Hotels and Resorts

Coachella, California: Feasibility study on behalf of the 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians for the proposed Nuwu Casino Resort & RV Park in southern California.

Beloit, Wisconsin: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for a proposed casino resort development near Beloit, Wisconsin.  Analysis included a casino, 500-unit hotel, convention center, food and beverage, retail, arcade, childcare and ...

Anza, California: Feasibility study and subsequent update for Abello L.P. on behalf of the Cahuilla Band of Mission Indians for a proposed new Cahuilla Creek Casino and Resort near Anza, California.  Analysis included a new casino, hotel, show theatre, food and beverage and gift retail.   

Tahlequah, Oklahoma: Preliminary market study, facility recommendations and financial projections for Cherokee Casino Resort – Catoosa, Cherokee Casino – Roland and Cherokee Casino – West Siloam on behalf of the Cherokee Nation Gaming Enterprises.  Analyses included recommendations for phasing, size and quality level of gaming, hotel and other ancillary facilities and amenities.

Box Elder, Montana: Feasibility Study on behalf of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boys Reservation of Montana for its proposed Northern Winz Casino near Box Elder, Montana.  Also, feasibility study for a proposed hotel development in conjunction with the Tribe’s recently opened Northern Winz Casino.

Durant, Oklahoma: Market studies, site and facility recommendations, financial projections, feasibility analyses and on-going consulting for the all seven Choctaw Casino gaming operations on behalf of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  Analyses included recommendations for phasing, size and quality level of future gaming, hotel and other ancillary facilities and amenities, as well as alternative uses ...

Cloverdale, California: Market study and revenue projections for Luna Entertainment on behalf of the Cloverdale Rancheria for a proposed casino and hotel development near Cloverdale, California.

Lawton, Oklahoma: Feasibility study on behalf of the Comanche Nation for a proposed horse arena and hotel development at its existing Comanche Nation Games facility in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Analysis included a 5,000-seat multi-use arena/convention complex and a 100-unit hotel, as well as projection of incremental gaming revenue generated by the planned expansion.  Feasibility study and ...

Pendleton, Oregon: Feasibility study on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation for its $45.0 million gaming and ancillary expansion at its Wildhorse Resort & Casino.  Analysis included multiple development scenarios including expanded gaming and hotel rooms, additional food & beverage, convention space, as well as an indoor waterpark and cinema.

North Bend, Oregon: Feasibility study for CEDCO on behalf of the Coquille Indian Tribe for a proposed gaming and ancillary expansion at the Mill Casino Hotel in North Bend.  Analysis included expanded gaming, hotel, food and beverage, gift retail and additional meeting and convention space.

Redwood Valley, California: Feasibility study and subsequent updates on behalf of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians for a planned all-new Coyote Valley Casino (aka Shodakai Casino), including a hotel component.  Analysis included a new casino, hotel, bingo hall, food and beverage and gift retail.

Hinton, Ohlahoma: Feasibility study for the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma for a proposed casino development in Hinton, Oklahoma.  Analysis included numerous development scenarios for gaming, hotel and waterpark alternatives.

Bartlesville, Oklahoma & Kansas City, Kansas: Feasibility study for the Gillmann Group on behalf of the Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma for a proposed casino and resort complex near Kansas City, Kansas.  Analysis included a casino, hotel, showroom, food and beverage, retail and meeting, and convention space.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin & Washington D.C.: Investment advisory services to the Forest County Band of Potawatomi Indians for their participation in a “ground-breaking” multi-tribal consortium formed to develop a $43-million Residence Inn hotel in Washington D.C.  Economic impact analysis for the Tribe’s proposed Potawatomi Bingo Casino in downtown Milwaukee.  Also, market/feasibility study on behalf of the ...

Chandler, Arizona & Southern Phoenix Area, Arizona: Analysis of development alternatives for the new Wild Horse Pass Casino on behalf of the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority.  Analyses included recommendations for alternate locations, phasing, size and quality level of gaming, hotel and other ancillary facilities and amenities.  Also, feasibility study on behalf of the Wild ...

Black River Falls, Wisconsin & Wisconsin Dells: Feasibility study on behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation for a planned gaming, hotel and ancillary expansion at Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black River Falls.  Feasibility study on behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation for a planned hotel waterpark and Class II gaming expansion at Ho-Chunk Gaming – Wisconsin Dells.

