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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.
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 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.
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.
Kris Nixon

Casinos and CARES Act Funding

by Kris Nixon
Casinos have experienced many issues throughout 2020 related to the COVID-19 pandemic. All were shut down for a period of time, some are still closed, and there are wide ranging economic effects to casinos and related tribes.
Andrew Hofstetter

Adapting to Change Through the Unavoidable Reality of COVID-19

by Andrew Hofstetter
COVID-19 has not only changed America, but it has changed the landscape and the way Indian Country, and Indian gaming operates for the foreseeable future.
David Vialpando

The Mask

by David Vialpando
Like many of you, I woke up one morning in January to the news of an epidemic in China. People contracting a virus were dying.
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...
Sam Cohen

One More Problem with COVID-19: Property Tax Refunds

by Sam Cohen
While the law is unclear (as is everything with COVID-19), there are a number of low cost acts tribes can take to minimize their property taxes.
Chukchansi Gold

Chukchansi Gold Resort Casino Installs Jackpot Blitz Game

COURSEGOLD, CA – Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has completed installation of Jackpot Digital's electronic dealerless Jackpot Blitz® casino machines.
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel

Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel Names Good Giant Agency of Record

ROCHESTER, WA – Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel has named Good Giant as its agency of record. The agency will lead creative,...
Morongo Community Outreach Awards 2024

Morongo Donates $500,000 to Non-Profits at Annual Community Outreach Awards

BANNING, CA – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians awarded a record $500,000 in grants to dozens of non-profit organizations serving local communities...
Raquel Buari

Raquel Buari Promoted to Four Winds Casinos’ EVP of Administration

NEW BUFFALO, MI – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos announced that Raquel Buari has been promoted to Executive Vice...