Writer: Buddy Frank
RNGs – What Are They, and Are They Random?
Reprinted with permission: Universal Prints & Scott Adams of Dilbert. Just about everybody in the gaming industry understands that slot... more
REVIEW: ‘Harvard Business Review’ and the Artificial Intelligence culture
“The main challenge isn’t technology. It’s culture.” If there was ever a credo for casino operators to heed, that’s it. The quote is the... more
Robert “Bob” Hamman: Casino Marketing Technology Conference Lifetime Achievement Award
During his acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 16th annual Casino Marketing & Technology Conference in Las... more
It’s not a myth; players can detect slot machine hold percentage
I have met and debated Dr. Anthony Lucas several times in the past. I generally applaud his efforts in gaming education at UNLV and his... more
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Then One Day – 40 Years of Bookmaking in Nevada’
‘Then One Day – 40 Years Of Bookmaking In Nevada’ By Chris Andrews – 238 Pages – Huntington Press – 2019 It’s... more
Table game yield management has arrived
There’s probably no position in the casino industry where experience is more critical than that of a table games manager. They need to use... more
GameOn: AGS executive offers some insight into hiring game developers
THACKERVILLE, Oklahoma – Generally, at annual or semi-annual casino customer events, you seldom hear about or meet any game... more
The Future of Bar Tops
What’s the most popular slot game? “Dragon Link?” “Wheel of Fortune?” “Dancing Drums?” “Buffalo Gold?” Maybe surprisingly, there’s a game... more
Delay in new $20 bills benefits casino operators
The U.S. Department of Treasury has never been good at meeting deadlines. Just weeks ago, they announced they will miss their latest 2020... more
Book Review: The No Complaining Rule
The No Complaining Rule By Jon Gordon 176 pp., Wiley, 2008, $20 I’ve often joked that my jobs in Slot Operations would be perfect if it... more
