Behind the Scenes: Making the Connection Between Your Dollar and the Youth It Helps
It’s not everyday we are lucky enough to meet someone whose personal journey makes us hopeful for the future. Today, I want to introduce you to an incredible young man who is making a difference for his family and community. His story is the reason why we support the Notah Begay III Foundation. And for…
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…
Read MoreRaving Intro Programs to Drive Revenue and Reduce Costs
We’ve developed seven programs for a successful start to 2021. These programs will help you drive revenue and protect costs while you are operating with less staff, less players and less resources. These are low-cost programs starting designed to prepare you for 2021 and provide critical support now. These programs are only available for a limited time. We’ve created…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening at NB3 Foundation this November!
It’s that time of year again! NB3FIT WEEK 2020 is only a month away and the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is excited to once again call upon Tribes, Native-led organizations, urban Indian centers, schools and groups to host a VIRTUAL Native youth-centered physical activity, fitness and/or healthy activity event during NB3FIT WEEK, November 2-8, 2020.…
Read MoreWill the Real Michael Hochman Please Put the Suit On
Lilly (12) and Lucy (9), daughters of our great friend Michael Hochman, Vice President Casino Operations, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN, put on their dad’s suit and explain how their facility is preparing for guests to arrive when they reopen. Thanks Michael for giving us a laugh this Monday morning and we wish the best to…
Read MoreCompassion and Leadership During Unrest
As a group, we decided to forgo our typical Monday Industry Report and let you know we too are grappling with many emotions as we start this new week. I woke up unrested this morning, to a country in struggle: a country seeking leadership, seeking reassurance, seeking peace. I grappled with my feelings, not only…
Read MoreRaving Summer Cookout Cookbook
Raving and Friends Summer Recipes and Their Stories for Impressing Friends, Family and Neighbors You may just be as bored with cooking as we are these days! So we asked fellow Ravers and friends to send us their favorite summer recipes that are a “must have” during summer barbecues. Most of these recipes were handed…
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 MoreSomething to Celebrate: A Baby Raver is Born!
Steve Browne will never be the same again. You see, his heart is all tied up in this new little bundle, shown holding his first grandchild, Amelia May Hamilton born on April 4, 2020 to his daughter Katie May Browne Hamilton and her husband Brian Hamilton. Many of you in the industry may remember meeting…
Read MoreRaving Expands Data Analytics Team and Capabilities with New Partner Steve Dahle
Reno, NV – A leading gaming & analytics expert with a successful 25+ year track record of quickly transforming casino data into profitable revenue, joins Raving’s Analytics & Data Science team. Steve Dahle served for 12 years at Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s Entertainment), as Regional Vice President of Data Analytics. After Caesars, Steve spent six…
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