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September 2014
The Convergence of Cashless, Mobile and Internet Gaming

Cash has been king in the casino business for decades. In Nevada alone, gamblers drop more than $10 billion into slot machines on an annual basis. For decades, money used at casinos solely came in the form of coins or special purpose coupons. Then, in the 1990s, casino companies moved to...

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September 2014
Where is the Money? Part 3 of 36: BI to Compete in Oversupply

As described in our previous article (CEM August 2014), in the undersupplied gaming world that existed in 2000, often the best thing that you could do for your casino floor was to buy more slot machines.
In today’s world, however, many markets are oversupplied with gaming product. Now the industry...

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September 2014
Indian Gaming Remains Strong

Despite the tough economic headwinds since 2008, the tribal gaming industry has remained strong and the outlook for the future looks positive. NIGA issued its 2013 Indian Gaming Economic Impact Report at our annual tradeshow in San Diego. The revenue numbers are up slightly for the...

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September 2014
The American Indian Mascot Issue: A Threat to Tribal Gaming

On June 18, the United States Patent and Trademark Office canceled six federal trademark registrations for the name of the Washington Redskins, ruling that the name is “disparaging to Native Americans.” This decision and the broader American Indian mascot controversy have Americans divided...

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September 2014
It's A Man's World: Gaming's Greatest Misconception, Part II

Last month, we recognized the strong winds that female executives have faced over the course of the last decade and particularly in the gaming industry. The age-old saying ‘It’s a man’s world’ is slowly becoming a thing of the past. This month we continue our interview with Sycuan Casino...

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September 2014
What's New, Pussycat?

Show and tell time in Las Vegas has rolled around again. Decided to use the oldie but goodie Tom Jones song title for my article’s headline. G2E 2014 is the most prestigious gaming exhibition known to mankind, where all the latest and greatest games and technologies are showcased. Time stands...

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September 2014
G2E Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas

Organizers of the 14th annual Global Gaming Expo are promising the biggest show floor in five years, with more than 450 exhibitors from around the world, as well as a stellar lineup of keynote speakers and a host of conferences delivering insights and information on a variety of industry topics...

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September 2014
The Emergence of Convergence Shows No Divergence

Gaming regulators today may long for the time when slot machines were simple proprietary boxes. Now, slot play is converging with the wider world of entertainment, social media and mobile and video gaming technologies, which is creating a whole new world of challenges for regulators...

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September 2014
Gamblit's Recipe to Woo New Players

It’s no secret that younger adult visitors to Las Vegas and other gaming resort destinations are spending more of their dollars on poolside cabanas and nightclubs than in the casino, and nowhere is that more evident than on the slot floor. A recent Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority report...

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September 2014
AGA Chief Takes Stock of First Year Accomplishments
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