Hopland, California & Cloverdale, California: Feasibility study on behalf of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians for a proposed gas station/convenience store adjacent to its Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. Analyses included recommendations for location, facilities and phasing, as well as estimates of incremental gaming revenue.  Also, market study and revenue projections on behalf of the Hopland ...

Perkins, Oklahoma: Feasibility Study for Lakes Entertainment on behalf of the Iowa Nation of Oklahoma for the proposed Ioway Casino Resort complex on Route 66 approximately 25 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.  Subsequent feasibility study update for the Iowa Nation of Oklahoma for a proposed its planned Ioway Casino Resort development, as well as a ...

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Preliminary market analysis on behalf of the Pueblo of Isleta for a proposed hotel development at its Isleta Casino near Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dulce, New Mexico: Feasibility studies on behalf of the Jicarilla Apache Nation for a planned hotel and ancillary expansion at the existing Best Western Jicarilla Inn & Casino in Dulce, as well as an all-new Apache Nugget Casino & Travel Plaza near Cuba.

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin: Feasibility study on behalf of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians for a proposed Indian casino resort complex in Shullsburg, Wisconsin.  Analysis included a casino, hotel, spa, golf course, showroom, food and beverage, retail and meeting and convention space.

Morton, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis on behalf of the Lower Sioux Indian Community examining the impact of the proposed Canterbury Park racino on on-going operations at Jackpot Junction Hotel Casino.  Analysis included both the direct impact and multiplier effect on the Lower Sioux Indian Community and its Tribally-owned businesses, and the local and regional economies, ...

Ferndale, Washington: Feasibility study for the $25-million, 105-unit hotel and spa development at Silver Reef Casino (Phase III expansion).  Feasibility study for the $9-million gaming and ancillary expansion at Silver Reef (Phase IV expansion). Feasibility study for the $9-million gaming and ancillary expansion at Silver Reef (Phase V expansion).  Analyses have included multiple development and ...

Calexico, California: Feasibility study for Independent Management Resources on behalf of the Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation for a proposed Indian casino resort complex near Calexico, California.  Analysis included a casino, hotel, food and beverage, retail, meeting and convention space, truckstop/travel plaza and RV park.

Keshena, Wisconsin: Feasibility study and subsequent update on behalf of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin for its planned all-new Menominee Casino Hotel complex in Keshena, Wisconsin.

Onamia, Minnesota: Market studies and feasibility analyses for Grand Casino – Mille Lacs and Grand Casino – Hinckley in support of bond financing for infrastructure improvement.  Feasibility study for a 180-room hotel addition and event center to one casino and a feasibility study for a 300-room hotel addition to the other casino. On-going review of ...

Heidelberg, Mississippi & Jackson County, Mississippi: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for a proposed casino resort complex along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Jackson County, Mississippi. Also, preliminary market analyses for multiple sites for Class II gaming facilities including the planned Bok Homa Casino near ...

Oroville, California: Feasibility study on behalf of the Mooretown Rancheria for its planned Lodge at Feather Falls hotel and KOA Kampground RV park development at its Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, California.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: Feasibility study for Full House Resorts on behalf of the Pueblo of Nambe for a proposed Indian casino complex near Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Analysis included a casino, food and beverage and gift retail.

Battle  Creek, Michigan: Feasibility Study for the eight-story, 242-unit hotel and entertainment venue development at FireKeepers Casino.  Analysis included multiple scenarios regarding size, quality, affiliation, ancillary facilities and finance alternatives.  

Green Bay, Wisconsin: Investment advisory services to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin for their participation in a “ground-breaking” multi-tribal consortium formed to develop a $53-million Residence Inn hotel at Capitol Park in Sacramento. Feasibility study on behalf of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin for its planned Oneida One-Stop Packerland casino and travel plaza in Green Bay, ...

Tulsa, Oklahoma: Market study and financial projections and subsequent update on behalf of the Osage Nation for a proposed gaming, hotel and ancillary expansion at Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

York County, Maine: Feasibility study and economic impact analysis for Marnell Corrao Associates on behalf of the Penobscot Tribe and Passamaquoddy Tribe for a proposed $650 million casino resort complex in southern Maine.  Analysis included a casino, resort, golf course, spa, cinema, convention center and gas station/convenience store.  Presentations included testimony before a State Legislative ...

