Roulette Reaction
Classic design and a sophisticated reputation has made roulette synonymous with the casino experience. But who’s playing it now?
IN THIS ISSUE: JULY 2019
ROULETTE REACTION Classic design and a sophisticated reputation has made roulette synonymous with the casino experience. But who’s playing it now?CROWD CONTROL: HAS THE MID-ATLANTIC REACHED CRITICAL MASS? From D.C. to New York to New England, casinos are coping with new competitionROUTE TO SUCCESS Route operators use technology and personal service to keep slot revenues growing and their locations successfulKNOCK-DOWN DRAG-OUT The competition is intense in Southern California, which is vying even with Las Vegas for more gaming marketDANGER, DANGER U.S. sports wagering is the biggest issue driving the gaming industry today, but threats lurk that few are discussing.EYE ON CHANGE Gaming industry is uniquely positioned to lead the way in women’s equality
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Crowd Control: Has the Mid-Atlantic Reached Critical Mass?
From D.C. to New York to New England, casinos are coping with new competition
Route to Success
Route operators use technology and personal service to keep slot revenues growing and their locations successful
Knock-Down Drag-Out
The competition is intense in Southern California, which is vying even with Las Vegas for more gaming market
Danger, Danger
U.S. sports wagering is the biggest issue driving the gaming industry today, but threats lurk that few are discussing.
The Agenda
Louisiana of the North
The recent legislative session demonstrated once again that Illinois is the North Korea of gaming states.
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
AGA
Making a Market
Our commitment to responsible sports betting marketing and advertising
Fantini's Finance
Playing the Percentages
With Chicago possibly in play and Wynn Encore up in the air, don’t be surprised to some changes in ownership and direction.
Frankly Speaking
Welcome, Gamblers... And Spouses Galore
Atlantic City gamblers, as we now know, visited toxic waste dumps more than they did Revel. The new owners are not making the same mistakes.
Making My Point
Tales From the Tables
How games will change as the new world order takes over
FEATURES
Roulette Reaction
Classic design and a sophisticated reputation has made roulette synonymous with the casino experience. But who’s playing it now?
The Progressive Party
As sure as bettors chase jackpots, so linked progressives will continue to prosper.
Bringing Down the Hammer
Why California gambling regulators were slammed in a state audit
Eye on Change
Gaming industry is uniquely positioned to lead the way in women’s equality
Danger, Danger
U.S. sports wagering is the biggest issue driving the gaming industry today, but threats lurk that few are discussing.
Knock-Down Drag-Out
The competition is intense in Southern California, which is vying even with Las Vegas for more gaming market
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Carol O’Hare
Executive Director, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
Casino Communications More
Alan Feldman
Distinguished Fellow, UNLV International Gaming Institute
New Game Review More
Dancing Drums Explosion
Scientific Games
Dragon’s Law Rapid Fever
Konami Gaming
Jack’s Haunted Wins
Aruze Gaming
Smash Hit
Progressive, Everi Holdings
Cutting Edge More
24/7 Sports
Product: Virtual Basketball • Manufacturer: Inspired Entertainment, Inc.
Sign of the Times
Product: Renegade 3600 • Manufacturer: Everi Holdings
AGEM More
AGEM Member Profile:
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC
AGEM June 2019
Board of Directors Actions
Emerging Leaders More
Winding Road
John Baca, Director of Slot Operations, Angel of the Winds Casino
Digital Instinct
Serkan Constantine Gecmen, IT/Marketing Consultant, 8-Pixel Consulting Group
Super Nova
Ryan Kulp, Systems Design and Documentation Manager, Ainsworth Game Technology
Asian Adventure
Carlos Eduardo Coelho, Senior Associate, MdME Lawyers
July 16-19: Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit igbaffiliate.com/events/amsterdam-affiliate-conference.
July 17-18: Korea Gaming Congress, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea. For more information, visit http://www.koreagamingcongress.com/kgc/.
July 22-24: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) 2019 Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Produced by the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. For more information, visit OIGA.com.
July 22-25, 2019: Management of Slot Operations, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/SlotOps19
July 23-25, 2019: Casino Marketing & Technology Conference, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by Casino Journal. For more information visit www.casinojournal.com/casino-marketing-conference.
August 12-14: GRWA (Gaming, Racing, Wagering Australia), L’Aqua, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, Australia. Produced by Beacon Events. For more information, visit GamingDownUnder.com.
August 13-15: Australasian Gaming Expo, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. Produced by the Gaming Technologies Association. For more information, visit AustGamingExpo.com.
September 4-5: Casino Esports Conference, Luxor Casino, Las Vegas. Produced by ICE. For more information, visit https://www.casinoesportconf.com
September 5-6: Scandinavian Gaming Show, Stockholm, Sweden. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit eventus-international.com.
