Writer: Tom Osiecki — CDC Gaming and Raving Partner
Faces of Gaming: Joe Billhimer of Cordish Gaming Group – from Katrina recovery to playing the long game
Joe Billhimer—known to colleagues and friends throughout the gaming industry simply as “Joe B”— has built a career with a focus on people... more
Faces of Gaming: Erica Kosemund, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts – The oracle of branding and partnerships
Talking to Erica Kosemund about branding and sponsorships is a master class in gaming marketing, except you get to do it in person.... more
Faces of Gaming: Bill Miller, CEO American Gaming Association – From a family of lawyers comes a political optimist
Bill Miller, CEO of the American Gaming Association, came from a family of lawyers. But instead of following the “family business,” he... more
Faces of Gaming: Steve Neely – Casino career lessons built on a frame of life
Steve Neely is a casino influencer who has had real jobs at real casinos. He has an innate ability to explain complex casino marketing and... more
Faces of Gaming: Circa owner Derek Stevens – A sports-specific brand with a downtown Vegas vibe
Years ago, Derek Stevens, a Detroit auto parts manufacturing company owner, was enthralled by the excitement he experienced visiting Las... more
Faces of Gaming: Phil Satre – Chairman of the Boards
As Chairman of the Board for three iconic gaming companies, Phil Satre occupies a singular perch at the summit with gaming’s true... more
Faces of Gaming: Michael Kaplan – Writing the book on advantage players, for gambling and for life
Michael Kaplan is a gaming writer with incredible street cred. He has a list of gambling articles and books longer than the wait for your... more
Faces of Gaming: Andrew Cardno — Data Scientist, Dyslexic, Taekwondo Master, Author, Futurist, A Modern Renaissance Man Who Really Should be Dead
Know someone who should be a star on Faces Of Gaming? Contact Tom Osiecki at tosiecki@cdcgaming.com. Andrew Cardno, who co-owns Quick... more
Faces of Gaming: Dr. Katherine Spilde – There’s no place like home
When it came to inspiration for her work, Katherine Spilde discovered there is no place like home. As Katherine grew up on the White Earth... more
Faces of Gaming: Mattress Mack – Furniture mogul, marketing genius, sports betting champ
When the rest of the world first heard about Mattress Mack, it was from national network coverage when he opened Gallery Furniture, his... more
