Back to Basics: 10 Trends for 2023
The 10 Trends for 2023 do not start with the recovery from the pandemic
Archive: Vol. 22, No. 12, December 2022
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Doing the Math
The creativity of game design goes hand in hand with what keeps players at the game—the program math
Everything to Everyone
Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim aims for the top, but will technology be his foil?
Regulating the Regulators
Should regulators of the multi-state, billion-dollar casino industry come from the outside?
Paying It Forward
How payment technology has successfully met the challenges of today’s gaming industry
The Agenda
My Macau
The “zero tolerance” Covid policy of mainland China and the crackdown on the VIP sector has had a devastating affect on Macau, changing the gaming market forever.
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Records Fall
Revenue keeps flowing in to U.S. commercial casinos, but what did we learn?
Fantini's Finance
Opportunities and Challenges
Two diametrically opposed realities confronted casino operators in third quarter
Frankly Speaking
Weird Crime
Unsightly offenses and criminal masterminds
Marketing
How to Win in 2023: Think Small
How to position your brand for whatever is coming next
DEPARTMENTS
Ten Trends More
Island Fever
Europe’s first integrated resort will open in 2023 and may spur a quickening of the pace for others
The Philippine Casino Gaming Market
An exemplary case of competitive factors driving market recovery and growth in a post-Covid era
The Holy Grail
Microbetting will produce more revenue for sportsbooks, but how will it be promoted?
Texas Teases
Will the Lone Star State join the gaming community?
The Rise of Third-Party Esports Wagering
Nevada and New Jersey are the leaders in developing regulations
Hold, Spin, Repeat
Of all the modern slot mechanics that exist, hold-and-re-spin is the one that most closely approaches ubiquity
Don’t Mess With the Indians
The defeat of two sports betting measures in California has emphasized a lesson that has been learned multiple times
Go Green, Go Local
Casino operators are looking to Eco-friendly design to differentiate themselves
The Marketing Horizon
Changes in casino marketing are happening quickly and completely,
so be ready to respond
Tarnished Gems
Japan and Brazil are still waiting for the casino boom
5 Questions More
Harald Neumann
Chief Executive Officer, Ainsworth Game Technology
Casino Communications More
Simon Thomas
CEO, Hippodrome Casino
New Game Review More
Jackpot GO!
Gaming Arts
Rock Paper Scissors
Aruze Gaming
Scarab Ultra
IGT
Treasure Spirits
Ainsworth Game Technology
Cutting Edge More
Modern Classic
PRODUCT: Player Classic Signature • MANUFACTURER: Everi Holdings
Next-Level Gifting
PRODUCT: Nizoni Gifts • MANUFACTURER: Imagine This
Emerging Leaders More
Remember Her Name
Agata Maher, Director of Marketing Operations, Pechanga Resort Casino
Following Footsteps
Jamie McKelvey, Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Just Say Yes
Cait DeBaun, Vice President, Strategic Communications & Responsibility, American Gaming Association
September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society. For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society. For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
