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Green Gaming Report

Sustainability for today and tomorrow starts with action today.

CASE STUDY: The Stratosphere’s Greener Path

How high-efficiency garage lighting from Westinghouse Lighting Solutions helped Las Vegas hotel-casino cut energy costs and greenhouse gases.

Production Value

Innovation and technology combine to create new entertainment spectacles.

Keeping a Closer Eye on the Store

Latest surveillance technologies enable casinos to collect more information and stop trouble before it begins.

Table Bonusing TAKES OFF

Long offered with slot machines, bonusing is becoming popular on table games, and the sky may be the limit

Kicking Bonusing Dependence

DEQ Systems is breaking down barriers in the world of table game bonusing

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Touch-screen technology has expanded beyond speeding up slot games to helping guests with cash transactions, ordering meals or simply providing directions

G2E's Shining Stars

A look back at some of the gaming machines that garnered attention

BEST PRODUCTS of 2008

Picking the top gaming products of the year is never an easy task, but 2008 especially has shaped up to be one of the best years. Many significant gaming innovations took place this year, but one company seemed to be generating the most universal buzz for its products

The Demise of Participation Games

Operators have closely tracked the effect of the reduction of these games and determined that the revenue is now being redistributed to games providing the house with 100 percent of the revenue

Engaging and Entertaining

At the iBar ultra lounge at the Rio hotel-casino in Las Vegas, guests can explore Harrah’s properties and attractions using the See and Be Scene application. Harrah’s customized the Microsoft Surface photo application

Progressive Profits

Wide-area products continue to drive excitement and energy on the slot floor

Resonating Reliability

MCA Processing promises to give casinos more uptime and better security with its new ATM/Ticket redemption kiosks

Getting a handle on 21st century technology at the sports book

Casinos are focusing on the “wow” factor to bring more race and sports book bettors through the door and keep the action humming even as the next generation of wagering looms on the horizon

Cashing Out

The latest advances in cashless gaming enable players to electronically move funds to play slots or bet sports

Going Mobile

Cantor Gaming taking innovative gaming technology to a new level

In Control

Companies assist gaming operators in securing access to high-risk casino areas

Digital Evolution

Already a vital promotional tool, technologically powerful signage is offering more versatility to target messages to customers and to be more interactive

VENDOR PROFILE: LEEDing by Example

Purchasing Management International is helping to take the guesswork out of going green

VENDOR PROFILE: 3M Touch Systems

Company seeks to conquer the touchscreen space with its latest generation of capacitive products

Common Ground

Community-based gaming systems are creating a new competitive atmosphere as players interact and work together to earn bonuses

New products

See WagerWorks' new five-wheel slot and all this month's new releases.

VENDOR PROFILE: Casino Data Imaging

The Las Vegas firm's CasinoCAD product gives slot floor operators and casino executives a better visualization of performance.

On the Periphery

Manufacturers are discovering that server-based technology doesn’t have to be used solely for gaming.

VENDOR PROFILE: Scan and deliver

In this modern age, the ability to instantly identify someone — be it for customer service or security and prevention purposes — has become critical. Casino properties across North America are utilizing new strategies and technologies in a continual effort to know as much as possible about their patrons.

Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products of 2007

Server-based gaming, table game technologies, advanced graphics and sound on slot machines, ergonomics, security and surveillance innovations, business intelligence and game development toolkits — these are just some of the concepts that netted rave reviews from judges in Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products of 2007 competition. Unlike previous years’ contests where one or two technologies seemed to dominate the winners’ circles, this year showed that operators are looking in many different areas.

Vendor Profile: VSR Industries

VSR Industries’ vast array of slot bases, locks and other metal products are giving the gaming industry attractive options

Style under foot

Escaping a gaudy past, modern carpets and flooring products can add elements of fun, elegance and intrigue to casinos

You don't know 'Jack'

Growing game manufacturer Cadillac Jack cut its teeth in domestic Class II markets; now it has its sights set on the world

Thinking Inside the Box

Today's kiosk applications allow for everything from ticket and loose change redemption to full-blown marketing and promotional endeavors