Writer: Tom Osiecki — CDC Gaming and Raving Partner

When Adam Wiesberg goes to work every day, he finds himself in charge of a casino that is also a living, breathing gaming national... more

Gary Ellis grew up working summers as a dishwasher at his family restaurant, starting at age 12. During his teenage years, Ellis dreamed... more

In October 2024, Alan Feldman was inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame. During his four-decade career in gaming,... more

John Acres has been searching for the key to delivering player self-esteem for over five decades. The “Thomas Edison of Gaming” is a... more

Alex Alvarado has a 20-year career in gaming where he is recognized as one of the emerging leaders in the casino industry. Alvarado spent... more

Lauren Bates has a career packed with leadership experience that would be the envy of much older women. She is the Board President and... more

When you talk to TJ Tejeda, his speech is sprinkled with sayings and terms like “Slots are movies and table games are theater,”... more

Chris Andrews was destined to be a bookmaker. When you read his story, that jumps out at you. His book is packed with stories like: almost... more

For 25 years, Wes Ehrecke has been at the helm of the Iowa Gaming Association as President and CEO. Raised on a dairy farm in Durant, Iowa,... more

If you were in the gaming industry over the last 25 years, you may have attended a training session, a convention speech, or read an... more