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Introduction to the Fall 2025 Issue
Dai sla. Hello and welcome to the Fall 2025 Edition of Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Magazine. My name is Brady Scott, and I’m the chair of the editorial board. In this issue, we take a […]
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How Treasure Island Resort & Casino Elevates Guest Experience and Impacts Community
Treasure Island Resort & Casino, the only casino in southern Minnesota, is pouring significant resources into creating a first-class experience benefiting its guests, team members, and local community partners. From expansive property renovations to new […]
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The Analytics Behind VIP Gifting: Stop Throwing Toasters, Start Moving the Needle
I came up in this business in the ‘80s, when hair was big, and comps were bigger. I’ve been a lumpy dice dealer, an on-the-floor pit boss, and a casino owner who preached “customer worship” […]
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Swinomish Casino and Lodge: Connecting Leadership Development to Tangible Business Outcomes
At the Swinomish Casino & Lodge, leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about creating a culture of communication, accountability, and shared vision. The property worked with Raving, on a year-long engagement that began with leadership training […]
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Reputation Management for Casinos: Critical Strategies to Act On Now Before You Leave Money on the Table
In 2025, your online reputation isn’t just a marketing tool — it’s part of your business infrastructure. For casino properties, guest reviews now directly influence search rankings, booking behavior, and brand loyalty. If you’re not […]
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Perfectionism vs Excellence: What is Going To Get You to the Best Possible Outcome?
Perfectionism is the death of all good ideas! This usually generates eyerolls from my highly driven, successful clients when I say it because in a world that celebrates high achievement, stating that one shouldn’t seek […]
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Maximizing Marketing Dollars: What Should We Be Spending on Marketing for Revenue Growth and Increased Trips?
At this year’s session on marketing investment strategies at the Casino Marketing & Technology Conference, Kandi Link, Senior Manager of Gaming Consulting at REDW Advisors & CPAs and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, […]
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From Theory to Practice: Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Safety in Casino Resort Hospitality
In our “From One Operator to Another” series, we feature voices straight from the industry — sometimes through candid interviews, and other times through articles written by operators themselves. Either way, it’s about sharing real […]
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Eyes on the Floor, Eyes on the Future: Lessons from the 2025 International Casino Survey
Casinos have always lived at the intersection of entertainment, risk, and vigilance. The casino floor is not only a stage for excitement but also a high-stakes battleground where billions of dollars exchange hands — and […]
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Effective Database Strategies To Help Casinos Prosper During Tough Economic Times
Andrew Cardno, CTO and co-founder, Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) Let’s face it — casinos, like all businesses, get tossed around by economic storms. The trick isn’t to pretend the storm won’t hit — it’s to […]
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CMS Showdown: How to Squeeze Every Ounce of ROI from Your Casino Systems
If you’ve ever stared at three dashboards, five spreadsheets, and a kiosk report while whispering, “Take me back to 1989,” you’ll appreciate the panel that I hosted at this summer’s Casino Marketing & Technology Conference […]
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Balancing Casino Loyalty & Marketing Rewards: Maximizing ROI in Player Reinvestment
By Michael Minniear, Chief Technology Officer, Power Promotions When I first walked on stage at Raving’s Host and PD Conference this past July to “Panama,” I joked it was a Van Halen kind of day. […]
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Building Beyond the Usual Suspects: Creating Host Team Player Targets for Growth
by Janet Hawk, VP of Player Development & Guest Experience Crank the rock n’ roll and grab your coffee — this is not a kumbaya chat about “being nice to VIPs.” I live in the […]
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Audience-First: Redesigning Casino Communications from the Outside In
By Mary Kilmer, VP of Client Services, and Tara Clark, COO, Red Circle Agency Direct mail isn’t dead. In most casinos, it still sets the tone for nearly everything else you’ll say that month — […]
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QCI Unveils AGI56 – The Most Ambitious Release Yet | New Book, Podcasts, and a Special Celebration at G2E 2025
Sponsored Content by QCI QCI is breaking new ground in casino intelligence—again. As we prepare for G2E 2025, we’re proud to announce the launch of our most significant technology release to date, a new book […]
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Payments Are More Than a Utility: They’re a Strategic Advantage
In this special edition of TG&H on Air, Chris Faria sits down with Molly Dugan, Director of Strategic Marketing at CPI, to explore how smart payment automation is transforming tribal gaming operations — from the slot floor to the back […]
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Family Feud Joins ‘Live from Vegas’ – Now Streaming from MGM Grand
Playtech and MGM Resorts International have expanded their Live from Vegas offering with the launch of Family Feud, a licensed adaptation of Fremantle’s iconic game show. The experience is streamed live and in real time […]
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The Heart of Your Organization: Why Maintaining Back-of-House Environments is Crucial for Casino Hotels
In the glittering world of U.S. casino hotels, where neon lights and high-stakes games draw millions of visitors annually, success hinges on more than just the gaming floor. Behind the scenes, back-of-house (BOH) areas — […]
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Results of the Fifth Annual International Casino Surveillance Survey 2025
On August 20 @ 10 am PT, we gathered to discuss the findings of the fifth annual IACSP International Casino Surveillance Survey – a ground-breaking report for surveillance professionals in the gaming industry. Watch the […]
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Payment Trends Shaping the Future of Gaming
Sponsored Content by Worldpay The gaming industry is fiercely competitive and rapidly evolving, pushing merchants to adapt or fall behind. Payments are at the heart of this transformation, with operators balancing innovation, fraud prevention, and […]