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With the support of gaming revenues, Washington State tribes are on the path to self-reliance. Along the way, we have become major contributors to the overall health and vitality of our state’s economy. In aggregate, tribes […]
In Oklahoma, of the 38 federally recognized tribes, 33 operate governmental gaming operations in accordance with the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). That framework requires that any revenues from gaming operations be used for […]
What’s new for this year’s OIGA Conference and Trade Show, August 12-14, 2024, in Oklahoma City? Find out in this interview what to expect! The 2024 OIGA Conference and Trade Show, otherwise known as “the […]
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s Cultural Heritage Planner To learn more about AIANTA, visit https://www.aianta.org/ Brick-and-mortar cultural center or museum isn’t necessarily the only path to attracting travelers. Many tribes are diving deeper […]
By James Siva Just like the weather, the legislative season is heating up in California. As spring turns toward summer, we find ourselves in the thick of the legislative process. Right now, we are following […]
“We just do it that way because we always have.” No one really knew why they did it that way. The same type of people were elevated, from the same work clique. The antiquated HR […]
Hello from Big Sky Country , Montana! I have the privilege of working with gaming and hospitality teams across the country, and no matter what we’re talking about, guest service, leadership, player development … the […]
True or False? Business Optimization or Lean Six Sigma, works better for companies that do manufacturing and have assembly lines (Toyota, Coca Cola, Kellogg, Kraft Heinz) – gaming and hospitality companies can’t benefit from this. […]
What hath Alexander Graham Bell wrought? Oh, that dastardly telephone! It sits there, on your desk, or in your pocket just waiting to be used and abused as you go about your daily routine. Who […]
The Clock Model I’m not sure who is actually credited for the Clock Model Framework, but I attribute my awareness to Scott Galloway (Prof G) and his online Section business classes. It’s a competitive approach […]
There is the casino world and there is the rest of the world. The same thing goes for marketing trends. Casino marketing has always been cutting edge and leads the world in areas like guest […]
Many years ago, I wrote an article slamming phone book advertising in favor of reallocating those budgets to support improved social media and search marketing. I thought phone books were a thing of the past. […]
Nothing stays the same in the casino business. There is always something new. It might be a new gaming section, new restaurant, new spa, or an entirely new casino. It falls to the operator to […]
Throughout my career in the gaming industry, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various roles. I started in the slot department, transitioned to the surveillance department, and spent time in security. Much of my […]
Pricing, touring and availability for concert artists is a confusing world post-Covid. On top of that so many of the large agencies that handle these touring acts, have been sold or have merged into new […]
Feeling overwhelmed? In casino marketing we are in a perpetual state of flux. I’ve found that the best way to thrive in this environment has been to rely on my solid casino marketing foundation. As […]
Many people believe that guest service is a differentiator in a competitive market, but they don’t know how to build a model to justify the expense of investing in guest service improvements. If this describes you, then […]
Food and Beverage is one of those unappreciated services in a casino property, but so extremely necessary. Food and Beverage is considered “fuel” for the player and expected to be good, quick and affordable, but […]
This past May, I had the opportunity to visit the team at Cache Creek Casino Resort for a unique slot research project (watch special video here). After hitting the Sacramento area, from the mountains of […]
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