Pensacola, Florida: Preliminary market study, financial projections and economic impact analysis for a proposed Class II casino resort development near Pensacola, Florida.

Coursegold, California: Consulting services on behalf of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians for a planned expansion of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino near Coursegold, California.  Services included review of historical operating data and subsequent recommendations regarding the mix, size, quality level and market position of the facilities to be added/expanded. Feasibility study on behalf ...

Carter Lake, Iowa and Niobrara, Nebraska: Feasibility study and economic impact analysis on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska for a proposed casino resort complex in Carter Lake, Iowa.  Analysis included scenarios for both Class II and Class III gaming. Preliminary market analysis and financial projections on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska for ...

Chilocco, Oklahoma and Ponca City, Oklahoma: Feasibility study and subsequent updates on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma for its planned Ponca Fancy Dance Casino Hotel development in Chilocco, Oklahoma. Market study and financial analysis on behalf of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma for a proposed gaming development in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Kingston, Washington: Feasibility study and business plan for a proposed all-new casino hotel development which will replace its existing Point Casino.  Analysis included multiple scenarios regarding size, quality, affiliation and ancillary facilities.

Kingston, Washington: Feasibility study and business plan for a proposed all-new casino hotel development which will replace its existing Point Casino.  Analysis included multiple scenarios regarding size, quality, affiliation and ancillary facilities. Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe website

Mayetta, Kansas: Trade Market Analysis, cost-benefit analysis and subsequent feasibility study on behalf of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for a mixed-use development near its Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Mayetta, Kansas.  Study included a variety of development options including a truck stop/travel center, fast food, specialty coffee, laundromat, bank branch, mixed specialty retail ...

Puyallup, Washington: Preliminary Trade market analysis and cost-benefit analysis on behalf of the Puyallup Nation for a mixed-use development adjacent to its planned new Emerald Queen I-5 Casino.  Study included a variety of development options including residential, retail, hotel and/or entertainment complex/district, as well as projections of incremental gaming revenue for each development alternative.

Quapaw, Oklahoma and Miami Oklahoma: Feasibility and economic impact study on behalf of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma for its $310.0 million Downstream Casino Resort in the three corners area of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Also, recently completed a feasibility study on behalf of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma for phase II expansion which will ...

Bayfield, Wisconsin:  Feasibility study on behalf of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for its proposed Legendary Waters Resort & Casino on Lake Superior, overlooking the Apostle Islands, which would replace the existing Isle Vista Casino.  Analysis included a casino, resort, restaurant, lounge and meeting space.

Tama, Iowa: Trade market analysis for Meskwaki Bingo-Casino-Hotel on behalf of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.  Analysis included the impact of various development scenarios at existing and potential gaming competitors in the region on planned operations at the expanded casino resort.  Also included was the development of a gravity model ...

Espanola, New Mexico: Feasibility study on behalf of the Santa Clara Pueblo for a proposed hotel and ancillary expansion at Santa Claran Hotel Casino (aka Big Rock Casino-Bowl) in Espanola, New Mexico.  Analysis included a hotel, sit-down restaurant and meeting and convention space, bowling alley, retail, and parking garage, as well as an expanded casino. Also, ...

Wewoka, Oklahoma: Feasibility Study on behalf of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma for a proposed casino resort development near Seminole, Oklahoma. Trade market analysis on behalf of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.  Analysis included the impact of various development scenarios at existing and potential gaming competitors in the region on at the existing three Seminole Nation ...

Grove, Oklahoma: Market analysis and preliminary financial projections on behalf of the Seneca Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma for a planned new casino complex near Grove, Oklahoma. Feasibility Study on behalf of the Seneca Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma for a proposed casino resort in the Catskills region of New York.  Analysis included casino, resort, food & beverage, ...

Niagara Falls, New York: Market Analyses and subsequent update for the Seneca Gaming Corporation on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians for its existing and planned gaming operations including the original hotel at Seneca Casino Niagara, the original casino and subsequent hotel and ancillary expansion at Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel and the proposed ...

Prior Lake, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members. Also, trade market analysis of market potential and development alternatives on behalf of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux ...

