Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Indian Country Shows Strong Presence at the Polls

by Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
It’s 2020, so we knew it would not be easy. Election night turned to weeks as votes continued to be counted.
Andrew Klebanow

Rethinking Smoking Policies During a Pandemic

by Andrew Klebanow
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the U.S., Indian casino operators are bracing for what appears will be a third wave in the course of the pandemic. To address this, health and safety protocols continue to evolve and for some operators, with renewed vigor.
Kell Houston 1

Casino Entertainment in 2021

by Kell Houston
During this incredibly unpredictable and unstable time for all of us, casino entertainment no longer at the top of very many lists. This raises many questions...
Andrew Cardno

Your Casino Has Been Hacked by Ransomware!

by Andrew Cardno
The Indian gaming industry has officially been hacked. This has been a good year for cyber hackers with a number of tribal properties having been subjected to devastating cyber attacks.
Eric Casey

After the Shutdown: Reopening Tribal Bingo Halls

by Eric Casey
The definition of Class II bingo was born around the traditional session bingo hall, which at the time played the game with paper bingo cards and ink daubers, when early and primitive technologic aids to bingo were just beginning to form.
James Klas

Critical Care for High Value Patrons

by James M. Klas In looking at casino performance, it is common to deal with averages. Average win per machine, average win per square foot,...
Sky River Wreaths of Hope

Sky River’s ‘Wreaths of Hope’ Program Benefits 10 Non-Profits

ELK GROVE, CA – Sky River Casino and 10 participating local charities gathered to kick off the third annual Wreaths of Hope, an annual holiday...
Morongo Thankgiving Outreach 2024

Morongo Donates 15,000 Thanksgiving Turkeys to Non-Profits

CABAZON, CA – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians gave away 15,000 free turkeys this week to non-profit groups, churches and charities across the...
Nowata Head Start ribboncutting

Cherokee Nation Celebrates Grand Opening of $7.3M Head Start Center

NOWATA, OK – The Cherokee Nation celebrated the grand opening of the tribe’s new state-of-the-art Head Start Center in Nowata, a $7.3 million investment. The...
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Opens a Johnny Rockets

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort has partnered to open a Johnny Rockets at its property. Located in a brand-new space, Johnny...