Banking on HHR
Ainsworth leads the way as more racetracks embrace the historical horse racing phenomenon
IN THIS ISSUE: AUGUST 2022
BANKING ON HHR Ainsworth leads the way as more racetracks embrace the historical horse racing phenomenonBUCKLE UP BILOXI! Thirty years of rockin’ and rollin’ with legal casino gamingTHE RACE IS ON Two sports betting referendums will be in front of California voters in November, and backers on each side have deep pocketsDIGITAL JACKPOT Why cashless systems are gaming’s newest necessityTEAM SPIRIT Motivating and retaining employees is a full-time but rewarding endeavorSOCIAL SELLING Social media is replacing traditional marketing of casino gaming
Features More
Buckle Up Biloxi!
Thirty years of rockin’ and rollin’ with legal casino gaming
The Race Is On
Two sports betting referendums will be in front of California voters in November, and backers on each side have deep pockets
Digital Jackpot
Why cashless systems are gaming’s newest necessity
Team Spirit
Motivating and retaining employees is a full-time but rewarding endeavor
The Agenda
Gonna Take a Miracle
Memories and miracles in Mississippi, now celebrating 30 years in gaming.
PODCASTS
GAMING SUPPLIER SHOWCASE
For Bluberi, The Devil's In The Details
Casino slot manufacturer Bluberi showcases two of its new games, Devil's Lock and Fu Bamboo, featuring iconic characters and great rewards and bonuses.
Counting The Lucky Stars at Ainsworth
Lucky Stars Link marks Ainsworth’s first Linked Progressive offering on the A-STAR Curve cabinet. The slot features 15 Free Games with Star Credit Collection Animation.
Tangam Rolls Out its New Slot Product, SODA
SODA helps casino operators turn data into actionable results, improving the bottom-line and guest experience.
Jackpot Digital Revolutionizing Casino Gaming
With their cutting-edge electronic table games and mobile games Jackpot Digital is revolutionizing the casino player experience.
Light & Wonder's Kascada Dual Screen Slot Cabinet
We catch up with Light & Wonder on their new Kascada Dual Screen slot cabinet and some of the innovative games that go with it.
Ainsworth's Ultimate China Gold
We join Ainsworth on the floor of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention to discuss their latest offering, Ultimate China Gold.
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Overlooked Threat
The fight to end human trafficking is the gaming industry’s business
Fantini's Finance
Silver Lining
Gaming stocks have taken a beating, but that indicates potential
value
Frankly Speaking
Hot-Doggin’
Going hog wild at Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Responsible Gaming
Media Missteps
The cost of misinformation about gambling addiction is high but can be reduced
FEATURES
Banking on HHR
Ainsworth leads the way as more racetracks embrace the historical horse racing phenomenon
Social Selling
Social media is replacing traditional marketing of casino gaming
Team Spirit
Motivating and retaining employees is a full-time but rewarding endeavor
Digital Jackpot
Why cashless systems are gaming’s newest necessity
The Race Is On
Two sports betting referendums will be in front of California voters in November, and backers on each side have deep pockets
Buckle Up Biloxi!
Thirty years of rockin’ and rollin’ with legal casino gaming
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Derik Mooberry
CEO, Zitro USA
Casino Communications More
David Cordish
Chairman & CEO, The Cordish Companies
New Game Review More
Golden Fire Link
Light & Wonder, Inc.
Lightning Dollar Link
Aristocrat Gaming
Majestic Moon Triple Sparkle
Konami Gaming
Money Line
Everi Holdings
Cutting Edge More
Gifting Loyalty
PRODUCT: Nizoni Electronic Essentials • COMPANY: Imagine This
Versatile Hardware
PRODUCT: Universal Cabinet • MANUFACTURER: Interblock Luxury Gaming Products
Emerging Leaders More
Technology and Regulation
Vishal Patel, Engineering Manager, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Unintended but Decisive
Colin Mansfield, Senior Director and Sector Head for U.S. Corporates – Gaming & Leisure, Fitch Ratings
Testing Your Future
Joseph Marchetti, Director of Systems and Audit, Gaming Laboratories International
August 9-11, 2022: OIGA Conference and Tradeshow, Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Produced by Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit OIGA.org.
August 9-11, 2022: Australasian Gaming Expo, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit austgamingexpo.com.
August 15-17, 2022: The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY. Presented by Tinhorn Productions and Spectrum Gaming Group. For more information, visit: racingandgamingsaratoga.com.
