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Frank Legato is editor of Casino Connection and also editor of Global Gaming Business magazine. He has been writing on gaming topics since 1984, when he launched and served as editor of Casino Gaming magazine. Legato, a nationally recognized expert on slot machines, has served as editor and reporter for a variety of gaming publications, including Public Gaming, IGWB, Casino Journal, Casino Player, Strictly Slots and Atlantic City Insider. He has an B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of the recently published book on gaming, How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines... Or Lose Trying.
Future on Deck
Thu, Nov 01, 2007
The PPI is a programmable slot machine button deck ideal for server-based slots and interactive fixed-odds betting terminals.
Modular Control
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Octavian’s package provides an open, modular system developed to meet the needs of casino operators in highly regulated gaming markets.
Modular Solution
Tue, Nov 20, 2007
The concept permits operators to create a combined electronic table game area with different games, rather than dedicating each area to a single game.
GLOBAL GAMES 2007
Fri, Nov 02, 2007
Our annual roundup of the best and the brightest in the newest slot machines and systems.
Sunshine State Showdown
Fri, Dec 14, 2007
As racetrack casinos struggle to compete, a battle brews over the Seminoles' newly inked Class III gaming compact
IGT Hot List
Tue, Feb 05, 2008
The slot market leader is exploring new technologies in several different slot genres.
Cash Business
Tue, Feb 05, 2008
Today’s bill validation equipment must guide currency from the customer’s hand to the count room
And The Winners Are
Thu, Feb 07, 2008
The Groundbreakers - Winners of the fifth annual Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards strive for excellence and innovation
Gambling on Paradise
Fri, Feb 29, 2008
Casino Dominicus aims to bring Las Vegas to the Caribbean. With lush golf courses, white, sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and hot casino action, the Dominican Republic has the potential to become a gaming hotspot. Just add the right mix of marketing and gaming know-how and it can happen. Editor Frank Legato explores the island to tell his tale.
Lubov Loginova, CEO, Unicum Gaming
Sun, Mar 02, 2008
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Lubov Loginova, CEO of Unicum Gaming, on the new direction her company is taking following the decision to minimize gaming in Russia. Loginova was appointed CEO of Unicum Gaming in January. She previously served as commercial director, where she led the sales and marketing departments. Unicum is known for its unique products in the Russian market, and Loginova explains how the company is attempting to retain that reputation in the new markets. Unicum is active all over the world, she says, and will continue to explore new markets for opportunities and joint ventures. She spoke with Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros and Editor Frank Legato at the ICE trade show in London in January.
Content is King
Thu, Apr 03, 2008
Independent, third-party slot designers forge ahead to provide slot games—out of the box
Casino Control: Setting the Bar
Thu, May 01, 2008
The New Jersey regulatory system set the standard for all new casino markets
Cool Water
Wed, Jul 09, 2008
Borgata’s Water Club sets yet another standard for Atlantic City resorts
Playing Together
Wed, Jul 09, 2008
New technology emphasizing “community play” creates camaraderie on the slot floor
Tough Crowd
Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Operating and selling slots in table-heavy Macau is a tall order—but things are improving
Bally’s hot spots
Wed, Sep 03, 2008
Asia-Pacific, South America and Mexico lead the list of Bally’s new conquests
Interview With David Norton, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer, Harrah’s Entertainment
Sun, Sep 28, 2008
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with David Norton, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Harrah’s Entertainment on a recent upgrade to the company’s Total Rewards program. Harrah’s Total Rewards program has become the gold standard for player rating systems in the industry. With its complete data-sifting characteristics and Harrah’s network of properties, Total Rewards has created a unique brand of loyalty among customers. Now, a new program that incorporates non-gaming spend into traditional gaming ratings has raised the bar. Chief Marketing Officer David Norton explains how the system will be implemented and what it might mean for his company and his customers. He spoke with Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros and Editor Frank Legato at Harrah’s corporate offices in Las Vegas in September.
Reaching the Podium
Tue, Nov 04, 2008
Konami Gaming on fast track to the elite club of slot manufacturers
Eastern Summit
Tue, Nov 04, 2008
Eastern European Gaming Summit and Balkan Expo emphasize strengths, challenges
Satoshi Sakamoto and Steve Sutherland, Konami Gaming
Sat, Nov 22, 2008
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Satoshi Sakamoto, CEO and chairman, and Steve Sutherland, the president of Konami Gaming, on the growth of his company in the past few years. For many years, Konami Gaming has been an also-ran in the slot manufacturers field. Decent games kept the company afloat but it lagged behind technologically. Several years ago, Sakamoto and Sutherland instituted a complete overhaul of the company that has resulted in new system technology, groundbreaking platforms and, most importantly, games that have achieved much success on the casino floor. They met with Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros and Editor Frank Legato at their offices in Las Vegas in September.
