Turning 21: GGB's 25 People to Watch for 2023
GGB’s annual People to Watch list recognizes excellence in all gaming disciplines
Archive: Vol. 23, No. 1, January 2023
Features More
Slot Stream
Operators and manufacturers alike discover the value of working with the new breed of slot influencers
Big Problems Call for Big Data
The rise of artificial intelligence in gaming
On the Horizon: Treatments Show Promise for Gambling Disorder
A variety of programs and treatments help people overcome gambling disorders
Data and the Hotel
Software that enables hospitality operators to drill down into data details is becoming a necessity
The Agenda
Be Careful What You Wish For
Combating illegal gaming is an important part of a regulated U.S. casino market, but such efforts should be made on the state level.
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
Backroom Brawl
Illegal gambling costs American taxpayers more than $13 billion every year
Fantini's Finance
Forecasting the Future
Taking a look at possible trends for 2023 and beyond
Frankly Speaking
Pigs, Mini-Golf and Oscar
From Oscar Goodman to gourmet swine, a look back at some wacky casino stories
DEPARTMENTS
5 Questions More
Mike Bean
CEO, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment
Casino Communications More
Jon Ford
Indiana State Senator
People to Watch More
Growing with the Market
Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Officer, Playtech PLC
Entering the Unknown
Rachel Barber, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Gaming, IGT
Irish Ayes
Anne Marie Caulfield, Director, Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
Ruling Passion
Dawn Clayton, General Manager, Thunder Valley Casino Resort
Growth Strategy
Louise Cornelius, Gaming General Manager, Oneida Casinos of Wisconsin
Say ‘Yes’ to Opportunity
Allie Evangelista, President, Hard Rock Bristol
Embracing the Market
Ken Golar, Vice President of Finance, Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley
In the Trenches
Stephanie Goodman, Executive Director, Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center
From Shreveport to the Strip
Ronald Gordon, Vice President of Casino Operations, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Building Up
Brian Green, Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Graton Resort & Casino
Standing Out Among the Crowd
Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM
Innovation Through Leadership
Earle G. Hall, CEO, Axes.ai
Rigid Regulations
Adriano Ho, Director, Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)
Homegrown Success
David Horn, Vice President and General Manager, Durango Casino and Resort
Stay Hungry
Amy Howe, CEO, FanDuel Sportsbook
Evolving the Game
Siobhan Lane, Chief Executive Officer, Gaming, Light & Wonder, Inc.
Working Your Way Up
Kevin Lowry, Assistant General Manager, Mohegan Sun
Hitting the Right Chord
Joe Lupo, President & CEO, The Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas
All Roads Lead East
Justin Moore, General Manager, Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Tribal Skill Set
Kelly Myers, Manager of Client Solutions, Gaming Laboratories International
Better, Faster, Smarter
Kevin Nephew, President & CEO, Seneca Gaming Corporation
Dangers of the Amazon
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President, Brazil
Taylor Made
Randy Taylor, President & CEO, Everi Holdings
Incoming Optimism
Erwin van Lambaart, Chief Executive Officer, Casinos Austria AG
Building the Culture
Stacey Zeleznik, Senior Vice President and Chief People & Culture Officer, Aristocrat Gaming
21 Years of GGB's People to Watch
GGB celebrates its 21st anniversary of People to Watch
New Game Review More
Fortune Harmony
Aristocrat Gaming
Duo Fu Duo Cai Grand
Light & Wonder
Cha-Ching!
Everi Holdings
3 Card Catch
AGS
Cutting Edge More
Property-Wide Cashless
PRODUCT: Flexia Cashless Gaming Solution • MANUFACTURER: Flexia Payments LLC
Processing Power
PRODUCT: DPX-S451 Gaming Platform • MANUFACTURER: Advantech-Innocore
Emerging Leaders More
Bet on Hard Work
Dan Hannigan-Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Sports Info Solutions
The Importance of People
Andrea Arrigo, Director of Database Marketing, Palms Casino Resort
Performing Excellence
Brooke Fiumara, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, OPTX
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/.
