Infrared touch screens — GOLDFINGER
Goldfingers’ infrared touch screens allow industries to build safer products by removing the need for direct skin contact to use. Making end-users feel safe...
Coronavirus Coverage
The latest news, analysis and expert insight involving the gaming industry’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic.
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AGA releases new report on Michigan casinos
With Michigan’s commercial casinos beginning to reopen, the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) shared its newly released report Casinos & Communities: Michigan. The report—completed prior...
Developing a coronavirus protection strategy for casinos and cardrooms
The COVID-19 pandemic is a dramatic, drastic and sudden game changer for casinos and cardrooms. Indeed, if you believe that one day the government...
A message from AGA President 7 CEO Bill Miller
I am hard-pressed to think of a more challenging time then we’ve all seen in the first week of June 2020. Already...
IG Buy — AGILYSYS
Agilysys, Inc. announced that Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. has expanded its existing relationship with Agilysys through the addition of its innovative IG...
Omnico partners with GHS to supercharge touchless guest journeys in casino sector
Omnico announced a significant new partnership with Gaming Hospitality Solutions (GHS), the casino, cruise and convenience store loyalty-enablement and offer management solutions...
Casino brand messaging for post-COVID times
In an uncertain future, here are some casino branding items to consider while planning for 2021 As casino operators, we are no...
AI can help slot floors survive social distancing
nQube and University of Manitoba Data Science NEXUS fine tune the Reel AI system to help slot operators more profitably manage social...
Healthy Play anti-microbiological fabrics for casino and hospitality seating — GARY PLATT MANURACTURING
Gary Platt’s new Healthy Play line of upholsteries does not support microbiological growth and is also inherently anti-fungal and anti-mildew. Additionally, the...
Tachi Palace Casino Resort announced two phase reopening beginning May 28
Tachi Palace Casino Resort officials announced the property will reopen in two phases beginning May 28, 2020, at 9 a.m. with numerous added...
Table games operators play through the COVID pain
Michael Hochman, a veteran Canterbury Park table games executive, discusses business strategy, the obstacles of running the pit during COVID and some...
Things that are probably true regarding COVID-19 and casinos
This corner of the magazine is often reserved for making sense of the present as some sort of indicator for the future....
Pechanga Resort Casino postpones or cancels all 2020 concerts
Pechanga leadership announced it has taken the step to postpone all concerts scheduled at Pechanga Resort Casino for the rest of 2020....
NeoTray solution — BARTECH
Bartech is fulfilling a growing need in the post-COVID 19 hotel environment through its proprietary NeoTray solution, which allows non-refrigerated items to be...
Hotel stays are back on consumers’ minds, but with caveats
Following a long stretch of stay-at-home orders, consumers are eager to get out and travel according to a new research study from...
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to reopen
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa will reopen at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21 under new and stringent “Safe and Sound”...
ISS releases advanced face mask detection analytics
ISS – Intelligent Security Systems announced the release of the company’s new SecurOS Face Mask Detection (FMD) solution. The solution is designed to help organizations...
COVID deals the casino industry a very bad hand
Gaming industry continues to lose amid coronavirus pandemic A recent survey of gaming and hospitality industry decision makers regarding coronavirus-related issues showed...
Care & Protect Range of products –TCSJOHNHUXLEY
TCSJOHNHUXLEY recently launched its Care & Protect Range of products, designed to protect gaming staff and players in the fight against COVID-19....
Skill-based slot vendors seek to stay relevant during COVID crisis
Skill-based gaming vendors push through COVID and bring new technologies and play mechanics to operator floors and websites Casino operators focusing on...
SAHARA Las Vegas plans for June 4 reopening
Following orders from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak lifting the government-mandated closure of casino operations, SAHARA Las Vegas will reopen at 10 a.m....
“Take a Seat” program — SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas has announced that group reservations are now available for blackjack, roulette and baccarat tables. The resort’s “Take a Seat” program,...
Social Media Marketing Platform — SOCIALBAKERS
Socialbakers, a social media marketing platform, announced that it is helping non-government organizations (NGOs) manage social media communications during the COVID-19 pandemic by...
SAFEPLAY UV gaming partitions — SMITH ROSEN GAMING PARTITIONS
Smith Rosen Gaming Partitions has begun manufacturing and distributing scratch resistant slot machine partitions that not only enforce social distancing, but actually clean themselves, through...
Pandemic policy — JAMES ALLEN INSURANCE
James Allen Insurance, a national insurance solutions provider, announced a comprehensive pandemic policy for business enterprises to protect themselves in the event...