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Frank Legato

Frank Legato

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.

A.C. Memories

N.Y. Gold

Bally Technologies

Imperial Dragon

International Game Technology

Double Happiness

Aristocrat Technologies

Bengal Tigers

Atronic Americas

Casino Control: Setting the Bar

The New Jersey regulatory system set the standard for all new casino markets

Flying Cash Spotted

Millionare Sevens

Bally Technologies

Diamond Jackpots Multi-Level Progressive

International Game Technology

Content is King

Independent, third-party slot designers forge ahead to provide slot games—out of the box

Lubov Loginova, CEO, Unicum Gaming

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.

New Game Review

Winter Journey

Gambling on Paradise

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.

And The Winners Are

The Groundbreakers - Winners of the fifth annual Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards strive for excellence and innovation

Thunder Warrior

Konami Gaming

Fireball Frenzy

Bally Technologies

The Game of LIFE: Career Choices

Atronic Americas

Blue Blazes

International Game Technology

King Tut Pays Off

Cash Business

Today’s bill validation equipment must guide currency from the customer’s hand to the count room

IGT Hot List

The slot market leader is exploring new technologies in several different slot genres.

Cutting Edge

Howdy, Pardner

NEW GAME REVIEW

Best of Shows

Slot Pods

Bright Solution

Future-Loaded

Evolutionary Form

Vibrant 7s

Konami Gaming

Imperial Rome

Atronic Americas

Hot Shot Frenzy

Bally Technologies

Bewitched Spin

AC Coin & Slot

Sunshine State Showdown

As racetrack casinos struggle to compete, a battle brews over the Seminoles' newly inked Class III gaming compact

GLOBAL GAMES 2007

Our annual roundup of the best and the brightest in the newest slot machines and systems.

TV Jitters

Frankly Speaking by Frank Legato

Modular Solution

The concept permits operators to create a combined electronic table game area with different games, rather than dedicating each area to a single game.

Modular Control

Octavian’s package provides an open, modular system developed to meet the needs of casino operators in highly regulated gaming markets.

Future on Deck

The PPI is a programmable slot machine button deck ideal for server-based slots and interactive fixed-odds betting terminals.

Multimedia Controller

Axis 945 multimedia gaming control system

RFID Accounting

Wide-Screen Touch

Elo TouchSystems - Rear-Mount LCD Touch Monitors