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Indian gaming represents one of the fastest growing segments of the entire gaming industry. It also represents one of
Spectrum’s most valued and valuable specialties. Fredric Gushin, one of Spectrum’s managing directors, has served for years as
a commissioner with the Oneida Indian Nation Gaming Commission that regulates the highly successful Turning Stone Resort
Casino near Syracuse, NY. Not only has Spectrum performed numerous economic and feasiblity studies on behalf of tribal clients
and their partners, but we are also proud to note: Spectrum has been retained by more than 26 Indian nations to perform
investigative, regulatory and financial services.
Spectrum has assisted Indian Nations in many ways over the years with the highest degree of integrity, confidentiality and
professionalism. We have worked with gaming commissions and tribal councils on a wide range of operational and regulatory
issues including rewriting tribal gaming ordinances, providing financial analyses to tribal councils on gaming issues,
providing strategic planning services and evaluating the performance of gaming operations and tribal gaming commissions.
Specifically, some of our services include:
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Performing operational audits;
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Evaluating the performance of casino management;
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Conducting evaluations of gaming commissions;
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Performing casino compliance audits under the MICS on an outsourced basis including Title 31 independent audits;
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Strategic Planning;
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Preparation and upgrading of all aspects of casino controls;
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Conducting due diligence and background investigations;
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Conducting Surveillance Department evaluations and audits;
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Preparing Compliance Manuals for use by gaming commissions; and
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Budgeting for Gaming Commissions.
Over the years, Spectrum has performed various services related to Indian gaming. We have:
· Provided market analysis and feasibility studies for planned development and expansion of tribal casinos.
· Negotiated management agreements between Indian Nations and casino management companies.
· Conducted financial, operational and management audits for tribal operators and Indian Gaming Commissions.
· Conducted a year-long engagement in upgrading and enhancing the performance of an Indian Gaming Commission. Tasks included intensive classroom and on the job training of Commission staff, development of compliance manuals and budgeting.
· Conducted a feasibility study for a proposed major expansion of an Indian Class II (Bingo) facility.
· Provided surveillance training and surveillance mentoring to a number of Indian Gaming Commissions and Surveillance Departments.
· Conducted background investigations for Indian Gaming Commissions.
· Served as an expert witness in litigation involving the State of Arizona and several Arizona Indian Tribes.
For further information on Spectrum's Professional Services for Indian Nations, please fill out our online form, or call us at 609-926-5100.
Spectrum Gaming Group
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