Vol 7 No 5 May 2008
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Casino Design Conference Moves To November
Casino Design takes shape as a comprehensive business event with a dedicated Casino Design Pavilion at G2E and expanded networking opportunities
Brown Out
Manchester could go to court over super-casino says author Alex MacDougall, who explains that the decision by Prime Minister Gordon Brown is an important milestone in the failure of the U.K. industry to keep pace with the rest of the world.
Ice Hot
Europe's largest gaming trade show was held in London in late January. An busy schedule, interesting products and unseasonably mild weather was enjoyed by all attendees.
Interview with Steve Arcana, Vice President of Operations, Golden Gaming
This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Steve Arcana, vice president of operations for Golden Gaming, on the rapid growth of a company that was once just a slot route operator in Nevada. Golden Gaming was born when former Station Casinos executive Blake Sartini bought a slot route operator and began opening pubs and small casinos in the state. Now, Golden Gaming is one of the premier management companies, running the Hard Rock before Morgans Hotels received their license. Arcana describes how the company has grown and the jurisdictions that have become targets for the company. He spoke with Global Gaming Business Associate Editor Greg Jones at his offices in Las Vegas in February.
Grand Challenger
MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho opened their first joint-venture property in Macau in late December. With competition fierce today in Macau, learn how the property plans to separate itself from its rivals.
A Call to Action
Social-cost research must be expanded to balance the wild claims of anti-gamers
Q & A - Adam Rosenberg
Managing Director and Co-Head of Gaming Investment Banking, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
New World Slot Management
Slot management systems are creating new ways to serve customers
THE VISIONARIES 6th Annual 25 People To Watch
The annual 25 People the Watch List in Global Gaming Business Magazine is one of the most prestigious honors any gaming executive can receive. And this year is no exception. Starting with Kazuo Okada, the chairman of Aruze Corp. and vice chairman of Wynn Resorts, the important people featured in the January issue are bound to have an impact on the industry in 2008.
Novomatic to launch new products
AGI showcased two new slot cabinets and several additions to their gaming library
Net Entertainment signs eighth license agreement
Euro Gaming Ltd. and Goldbet Sportwetten Gmhb
Microgaming announces game featuring the Osbournes
The game will be released for online gambler to enjoy later this year
Largest poker casino to install Lightning Poker
A dealer-less electronic version of the game
China approves Dynasty mahjong software
This product approval now clears the way for Dynasty to begin generating revenue from its China strategy
Bally announces Fantasy Springs contract
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino near Palm Springs, California
PGIC: Table iD sales pass 1,000
There has been a high level of customer acceptance of the system’s Table Manager and Chip Manager modules
Majestic Star announces contractors
joint venture between Hunt Construction Group of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Smoot Construction of Columbus, Ohio
Centaur hires construction contractor
project manager for the 92,000-square-foot gaming complex being build at Hoosier Park in Indiana
Online agency lists jobs for Macau casino
CCO and its sister company, Casino Executive Search
GLI forms South American branch
Argentina’s Universidad Nacional de La Plata Director Javier Diaz (l.) signs a partnership with GLI VP Paul Magno.
Aristocrat launches Nevada ‘Millioni$er’
Millioni$er places a multi-site progressive prize atop the four-level Hyperlink jackpot system.
Gaming Partners chips to Wynn Macau
A second order of VIP chips and plaques is currently in production and scheduled for delivery later this year.
Harrah’s, Microsoft develop ‘virtual concierge’
The product is an adaptation of a “surface computer”
IGT launches online sweepstakes
Starting October 1, players have been able to learn about the new game while earning entries to the Wheel of Fortune $150,000 Super Wild Sweepstakes.
Densitron changes name, brand; makes deal with Videobet
The name change will be accompanied by an image rebranding, culminating in a full re-introduction of the company at the G2E trade show in November.
FutureLogic launches new website
designed to help users find answers to questions quickly and easily
Betdirect launches new poker software
new look designed to ease the way users navigate through the site’s pages
IRS and casino industry reach happy compromise
Casinos will be required to report tournament winnings in excess of $5,000 on a W-2G form.
Poker goes to school
Poker pro Howard Lederer took part in a seminar organized by the Global Poker Strategic Thinking Society at Harvard in October.
WSOP dates announced
The World Series of Poker will begin on May 30 and run through July 17, 2008 at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino.
West Virginia preps for poker
Two test days of poker which proceeds were directed to charitable organizations in the state.
Pennsylvania poker test
Legal battle in Pennsylvania could set precedents and define poker as a game of chance or a game of skill in the Keystone State.
WPT looks to expand player experience
The inaugural WPT Cruise will depart from Miami aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines MS Jewel.
November NUTSHELL
Harrah’s Entertainment announced major plans for its Grand Casino Resort Tunica in Mississippi.
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