What Is Strategic Gaming Management?

Strategic Gaming Management
Strategic Gaming Management

We are a proven and privately held company founded in 2009 by J. Grant Lincoln.

Strategic Gaming Management is a premier hospitality company specializing in creating unforgettable experiences across gaming, dining, entertainment, and events. With a commitment to excellence, we own and operate four distinct casinos, each delivering its own unique flavor of fun and service.

We headquarter in Carson City, Nevada, a state well known to be pro-business and advantageous for licensing, lower taxes, and being strategically accessible from across the nation. We oversee a wide variety of business ventures: C-Corps, LLCs, proprietorships, and joint tenancy properties. We work with everything, including trust ownership entities.

Strategic Gaming Management is a top-tier, total solution gaming provider. Through our Casino Management and Slot Route Operational divisions, we offer complete services and provide creative options for operators, including space leases, participation deals, equipment financing, back of house systems, and support. Let our team come up with the right solutions for your needs.

Strategic Gaming Management
Strategic Gaming Management

Four Casinos Owned & Operated by SGM

  • The Silverado Franklin Gaming Complex – Two landmark properties in Deadwood, South Dakota, blending historic charm with modern gaming, fine dining, and live entertainment.

  • Deadwood Mountain Grand – A full-service resort and entertainment complex in Deadwood, offering a world-class casino, luxury accommodations, and a renowned concert venue.

  • Baldini’s Casino – A Reno, Nevada favorite, known for its welcoming atmosphere, exciting gaming floor, sports book, and diverse food and beverage options.

  • Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino – A destination for state-of-the-art horse racing with a sensational casino floor, incredible restaurants, and live entertainment. 

From slot machines and table games to live concerts, crafted cocktails, and memorable meals, our properties reflect our philosophy: hospitality comes first. At Strategic Gaming Management, we don’t just run casinos—we deliver destinations where guests can relax, celebrate, and be entertained.

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