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How Gaming Suppliers Can Help Operators Deliver a Safer, Modern Product
Interview with Cath Burns, Aristocrat This is why Cath Burns Executive Vice President of Customer Experience with Aristocrat is one of the most innovative leaders in gaming. Her perspective on consumer expectation and satisfaction is very insightful and provocative. Cath has a great deal of personal experience working in Asia and as a global organization…
Read MoreTouchless Technology for Casinos
Interview with Ryan Reddy and Michael Ratner, IGT In the last several weeks we’ve talked to operators about how they are pivoting to address reopening; our experts have given significant strategic ways to approach data, marketing and other operations. Now it is time to talk to the suppliers. This week we’re talking to IGT’s Ryan…
Read MoreIt’s Not About Competition, But Collaboration
In today’s interview, Deana talks to two of the most respected leaders in the industry. They are operating in some of the largest Indian gaming markets, Oklahoma and Northern California. We’ve been drawn to both of them the last several years as they are known for their collaborative leadership style. It’s a way of leading…
Read MoreNorthern Quest Resort & Casino on Re-Opening Day
“We are slammed” – so were the words from Kevin Zenishek, Executive Director of Casino Operations at Northern Quest Resort & Casino yesterday after opening the doors that morning. Joined by Tribal Council Member and General Manager, Nick Pierre, who added in that they found “A Path to Yes,” for re-opening, which happens to be…
Read MoreLong and Short Term Impact from Covid-19
Resilience for Tribal Communities In this week’s interview, we chat with one of the most knowledgeable experts on economic issues related to the gaming industry, Alan Meister, Ph.D., CEO & Principal Economist, Meister Economic Consulting. Today, we’ll hear his take on long-term and short-term implications and the impact on Tribal infrastructure through the loss of…
Read MoreWitness Intentional Leadership
Pivots in Strategy for an Innovative Tribal Organization For this week’s Raving On Air, we checked in with Joseph Nayquonabe, CEO, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. Joe shares how this time has been an opportunity for him and his team to reevaluate their organization as a whole and to make some pivotal changes in their approach…
Read MoreYou Inspire Us: What Casinos and Organizations are Doing to Help Their Communities
Through the challenge of closing their doors last week, casinos across the country stepped up to provide critical food donations to local communities. Here are a few stories from Raving clients and friends about casinos that donated perishable food and who it will benefit. View a full list on CDC Gaming Reports. NB3 Foundation COVID-19…
Read MoreBusiness Resources During Covid-19
We pulled together a list of links for information on the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as additional loans available for small businesses. Thank you to the financial advisor teams for providing this information. OVERVIEW OF NEW LOANS AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act See guide at the bottom of the page.…
Read MoreSewing Face Masks for Our Local Hospital
Raving’s very own Becky Conrad (retired and loving it) is busy making face masks for our local hospital Renown here in Reno, along with some friends and neighbors (all working from their separate homes). They are using a pattern on Facebook from the Phoebe Putney Health System. The design is made to fit over the…
Read MoreHow Tribal Casinos and Suppliers Will Help Native Children and Youth Development
(Reno, NV) – For six years, Tribal casino executives and gaming suppliers have come together at the Native Strong Comedy Slam & Jam to support the Notah Begay III Foundation. What does it mean to support the NB3 Foundation? When you support this event, you are helping Native American kids stay active. You are encouraging…
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