September 9-10, 2019: Strategic Perspectives in the Gaming Industry, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/StrategicPerspectives2019
September 11-12, 2019: Casino Marketing Strategies, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/CasinoMarketing19
September 17-20. 2019: Betting on Football 2019, Olympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For inquiries contact marketing@sbcgaming.com. More info visit: sbcevents.com/betting-on-football-2019/
September 17-20, 2019: CasinoBeats Summit 2019, Olympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For inquiries contact marketing@sbcgaming.com. More info on: https://sbcevents.com/casino-beats-summit-2019/
September 18, 2019: UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series: Retail and Food & Beverage—A Menu of Options, Stan Fulton Building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Produced by GGB magazine & UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. For more information, visit UNLVGHES.com.
September 18, 2019: SBC Sponsorship Forum, HiltonOlympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For more info visit: https://sbcevents.com/
September 23-25, 2019: Gaming, Entertainment & Tourism Summit (GETS), Bhairahawa, Nepal. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit EventusInternational.com.
September 23-24, 2019: Artificial Intelligence in Gaming Summit, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit www.eventus-international.com/ai-in-gaming.
October 2-3: ICE Africa, Sandton Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICEAfrica.za.com.
October 14-18: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2019, Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas. Produced by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions. For more information, visit GlobalGamingExpo.com.
October 28-31, 2019: Advanced Management of Slot Operations, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AdvancedSlots19
October 30, 2019: UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series: Customer Service & HR: The People Factor, Stan Fulton Building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Produced by GGB magazine & UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. For more information, visit UNLVGHES.com.
December 9-12, 2019: Certificate in Gaming Leadership, Oklahoma State University, 294 Business Building, Stillwater, OK. Produced by OSU Center for Executive & Professional Development, Hard Rock Casino Tulsa, and Gaming Management, University of Nevada, Reno. For more information, visit https://business.okstate.edu/cepd.
January 14-15, 2020: FSGA Winter Conference. Linq Hotel, Las Vegas. Produced by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.thefsga.org.
July 17-18: Korea Gaming Congress, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Korea. For more information, visit http://www.koreagamingcongress.com/kgc/.
July 22-24: Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) 2019 Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Produced by the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. For more information, visit OIGA.com.
July 22-25, 2019: Management of Slot Operations, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/SlotOps19
July 23-25, 2019: Casino Marketing & Technology Conference, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by Casino Journal. For more information visit www.casinojournal.com/casino-marketing-conference.
August 12-14: GRWA (Gaming, Racing, Wagering Australia), L’Aqua, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney, Australia. Produced by Beacon Events. For more information, visit GamingDownUnder.com.
August 13-15: Australasian Gaming Expo, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. Produced by the Gaming Technologies Association. For more information, visit AustGamingExpo.com.
September 4-5: Casino Esports Conference, Luxor Casino, Las Vegas. Produced by ICE. For more information, visit https://www.casinoesportconf.com
September 5-6: Scandinavian Gaming Show, Stockholm, Sweden. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit eventus-international.com.
September 9-10, 2019: Strategic Perspectives in the Gaming Industry, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/StrategicPerspectives2019
September 11-12, 2019: Casino Marketing Strategies, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/CasinoMarketing19
September 17-20. 2019: Betting on Football 2019, Olympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For inquiries contact marketing@sbcgaming.com. More info visit: sbcevents.com/betting-on-football-2019/
September 17-20, 2019: CasinoBeats Summit 2019, Olympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For inquiries contact marketing@sbcgaming.com. More info on: https://sbcevents.com/casino-beats-summit-2019/
September 18, 2019: UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series: Retail and Food & Beverage—A Menu of Options, Stan Fulton Building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Produced by GGB magazine & UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. For more information, visit UNLVGHES.com.
September 18, 2019: SBC Sponsorship Forum, HiltonOlympia, London. Produced by SBC Events. For more info visit: https://sbcevents.com/
September 23-25, 2019: Gaming, Entertainment & Tourism Summit (GETS), Bhairahawa, Nepal. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit EventusInternational.com.
September 23-24, 2019: Artificial Intelligence in Gaming Summit, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit www.eventus-international.com/ai-in-gaming.
October 2-3: ICE Africa, Sandton Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICEAfrica.za.com.
October 14-18: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2019, Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas. Produced by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions. For more information, visit GlobalGamingExpo.com.
October 28-31, 2019: Advanced Management of Slot Operations, University of Nevada Reno’s Gaming Management Program. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AdvancedSlots19
October 30, 2019: UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series: Customer Service & HR: The People Factor, Stan Fulton Building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Produced by GGB magazine & UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. For more information, visit UNLVGHES.com.
December 9-12, 2019: Certificate in Gaming Leadership, Oklahoma State University, 294 Business Building, Stillwater, OK. Produced by OSU Center for Executive & Professional Development, Hard Rock Casino Tulsa, and Gaming Management, University of Nevada, Reno. For more information, visit https://business.okstate.edu/cepd.
January 14-15, 2020: FSGA Winter Conference. Linq Hotel, Las Vegas. Produced by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.thefsga.org.
