Being a Blockhead
Regulators are going to have to come to terms with both cybercurrency and blockchain, and I’m glad I’m not the one who has to explain it to them.
IN THIS ISSUE: DECEMBER 2021
THE PREACHER Thanks to visionary Dermot Smurfit, GAN is at the forefront of B2B success in North AmericaDROPPING DEMOGRAPHICS When casinos first reopened, visitors skewed younger. Has the trend continued?10 TRENDS FOR 2022 As the industry continues to rebound, leaders look for new revenue streamsADVERTISING: CONSIDER YOUR CONTENT & VOLUME All eyes are on gaming companies that effectively establish their brandsCALIFORNIA SPORTS BETTING: THE BATTLE IS JOINED California gaming tribes have vowed to beat back several sports betting initiativesMATURING BOOKS Enabled by sophisticated technologies, sportsbooks offer more wagers
PODCASTS
GAMING SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
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.
Scientific Games: New Mural Slot Cabinet
A talk with Nathan Drane, Sr. Vice President of Global Product Management at Scientific Games, on the company's new Mural slot cabinet debuting in October at G2E.
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Keeping Our Word
Gaming’s recovery is well under way with momentum leading into 2022
Fantini's Finance
Inflating Investments
At a time of economic uncertainty, where should you park your money?
Frankly Speaking
Fighting Casino Crime
It’s time for our popular feature, which I just made up, called “Casino Crime Blotter.”
Making My Point
Breaking the Mold
Why not craft a job that fits the candidate instead of the other way around?
FEATURES
The Preacher
For more than a decade, GAN’s Dermot Smurfit urged U.S. casinos to maximize their online presence, and now his company is at the forefront of B2B success in the North America
Maturing Books
Aided by new technology and a huge new market in New York, sportsbooks are expanding to offer a wide variety of wagers
California Sports Betting: The Battle Is Joined
California gaming tribes have vowed to beat back several sports betting initiatives that could challenge their own proposal on the 2022 ballot.
Advertising: Consider Your Content & Volume
All eyes are on gaming companies who want to establish their brands
10 Trends for 2022
As the industry continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, leaders look forward to new revenue streams
Dropping Demographics
Initial visitation when casinos reopened during the pandemic skewed younger. Has that pattern continued?
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
John Pappas
Founder & CEO, Corridor Consulting
Casino Communications More
Kent Young
President, Spin Games
New Game Review More
Dune
Aristocrat Gaming
Super Buffalo, Super Dragon
Everi Holdings
Super Reel ‘Em In!
Scientific Games
Cutting Edge More
Custom View
PRODUCT: QCI Platform • MANUFACTURER: Quick Custom Intelligence
Engaging Players
PRODUCT: FUZE Player Engagement Tools • MANUFACTURER: Bragg Gaming
Emerging Leaders More
Finders Keepers
Lauren Bates, Vice President, West Games Sales, Konami Gaming, Inc.
Success in Selflessness
Heather Thomas, Senior Safety & Loss Control Manager, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Nevada Born & Bred
Andrew Diss, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Meruelo Gaming
November 30-December 2, 2021: SBC Summit North America, Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-north-america/
December 2-3, 2021: CIC Chile iGaming, Sun Monticello Casino & Hotel, Chile. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/chile-igaming
December 6-8: Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) Symposium, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by the University of Arizona. For more information, visit https://ua-rtip.org/symposium.
December 12-14, 2021: NCLGS Winter Meeting: Focus on Sports, Hyatt Regency, Austin, TX. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group. For more information, visit NCLGS.org. Contact [email protected] for sponsorship information. For legislative membership contact [email protected].
January 24-25, 2022: Play Social—Social Gaming China, Shanghai, China Produced by Eventus International. For more information visit https://www.platform-infinity.com/play-social
January 27-28, 2022: eCommerce World Expo, Beijing, China Produced by Eventus International. For more information visit https://www.platform-infinity.com/
February 1-2: ICE London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICELondon.uk.com.
February 2-5: iGB Affiliate London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit london.igbaffiliate.com.
February 15-17, 2022: World Game Protection Conference 2022, Tropicana Las Vegas. For more information visit https://www.worldgameprotection.com.
March 14-16, 2022: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com.
March 22-23, 2022: SIGMA Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/africa.
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.
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.
December 2-3, 2021: CIC Chile iGaming, Sun Monticello Casino & Hotel, Chile. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/chile-igaming
December 6-8: Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) Symposium, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by the University of Arizona. For more information, visit https://ua-rtip.org/symposium.
December 12-14, 2021: NCLGS Winter Meeting: Focus on Sports, Hyatt Regency, Austin, TX. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group. For more information, visit NCLGS.org. Contact [email protected] for sponsorship information. For legislative membership contact [email protected].
January 24-25, 2022: Play Social—Social Gaming China, Shanghai, China Produced by Eventus International. For more information visit https://www.platform-infinity.com/play-social
January 27-28, 2022: eCommerce World Expo, Beijing, China Produced by Eventus International. For more information visit https://www.platform-infinity.com/
February 1-2: ICE London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit ICELondon.uk.com.
February 2-5: iGB Affiliate London, ExCeL London. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit london.igbaffiliate.com.
February 15-17, 2022: World Game Protection Conference 2022, Tropicana Las Vegas. For more information visit https://www.worldgameprotection.com.
March 14-16, 2022: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com.
March 22-23, 2022: SIGMA Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/africa.
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.
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.