Europe And Beyond
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Casino Technology continues a quest to improve its product and reach out to new markets
Setting The Standard
The Gaming Standards Association made sense of the modern casino floor
Feng Shui, Vegas-Style
Tue, Jul 07, 2009
Half of the $2 million debt was incurred while playing on credit. He wants the Venetian to cancel the entire debt, or he’ll sue, claiming “feng shui sabotage.”
New Day
Wed, Aug 05, 2009
Aristocrat Technologies in turnaround mode as it zeroes in on North America
Rolling Rivers
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino breaks new ground for gaming facilities in Pennsylvania
River View
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
Architecture and design for the Rivers Casino was commanded by the city's famous rivers themselves
Keystone Summer
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
The opening of the Rivers Casino caps a season of expansion in Pennsylvania. Restaurant designer Floss Barber, casino President Bob DeSalvio and chef Emeril Legasse
Royals and Penguins
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
I want to play at the Currency Club casino. It's in London, and it's like no other casino.
Trade Shows and Bull Tails
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
November. Time once again for all of us to put on our nice little suits.
Global Games 2009, Part IV: Aruze Gaming
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
On to America: The Japanese pachislo king retools and renews its commitment to entering the American casino market
Global Games 2009, Part II: WMS Gaming
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Changing the Game: WMS continues to help create the future slot floor
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part III: AC Coin & Slot
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
New Day: AC Coin forges ahead with a redefined partnership and a new business model.
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part V: Aristocrat Technologies
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Back With A Bang: Aristocrat courts its most important markets with a burst of creativity
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part VI: Bally Technologies
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Covering the Bases: Bally pumps out innovation in a wide array of game styles
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part VII: Atronic/Spielo
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Bringing It Together: Atronic and Spielo marshall their individual talents and resources into a new powerhouse
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part VIII: Casino Technology
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Keeping the Edge: Casino Technology continues to leverage technology in seeking out new markets
Global Games 2009, Part IX: Cadillac Jack
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Riding the Wave: Cadillac Jack moves into Class III markets on way to its best-ever year
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part X: Euro Games Technology
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Global Vision: EGT continues its expansion to Western Europe and the Americas
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part X1: International Game Technology
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Making a Statement: IGT prepares to complete its corporate makeover with a dazzling technology display
Global Games 2009, Part XII: Konami Gaming
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Outside the Box: Konami pushes the envelope with a new platform and bold, new game styles
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part XIII: Lightning Gaming
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
New Ground: A supplier of electronic table games breaks ground with a new licensed slot
Global Games 2009, Part XIV: Multimedia Games
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Coming-Out Party: Multimedia Games debuts a complete lineup of games as its introduction to Class III markets
GLOBAL GAMES 2009, Part XV: Novomatic Group/AGI
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Global Innovation: Novomatic moves to expand its markets and spread the word on its innovation
Major-League Meatballs
Wed, Dec 09, 2009
As you know, the little slice of heaven that is this column normally focuses on one topic, dissecting all the nuances of some complex subject to gain a better understanding of that universal question, “Why?”
Bally Win Upheld
Wed, Dec 09, 2009
Slot manufacturer Bally Technologies announced that a federal court has ruled in Bally’s favor in an appeal of a patent-infringement lawsuit filed by rival slot-maker International Game Technology over the use of wheel-style bonus games and ‘iVIEW,” Bally’s interactive service window for networked gaming applications.
A Tragic Tale
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
People who gamble a lot are usually pretty good at it, right? Whales who drop hundreds of thousands of dollars on a hand of blackjack generally do all they can to reduce the house edge and maximize their winnings. Right?
What’s That Smell?
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
I just read about how casinos try to develop their own smells, and how customers are influenced by fragrances.
IGT 2.0
Mon, Mar 01, 2010
The slot leader completes a corporate makeover with an eye on recapturing its dominant market share
News Hawks
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Hey, boys and girls, it’s time for the casino news, brought to you by Global Gaming Business, where our motto is, “All the News That’s Fit For A Press Conference Where Lunch Is Provided.”
