Penn Point
Why Penn National Gaming’s track record sets it up for additional successes
Archive: Vol. 21, No. 9, September 2021
Features More
Working on Skill
After half a decade and amid pandemic disruption, the skill-influenced game genre is still very much a work in progress
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
The Reno Recovery
Why diversification worked for this gaming destination
The Cashless Touch
Vendors continue to provide technology combinations to facilitate cashless, contactless casino play
The Agenda
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.
PODCASTS
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
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
PRODUCT: Design Collective • MANUFACTURER: Cintas
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
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/.
