November 2018 Issue | Casino Journal

Cover Story

Looking Good: Casino Operator Case Studies

November 28, 2018

Case studies and project updates from casino operators and architects show that the gaming industry continues to experiment and innovate when it comes to facility composition and design.

Focus On: AGS

AGS Goal Oriented

AGS sees a lot of mutual benefits in its unique corporate sponsorship with the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team

Paul Doocey

November 28, 2018

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Like many offices in Las Vegas last spring, the employees of PlayAGS were wearing their Vegas Golden Knights paraphernalia every day and watching the team’s games every night, reveling in the Golden Nights improbable run to the Stanley Cup finals.

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.

Special Section: Table Games Conference

The Case for Craps

As casino operators evaluate numerous new table games and side bets to find more profits, a big revenue opportunity is sitting right under their noses with craps

Dennis Conrad

November 28, 2018

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Having dealt craps, taught craps, supervised craps, run craps promotions, counseled inventors of new craps game variations, consulted with craps operators and having played craps for over 40 years, I don’t believe that craps is a dying table game. On the contrary, I believe it's a sleeping giant.

Special Section: ETGs

Table Talk at the Casino

Social electronic table games are being designed to provide a variety of new entertainment options to established players as well as appeal to a broader audience

Joan Mantini

November 28, 2018

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Social gaming within the casino space may not be the most popular subject at the moment, but it is a topic worthy of exploring since it can benefit properties looking to attract a more age-diverse clientele.

Editor's Letter

Pole positions: A look at sports betting at G2E 2018

Paul Doocey

November 28, 2018

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The fact that sports betting is currently only up and operating in five U.S. states did not stop the subject from being this year’s girl with the curl at last month’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

Marketing

Lines and a new methodology to improve the guest experience

Deana Scott

November 28, 2018

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After a long day traveling, there are two things you don’t want to find entering a hotel lobby: an empty counter or a long line. What you want is quick service, a friendly welcome, and a key packet ready to go.

Casino Branding

How to act like a first place brand…until you are

Julia Carcamo

November 28, 2018

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If you look back on the evolution of Netflix, you’ll find that although they were the underdog for years, they never acted like it. They set out to be the best and the biggest by acting like they already were—with the confidence of a first place brand. You can do the same.

The Back Page

A Stately Rollout for Sports Betting

Charles Anderer

November 28, 2018

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As the number of states offering legalized sports betting creeps toward double figures, the topic itself dominated the stage at last month’s G2E show. And for good reason; interest is high and, as with everything that runs through statehouses, it’s complicated.

U.S. sports wagering could be a $4.9 billion GGR market in five years

October 10, 2018

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The U.S.-based sports wagering could be active in 24 states by 2023 and generate an estimated $4.9 billion.

American Gaming Association announces 2018 Gaming Hall of Fame honorees

October 8, 2018

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) recently announced the Gaming Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.

Everi extends agreement with Caesars Entertainment

October 10, 2018

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Everi Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has entered into a three-year agreement with Caesars Entertainment Corporation to provide its CentralCredit services to select Caesars casino properties.

VizExplorer appoints David Patent as CEO

October 9, 2018

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VizExplorer announced that the company’s board of directors has appointed David Patent as CEO.

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.