Event News
Southern California’s Pechanga Resort Casino Chosen as Host Property for all Raving Conferences in 2025 and 2026
Reno, NV – Pechanga Resort Casino will be the premiere host property for all Raving conferences in 2025 and 2026 which includes Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Strategic Operations & Leadership Conference (January), Casino Marketing & Technology and Host Player Development Conferences (July), the longest-running conference series in the gaming industry. Pechanga is one of…
Read MoreUnlocking History and Resilience – Raving NEXT Keynote Margo Gray to Take Stage
We extend a warm invitation to attend the upcoming Indian Gaming Strategic Operations and Leadership Conference in Durant, OK. It’s not just another conference; it’s a unique gathering where tribal stories, success, and struggles take center stage. At this year’s event, we are fortunate to feature a story of ultimate resilience in a deeply…
Read MoreNext-Gen Tribal Leadership with Chairman Alejandre and Justin Barrett
In a conversation with Deana Scott, Raving CEO & Owner, Chairman Alejandre of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Justin Barrett, Treasurer of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, explore the impact that growing up with gaming has on their generation’s perspective of tribal matters. During the upcoming conference, Chairman Alejandre and Justin Barrett will be…
Read MoreChairman Stevens Invites You to Raving NEXT
Tribal gaming is not the same as it was thirty years ago; with increased competition and threats, aging properties, uncertain economic climates, new legislation … the time is NOW to look at your long-term strategic vision. As Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. states, “Building on conversations spanning years, we gather – tribal leaders, gaming experts, regulators,…
Read MoreCollege Credits for Raving Conferences and Training Programs
We are thrilled to announce a strategic alliance between Raving and the University of Phoenix. How does this relationship benefit Raving clients and conference attendees? Attendees of Raving NEXT Conferences can earn college elective credits through the University of Phoenix. That’s right, whether you are a current University of Phoenix student or planning to enroll, this…
Read MoreKeynote Announced! Navajo Ultra Marathoner and Netflix Series Basketball or Nothing’s Shaun Martin
What happens when you combine leadership, vision, physical discipline, and resilience? Your students earn 12 state team titles in cross-country, 19 individual state championship and 49 student athletes are inspired to earn scholarships to attend college. Plus, you personally achieve success as an ultra marathoner, running races up to 150 miles. Raving is thrilled to…
Read MoreRaving NEXT Goes Virtual
Well DANG IT! Cheese and crackers! Crapola. Due to the once again spiking COVID situation, and out of an abundance of caution and care for you, our valued community, the Raving NEXT team has made the decision to cancel our in-person event and produce a safe and engaging VIRTUAL event. This decision was not made…
Read MoreCalling Raving Nation – Submit Your Most Effective COVID-Era Marketing Operating Changes
Changes, changes, and more changes. COVID-19 altered marketing operating methods for casinos and resorts forever. Every operating department was affected. It continues to present day. And everyone knows it’s not over. COVID-19 effects on strategies and tactics are omnipresent as casinos struggle to deliver the promise. We could all use innovative ideas and concepts to…
Read MoreRaving NEXT Teaser – Watch Now!
Have Fun. Get Inspired. Learn New Skills. It’s all here, at Raving NEXT! Watch Now Join 150+ Tribal casino peers for three days of casino marketing and analytics sessions, hands-on workshops and motivational keynotes. Return to your property fully-charged, with new tools and solutions to start 2022. Why You Should Attend Raving NEXT: Analytics focus! Right-size free play, identify your financial sweet spot,…
Read MoreRaving NEXT: Analytics and Marketing Conference Goes Virtual and International
Reno, NV – Since 2001, Raving has conducted the Raving NEXT: Analytics and Marketing Conference. Thousands of casino executives have attended the in-depth and hands-on conference during the last 20 years. Bet Raving Knows How To Keep It Going! This event will be held virtually on January 25-28, 2021, with over twenty hours of education…
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