Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Would an industry-wide smoking ban in casinos have a negative impact on revenue? The benefits may outweigh the cost.
IN THIS ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2021
PENN POINT Why Penn National Gaming’s track record sets it up for additional successesWORKING ON SKILL After half a decade and amid pandemic disruption, the skill-influenced game genre is still very much a work in progressROOM AT THE TOP The advancement of women in gaming, especially in the upper ranks, is being achieved on multiple fronts: through social pressure, corporate fiat and generational changeTHE RENO RECOVERY Why diversification worked for this gaming destinationTHE CASHLESS TOUCH Vendors continue to provide technology combinations to facilitate cashless, contactless casino play
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.
A Gift To Remember: Rymax Marketing
The GGB Supplier Showcase shines a light on Rymax Marketing Services, the leading loyalty marketing and rewards provider for the casino industry.
The New Size of Ainsworth: The A-STAR Curve XL
An exclusive look at Ainsworth Gaming Technology's latest slot offering, the A-STAR Curve XL, direct from the show floor at NIGA.
HBG Design: The Future of Casino Design
The GGB Supplier Showcase talks with Dike Bacon, partner at HBG Design, one of the casino industry's most innovative architecture and design firms.
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Have a Game Plan
A new era for responsible gaming is coming
Fantini's Finance
Good to be Bad
Financially, gaming companies are doing great, but why doesn’t that translate to higher share prices?
Frankly Speaking
Slot Heroes, Craps and Surf Music
Don't mess with slot players in New Jersey, or Valley Forge.
Making My Point
Feeling Cultural
Keep your chin up and your head held high; it will all work out
FEATURES
Penn Point
Why Penn National Gaming’s track record sets it up for additional successes
The Cashless Touch
Vendors continue to provide technology combinations to facilitate cashless, contactless casino play
The Reno Recovery
Why diversification worked for this gaming destination
Room at the Top
The advancement of women in gaming, especially in the upper ranks, is being achieved on multiple fronts: through social pressure, corporate fiat and generational change
Working on Skill
After half a decade and amid pandemic disruption, the skill-influenced game genre is still very much a work in progress
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Dermot Smurfit
CEO, GAN
Casino Communications More
Richard ‘Boz’ Bosworth
President & CEO, JC Hospitality Partners
New Game Review More
Dragon Kingdom
Everi Holdings
Game of Thrones: King’s Landing
Aristocrat Gaming
Kraken Unleashed
Scientific Games
Ultra Rush Gold
Incredible Technologies
Cutting Edge More
Next-Gen F&B
PRODUCT: PanOptic AI-Powered Kiosk • MANUFACTURER: Agilysys
Custom Apparel
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Emerging Leaders More
Lock on the Future
Ashley Eurich, Vice President and Chief of Operations, Lockdogs
Dreaming Bigger is Better
Don-Lee Hardy, Safety Specialist, Sycuan Casino Resort
Virtual Reader
Araksi Sargsyan, Head of Business Development, DS Virtual Gaming
October 25-26, 2021: East Coast Gaming Congress & NextGen Gaming Forum,, Harrah's Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law, Esports Entertainment Group and Sports Illustrated Sportsbook. For more information, visit https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
October 1, 2021: IMPACT 21: Marketing to a New World, virtual event. Produced by Internet Marketing Association. For more information visit https://imanetwork.com/impact21.
October 4-5, 2021: Cyprus Gaming Show, Nicosia, Cyprus. Produced by . For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/cyprus-gaming-show
October 4-7, 2021: Global Gaming Expo (G2E 2021), Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. The casino industry's largest and most important conference and trade show. Produced by Reed Exhibitions. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingexpo.com.
October 6-8, 2021: Casino Esport Conference, Alexis Park All Suite Resort, 375 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV (masks required). For more information, visit https://www.casinoesportconf.com. For tickets: https://gameacon.ticketleap.com/2021
October 11-12, 2021: iGaming Central America, San José, Costa Rica. Produced by . For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/igaming-central-america
October 11-13, 2021: 13th Annual National AML Conference, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by . For more information, visit https://casinoessentials.regfox.com
October 13-14, 2021: SBC Summit CIS, Parkovy Kyiv International Convention Center. Produced by SBC. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-cis.
October 27-28, 2021: SBC Summit Latin America, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by SBC. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica
November 4-5, 2021: iGaming Germany, Berlin, Germany. . For more information visit https://www.eventus-international.com/igg
November 8-11, 2021: TribalNet 2021, 22nd Annual Trade Show & Conference. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. For more information, visit https://www.tribalnetconference.com
November 9-11, 2021: G2E Asia 2021, Venetian Macao. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
November 9-11, 2021: Betting on Sports Europe, Stamford Bridge, London. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe/
November 15-18, 2021: SiGMA Europe—Malta Week, , Malta. . For more information, visithttps://sigma.world/en/europe/.
November 18-19, 2021: International Lottery Play Summit, Shanghai, China. For more information visit https://www.eventus-international.com/ilps.
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 13-14, 2021: NCLGS Summer 2021 Meeting, InterContinental, Chicago, Il. 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 15-17, 2022: World Game Protection Conference 2022, Tropicana Las Vegas. For more information visit https://www.worldgameprotection.com.
March 22-23, 2022: SIGMA Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/africa.
March 14-16, 2022: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com.
August 9-11, 2022: Australasian Gaming Expo, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit austgamingexpo.com.
