Gaming Operations
Drive-in bingo is where my gaming money is going these days By Kathy Thill, Guest Contributor People seem surprised when I tell them that I spend my Saturday nights sitting in my car, in a darkened parking lot, alone for hours … PLAYING BINGO! Who am I? I am 65+, single, female, middle upper class…
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For the casino and hospitality industry, the first lesson is that we are not reopening properties, we are rebuilding the hospitality businesses. Almost all aspects of the casino business have been impacted by COVID-19. Casino resorts are a combination of business operations working together to provide guests an escape. The business operations are hotels, restaurants,…
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Four months ago, most of us anticipated that changes to our slot and table games operations would be temporary; now we know that our “quick fixes” to address social distancing, limited capacity and safety could be very well be long term or even permanent. Today we talk to two industry experts on gaming operations starting…
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Interview with Cath Burns, Aristocrat This is why Cath Burns Executive Vice President of Customer Experience with Aristocrat is one of the most innovative leaders in gaming. Her perspective on consumer expectation and satisfaction is very insightful and provocative. Cath has a great deal of personal experience working in Asia and as a global organization…
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Interview with Ryan Reddy and Michael Ratner, IGT In the last several weeks we’ve talked to operators about how they are pivoting to address reopening; our experts have given significant strategic ways to approach data, marketing and other operations. Now it is time to talk to the suppliers. This week we’re talking to IGT’s Ryan…
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with Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine through an Interactive Roundtable Reno, NV – Over 130 attendees representing commercial and Tribal casinos throughout the US, Canada, Europe and even Mexico gathered yesterday, May 14, 2020 for an interactive roundtable. The Kalispel Tribe opened both of their casinos on May 5 and in the spirit of collaboration…
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In today’s interview, Deana talks to two of the most respected leaders in the industry. They are operating in some of the largest Indian gaming markets, Oklahoma and Northern California. We’ve been drawn to both of them the last several years as they are known for their collaborative leadership style. It’s a way of leading…
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Q&A with Laura Stensgar, Coeur d’Alene Casino, Chief Executive Officer You’ve got to believe that everyone had their eyes on Coeur d’Alene Casino this past week. The casino had a soft opening on Monday, April 27 and a grand re-opening on May 1. Located in Northern Idaho, they have a 300-room hotel and their gaming…
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Understanding reopening strategies using simulations of the slot floor Jason D. Fiege, Ph.D. CEO, nQube Data Science Inc. Forward by Christine Faria, Executive Editor, Tribal Gaming & Hospitality Magazine On April 29, I viewed a webinar held by CDC Gaming Seminars “Managing Your Property Reopening – The New Reality of the Slot Floor.” What I…
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What we’ve learned from our industry and guests How is your reopening plan coming together? If you are finding it a challenge on many levels, you’re not alone. Many casino executives and marketing teams feel that they are being thrust into the position of making decisions regarding infectious disease, health and safety. Some would say…
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