Hail, Caesars!
The improbable sale of Caesars Entertainment to Eldorado Resorts is producing a sea change, and creating a company that remembers the past but reflects the future.
IN THIS ISSUE: OCTOBER 2020
HAIL, CAESARS! The improbable sale of Caesars Entertainment to Eldorado Resorts is producing a sea change, and creating a company that remembers the past but reflects the future.NIGC, THEN & NOW More than 30 years after the establishment of the National Indian Gaming Commission, past commissioners look back on times of conflict, accommodation and cooperation. GLOBAL GAMES 2020 The world’s major slot suppliers soldier on with a wealth of new product innovations in a year without precedent.WHAT STAYS IN VEGAS? Why conventions and meetings are key to a return to profitability for the gaming industryPODCAST WITH GARY CARANO Executive Chairman, Caesars Entertainment
Features More
NIGC, Then & Now
More than 30 years after the establishment of the National Indian Gaming Commission, past commissioners look back on times of conflict, accommodation and cooperation.
Global Games 2020
The world’s major slot suppliers soldier on with a wealth of new product innovations in a year without precedent.
What Stays in Vegas?
Why conventions and meetings are key to a return to profitability for the gaming industry
Podcast with Gary Carano
Executive Chairman, Caesars Entertainment
The Agenda
RIP Vegas?
With Nevada hit hard by the pandemic, can Las Vegas go beyond its reliance on gaming and diversify enough to survive?
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
AGA
All Aboard
Regulators are an important element to the transparency of the gaming industry, and where there’s cooperation, there’s success.
Fantini's Finance
Get Back!
While traditional gaming stocks continue to struggle, those with a sports betting connection are soaring.
Frankly Speaking
Modern Gambling
Gambling in the Covid era: Elbow room, great cocktail service, and lots of masks...
Making My Point
Making Friends, One at a Time
How an old book can help influence people in 2020
FEATURES
Hail, Caesars!
The improbable sale of Caesars Entertainment to Eldorado Resorts is producing a sea change, and creating a company that remembers the past but reflects the future.
Podcast with Gary Carano
Executive Chairman, Caesars Entertainment
What Stays in Vegas?
Why conventions and meetings are key to a return to profitability for the gaming industry
Global Games 2020
The world’s major slot suppliers soldier on with a wealth of new product innovations in a year without precedent.
NIGC, Then & Now
More than 30 years after the establishment of the National Indian Gaming Commission, past commissioners look back on times of conflict, accommodation and cooperation.
DEPARTMENTS
Global Games More
AGS
AGS continues R&D to advance products on all fronts—slots, tables and interactive gaming
Ainsworth Game Technology
Ainsworth launches a new curved-screen cabinet, and focuses on the success of QuickSpin and other top brands
Aristocrat Technologies
Aristocrat develops bold new cabinetry and more innovative game mechanics, not missing a beat in R&D
Aruze Gaming America
Aruze continues to distinguish itself with one-of-a-kind game styles, in slots and in a groundbreaking electronic table game
Bluberi Gaming
A slot supply veteran aims to transform Canada’s Bluberi Gaming from a small Class II supplier into a major slot manufacturer
Empire Technological Group
Table games get SMRT with Empire’s products and technologies
Everi Holdings
Everi continues on the blazing path established before the industry shutdown with continued development in all product areas
Gaming Arts
Gaming Arts runs with inventive game styles as its product library continues to grow
International Game Technology
IGT continues to maintain a focus on game development, testing and customer outreach as the industry reopens
Incredible Technologies
Incredible Technologies uses the industry’s pause to complete movement into Class II and iGaming markets, while continuing new game development
Konami Gaming, Inc.
Konami forges ahead with new hardware, new content and an omnichannel approach
Novomatic Americas
In a year of seismic upheavals, Novomatic Americas is collaborating with its partners to help them come back stronger and more resilient
Scientific Games
Scientific Games uses its diverse product portfolio to serve operators with a renewed emphasis on a culture of service
Synergy Blue
Younger gamblers demand more interaction, more competition and more tests of skill. Make room for the “skill-influenced” games of Synergy Blue
Zitro
When the land-based industry hit pause, this innovative game maker invested its time in improvements. It's now back in expansion mode--on land and online
5 Questions More
Rob Norton
President, Cordish Gaming Group
Casino Communications More
Sally Gainsbury
Co-Director, Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic and Associate Professor School of Psychology and Brain & Mind Centre, University of Sydney
Cutting Edge More
Touchless Valet
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Fast Cashless
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MANUFACTURER: FABICash
Emerging Leaders More
Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2020-21
The 2021 Class of Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 has been announced. A special webinar will take place October 22 for the five “Judges Choice” winners. Sign up to attend!
