Compassion 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…
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 MoreNative Youth Still Win this Year
Tonight would have been the sixth annual Native Strong Comedy Slam & Jam. Right about the time I’m writing this, I would be running over to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego to setup registration, signage, table numbers, meet with the comedians and talent, and prepare for the kickoff of a live online auction of…
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…
Read MoreCalling All Music Fans: Own a One of a Kind Signed Guitar
Bid Today and Help a Very Special Cause (Reno, NV) – Wynonna Judd. Los Lonely Boys. Uncle Cracker. Brothers Osborne. Sugarland. Brantley Gilbert. Foreigner. Foghat. Chevel Shepherd. Styx. Lee Greenwood. Loverboy. Three Dog Night. Jimmie Allen and Matt Stell. Rodney Atkins. Are you a super fan? Owning a one of a kind guitar signed by…
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