Writer: Mark Gruetze
New Galaxy system “slotifies” table-game progressives
Table-game side bets with progressive jackpots have become standard, not because they dangle life-changing payouts, but because they... more
Focus on IGT PlaySports: Legal sports betting fuels fan engagement, IGT exec says
The explosive growth of legal sportsbooks is less surprising than how quickly sports leagues have grown to value what they once fought, Joe... more
Focus on Aristocrat Gaming: Aristocrat’s global presence inspires a world of slot ideas
For Chris Rowe, the secret to slot games that draw millions of players from numerous countries and cultures rests on one simple principle.... more
Focus on IGT: Louisiana to be among first to deploy IGT’s video poker/sports-betting combo
Gamblers in Louisiana will be among the first in the nation to play video poker and place sports bets at the same machine. Regulators in... more
Operators get new tools to figure bottom line on player offers
Despite differing perspectives, casino-marketing directors and the players they pursue look at comps with the same question in mind: What’s... more
Focus on Acres: CMS+ opens new future for casino management systems
John Acres aims to transform casino management systems from their “Band-Aids and glue” era into technology as adaptable as a smartphone.... more
Focus on Aruze: ‘Activ-Play’ approach draws a crowd on slot floors
The recent debut of Aruze Gaming’s latest slot title created something of a problem for the company: The crowd around the machine at Circa... more
InfiGifts, Passport reimagine casino loyalty programs
Two companies are teaming up to make gift-giving and gift-getting more rewarding for casinos and their customers. The partnership between... more
Focus on IGT: Best slots blend art of cabinet design with emotion of games, IGT exec says
While slot manufacturers invest lots of time and money in designing cabinets, the emotion its game generates among players ultimately... more
On the Horizon: HookMotion brings video analytics to the tables
This feature is the second entry in On The Horizon, an occasional series that dives deep into innovative startups in the gaming industry.... more
