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Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Establishes Foundations for Future Generational Success with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Native American Tribe in Southern California, has standardized its growing business and government operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of being a self-sustaining, independent Tribe. With a single integrated applications suite to manage its finance, HR, and supply chain processes, the Tribe has been able to redesign operations to support its rapid growth and multiple new ventures, increase visibility across the organization, and improve decision making for current and future generations.
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has established business and governmental operations on its sovereign lands in Southern California, including Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella California, Tortoise Rock Casino, adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park and its Tribal Government Offices. To support the growing and unique needs of its business and government operations, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians needed to replace numerous existing accounting, HR, inventory, and procurement systems which were creating time-consuming, manual processes and making it difficult to scale. After careful evaluation, the Tribe selected Oracle Fusion Applications to improve the efficiency of its operations and support the Tribe’s long-term vision. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is one of the first casino-based businesses outside of Las Vegas to engage with Oracle on this potent operating system.
“Operating as a sovereign nation first and a business second, we always take a forward-thinking approach to every decision we make, planning for seven generations ahead. When thinking about the future success of our Tribe, we knew we needed to have a strong foundation, not just in our leadership and vision, but with our technology as well. Our decision to implement Oracle Fusion Applications was one that we believe will not only help us achieve short-term success but will also solidify our future success 150+ years down the road,” said Darrell Mike, Tribal Chairman, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
With Oracle Fusion Applications, the Tribe has leveraged the cloud to break down organizational silos, standardize and automate processes, and manage finance, HR, and supply chain data on a single integrated cloud platform. With quarterly update cycles, the Tribe has access to new features that are added every 90 days without business disruption.
“We have a complex business model that involves administration and management of Tribal services and utilities, gaming and future hospitality ventures including hotels, and will eventually diversify further in support of our vision for growth. With Oracle Fusion Applications, we consolidated 12 different business systems on a single integrated cloud platform, which has significantly improved insights and how we run our organization. With Oracle’s strong track record in gaming and hospitality, we knew we were getting a system that would cover everything we needed now and will continue to evolve with our organization as we further diversify and grow in the future,” said Anthony Kosturos, chief financial officer, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has enabled the Tribe to increase the speed and accuracy of financial processes, improve business visibility, and enhance controls. For example, intelligent document recognition capabilities have tripled the number of transactions it can process each day. Additionally, by consolidating more than six different HR systems with Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM), the Tribe has been able to centralize HR operations, simplify complex processes, and generate better workforce insights. Finally, Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) has helped Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians manage the complete source-to-settle cycle to minimize costs and risk and simplify supplier management.
The Tribe is also expanding into new modules and capabilities within Oracle Cloud ERP. The organization is currently implementing Project Management and Grant Management modules to help increase productivity, tighten financial controls, and improve compliance.
“Government, gaming, and hospitality operating models are very different and have unique complexities. For Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, and other Native American Tribes that operate across all three areas, these challenges are compounded. By standardizing processes across its operations with Oracle Fusion Applications, the Tribe has been able to increase efficiencies, ensure access to the latest innovations, and establish a strong foundation for future generations to build from,” said Steve Miranda, executive vice president of applications development, Oracle.
New partnership to see Asia’s leading aggregator expand with operator across Paraguay, Chile and Mexico
Zenith, Asia’s premier iGaming platform provider, has today announced a new partnership with Jugamax, one of Paraguay’s leading operator brands.
Through this new partnership, Zenith will deliver an expanded gaming experience to Jugamax’s players across LatAm via ONEAPI, its award-winning game aggregation platform.
Zenith’s latest deal is expected to be the first of many in LatAm with 2025, with Asia’s leading aggregator already delivering its services to 500 global operators and over 50 million players.
This collaboration will provide Jugamax with seamless access to more than 10,000 top-quality game titles from 150 studios across the operator’s key markets including Chile, Mexico and Paraguay.
Through Zenith’s single, easy-to-integrate solution, Jugamax can now tap into a world-class library of slots, live casino and instant games, each designed to drive both engagement and retention – empowering Jugamax to scale rapidly as it continues its expansion across LatAm.
Jugamax’s integration with ONEAPI will also enable the operator to benefit from faster onboarding, dedicated technical support and access to exclusive rates for leading studios.
This partnership reflects Zenith’s ongoing commitment to providing operators with scalable, efficient and high-performing solutions tailored to the unique intricacies of markets across the LatAm region.
Commenting on the new partnership, Karina Moral, Senior Business Development Manager at Zenith, said: “Partnering with Jugamax marks an exciting step in Zenith’s expansion across LatAm. Their local expertise combined with our powerful aggregation platform will create new opportunities for growth, innovation, and player engagement in Paraguay, Chile and México.
