Leadership: 35 Years of Indigenous Women in Tribal Gaming
I have been pleased to see an increasing number of Indigenous women in top positions across the tribal gaming industry. These leaders, alongside others, have been instrumental in shaping Indian gaming into the valuable resource that sustains, improves and grows tribal communities and economies.
NIGC 2022 Revenue Figures: Behind the Numbers
The NIGC recently announced its annual revenue figures for Indian gaming for the prior year. Indian gaming captured $40.9 billion dollars in gaming win in 2022, up 4.8 percent 2021.
Operations: Why Integrity Matters
The tremendous success tribes have realized in casino gaming since the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) is in no small measure due to the unwavering commitment by tribal nations to integrity in all aspects of casino gaming.
Redefining Casino Strategy: From Revenue to Experience
In the sprawling expanses of the modern casino, where fortune flirts with every spin, an invisible metric has been silently shaping the fate of the gaming floor: Win Per Unit Per Day (WPUPD).
Brackeen and Maverick – A Coordinated Attack on Tribal Sovereignty
Anti-tribal sovereignty groups are increasingly challenging federal laws designed to meet the government’s obligations to Indian Country as being race-based in violation of equal protection. These claims ignore the text of the U.S. Constitution and well-settled case law.
OIGA 2023: The Evolution and Growth of the Indian Gaming Industry Continues
When it comes to economic and social impact, Oklahoma tribes work closely every day with the state legislature, executive agencies, counties, cities and towns, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local school districts and hundreds of other businesses and individuals.
Executive Q&A: Up Close With Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence
This month we spoke with Andrew Cardno about artificial intelligence (AI) and its counterpart, artificial general intelligence (AGI), designed to be able to solve any problem a human can.
Ask the Experts: Spotlight on Technology in Oklahoma
This month we spoke with nine casino executives in Oklahoma to find out what key elements make their respective properties unique, and what new...
Property Review: Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain in Chandler, AZ
For decades Las Vegas has been a gaming hub for people from around the globe. In Arizona, Gila River Resorts & Casinos has undergone...
Pioneering Progress: Staying Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve
In an era where digital advancements have transformed the gaming landscape, cybersecurity stands as the paramount defense against unseen adversaries.