would (insert list here)”? Well, looks like we have some time on our hands. This isn’t the first time […]
Four ways to build personal relationships with our guests Let’s be honest, relationships are hard! Whether it’s personal or in business, in order to build (and keep building) a relationship, you must be willing to […]
Don’t let technology replace the human element on our floors Have you downsized your floor team members in the face of ever-increasing technology? Even more importantly, are you still running your casino floor the same […]
Life In Player Development After decades in player development, it never ceases to amaze me that we are still having to fight the perception that hosts don’t do anything except hand out freebies, get (or […]
Somebody somewhere decided to buy the play from our guests Yesterday I called up one of my players. He lives across the country. With the approaching onslaught of winter, it’s time for the snowbirds to […]
And why you should care We all spend a lot of time rating our players to make sure that they are comped correctly and fairly. Most of us, if not all, use the standard formula […]
Finding success by using a code of conduct I’m a big fan of NCIS. I love how they are able to add funny moments to such serious ones – like life, really. Every character is […]
Why this is critical to your organization’s growth It’s not rocket science. No, it’s not. Nor is it a rocket ship. It is not a cure for disease, or a solution to global warming. It […]
Five steps to finding “new” guests using the phone The debate among Player Development teams will always be a challenge: what is the best use of my time? Nurturing existing relationships or finding “new” guests? […]
Taking a page out of parenting five boys Over the past 15 years, I have been extremely impressed by the time management and accountability that my wife has implemented in our home with our five […]
Top Ten Questions to Ask About Your Tiered Card Program I first introduced the phrase “Die, Tiers, Die” at the Raving NEXT conference in 2014. My prophecy hasn’t come true. Tiered card programs haven’t died. […]
How to prospect new business by using the phone Lead prospecting is one of the most challenging aspects of any sales organization. It always has been, and likely always will be. Why is that? Because […]
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