“We already have a global reputation as an award-winning Asia aggregator and we have big plans to expand across LatAm in 2025 and beyond, with a tailored suite of product designed for the exact needs of local players.”b
MGM Yonkers Inc., a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, submitted its commercial casino license application to the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board, with a $2.3 billion proposal to transform its historic Empire City Casino site into a commercial casino and entertainment destination. The development plans have been thoughtfully curated to achieve the maximum benefits for the State of New York, City of Yonkers and surrounding counties, while also meeting the needs of the local community.
MGM Yonkers’ plans include the full renovation and expansion of Empire City Casino’s existing gaming areas, an expansive high-limit lounge and the addition of a state-of-the-art BetMGM Sportsbook offering retail sports betting. The plan also envisions the addition of a 5000 person maximum capacity entertainment venue and accompanying meeting space which will welcome a variety of A-list and local performances with the design flexibility to accommodate special events, local graduations, and other community needs.
Additionally, three new full-service restaurants and the renovation of existing food and beverage venues will provide high-concept dining options for guests. A parking garage with solar energy arrays and electric vehicle parking spaces are among features that demonstrate MGM Resorts’ strong commitment to sustainability. If MGM Yonkers is awarded a commercial casino license, it anticipates completing all project elements by mid-2029.
“Empire City Casino and Yonkers Raceway have anchored the entertainment and tourism culture in downstate New York for more than a century. Achieving a full casino license will ensure this site will continue to be a cultural and economic force for generations to come,” said Bill Hornbuckle, President and CEO of MGM Resorts International.
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Caesars Entertainment Launches Signature Blackjack Surrender Across Online Casino Platforms in New Jersey
Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced the launch of its second proprietary online casino table game, Signature Blackjack Surrender, which is now live across Caesars’ marquee online casino platforms, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino in New Jersey. Developed by Empire Creative, Caesars’ in-house games studio, this release follows last month’s successful debut of Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender and continues the Company’s momentum in delivering brand-led, best-in-class digital casino experiences.
This latest release further strengthens Caesars’ development and distribution of exclusive in-house iGaming content that reflects the sophistication of its legendary brands. Signature Blackjack Surrender is designed to offer a highly intuitive experience for players who prefer traditional singlehand gameplay, wrapped in the luxurious aesthetic of the various Caesars Palace iconic online gaming brands.
“Signature Blackjack Surrender marks the latest triumph of our in-house developed content, which is becoming a core piece of our online casino foundation. Signature Blackjack Surrender is the perfect complement to Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender, which successfully debuted last month,” said Matt Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital.
“Every detail in Signature Blackjack Surrender has been carefully crafted to deliver the look, feel, and energy of a live blackjack table. We’re proud to follow up our multihand product with a singlehand version that’s equally refined, intuitive, and brand aligned. This is the next step in building a robust library of Caesars-exclusive games that players can’t find anywhere else,” said Scott Krell, Senior Director of Game Products & Head of Studio at Caesars Digital.
Signature Blackjack Surrender retains the same exciting and innovative features found in Empire Creative’s first release, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender, including:
• Ambidextrous Game Modes – Left and right-handed modes where all players can enjoy a comfortable and ergonomic gaming experience regardless of their dominant hand.
• Brand-Aligned Design – Player-selectable table felts combined with the iconic Caesars Palace laurel wreath.
• Comprehensive Wagering Options – Advanced betting options such as surrender, even money, and insurance, allowing players more choice over their gameplay strategies.
• Customizable Audio Experience – Immersive gaming mechanics tailored to each player’s preferences through eight player-selectable proprietary audio tracks.
• Safety Net – Designed to prevent accidental bets, reducing the risk of making unintended selections during gameplay.
• Voiceover Flexibility – For a personalized experience with a choice between male and female voiceovers for game audio.
Coming soon: Caesars’ first slot title developed in collaboration with Bragg Gaming, Triple Golden Shields, is set to debut later this summer, marking the next evolution in Caesars’ exclusive content roadmap.
Those 21 and older in New Jersey can download the Caesars Palace Online Casino app on iOS or Android, or access the platform on desktop to be the first to enjoy Signature Blackjack Surrender. Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino are available for players 21 and older in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ontario, and West Virginia. Each platform offers a dynamic online casino experience with a range of unique games from top providers, Caesars-branded games, and timeless casino classics. Additionally, these platforms seamlessly integrate with Caesars Rewards, the Company’s industry-leading loyalty program, allowing players in the United States to earn Caesars Rewards Credits redeemable for unforgettable experiences at over 50 world-class Caesars destinations across North America.
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