Writer: Buddy Frank

(Author’s Note: I know this is long – a 14-minute read – but hopefully you’ll make it to the end.) At the beginning of the month, there... more

Now that your feet might have recovered, do you agree with me that the 25th Anniversary Edition of G2E was the best ever? Organizers (AGA... more

The slot machines, booths, and new technologies at G2E 2025 were even bigger and brighter than ever before. Yet the most excitement on the... more

It’s probably safe to say that when most of us think about ways to improve slot profitability, changing a machine’s internal settings is... more

Have you been confused about the tariffs in the news lately? Are you especially concerned about the impact they may have on our casino... more

“The best thing that table games took from slots was ‘life-changing’ jackpots.” That statement came from Douglas Vogelei, the VP of gaming... more

CDC Gaming lead contributor Rege Behe’s story last week on various attendees’ fond memories of G2E got me thinking about my own... more

David G. Schwartz is a prolific gaming and casino historian. I have reviewed several of his books in this space over the years, including... more

It has taken 20+ years for basic cashless gaming to being accepted on our casino floors. It really hasn’t happened yet and seems a bit... more

OBBBA – Last month I wrote about the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and specifically the impact of the “No Tax on Tips” provision. But... more