Writer: Hillary McAfee--CDC Gaming
You can’t design your way out of a brand-identity problem
Every October, the G2E show floor becomes a visual personality test for brands. You can spot the ones that know who they are and the ones... more
Stop banning phones on the floor, structure them instead
Casinos have evolved into entertainment playgrounds. Michelin-starred restaurants, rooftop pools, stadium concerts, arena residencies.... more
Focus on Quixant: Customization is becoming the new standard in gaming hardware
Every year at G2E, the cabinets get bigger, brighter, and more ambitious. Studios push for immersive graphics and interactive features,... more
G2E: New AI tools help casinos maximize marketing ROI and unlock revenue
Artificial intelligence is moving from theory to practice inside casinos, helping operators analyze player behavior, optimize marketing... more
G2E: Trends in non-gaming amenities for casino growth
At a G2E session, panelists explored how non-gaming amenities have become essential to driving visitation, length of stay, and overall... more
G2E: Inclusive AI a year later, the industry confronts bias and opportunity
It’s not easy to draw a full audience at 9 a.m. on the first morning of G2E, but the “Inclusive AI: Development, Progress, and... more
Women in AI, round two: ‘Wait… is this f***ing play about us?!?’
There’s a TikTok trend featuring a clip from the TV show Euphoria where the character Maddy blurts out, “Wait … is this f***ing play... more
Not the House, but the House Party: How Hard Rock Bet scored with NFL season marketing
NFL season is when sportsbook marketers empty the playbook. Every September, the ads pile in: new sign-up bonuses, celebrities reading... more
Micro-virality & trendjacking: The smart way to ride waves without looking desperate
If marketing were high school, “going viral” would be that kid who peaked in freshman year and now gets awkward nods in the hallway. The... more
Your G2E starts on LinkedIn, not when you land in Vegas
If you think the business of G2E starts when you badge in and hit the show floor, you’re already late. The action kicked off two weeks ago... more
