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,...
Three Rivers 2024 holiday toy drive

Three Rivers Casino Resort Hosts 20th Annual Toy & Food Drive

FLORENCE, OR – Three Rivers Casino Resort and the city of Coos Bay recently held its 20th Annual Toy and Food Drive. This year’s...
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Historic Bill Addressing Indian Boarding School Legacy Clears Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Vice Chairman...
Choctaw Nation Headquarters

Choctaw Nation Earns Intl. Economic Development Accreditation

DURANT, OK – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has been recognized as one of 84 economic development organizations accredited by International Economic Development Council...
Catawba Share Change donations 2024

Catawba Two Kings Casino Provides $20,000 to Four Community Organizations

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – The Catawba Nation’s Catawba Two Kings Casino has presented four different local community organizations – Compassion to Act, United Way...