Author: Deke
Las Vegas encouragement mixes with caution, Truist analyst says
Although Las Vegas room rates are soft in April, they’re solidifying in May and June. So reported Truist Securities analyst Barry... more
IGA: Customer research can yield dividends for casinos
Joe Witterschein was working in Atlantic City decades ago when his casino’s marketing department sought a volunteer to do customer... more
IGA: Training as an operational control
At the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, a session titled “Training as an Operational Control: Driving Consistency, Game... more
Fourth $1 million jackpot on same game hits at Pechanga
A San Bernardino County, Calif., man is celebrating a $1,010,344 jackpot win after a recent visit to Pechanga Resort Casino. He was playing... more
IGA: Blockchain emerges as a growing touchpoint in gaming
It’s not easy to understand blockchain. A recent panel at the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention decided it was best left... more
IGA: Security must evolve and be important to tribal operators
Andrew Cardno asked those gathered at an Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Conference session last week to think back 20 years and... more
IGA: The importance of food in driving casino loyalty
In competitive casino markets, food and beverage offerings can drive loyalty more effectively than gaming rewards alone. Operators use... more
IGA: IGT kept up momentum for Rise55 cabinet and other products
Domenico Pastia, head of global product for IGT, looked around at the crowds during the recent Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow &... more
AGEM Index decreases 9.2 percent in March
The AGEM Index fell by 149.30 points to 1,472.20 in March 2026, a 9.2 percent decrease from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the... more
IGA: A ballet of shipping containers and forklifts
How does a completely vacant convention center with bare concrete floors turn into a small city with booths, offices, lighting, slot... more
