Tribal gaming and hospitality operations are far more than economic engines—they are foundational to self-determination, community reinvestment, and long-term tribal sovereignty. Elevate your impact with the Executive Certificate in Tribal Sovereignty & Economic Leadership(opens in […]
You use the tool for removing mental blocks nearly every time you speak. “AND” is a small word in the English language, yet it is one of the most powerful. It sits there innocently looking […]
There are plenty of good reasons a casino keeps doing something. It drives revenue. Players respond to it. It strengthens loyalty. It creates another trip. And then there’s the reason that should make any casino […]
By Deana Scott, CEO, Raving Casino leadership is uniquely demanding. It combines operational urgency, regulatory responsibility, financial accountability and responsibility for thousands of livelihoods. No pressure, right? But this isn’t really a conversation about balance. […]
Are you interested in obtaining a certificate in tribal gaming and governance from anywhere in the world, becoming a tribal judge, visiting casinos and resorts as part of an academic program, or simply building a […]
Rhythm carries us. Structures and routines support us. Once a behavior is repeated enough times, it becomes easier to perform without conscious thought. It’s great when routines are healthy and intentional. If we had to […]
A TG&H Hosted Webinar | Originally aired: June 10, 2026 Digital tools and platforms are now a standard part of the casino experience. The challenge is no longer whether to invest in digital capabilities. The […]
Strengthening Our Tribal Nations: Strategic HR for Capacity and Self-Governance Today’s Raving NEXT Leadership Roundtable brought together Tribal leaders, HR professionals, and enterprise executives for a conversation focused on one of the most important long-term […]
By Darelyn Pazdel Hiring challenges continue to pressure the hospitality industry, and tribal casino resorts are feeling the strain more acutely than most. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, 67% of hotel operators […]
At the Indian Gaming Association Trade Show, a conversation between Deana Scott, CEO of Raving, and J. Conrad “JC” Seneca, President of the Seneca Nation, offered a grounded, forward-looking perspective on the realities shaping tribal […]
By Christopher Orozco, Raving Partner HR & Leadership When we gathered for our recent HR and Leadership roundtable: The Human Side of Casino Strategy: HR, Leadership, and the Experiences That Drive Performance, the conversation moved […]
In tribal gaming and hospitality, guest experience has always been a top priority. Properties invest heavily in loyalty programs, brand storytelling, and service excellence in the pursuit of player connection and longevity. Yet the same […]
Sometimes the way you want life to happen isn’t the way it shows up. Ever make elaborate, detailed plans and then it just all blows up? There is a reason the Yiddish phrase “Man plans, […]
For years, my office looked more like a self-help library than a consulting firm. Shelves lined with books on communication, confidence, delegation, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution. You name the skill, I tried to improve it. […]
This Raving NEXT Leadership Series roundtable explored the human side of casino strategy and how leadership and HR decisions directly shaped both employee performance and guest experience. Recorded on March 19, 2026, this session was […]
Global perspectives, real data, practical AI, and urgent conversations on prediction markets—plus what happens when casino leaders stop working in silos and start learning together. What happens when you bring together gaming leaders from around […]
Closing the Leadership Gap: Why Titles Aren’t the Problem By Deana Scott “Leadership is not a title. It is a behavior practiced—or avoided—every single day.” For more than three decades, I have worked alongside Tribal […]
“If you’re in the desert, it doesn’t matter how much you want sushi — you need to look somewhere else. What I’m really good at is ordering,” my savvy real estate agent Sherine Beltran said. […]
Contributed by Kevin Parker, Director of Electronic Table Games Product Management and Sales, IGT Kevin is a registered member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. He is a strong […]
Twenty years ago — almost to the week — I met Liberty Reyes at Raving’s Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference in Hinckley, Minnesota. We were both early in our careers, both trying to find our […]
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