October 14, 2020: G2E Leaders Discussion, the casino industry's largest convention and trade show is going online. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingexpo.com/virtual.
October 15, 2020: SBC Webinar: How to Maximise Growth in Esports Betting. Produced by Midnite Gaming, the eSports Integrity Commission and HooYu. For more information, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/.
October 19-22: 13th Annual National Anti-Money Laundering Conference, virtual online conference. Produced by Casino Essentials. For more information, visit https://www.casinoessentials.com/events/virtual-aml-conference.
October 21-22: Betting on Sports Europe 2020-Digital, conference for senior executives from European sports betting operators. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
October 26-27: East Coast Gaming Congress, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City. Produced by Spectrum Gaming, Cooper Levenson, the Friedmutter Group and Sysco. For more information, visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com.
October 27-28, 2020: G2E Conference Program, the casino industry's largest convention and trade show goes online. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingexpo.com/virtual.
October 27-28, 2020: Esports Business Summit 2020, Produced by Access International. For more information visit esportsbiz.com.
October 27-29, 2020: ICE Africa, digital conference. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit https://www.iceafrica.za.com/.
October 27: Global Gaming Awards, 7th annual awards ceremony—virtual event. Produced by Gambling Insider. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingawards.com/vegas.
November 4-5: SBC Digital Summit CIS, virtual event dedicated to the CIS region. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-digital-summit-cis/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
November 5-6: Scandinavian Gaming Show 2020, Stockholm, Sweden. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/sgs.
November 5-6: iGaming Germany 2020, Berlin, Germany. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/igg.
November 9-11: Sports Betting USA & Investment Summit, New York City. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit SportsBettingUSAConference.com.
November 10-11: TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine (Dallas) Texas. Produced by TribalHub. For more information, visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
November 12: The Casino Culture Code: Reigniting Your Brand, online webinar. Produced by Julia Carcamo. For more information, visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/casino-culture-code-webinar.
November 12-13: All-In Gaming Ukraine Summit, Kyiv, Ukraine. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/all-in-gaming.
November 17-20, 2020: Native Business Virtual Summit 2020, a 4-day Live Broadcast Event advancing Tribal economic development & Native entrepreneurship across Indian Country. For more information, visit https://nativebusinesssummit.com.
November 26-27, 2020: Sports Betting West Africa (SBWA), Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by SBEA. For more information, visit https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/sbwa.
November 30-Dec. 1, 2020: ESI New York, etc.venues, 360 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Produced by Esports Insider. For more information, visit https://esportsinsider.com..
December 1-3, 2020: Betting on Sports America 2020-Digital, virtual event. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-america/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
December 7-9, 2020: World Gaming Executive Summit, W Hotel, Barcelona, Spain. Organized by Spark Something Terrapinn. For more information, visit https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/world-gaming-executive-summit/index.stm.
January 7-9, 2021: Phil-Asia Gaming Expo, World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by PAGE. For more information, visit Phil-AsianGamingExpo.com.
February 16-18, 2021: SIGMA Europe, Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/europe.
March 1-2, 2021: Casino Marketing Bootcamp Executive, a virtual New Orleans Experience. Produced by Julia Carcamo. For more information, visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/casino-culture-code-webinar.
March 23-25, 2021: CasinoBeats Malta 2021, InterContinental Malta. Conference and Exhibition. Produced by SBC. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-malta-2021/.
March 23-25, 2021: SPiCE India, Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference and Exhibition India. Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa India. Produced by SBEA. For more information, visit https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/spice-india.
April 20-22, 2021: ICE London, Exhibition Centre in London, UK. ICE London is the Global Gaming Hub for all B2B industry experts. For more information, visit https://www.icelondon.uk.com/welcome.
May 25-27, 2021: G2E Asia 2021, Venetian Macao. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
May 27-28, 2021: SIGMA Asia, SMX Convention Centre, Manila. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/asia.
July 12-13, 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].
September 14-15, 2021: SIGMA Americas, Tivoli Hotel, Sao Paolo, Brazil. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/americas.
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.
March 22-23, 2022: SIGMA Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/africa.
