Raving’s Insider Party at G2E 2018

Thanks to the generosity of our clients, Partners and good friends who attended Raving’s Insider Party during G2E 2018, five thousand buckaroos will be sent to our charity partner the Notah Begay III Foundation.  A newer component to our annual poolside party at the Tuscany, we now take an optional donation when you join us for cocktails,…

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Raving at NNAHRA on Developing Managers as Coaches in Native Organizations

Raving’s Tribal Leadership and HR team spoke last week at the annual NNAHRA Conference, September 24 – 26, 2018 held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ.   Rachele Lyon, MBA, THRP, Raving Partner and HR Director, Coquille Indian Tribe; Deana Scott, Raving CEO; Stephanie Somanchi, MBA, Ph.D., Raving Partner; and Paula Allen, Raving Partner…

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Teeing Off for the Pueblo of Tesuque Educational Assistance Fund

Each September, the Pueblo of Tesuque hosts the annual Pueblo of Tesuque Scholarship Golf Classic. This event is an essential element of the Pueblo of Tesuque’s Tribal Scholarship Program. This program funds deserving Tribal members who want to further their education. The Pueblo strongly encourages those seeking a higher education. Through this tournament, they can…

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Raving’s NEW Host Development Conference

Raving Host Development Conference

What you can expect at this year’s Host Development Conference July 16 – 17, 2018 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV Register By June 29 and save! You’re invited to our NEW Host Development Conference this July 16-17 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Don’t forget you can keep more money in your training budget by registering…

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Register Today for the Premiere Tribal Marketing Conference

What’s the best conference to educate your team on casino marketing and analytics? It’s critical that you stay ahead of the curve! You’re invited to Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics & Marketing Conference January 28 – 30, 2019 Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA We’re back in sunny Southern California! Register Today Three days of interactive learning, one…

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Let’s Hear 12,000 Hearts Beating

NB3FIT Week - Natchez Elementary School

Let’s hear 12,000 hearts beating this November Dear Ravers, Since 2016 we’ve been sharing with you a program called NB3FIT Week. From November 5-12, 2018, the goal is to get kids across Indian country MOVING. It’s pretty simple: Native-led organizations, businesses, urban Indian centers, schools and groups are asked to host a physical activity, fitness and/or health…

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Playport Gaming Systems Engages Raving

Playport Gaming Systems and Raving

Playport Gaming Systems™ Engages Raving to Assist in Development of Product Marketing Strategies for Casino Customers Native-owned casino gaming and hospitality company to provide customized, results-driven strategic programs to support launch of real-money digital Class II instant win games in Tribal Casinos Reno, Nev. and Overland Park, Kan. (Jul. 31, 2018) Playport Gaming Systems (“PGS”), a…

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Raving’s Table Games Audit and Review

Table Games

We know you’re losing money in the pit … let’s fix it. We’ve all heard it, “table games are coming back!” Yet, reinvestment has been slow – if not reluctant in most jurisdictions – as most casinos are still LOSING money in the pit. And that resurgence? Not exactly as hoped for. If there’s such…

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Is Your Reinvestment Strategy Overboard?

Overboard Cracking Egg

You sank my battleship!   Uh oh, did you miss the mark when you planned your reinvestment strategy?   These questions comes up regularly: What is the target reinvestment percentage for my marketing programs? How much should I give away in Free Play? Should I adjust the rate to which a player earns Comps? The…

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