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Removing Mental Blocks

October 3, 2026 Stephanie Somanchi

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 […]

From One Operator to Another: Are You Still Doing It Because It Works?

October 3, 2026 Christine Faria

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 […]

The Pace Isn’t the Problem. How We Lead Through It Is.

August 13, 2026 Deana Scott

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. […]

The Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program

June 25, 2026 UNLV

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 […]

Reassess Your Routines Before They Reassess You

June 22, 2026 Stephanie Somanchi

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 […]

Just Released Study: The Casino Experience Gap — Winning in the Digital Red Zone

June 10, 2026 LT

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

May 8, 2026 Chase Scott

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 […]

Staffing for Success: How Tribal Casinos Build Stronger Teams by Hiring People with Disabilities

May 7, 2026 Tribal Gaming & Hospitality

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 […]

Sovereignty, Security, and What Comes Next

April 13, 2026 Raving

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 […]

What Tribal Gaming Leaders Are Telling Us About HR Right Now

March 30, 2026 Christopher Orozco

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 […]

How Guest Experience and Employee Experience Shape the Future of Tribal Gaming & Hospitality

March 19, 2026 Christopher Orozco

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 […]

When the Plan Breaks, the Better Path Shows Up

March 19, 2026 Stephanie Somanchi

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, […]

Stop Fixing What’s “Wrong” With Your People

March 19, 2026 Deana Scott

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. […]

Raving NEXT Leadership Series | The Human Side of Casino Strategy: HR, Leadership, and the Experiences That Drive Performance in 2026

March 19, 2026 Raving

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 […]

A Seat at the Table for a Smarter Gaming Industry

February 10, 2026 Tribal Gaming and Hospitality

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

January 26, 2026 Deana Scott

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 […]

Why The Solutions You Want Aren’t Always the Ones You Need: How to Order the Best

December 20, 2025 Stephanie Somanchi

“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. […]

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