October 15, 2020: SBC Webinar: How to Maximise Growth in Esports Betting. Produced by Midnite Gaming, the eSports Integrity Commission and HooYu. For more information, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/.
October 19-22: 13th Annual National Anti-Money Laundering Conference, virtual online conference. Produced by Casino Essentials. For more information, visit https://www.casinoessentials.com/events/virtual-aml-conference.
October 20-21: Sports Betting East Africa, Kampala Serena Hotel Kintu Rd, Kampala, Uganda. For more information, visit https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/sbea.
October 21-22: Betting on Sports Europe 2020-Digital, conference for senior executives from European sports betting operators. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-europe/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
October 26-27: East Coast Gaming Congress, Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City. Produced by Spectrum Gaming, Cooper Levenson, the Friedmutter Group and Sysco. For more information, visit EastCoastGamingCongress.com.
October 27-28, 2020: G2E Conference Program, the casino industry's largest convention and trade show goes online. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingexpo.com/virtual.
October 27-28, 2020: Esports Business Summit 2020, Produced by Access International. For more information visit esportsbiz.com.
October 27-29, 2020: ICE Africa, digital conference. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit https://www.iceafrica.za.com/.
October 27: Global Gaming Awards, 7th annual awards ceremony—virtual event. Produced by Gambling Insider. For more information, visit https://www.globalgamingawards.com/vegas.
November 4-5: SBC Digital Summit CIS, virtual event dedicated to the CIS region. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-digital-summit-cis/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
November 5-6: Scandinavian Gaming Show 2020, Stockholm, Sweden. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/sgs.
November 5-6: iGaming Germany 2020, Berlin, Germany. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/igg.
November 9-11: Sports Betting USA & Investment Summit, New York City. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information, visit SportsBettingUSAConference.com.
November 10-11: TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine (Dallas) Texas. Produced by TribalHub. For more information, visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
November 12: The Casino Culture Code: Reigniting Your Brand, online webinar. Produced by Julia Carcamo. For more information, visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/casino-culture-code-webinar.
November 12-13: All-In Gaming Ukraine Summit, Kyiv, Ukraine. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit https://www.eventus-international.com/all-in-gaming.
November 17-20, 2020: Native Business Virtual Summit 2020, a 4-day Live Broadcast Event advancing Tribal economic development & Native entrepreneurship across Indian Country. For more information, visit https://nativebusinesssummit.com.
November 26-27, 2020: Sports Betting West Africa (SBWA), Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by SBEA. For more information, visit https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/sbwa.
November 30-Dec. 1, 2020: ESI New York, etc.venues, 360 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. Produced by Esports Insider. For more information, visit https://esportsinsider.com..
December 1-3, 2020: Betting on Sports America 2020-Digital, virtual event. Produced by SBC Events. For more information, visit https://sbcevents.com/betting-on-sports-america/. For enquiries contact [email protected].
December 7-9, 2020: World Gaming Executive Summit, W Hotel, Barcelona, Spain. Organized by Spark Something Terrapinn. For more information, visit https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/world-gaming-executive-summit/index.stm.
January 7-9, 2021: Phil-Asia Gaming Expo, World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines. Produced by PAGE. For more information, visit Phil-AsianGamingExpo.com.
February 16-18, 2021: SIGMA Europe, Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/europe.
March 1-2, 2021: Casino Marketing Bootcamp Executive, a virtual New Orleans Experience. Produced by Julia Carcamo. For more information, visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/casino-culture-code-webinar.
March 23-25, 2021: CasinoBeats Malta 2021, InterContinental Malta. Conference and Exhibition. Produced by SBC. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-malta-2021/.
March 23-25, 2021: SPiCE India, Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference and Exhibition India. Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Goa India. Produced by SBEA. For more information, visit https://www.sportsbettingevents.com/spice-india.
April 20-22, 2021: ICE London, Exhibition Centre in London, UK. ICE London is the Global Gaming Hub for all B2B industry experts. For more information, visit https://www.icelondon.uk.com/welcome.
May 25-27, 2021: G2E Asia 2021, Venetian Macao. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
May 27-28, 2021: SIGMA Asia, SMX Convention Centre, Manila. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/asia.
July 12-13, 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].
September 14-15, 2021: SIGMA Americas, Tivoli Hotel, Sao Paolo, Brazil. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/americas.
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.
March 22-23, 2022: SIGMA Africa, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information visit https://www.sigma.com.mt/en/events/africa.
