ONAMIA, MN (April 15, 2025) — Grand Casino Mille Lacs, in partnership with Global Promotional Sourcing (GPS) and The Babinski Foundation, reinforced that today’s
casinos are more than entertainment—they’re engaged community partners. The casino’s first-ever National Adopt a Pet Day on April 11 combined community outreach with heartwarming impact as dozens of pets found their forever homes.
As a leader in casino loyalty solutions for the gaming industry, GPS played a key role in supporting the event—donating branded dog bandanas and purple tennis balls for newly adopted pets and presenting a $1,000 donation to The Babinski Foundation, a nonprofit animal shelter. The contribution will help fund critical veterinary care, shelter, and adoption services for homeless animals.
“Casinos thrive when they connect with their communities in meaningful ways,” said Donna Raucher, CEO of GPS. “At GPS, we help gaming brands elevate guest experiences, and this event was a perfect example of how the industry can engage players while making a real difference. As a dog-friendly company, this initiative was especially close to our hearts.”
The event, hosted at Grand Casino Mille Lacs, gave the community an opportunity to interact with adoptable pets and take advantage of special discounted adoption rates.
- GPS Founder and CEO presenting the $1,000 donation to The Babinski Foundation
- Guests meeting and adopting their new furry companions
- Adoptable pets sporting their GPS-branded bandanas and picking out their new tennis ball
This event underscores how casinos can leverage partnerships to create unique, community-driven activations that resonate with guests. For more information on how GPS helps casinos enhance their loyalty programs and guest engagement through casino gifting solutions, visit www.gpspromotions.com.