The country’s leading researcher on casino gaming, Michael Meczka, passed away on Thursday evening, August 12, 2021.
Mike was a giant in the field with his innovative MMR/C firm based in Los Angeles and his three dozen years of experience. His recent appearance at the NIGA Convention in Las Vegas was an example of why he was also one of the most popular speakers and panelists in the industry.
He and his wife Elaine were avid gamblers who combined work with pleasure. Meczka also developed several video games in the late 1990s, including “Nines Up,” “Sweepstakes Poker,” and “Heads Up Poker.”
In addition to his wife, Meczka is survived by a son and two daughters. It is expected that M/M/R/C will continue with input and leadership from family, team members, and investors.
Mike was a close friend for over 30 years and we managed to chat every few weeks or so for that entire time. Our discussions were usually about gaming, but often about the Navy (he was an officer) or magic. I penned a feature story about Mike for CDC Gaming in September 2018.
