Writer: Buck Wargo
19th Annual TribalNet conference set for November in Las Vegas
TribalNet, the organization that brings tribes and resources together, will hold its 19th annual conference and tradeshow Nov. 5th through... more
AGS CFO Kimo Akiona talks about company’s recent success and plans for the future
Three years ago, Kimo Akiona wanted to go to a company that had a story to tell. Akiona, chief financial officer at AGS, which designs and... more
Poker champion Johnny Chan to appear at Las Vegas esports conference to help unveil peer-to-peer wagering platform
Former World Series of Poker champion Johnny Chan will appear at the Casino eSports Conference in Las Vegas when a California company... more
Second annual esports conference set for the Luxor in Las Vegas, Sept. 5-6
More than 300 casino executives are expected to attend the second annual Casino eSports Conference in three weeks in Las Vegas. The event... more
Cennix helps casinos update and manage their emergency response plans
The phrase “emergency response plan” can evoke the image of thousands of pages filled with technical jargon collecting dust in a filing... more
Perception matters: Marketing experts advise casinos to allow for ‘longer play’ on slots
Dennis Conrad put it bluntly during a discussion on whether players can tell “loose” slot machines from games considered “tight.” “We... more
Gamification viewed as a key strategy to engage players and add new customers
Scratch off lottery tickets personifies gamification for casino operators. Last year, Foxwoods Resort used scratch off lottery tickets to... more
Just like Vegas: Regional and tribal casinos want to make non-gaming amenities profitable
A growing number of U.S. casinos are following the Las Vegas model of marketing amenities separate from gaming with an emphasis of building... more
Poor customer service and length of playing time on slots lead complaints from gamblers
Michael Meczka has heard it all from casino players. The president of Meczka Marketing Research Consulting said his firm has conducted more... more
Reputation management expert doesn’t expect long-term fallout from MGM Resorts shooting lawsuit
A reputation management expert said Wednesday the social media outcry over federal lawsuits filed by MGM Resorts International dealing with... more
