Archive for June, 2008

Indian gaming revenues rise faster than Nevada’s casinos

Revenue at the nation’s Indian casinos grew about 5 percent in 2007, significantly slower than in years past but still outpacing the growth rate at Nevada casinos amid a sluggish economy.
Figures from the National Indian Gaming Commission released Wednesday show that Indian casinos took in about $26 billion in gambling revenue in 2007, up from [...]

Fraud Detection and Prevention

August 5-6, 2008
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Topics Include:

Planning Investigations
Credit Card Fraud/Abuse
Fictitious Vendor Schemes
Analytical Procedures for Suspected Fraud
Fraud Examination Methodology
Identify Red Flags
Case Studies on Uncovering Fraudulent Transactions
What is Computer Fraud?
Types of Computer Fraud?
Conditions Conducive to Computer [...]

NIGC Announces 2007 Indian Gaming Revenues

Philip N. Hogen, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), announced today that net revenues from Indian gaming continue to grow, increasing 5% from 2006 and generating $26 billion in revenues in 2007.
 
“The continued growth is significant considering recent economic struggles throughout the country. Indian gaming continues to be an important factor in local [...]

NIGC Sets Aside Class II Classification, Definition Regulations

National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman Philip N. Hogen announced today that NIGC is putting aside what have become the more controversial portions of the four-part package of Class II gaming regulations proposed October 2007. Speaking at the Oklahoma Sovereignty Symposium in Oklahoma City, Hogen explained that the package was intended to draw a “bright [...]