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...
March 13-16, 2023: SIGMA Eurasia, Festival Arena Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Asia being at the forefront of modern iGaming and its growing prosperity makes it a core player in the gaming industry of the future. For more information visit sigma.world/eurasia.
March 15-16, 2023: IGSA Technology Summit Focus: Sports Betting, Italian American Club, Las Vegas, NV. This must attend summit will focus on four key topics: Sports Betting, Cashless and Credit wagering, Metaverse and Cyber Risk and Security. For more information visit www.igsa.org.
March 21-23, 2023: ASEAN Gaming Summit, . Organized by AGB (Asia Gaming Brief). For more information visit https://aseangaming.com.
March 21-23, 2023: CasinoBeats Summit (Spring iGaming Week), . Organized by KPMG and Gaming Malta. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
March 27-30, 2023: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country. San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. https://www.indiangamingtradeshow.com/510/indian-gaming-tradeshow-home.htm
March 29-30, 2023: Prague Gaming & TECH Summit ’23, Vienna House Andel’s Prague, Prague, Czech Republic. Produced by Hipther. For more information, visit Hipther.com.
April 19-20, 2023: SAGSE Latin America, Hilton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Closed and exclusive event for operators, regulators and sponsors. For more information visit https://www.sagselatam.com/en.
April 19-20, 2023: East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Forum, Hard Rock & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. For sponsorship or conference information, visit ecgc.us or contact Donna Vecere at [email protected].
May 9-11, 2023: SBC Summit North America, . The Leading Sports Betting and iGaming event in North America. Organized by SBC. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-north-america.
May 11, 2023: 23rd Annual AGEM + AGA Golf Classic, Boulder City, NV. Swing into the 23rd Annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global tournament with thrilling contests and a wide selection of amazing raffle prizes. For more information visit https://www.americangaming.org/event/agem-aga-golf-classic.
May 15-19, 2023: SIGMA Americas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. SiGMA America’s first event for the market is perfectly timed to connect its wide-reaching network in the West with Latin America’s leading suppliers, operators, and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/americas.
May 23-25, 2023: CasinoBeats Summit (CBS), InterContinental in St Julian’s, Malta. Produced by SBC. For more information, visit SBCEvents.com.
May 23-25, 2023: Gambling & Risk Taking Conference, Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by UNLV. For more information, visit www.unlv.edu/igi/conference.
May 25-27, 2023: Gambling Brasil, Frei Caneca Convention Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Produced by Afiliados Brasil. For more information, visit GamblingBrasil.com.
June 13-15, 2023: Canadian Gaming Summit, offers multiple and creative ways to connect with your staff, peers, suppliers and clients. Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information visit https://www.canadiangamingsummit.com.
June 20-23, 2023: International Gaming Summit (IAGA), Belfast, Ireland. A premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming. For more information visit https://www.theiaga.org/2023-summit-preview.
July 17-19, 2023: AML Bootcamp + Cage Operations Conference, Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego, CA. Join us at Sycuan Casino Resort in beautiful San Diego, CA for our single day AML Bootcamp and Cage Operations Conference. Our theme is "Learn, Connect and Belong" to this Gaming Community that is focused on best practices and education around tools and automation that enhance the gaming experience in uncertain times. For more information visit https://skiild.com.
July 19-22, 2023: SIGMA Asia, Manila, Philippines. With an eye towards new horizons, the SiGMA Group heads to Manila, connecting the sharpest minds in the sector, and bringing a vast network in the West closer to Asian suppliers, operators and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
August 8-10, 2023: OIGA Conference & Tradeshow, Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa, OK. Lively, fun, informative, high-energy assembly of some of the biggest names in the gaming and hospitality industries. https://oiga.org/tradeshow.
September 4-7, 2023: SIGMA Balkins & CIS, Limassol, Cyprus. With the New Gambling Act of 2020 creating a more responsible, accountable, and well-regulated Land-based and iGaming sector in Serbia, the nation has the potential to host an even more robust, flourishing economic industry, attracting firms and talent from far beyond its shores as its local market swells. For more information visit sigma.world/cis.
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.
September 21-23, 2023: East Coast Game Congress (ECGC), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, NJ. Bringing leaders from government, suppliers and operators into one place where their ideas can be placed in the broadest context. For more information visit https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the one place to see the people, products, and ideas to drive your business forward and define the future of gaming. Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. www.globalgamingexpo.com/en-us.html
November 1-3, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminal 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 14-18, 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 23-24, 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 23-24, 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/.
December 8-11, 2023: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), Resorts World, Las Vegas, NV. The only gaming conference in the United States that focuses on legislative decision-makers. https://nclgs.org/index.php/events.
