10 for '10
The big stories of 2010 that will keep the industry talking.
Archive: Vol. 8, No. 12, December 2009
Features More
Innovators of the Year
Winners of the eighth annual Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards
Club Crisis
Casinos are liable for what happens in their nightclubs-and should hold the operators to high standards
Protecting the House
Insurance coverage in the gaming and hospitality industry targets special perils
Zoning Out
The state of gaming in Russia post-shutdown
The Agenda
Plain, Honest Folks
Those of us in the industry laugh when we read books or see movies with casino owners portrayed as sleazy criminals, connected to the mob, committing all kinds of heinous crimes while being protected by dirty politicians.
PODCASTS
COLUMNS
American Gaming Association
A Promising Forecast
A challenging year brings major accomplishments
Fantini's Finance
Risk Versus Rewards
Government can give and government can take away
Frankly Speaking
Major-League Meatballs
As you know, the little slice of heaven that is this column normally focuses on one topic, dissecting all the nuances of some complex subject to gain a better understanding of that universal question, "Why?"
DEPARTMENTS
Casino Communications More
Tim Parrott
Chief Executive Officer, Shuffle Master Inc.
Cutting Edge More
Financial Finesse
Product: M3t Vault, Manufacturer: M3 Technology Solutions
Connect the Dots
Product: GLI Link, Manufacturer: Gaming Laboratories International
Goods & Services More
JCM Announces Contracts
Currency handling equipment supplier JCM Global announced two major contracts last month.
Bally Win Upheld
Slot manufacturer Bally Technologies announced that a federal court has ruled in Bally's favor in an appeal of a patent-infringement lawsuit filed by rival slot-maker International Game Technology over the use of wheel-style bonus...
Atronic Wins Greece Systems Contract; Signs ecash Deal
The systems division of slot manufacturer Atronic has secured a contract to provide a comprehensive range of systems solutions to three casinos owned by Theros International Gaming and Vivere Entertainment Group in Greece.
GSA Tutorial Offered
Radical Blue Gaming, a developer of software applications for the Gaming Standards Association's protocols, is offering free copies of its tools to casinos and other interested parties that want to better understand the potential...
IGT Issues Details on CityCenter
Leading slot manufacturer International Game Technology last month outlined details of its package of applications for the server-based slot floor at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter, slated to open in Las Vegas...
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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.
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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.
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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//.