August 22-25, 2022: SIGMA Balkans & CIS, Belexpocentar, Belgrade, Serbia. Presented by SIGMA. For more information, visit sigmaworld.events/sigma-balkans-cis-2022
August 24-26, 2022: G2E Asia 2022, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
September 6-9, 2022: 13th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Thon Ullevaal Stadion Hotel, Oslo, Norway. Produced by the European Association for the Study of Gambling. For more information, visit easg2022.org.
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.
September 21-23, 2022: 25th East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.ecgc.us.
September 23, 2022: Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey 40th Annual Statewide Conference, virtual conference. For more information, visit https://800gambler.org/about-us.
September 26-28, 2022: National Native American Human Resources Association 26th Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://nnahra.org/annual-conference.
October 10-13, 2022: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022, The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Join the Global Gaming Community at Global Gaming Expo 2022. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.
October 16-20, 2022: World Lottery Summit 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Produced by the World Lottery Association. For more information, visit WorldLotterySummit.org.
October 18-19, 2022: Casino Esports Conference: Northeast Summit, Esports Innovation Center, Stockton University, Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.casinoesportconf.com.
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, visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-cis.
November 1-3, 2022: SBC Summit Latin America, Miami, Fl. Latin America’s Senior Executive Betting and Gaming Summit. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica..
November 2-3: The Scandinavian Gaming Show, Copenhagen, Denmark. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit eventus-international.com/sgs.
November 14-18, 2022: SiGMA Europe, MFCC, Malta. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
December 5-7: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by the Race Track Industry Program, University of Arizona. For more information, visit rtip.arizona.edu/symposium.
February 7-9, 2023: ICE London, . Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icelondon.uk.com/welcome.
February 27-March 1, 2023: Casino Esports Conference, . Produced by Fox Marketing, LLC. For more information visit www.casinoesportconf.com.
March 21-23, 2023: ASEAN Gaming Summit, . Organized by AGB (Asia Gaming Brief). For more information visit https://aseangaming.com.
August 9-11, 2022: Australasian Gaming Expo, ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit austgamingexpo.com.
August 15-17, 2022: The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, NY. Presented by Tinhorn Productions and Spectrum Gaming Group. For more information, visit: racingandgamingsaratoga.com.
August 22-25, 2022: SIGMA Balkans & CIS, Belexpocentar, Belgrade, Serbia. Presented by SIGMA. For more information, visit sigmaworld.events/sigma-balkans-cis-2022
August 24-26, 2022: G2E Asia 2022, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.g2easia.com.
September 6-9, 2022: 13th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, Thon Ullevaal Stadion Hotel, Oslo, Norway. Produced by the European Association for the Study of Gambling. For more information, visit easg2022.org.
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.
September 21-23, 2022: 25th East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming Forum, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.ecgc.us.
September 23, 2022: Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey 40th Annual Statewide Conference, virtual conference. For more information, visit https://800gambler.org/about-us.
September 26-28, 2022: National Native American Human Resources Association 26th Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://nnahra.org/annual-conference.
October 10-13, 2022: Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022, The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Join the Global Gaming Community at Global Gaming Expo 2022. Produced by Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association. For more information, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.
October 16-20, 2022: World Lottery Summit 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Produced by the World Lottery Association. For more information, visit WorldLotterySummit.org.
October 18-19, 2022: Casino Esports Conference: Northeast Summit, Esports Innovation Center, Stockton University, Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.casinoesportconf.com.
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, visit sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-cis.
November 1-3, 2022: SBC Summit Latin America, Miami, Fl. Latin America’s Senior Executive Betting and Gaming Summit. Presented by SBC Events. For more information, sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica..
November 2-3: The Scandinavian Gaming Show, Copenhagen, Denmark. Produced by Eventus International. For more information, visit eventus-international.com/sgs.
November 14-18, 2022: SiGMA Europe, MFCC, Malta. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
December 5-7: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by the Race Track Industry Program, University of Arizona. For more information, visit rtip.arizona.edu/symposium.
February 7-9, 2023: ICE London, . Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icelondon.uk.com/welcome.
February 27-March 1, 2023: Casino Esports Conference, . Produced by Fox Marketing, LLC. For more information visit www.casinoesportconf.com.
March 21-23, 2023: ASEAN Gaming Summit, . Organized by AGB (Asia Gaming Brief). For more information visit https://aseangaming.com.