Wellpinit, Washington: Feasibility study for Two Rivers Casino & Resort on behalf of the Spokane Indian Tribe for a proposed casino resort expansion at the existing facility.  Analysis included new casino, hotel, golf course, several food & beverage outlets, spa/wellness center, and a multi-purpose convention/entertainment complex, as well as the existing RV park and marina.

Shelton, Washington: Feasibility study for Little Creek Casino on behalf of the Squaxin Island Tribe for a proposed hotel and ancillary expansion at the existing casino.  Analysis included additional gaming at the casino, hotel, food and beverage and a multi-purpose convention/ entertainment complex.

Danbury, Wisconsin: Feasibility study on behalf of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for its planned St. Croix Casino – Danbury, which would replace its Hole in the Wall Casino & Hotel near Danbury, Wisconsin.  Analysis included a larger casino, new hotel, RV park, food & beverage and convention center.

Hogansburg, New York: Feasibility study and subsequent update on behalf of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for a proposed gaming, hotel and ancillary expansion at its Akwesasne Mohawk Casinonear Hogansburg, New York.  Analysis included expanded gaming, all-suite hotel, fine dining restaurant, sports bar, convention/entertainment complex and retail. Also, financial impact analysis for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino ...

Anacortes, Washington: Feasibility study on behalf of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community for a proposed $30-million, 100-unit hotel addition and ancillary expansion at Swinomish Casino.  Analysis included multiple scenarios regarding size, quality, affiliation and ancillary facilities.

Taos, New Mexico: Market study and financial projections for Taos Mountain Casino on behalf of Taos Pueblo for a proposed new casino resort complex and a proposed satellite casino.  Analysis included a casino, hotel, convention and meeting space, food and beverage, gift retail and RV park at several alternative sites.

Hesperia, California: Feasibility study for Abello L.P. on behalf of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe for a proposed casino resort in Hesperia, California.  Analysis included a casino, hotel, events center, food and beverage and gift retail.

Albuquerque, New Mexico: Feasibility study for To’Hajiilee Economic Development, Inc.  on behalf of the To’Hajiilee Chapter of Navajo for a proposed casino resort along Interstate 40, west of Albuquerque, New Mexico.  

Tuscon, Arizona: Feasibility study on behalf of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Authority for the proposed new Desert Diamond Casino Nogales Highway casino resort and a proposed gaming and ancillary expansion at Desert Diamond Casino Interstate 19, both near Tucson, Arizona.  Analysis included multiple development scenarios and facility options including a hotel, golf course, waterpark, outlet ...

Marysville, Washington: Market study and financial projections on behalf of the Tulalip Tribes for the proposed new Tulalip Resort Casino in conjunction with Quil Ceda Village, a regional retail, restaurant and entertainment complex north of Seattle, Washington.

Porterville, California: Preliminary market analysis and financial projections for the Tule River Tribe of the Tule River Indian Reservation for a proposed gas station/convenience store. Also, preliminary market analysis for a proposed relocation and development of an all-new Eagle Mountain Casino including a hotel. Also, preliminary market analysis for a golf course and hotel development on behalf ...

Tuolumne, California: Feasibility study for a proposed hotel and ancillary development at Black Oak Casino.  Analysis included existing gaming, food & beverage, bowling center and arcade, as well as a proposed hotel, multi-purpose entertainment, meeting and function space, spa, parking garage and the planned 18-hole Westside Cherry Valley Golf Club. Trade market analysis, amenity best-use assessment ...

Grand Forks, North Dakota and Belcourt, North Dakota: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians for a proposed Indian Casino complex in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Feasibility study for all-new Sky Dancer Casino Resort in Belcourt, North Dakota. Trade market analysis on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Band ...

Ulster County, New York: Feasibility Study and Economic Impact Analysis for a proposed Indian casino resort complex in Ulster County, New York.

Towaoc, Colorado: Preliminary market analysis on behalf of the Economic Development Division of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for a planned hotel addition and ancillary development at Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, Colorado.  Analysis included multiple development scenarios and facility options including a hotel expansion, 30,000 square foot multi-purpose convention center, two-screen IMAX theater, four ...

Sloan, Iowa: Feasibility study and subsequent update on behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for a planned new WinnaVegas casino resort complex near Sloan, Iowa.