March 15-16, 2023: IGSA Technology Summit Focus: Sports Betting, Italian American Club, Las Vegas, NV. This must attend summit will focus on four key topics: Sports Betting, Cashless and Credit wagering, Metaverse and Cyber Risk and Security. For more information visit www.igsa.org.
March 21-23, 2023: ASEAN Gaming Summit, . Organized by AGB (Asia Gaming Brief). For more information visit https://aseangaming.com.
March 21-23, 2023: CasinoBeats Summit (Spring iGaming Week), . Organized by KPMG and Gaming Malta. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/casinobeats-summit.
March 27-30, 2023: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country. San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. https://www.indiangamingtradeshow.com/510/indian-gaming-tradeshow-home.htm
March 29-30, 2023: Prague Gaming & TECH Summit ’23, Vienna House Andel’s Prague, Prague, Czech Republic. Produced by Hipther. For more information, visit Hipther.com.
April 19-20, 2023: SAGSE Latin America, Hilton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Closed and exclusive event for operators, regulators and sponsors. For more information visit https://www.sagselatam.com/en.
April 19-20, 2023: East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Forum, Hard Rock & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. For sponsorship or conference information, visit ecgc.us or contact Donna Vecere at [email protected].
May 9-11, 2023: SBC Summit North America, . The Leading Sports Betting and iGaming event in North America. Organized by SBC. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-north-america.
May 11, 2023: 23rd Annual AGEM + AGA Golf Classic, Boulder City, NV. Swing into the 23rd Annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global tournament with thrilling contests and a wide selection of amazing raffle prizes. For more information visit https://www.americangaming.org/event/agem-aga-golf-classic.
May 15-19, 2023: SIGMA Americas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. SiGMA America’s first event for the market is perfectly timed to connect its wide-reaching network in the West with Latin America’s leading suppliers, operators, and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/americas.
May 23-25, 2023: CasinoBeats Summit (CBS), InterContinental in St Julian’s, Malta. Produced by SBC. For more information, visit SBCEvents.com.
May 23-25, 2023: Gambling & Risk Taking Conference, Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV. Produced by UNLV. For more information, visit www.unlv.edu/igi/conference.
May 25-27, 2023: Gambling Brasil, Frei Caneca Convention Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Produced by Afiliados Brasil. For more information, visit GamblingBrasil.com.
June 13-15, 2023: Canadian Gaming Summit, offers multiple and creative ways to connect with your staff, peers, suppliers and clients. Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information visit https://www.canadiangamingsummit.com.
June 20-23, 2023: International Gaming Summit (IAGA), Belfast, Ireland. A premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming. For more information visit https://www.theiaga.org/2023-summit-preview.
July 17-19, 2023: AML Bootcamp + Cage Operations Conference, Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego, CA. Join us at Sycuan Casino Resort in beautiful San Diego, CA for our single day AML Bootcamp and Cage Operations Conference. Our theme is "Learn, Connect and Belong" to this Gaming Community that is focused on best practices and education around tools and automation that enhance the gaming experience in uncertain times. For more information visit https://skiild.com.
July 19-22, 2023: SIGMA Asia, Manila, Philippines. With an eye towards new horizons, the SiGMA Group heads to Manila, connecting the sharpest minds in the sector, and bringing a vast network in the West closer to Asian suppliers, operators and affiliates. For more information visit sigma.world/asia.
August 8-10, 2023: OIGA Conference & Tradeshow, Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa, OK. Lively, fun, informative, high-energy assembly of some of the biggest names in the gaming and hospitality industries. https://oiga.org/tradeshow.
September 4-7, 2023: SIGMA Balkins & CIS, Limassol, Cyprus. With the New Gambling Act of 2020 creating a more responsible, accountable, and well-regulated Land-based and iGaming sector in Serbia, the nation has the potential to host an even more robust, flourishing economic industry, attracting firms and talent from far beyond its shores as its local market swells. For more information visit sigma.world/cis.
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.
September 21-23, 2023: East Coast Game Congress (ECGC), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, NJ. Bringing leaders from government, suppliers and operators into one place where their ideas can be placed in the broadest context. For more information visit https://eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the one place to see the people, products, and ideas to drive your business forward and define the future of gaming. Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. www.globalgamingexpo.com/en-us.html
November 1-3, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminal 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 14-18, 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 23-24, 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 23-24, 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/.
December 8-11, 2023: The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), Resorts World, Las Vegas, NV. The only gaming conference in the United States that focuses on legislative decision-makers. https://nclgs.org/index.php/events.
