25 People to Watch for 2019
GGB Magazine's 17th annual People to Watch profiles the rising stars in the casino industry.
Archive: Vol. 19, No. 1, January 2019
Features More
Arkansas Embraces Legal Gambling
Oklahoma tribes play large roll in passage, but might not benefit equally
The Esports Game
By featuring esports tournaments and esport lounges, casinos can attract a new market and create a new revenue stream.
CashTastic!
Place your bets on the latest and greatest ways to move money in gaming
ICE London Sets Record
In 2019, ICE London will be the largest edition of the ICE Totally Gaming trade show in the history of the event.
The Agenda
New Blood
Today you need to be grounded in education—particularly business, finance or hospitality—if you hope to reach senior management.
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Keeping Up the Focus
Responsible gaming is the industry’s No. 1 priority for 2019
Fantini's Finance
What’s Up For The New Year?
Sports betting and the economy are shaping up to be the big stories of 2019
Frankly Speaking
Nuns at the Table
The Wild Wild West, craps and casino nunnery
Gaming History
17 Years of People to Watch
Every year since 2003 GGB has compiled a list of the movers and shakers in the casino industry. Here is a look at those who made the list.
Making My Point
Empathy and Persuasion
The best persuasion starts with empathy
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Cheryl Moss
Nevada Gambling Court Judge
Casino Communications More
Bo Bernhard
Executive Director, UNLV’s International Gaming Institute
People to Watch More
Climbing the Mountain
Elaine Hodgson • President & CEO, Incredible Technologies
Opening Daze
Troy Hall • Slot Director, Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment, West Valley
Knowing the Score
Jeff Hamilton • Assistant General Manager, Mohegan Sun
Those Who Can, Teach
Jane Tsai • Founder and CEO, JCT Holdings
Right Time
Tim Bucher • Chief Product Officer, Scientific Games
Soup to Nuts
Charles Cohen • Vice President, PlayDigital Sports Betting, IGT
Family Affair
Cami Christensen • President and General Manager, Westgate Las Vegas
The Right Way
Charles Hiten • Chief Executive, Merkur Gaming Americas
Early Game Advantage
Bea Carson • Chairwoman, Choctaw Gaming Commission
Making the Move
Travis Lunn • President & COO, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
Growing AGS
Kimo Akiona • Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, AGS
Federal Force
Amber McDonald • Compliance Officer, National Indian Gaming Commission
Driving the Bus
Michael Soll • President, The Innovation Group
Getting a Jump
Kristian Nylén • CEO, Kambi
Saddle Up
Jonathan Jossel • CEO, Plaza
Driven By Data
Trevor Taylor • Vice President of Managed Services and Consulting, VizExplorer
All Bets Are On
Laila Mintas • Deputy President, Sportradar US
Fuller House
Kenna Beaver • Senior Vice President of Products and Services for House Advantage
A New Vision
Mike Dreitzer • President, Gaming Arts
Bridging the Gap
Kelly Shaw • Vice President, Games & Systems Sales, North America, Aristocrat
Hard Rock Star
Mark Birtha • President, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain
Best in Class
Karolina Pelc • Vice President of Casino Innovation, SG Digital
Slot Science
Alex Alvarado • Vice President, Slots, MGM National Harbor
Home Sweet Home
Chad Kornett • Senior Director of Technical Compliance, Gaming Laboratories International
Product Perfection
Victor Duarte • Senior Vice President and Chief Product and Strategy Officer, Konami Gaming
New Game Review More
Voodoo Fortunes
Novomatic Americas
Sparkling Roses Color Bloom
Konami Gaming
Westworld
Aristocrat Technologies
Wild Pirates
International Game Technology
Cutting Edge More
Eye on the Prize
Product: Gaming Asset Management Environment • Manufacturer: Gaming Support
Craps Hybrid
Product: Roll to Win Craps • Manufacturer: Aruze Gaming America
AGEM More
AGEM Member Profile:
Gary Platt Manufacturing
AGEM December 2018
Board of Directors Actions
Emerging Leaders More
Hard Work Expands Horizons
Jackie Gibson, Executive Director, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Public Gaming
Regulating Success
Jordan Hollander, Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp's hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp's hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
