Writer: Mark Gruetze
Focus on IGT: Listening to players leads to better performance by IGT core slots
Slot players had a key role in adding the extra “spice” that’s catapulting two recently released IGT core titles to superstar status, Roger... more
Quick decision possible in lawsuit over New Jersey casino smoking rule
A court is being asked to give Atlantic City gaming floor workers something they’ve long been denied: a smoke-free workplace, backed by the... more
In shareholder actions, backers of casino smoking studies want operators to “do well by doing good”
The idea that companies “do well by doing good” is behind a proposal that shareholders in three major gaming operators will vote on in... more
Focus on eConnect: Casino cameras hold untapped source of customer data, eConnect CEO says
Casino operators could uncover a treasure trove of information within their surveillance systems, Henry Valentino says. “With AI and the... more
Focus on AGS: AGS ups its game with first stepper cabinet, slot titles
Taking another stride toward becoming a top-tier slot supplier, game provider AGS is rolling out its first mechanical reel stepper machine.... more
EZ Baccarat co-creator attributes success to tribes’ embrace of game
If not for two tribal casinos willing to try something new, EZ Baccarat might never have become North America’s most popular no-commission... more
InfiGifts already tops its 2023 revenue, sees more growth ahead
So far, 2024 is shaping up as a banner year for InfiGifts, the company focused on using technology and data to enhance casino-giveaway... more
Focus on Koin: How to encourage player adoption of digital wallets
Players won’t widely embrace digital casino wallets until they’re convinced the benefits are worth the effort, Mark Morton says. Harkening... more
Focus on Yfageo: Slot maker Yfageo aspires to use AI to target problem gambling
Slot machines can be capable of entertaining players while also helping at-risk customers gamble responsibly, the head of Yfageo... more
Focus on Lockdogs: Lockdogs heralds a ‘quantum leap’ in locks for slot machines, table games, cage
Of all the statistics casino operators track, the number of locks needed for the gaming floor doesn’t rank high. But it’s top-of-mind for... more

