Writer: John G. Brokopp
Focus on IGT PlaySports: QuickBet kiosks launch in Ohio
After years of heated debate over the issue, sports betting in Ohio was approved and signed into law in December 2021. A little over a year... more
Frank Floor Talk: Bingo is back and growing more profitable for casinos
In many respects, bingo halls are the “red-haired stepchildren” of casinos. They are a component of gaming operations, not necessarily... more
Focus on eConnect: Unlocking the power of ID scanners in gaming
Identity fraud is one of the most serious criminal offenses for casino properties to confront, potentially costing millions of dollars in... more
Frank Floor Talk: Digital marketing brings a casino’s campaign directly to the players
Casino marketing strategies in the 21st century are in stark contrast to the days when television and radio advertising, direct mail, and... more
Focus on Acres: Video Poker Analyzer gives casinos valuable player insights
When Acres unveiled its Foundation casino management technology and system at the Global Gaming Expo, the capabilities of this... more
Focus on IGT PlaySports: Working with tribal casinos to boost sports betting operations
When the United States Supreme Court struck down PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) in May of 2018 to pave the way for... more
Frank Floor Talk: Empirical knowledge and the roll of the dice
When you gaze across a crowded casino floor and observe the guests playing card games, craps and roulette in the table games pit, and the... more
Focus on Gary Platt: Providing comfort and sustainability in hospitality seating
When philosopher Plato from Ancient Greece expounded upon his Theory of Forms, he asked the question: “What is a chair?” His answer was to... more
Frank Floor Talk: “Convenience” electronic gaming devices bring gaming to bars, restaurants, truck stops
Turning a toothpick-sized bankroll into a lumber yard of greenbacks is the dream of everyone with an itch to gamble on the turn of a card... more
Focus on JCM Global: Mobile IO and other tools make going cashless easy
Twenty-first century technology has made it possible to have the world at your fingertips with a hand-held communication device that... more
