Playing With Fire
The surge of constant and predatory advertising for sports betting could undermine the very product it is looking to promote.
IN THIS ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2022
ACRES AND ACRES With Acres Manufacturing, John and Noah Acres hope to transform the entire gaming experienceUNDER ATTACK What to do when your casino is held for ransom THE TOP 20 CASINO GAMBLING SCAMS OF THE CENTURY A look back at significant casino scams from 2000 to 2021CASINO SECURITY IN A COVID ENVIRONMENT The world changed during the pandemic, and so did the casino security departmentPANIC MARKETING While you have to keep an eye on your competition, reacting to every marketing program is not wise and can be counterproductiveEXIT INTERVIEW: MARCUS PRATER Executive Director, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
PODCASTS
GGB Podcasts sponsored by Konami
GAMING SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
Konami Enters a New Dimension
GGB shines a light on Konami Gaming and their new line of Dimension cabinets. We talk with Tom Jingoli, Executive VP and COO, about the company's latest releases.
Ainsworth Previews High-Denom Slots for G2E
GGB catches up with Ainsworth Gaming Technology for a preview of their high-denomination slot machines on display at G2E.
Aruze Gaming: Redefining the Slot Floor
Aruze Gaming is leading the way with its enhanced Roll to Win Craps and its new Go Go Claw. GGB looks at how the company is redefining the slot floor experience.
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
By the Numbers
The gaming industry rebound from the pandemic is complete, and this will prove it.
Fantini's Finance
Bring It On Home
Long-term investing can be challenging when faced with the shadow of inflation.
Frankly Speaking
This Modern World
Las Vegas has a knack for erasing its history, consigning even the best of its past to the neon boneyard.
Making My Point
Silver Screen Gems
If the Bible doesn’t do it for you, you might consider these infamous quotes
FEATURES
Acres and Acres
With Acres Manufacturing, John and Noah Acres hope to transform the entire gaming experience
First to Market
A few well-positioned companies were ready for the legalization of sports betting
EXIT INTERVIEW: Marcus Prater
Executive Director, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
Panic Marketing
While you have to keep an eye on your competition, reacting to every marketing program is not wise and can be counterproductive
Casino Security in a Covid Environment
The world changed during the pandemic, and so did the casino security department
The Top 20 Casino Gambling Scams of the Century
A look back at significant casino scams from 2000 to 2021
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Earle Hall
Chief Executive Officer, AXES.ai
Casino Communications More
Cynthia Kiser Murphey
General Manager, The Palms
New Game Review More
Cashnado
Everi Holdings
Lightning Link, Class II
Aristocrat Gaming
Monopoly Lunar New Year
Scientific Games
Cutting Edge More
Cashless and Seamless
PRODUCT: KioskTrac Mobile • MANUFACTURER: Table Trac Inc.
Universal Loyalty
PRODUCT: eLoyalty • MANUFCTURER: Cendyn
AGEM More
AGEM Member Profiles for February 2022
Crane Payment Innovations • Acres Manufacturing Company • Advantech-Innocore
AGEM Board of Directors Actions
January 2022
Emerging Leaders More
Homeward Bound
Heather Lee Lommori, Sales Director, Engaged Nation
Real Estate to Gaming
Michael Peacock, Associate, DLA Piper
Moving iGaming Law
Brandt Iden, Head of U.S. Government Affairs, Sportradar
February 7-10, 2022: Western Indian Gaming Conference & Trade Show, Sycuan Casino Resort, El Cajon, CA. For more information, visit https://cniga.com/wigc/conference.
February 8-10, 2022: Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics & Marketing Conference, Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM. For more information, visit https://ravingnext.com.
February 15-17, 2022: World Game Protection Conference 2022, Tropicana Las Vegas. For more information visit https://www.worldgameprotection.com.
March 1-4, 2022: SiGMA Africa 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. Produced by SiGMA. For more information, visit SiGMA.world/Africa.
March 9-10, 2022: New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference, virtual. Hosted by BCLC. For more information visit https://horizonsrg.bclc.com.
March 14-16, 2022: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com.
