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.
Archive: Vol. 20, No. 10, October 2020
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
American Gaming Association
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
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
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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!
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/.
