Andrew Cardno

Redefining Casino Strategy: From Revenue to Experience

In the sprawling expanses of the modern casino, where fortune flirts with every spin, an invisible metric has been silently shaping the fate of the gaming floor: Win Per Unit Per Day (WPUPD).
Ernie Stevens, Jr.

Brackeen and Maverick – A Coordinated Attack on Tribal Sovereignty

Anti-tribal sovereignty groups are increasingly challenging federal laws designed to meet the government’s obligations to Indian Country as being race-based in violation of equal protection. These claims ignore the text of the U.S. Constitution and well-settled case law.
Chairman Matthew L. Morgan

OIGA 2023: The Evolution and Growth of the Indian Gaming Industry Continues

When it comes to economic and social impact, Oklahoma tribes work closely every day with the state legislature, executive agencies, counties, cities and towns, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local school districts and hundreds of other businesses and individuals.
Andrew Cardno

Executive Q&A: Up Close With Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence

This month we spoke with Andrew Cardno about artificial intelligence (AI) and its counterpart, artificial general intelligence (AGI), designed to be able to solve any problem a human can.

Ask the Experts: Spotlight on Technology in Oklahoma

This month we spoke with nine casino executives in Oklahoma to find out what key elements make their respective properties unique, and what new...
Santan Mountain Front Entry

Property Review: Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain in Chandler, AZ

For decades Las Vegas has been a gaming hub for people from around the globe. In Arizona, Gila River Resorts & Casinos has undergone...
Manjit Singh

Pioneering Progress: Staying Ahead of the Cybersecurity Curve

In an era where digital advancements have transformed the gaming landscape, cybersecurity stands as the paramount defense against unseen adversaries.
Beverly Robb

Does Responsible Gambling Prevent Problem Gambling?

Gambling responsibly is the most effective way to prevent problem gambling. But how do we motivate customers to play responsibly? Can we prevent problem gambling?
Ernie Stevens, Jr.

IGA Report: NCAI/IGA Task Force Holds Initial Meeting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty

The recently reactivated National Congress of American Indians/Indian Gaming Association Task Force held its first meeting during NCAI’s Midyear Conference on the homelands of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Indian Community June 4-8, 2023.
Andrew Klebanow

Health & Wellness: Non-Smoking Trends in Indian Gaming

Nearly 150 Indian casinos are now non-smoking properties. These include some of the largest and most successful casinos in North America including Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, Pechanga Resort & Casino in California, Mystic Lake in Minnesota, as well as the three casinos owned by the Tulalip Tribes and Ilani Casino Resort in Washington.

SIGA: Record $418M in Gross Revenue for FY 2025–26

SASKATOON, SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in...
Foxwoods_Grand Pequot

Foxwoods Reports $32.9M in May Slot Revenue

MASHANTUCKET, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino is reporting slot revenue of $32.9 million for the month of May 2026, resulting in an $8.23 million direct...
Matthew Klas

Matthew Klas Becomes Principal at KlasRobinson Q.E.D.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Matthew J. Klas, a senior associate at KlasRobinson Q.E.D. since 2020, has joined James M. Klas and Matthew S. Robinson as...
Graton Resort and Casino

Graton Resort Hiring 300 as Part of Expansion

ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino plans to hire more than 300 additional employees as part of its ongoing expansion in Sonoma...