March 16-17, 2022: Regulators Roundtable 2022, Luxor Las Vegas, NV. Two days of interactive breakout discussions, tech talks, dynamic speakers, and the latest in gaming innovation. For more information visit https://gaminglabs.com.
March 20-23, 2022: SIGMA Asia, Dubai, UAE. The SiGMA Conference in Asia will unite pioneers from across the continent and beyond over the importance of iGaming . For more information visit https://sigma.world/asia.
March 21-22, 2022: iGaming Next New York City ’22, The Convene, 46th Street, New York City. Produced by iGaming Next. For more information, visit iGamingNext.com/NYC22.
March 22-23, 2022: ASEAN Gaming Summit, Shangri La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. Produced by Asian Gaming Brief. For more information, visit AseanGaming.com.
March 23-24, 2022: Casino Esport Conference, Alexis Park Resort, 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV. For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-casino-esport-conference-tickets.
March 23-25, 2022: SPiCE India (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition), Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit sportsbettingevents.com.
March 30-31, 2022: SAGSE, Hilton Hotel, Avenida, Buenos Aires. For more information visit https://www.sagselatam.com/en.
April 5, 2022: Prague Gaming Summit, Vienna House Andel’s Prague. Produced by Hipther. For more information, visit hipther.com/events/praguegamingsummit.
April 12-14, 2022: ICE London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICELondon.uk.com.
April 13-14, 2022: iGB Affiliate London, ExCeL Centre, London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit london.igbaffiliate.com.
April 19-22, 2022: NIGA (Indian Gaming Trade Show & Conference), Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. For more information visit https://www.indiangamingtradeshow.com/510/indian-gaming-tradeshow-home.htm
April 26-28, 2022: CasinoBeats Summit, Intercontinental Malta. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
May, 2022 (TBA): ICE North America, . Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit https://www.clariongaming.com/events-new/ice-north-america.
May 3-6, 2022: Southern Gaming Summit, Biloxi, Mississippi. Presented by Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association (MGHA). For more information visit https://www.sgsummit.org/.
May 11, 2022: AGEM & AGA 23rd Annual Golf Tournament, Cascata Las Vegas, NV. Presented by JCM. For more information, https://golf.jcmglobal.com.
May 24-26, 2022: CasinoBeats Summit, iGaming Development, Innovation & Strategy. Intercontinental, Malta. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
June 7-9, 2022: Betting on Sports Europe. Stamford Bridge, London. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe.
June 7-9, 2022: Betting on Sports Europe. Stamford Bridge, London. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe.
July 12-14, 2022: SBC Summit North America, Meadowlands Exposition Center. The SBC Summit North America conference and expo will bring together all the major players in the fast-growing North American sports betting and igaming industry for two days of discussions, business meetings, and networking. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-north-america.
July 27-29, 2022: SPiCE Sri Lanka (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit sportsbettingevents.com.
August 9-11, 2022: Australasian Gaming Expo, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit austgamingexpo.com.
August 30-Sept. 1, 2022: G2E Asia 2021, Venetian Macao. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
September 12-15, 2022: 23rd Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV. Produced by TribalHub. For more information, visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 20-22, 2022: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fira Barcelona Montjuïc. The SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is where sports betting and igaming operators, affiliates, suppliers, and regulators from around the world gather to meet, exchange knowledge and ideas, and do business. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona..
October 18-20, 2022: SBC Summit CIS, International Convention Center, Parkovy, Kiev. The premier event for betting and gaming in the CIS region. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-cis.
November 1-3, 2022: SBC Summit Lain America, Miami, Fl. Latin America’s Senior Executive Betting and Gaming Summit. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica..
November 14-18, 2022: SiGMA Europe, MFCC, Malta. For more information visit https://sigma.world/europe..
February 8-10, 2022: Raving NEXT: Indian Gaming Analytics & Marketing Conference, Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM. For more information, visit https://ravingnext.com.
February 15-17, 2022: World Game Protection Conference 2022, Tropicana Las Vegas. For more information visit https://www.worldgameprotection.com.
