Posts by Raving
G2E 2021 Photo Gallery
Photos from the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), October 4 – 7, 2021 and the Native Networking Party October 6, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The event was sponsored by Native-owned businesses Raving, Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine, Red Circle and Slotco (a Mille Lacs Corporate Venture Company), plus supporters Imagine…
Read MoreOn the Road at Wildhorse Resort & Casino
I’m reporting to you from the road in Eastern Oregon. You can say, I’ve went back in time a quarter of a century. See, over 25 years ago, I met Al Tovey. I had just started working in marketing for the Coquille Indian Tribe at the Mill Casino Resort (my husband Brady’s Tribe). Al was…
Read MoreOrganizational Communication: Finding a Powerful Tool to Overcome Our Biggest Frustration
“Nobody told me.” How many times have we heard that from a colleague or team member, after you knew darned well you did everything to get the information in their hands? It’s frustrating, right? We know that successful communication in our organizations can be measured and connected to guest satisfaction; yet still, we struggle. Listen…
Read MoreTribal Casinos & Music Fans Come Together to Raise $10K for Native Youth
What do you get when you bring together Tribal casinos, famous music acts, 15 autographed guitars, and a worthy cause? A rockin’ fundraiser raising critical dollars for the Notah Begay III Foundation. The Native Strong Comedy Slam added a new element in its sixth year, a 100% virtual, on-line guitar auction. Tribal casinos from across…
Read MoreLawrence Levy, CEO, Ainsworth @ NIGA 2021
After an unprecedented transition period for casinos and specifically the Tribal market, how has Ainsworth’s strategy changed to meet the needs of today’s players? Their solution, bringing the floor back with a focus on games that perform the best. Lawrence Levy, CEO, Ainsworth, talks about their full suite of new games, plus the new A-STAR Curve XL cabinet. This new…
Read MoreNIGA 2021 Photo Gallery
Photos from the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA), July 19 – 22, 2021 at Caeasars Forum, Las Vegas, NV.
Read MoreHow a Grassroots Soccer Program Inspired a National Award-winning, Native-led Non-profit
Deana Scott, Raving CEO and Notah Begay III, Founder of the Notah Begay III Foundation talk about the inspiration behind the non-profit and how it has stayed true to its core mission after 15+ years serving Native children In today’s interview, we sat down with Notah Begay III, Founder of the Notah Begay III (NB3)…
Read MoreRaving’s Got (NEW) Talent!
Have you ever wondered just how hard it would be to judge a talent show? To find the next “superstar”? Well, let me tell you, it’s tough. But we did it. We found TWO as we just finalized our search for the next “Ravers.” There was extremely tough competition, as the quality and experience of…
Read MoreLeadership During Crisis: Part II – Brian Parrish, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises
Will your core values stand the test of a true crisis? This is one of many topics Brian Parrish, Interim CEO, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises and I discussed in part two of our interview (make sure to watch part one if you missed it). Brian states, “Until your values are really put to the test, it’s easy…
Read MoreShifting Gears: Getting Food and Supplies to Native Communities in Need during Covid-19
During 2020, the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation began the year with new ideas and ambitious plans for events and programs. When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the state of New Mexico, it was clear that those plans needed to be reevaluated. Our team quickly shifted focus from direct youth programs to responding to the…
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