Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Speak Out: Never Bet Against the American People

by Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
Americans face the darkest hours in generations. We are up against a triple threat: a public health catastrophe, an economic collapse, and a reckoning with racial injustice and inequality.
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.
Andrew Klebanow

Operations: Lessons From 2020

by Andrew Klebanow
One question that operators should begin to ask is, what has been learned from 2020?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Aristocrat Gaming – Firecracker Fortunes

Aristocrat Gaming is reinvigorating its MarsXâ„¢ Flex roadmap with exciting new game themes like Firecracker Fortunesâ„¢.
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