March 1-4, 2022: SiGMA Africa 2022, Nairobi, Kenya. Produced by SiGMA. For more information, visit SiGMA.world/Africa.
March 9-10, 2022: New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference, virtual. Hosted by BCLC. For more information visit https://horizonsrg.bclc.com.
March 14-16, 2022: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com.
March 16-17, 2022: Regulators Roundtable 2022, Luxor Las Vegas, NV. Two days of interactive breakout discussions, tech talks, dynamic speakers, and the latest in gaming innovation. For more information visit https://gaminglabs.com.
March 20-23, 2022: SIGMA Asia, Dubai, UAE. The SiGMA Conference in Asia will unite pioneers from across the continent and beyond over the importance of iGaming . For more information visit https://sigma.world/asia.
March 21-22, 2022: iGaming Next New York City ’22, The Convene, 46th Street, New York City. Produced by iGaming Next. For more information, visit iGamingNext.com/NYC22.
March 22-23, 2022: ASEAN Gaming Summit, Shangri La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. Produced by Asian Gaming Brief. For more information, visit AseanGaming.com.
March 23-24, 2022: Casino Esport Conference, Alexis Park Resort, 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV. For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-casino-esport-conference-tickets.
March 23-25, 2022: SPiCE India (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition), Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit sportsbettingevents.com.
March 30-31, 2022: SAGSE, Hilton Hotel, Avenida, Buenos Aires. For more information visit https://www.sagselatam.com/en.
April 5, 2022: Prague Gaming Summit, Vienna House Andel’s Prague. Produced by Hipther. For more information, visit hipther.com/events/praguegamingsummit.
April 12-14, 2022: ICE London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICELondon.uk.com.
April 13-14, 2022: iGB Affiliate London, ExCeL Centre, London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit london.igbaffiliate.com.
April 19-22, 2022: NIGA (Indian Gaming Trade Show & Conference), Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. For more information visit https://www.indiangamingtradeshow.com/510/indian-gaming-tradeshow-home.htm
April 26-28, 2022: CasinoBeats Summit, Intercontinental Malta. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
May, 2022 (TBA): ICE North America, . Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit https://www.clariongaming.com/events-new/ice-north-america.
May 3-6, 2022: Southern Gaming Summit, Biloxi, Mississippi. Presented by Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association (MGHA). For more information visit https://www.sgsummit.org/.
May 11, 2022: AGEM & AGA 23rd Annual Golf Tournament, Cascata Las Vegas, NV. Presented by JCM. For more information, https://golf.jcmglobal.com.
May 24-26, 2022: CasinoBeats Summit, iGaming Development, Innovation & Strategy. Intercontinental, Malta. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
June 7-9, 2022: Betting on Sports Europe. Stamford Bridge, London. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe.
June 7-9, 2022: Betting on Sports Europe. Stamford Bridge, London. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe.
July 12-14, 2022: SBC Summit North America, Meadowlands Exposition Center. The SBC Summit North America conference and expo will bring together all the major players in the fast-growing North American sports betting and igaming industry for two days of discussions, business meetings, and networking. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-north-america.
July 27-29, 2022: SPiCE Sri Lanka (Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition), Colombo, Sri Lanka. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit sportsbettingevents.com.
August 9-11, 2022: Australasian Gaming Expo, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit austgamingexpo.com.
August 30-Sept. 1, 2022: G2E Asia 2021, Venetian Macao. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
September 12-15, 2022: 23rd Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV. Produced by TribalHub. For more information, visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 20-22, 2022: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fira Barcelona Montjuïc. The SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is where sports betting and igaming operators, affiliates, suppliers, and regulators from around the world gather to meet, exchange knowledge and ideas, and do business. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona..
October 18-20, 2022: SBC Summit CIS, International Convention Center, Parkovy, Kiev. The premier event for betting and gaming in the CIS region. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-cis.
November 1-3, 2022: SBC Summit Lain America, Miami, Fl. Latin America’s Senior Executive Betting and Gaming Summit. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica..
November 14-18, 2022: SiGMA Europe, MFCC, Malta. For more information visit https://sigma.world/europe..
