Author Archives: iocreative

Who’s really responsible for those hidden costs that seem to affect the bottom line?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by iocreative

Table Games had a bad month! Slots were way down! The economy is really affecting us! The new card room is taking play away from us! Our promotions can’t compete with the big properties! We’re too far out-of-the-way! The sky … Continue reading →

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And we thought state governments were in control? Alabama????

Posted on April 24, 2012 by iocreative

Could it be that county government’s that have the distinction of abutting to Sovereign Tribal Lands could question sovereignty and subsequently tax tribal communities and nations? Another twist of the Electronic Bingo debacle in Alabama has created this new wrinkle. … Continue reading →

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“Alabama Bingo” Is the state going to allow the Bingocinos to open back up with Bingo Machines ???

Posted on April 24, 2012 by iocreative

It’s been quite some time since we discussed the status of bingo in Alabama.  The use of electronic bingo machines in the state of Alabama seems to be renewing efforts to reopen casinos. Let’s take a short journey backwards and … Continue reading →

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I’d like your opinion Tribal Gaming Professionals & Peers regarding a news article.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by iocreative

Recently this article was published by the Sacramento Bee (January 22); a local newspaper and powerful presence in the political scene in California. After all, it’s located in the capital city. This article features Howard Dickstein a prominent attorney that … Continue reading →

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Proposed Spokane Casino causing a stir with another casino operator.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by iocreative

Recent Article from “News from Indian Country 90.3 FM Radio KNBA The “Off Reservation Casino proposal by the Spokane Tribe and the impending deal with the county are causing issues with another tribe and is still under great scrutiny. So; … Continue reading →

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