Writer: Tom Osiecki — CDC Gaming and Raving Partner

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,” “Dragons... 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

Noah Acres grew up with casino engineering and loyalty marketing in his blood. His father, John Acres, is renowned as the Thomas Edison of... more

Kate Chambers is known for leading the team that turned around ICE, the annual casino exhibition in Europe, and made it an international... more

Few gaming industry executives have a background that is as authentic and was as initially disruptive as Joe Asher. It could come straight... more