Casino Enterprise Management

Showing a reporter around TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Las Vegas office, a 31,000-square-foot manufacturing and administration facility, Todd Cravens is clearly enthused about the table game manufacturer’s products and prospects for the future. He points out tables taking shape on the factory floor and describes the range of intricate finishes that the company offers its customers. He explains how the company...

Thinking outside the box with a focus on fun has driven growth, meaningful client relationships and project success at Hnedak Bobo Group (HBG) since the firm’s founding 34 years ago. The 90-person, Memphis, Tenn.-based firm prides itself on being open-minded, technology-savvy and people-focused, and has the accolades to prove the success of its vision. It’s no wonder why.

Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City will be celebrating the Fourth of July weekend in a big way. A really big way. In addition to Boardwalk fireworks and lots of red, white and blue, Harrah’s will use the occasion to launch the first of a new type of multi-station slot attraction featuring an arcade-type bonus that towers nearly 12 feet tall. Created by Konami Gaming Inc., with help from the Konami parent...

Aruze Gaming America CEO Richard Pennington relishes the opportunity to talk about what makes this nimble gaming development firm tick. “We want to pack as much entertainment into an hour’s worth of play as we can, so we do an awful lot in terms of trying to appeal to all the senses and to give the player an experience that he or she is not going to get with the competitors’ machines,” Pennington said, sitting at a large table in the boardroom of the company’s Las Vegas headquarters.

A great deal of change can occur over the course of 20 years. Twenty years ago, people were still using dial-up Internet, waiting minutes for a page to load on a large, bulky desktop computer. Today, we can harness the Internet from thin air, and it takes about half a second for a new page to appear on a wireless device we can hold in our palm. Data held in boxes upon boxes of files and records...

The gaming industry is one of constant change—evolving technology, advances in legislation, and the appearance of new establishments and organizations. One thing’s certain though, and that’s the promise that there will always be prominent companies leading the way. Bally Technologies  has set out to do just that, by combining its proven history, exceptional executives and praiseworthy products. Bally has been shattering records, making headlines and establishing itself as a leader since 1932.

When it comes to the most recognizable names in banking—and gaming—U.S. Bank fits the bill. And when it comes to cash handling and financial services, selecting a proven, well-known company like U.S. Bank Gaming Services is a casino’s best bet.  What makes the company so reliable and great? Here’s your chance to find out!

With the motto, “We’re everything casino,” it is no surprise that KGM Gaming is one of the top names in the industry today. From machines, bases and seating to signage and service, KGM is there to put the customer first and flat out deliver. How has such a young company acquired so much success? Let’s take a look at the company’s history to answer that question.

I have no doubt that if you’re reading this magazine, you’re very familiar with International Game Technology (IGT), which is without question one of the top—if not the top—slot machine manufacturers today. But it’s been a while since you heard the complete IGT story, which is why we sat down with the woman at the helm of it all, CEO Patti Hart, to talk past, present and future.

From their beginning as a single operation in Japan, to becoming one of the gaming industry’s biggest players, JCM Global’s story is nothing short of impressive. The company now has more than 120 gaming licenses in North America, and boasts an executive team that’s ready and willing to conquer new installations, developments in technology and whatever else the industry has to throw at them.