Gaming trends

Casino executives on the move

February 21, 2019

Reporting recent news regarding casino industry executives. This month we check in with: Luke Orchard, senior vice president, chief compliance and risk management officer for International Game Technology PLC (IGT); Kim Nasuta, vice president of human resources for AGS; Michael Rumbolz, President and CEO for Everi Holdings; and Keith A. Meister, managing partner and chief investment officer of Corvex Management LP.

Casino Branding

Casinos need to pay more attention to brand culture

Julia Carcamo

February 21, 2019

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This year, advertising and media will become even more crowded than ever before as technology continues to evolve and play a bigger part in the lives of consumers.

BMM Testlabs- AGA: Past, Present and Future

The American Gaming Association: Past, Present and Future

As the tenure of Bill Miller begins at the AGA, BMM Testlabs announces the launch of its new whitepaper, written by Robin Bernhard.

January 23, 2019

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The intent of the whitepaper is to trace a line through 25 years of AGA leadership to explore how the organization has transformed gaming across the U.S.

Editor's Letter

Positive Casino Trends for 2019

The silver lining

Paul Doocey

January 23, 2019

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Coming back to work after the holidays is always a drag. In many places winter has taken hold with no end in sight, it gets dark before you leave the office and a new business year with its myriads of challenges is just beginning. No wonder there is such a thing as seasonal dysfunction disorder.

Play by GameWorks esports Lounge -- GAMEWORKS

January 16, 2019

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GameWorks, Inc. announced the company has entered into a partnership agreement with SCCG Management to bring venue-based, peer-to-peer wagering esports lounges to casinos nationwide.

Casino Branding

Implementing a successful rebranding

Julia Carcamo

December 18, 2018

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Although a rebranding is most visible through the use of a new name, logo, tagline or some variation thereof, a true rebranding is more than just visual. It is a marketing strategy meant to communicate a differentiated identity in the minds of customers, employees, competitors, investors and other stakeholders.

Editor's Letter

Following the leader in U.S. sports betting

December 18, 2018

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Although we are just a few steps into what promises to be a very long marathon for the development of sports wagering within the U.S., there has already been a clear leader out of the gate—MGM Resorts International.

Cover Story

Breaking Through in the U.S. gaming industry

This is the eighth year the editors of Casino Journal have studied the manufacturing arm of the gaming industry to identify companies that have “emerged” from the vendor herd and bear watching in the upcoming year.

Paul Doocey

December 11, 2018

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The repeal of PASPA has led a number of overseas sports wagering concerns to redouble efforts in the U.S. market, making them emerging gaming companies to watch in 2019.

Games & Technology: G2E

Global Outlook: G2E 2018 Skill Games

In the first of a two part series looking at new and improved products showcased at Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the editors of Casino Journal note the skill/arcade games and systems updates that were featured by various vendors on the tradeshow floor

Paul Doocey

November 28, 2018

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Another Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show is in the books, and it is time to take stock of all that was discussed, heard and seen at the annual event.

Wagering facility with Vue Sports Book Chairs from Gary Platt

Talking Points: Joshua Corrick, Gary Platt Manufacturing

Gary Platt Manufacturing stresses seating for gaming resort sections

Joan Mantini

November 28, 2018

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Gary Platt Manufacturing's Vice President of Sales, Joshua Corrick, recently took some to answer questions for Casino Journal’s Associate Editor Joan Mantini on how seating design trends have evolved, and what the company is doing to accommodate operator needs.