In Europe, the online gambling industry is currently experiencing a period of exciting growth and development. It is an industry defined by growing consumer demand, fierce competition between operators and world-leading technological innovation, all factors that make the jobs of those working in the sector both challenging and rewarding.
Charles Cohen is regarded as a true pioneer of the interactive gambling space. He identified that mobile, rather than PC and Mac, was a neglected segment of the interactive gambling market and decided to create a specialist company to dominate that opportunity. He founded his company, Probability Games, in 2004 in London, taking it public on the London Stock Exchange in 2006.
Take a lot at some new Class II games. This month features Bally—Playboy Hot Zone™, Cadillac Jack—Peter & Wendy, IGT—Cats™- MultiPLAY Bingo, Multimedia Games—Moon Struck®, Rocket Gaming—Wild Kingdom™ and WMS—G+® Deluxe – Buffalo Spirit™.
Not long ago, casino direct marketing practices included only direct mail. Marketers figured out their segments, offers and critical campaigns, and it was the only block and tackling they had to manage. Then came e-mail. So, OK. Adopt, adapt and merge an e-marketing strategy into the mix and move on. And now comes social and mobile marketing. All of a sudden, everyone is struggling. Why?
It was hard not to enjoy this past summer, despite the record heat many of us experienced in Indian country. The summer for me has always been a time to visit with relatives around the country and catch up on how fast their children are growing. Seeing our Indian children grow up is a reminder of how strong the bonds of family and tribe remain.
The long-awaited arrival of regulated Nevada and Delaware Internet gaming is bringing some uncertainty to the gaming industry. How will it affect traditional casinos? Will new customers be driven to existing brands? Will current market share be driven into the ether? We will know soon enough, as Nevada, and then Delaware, now have “legalized” forms of Internet gaming. You can bet other states will follow suit.
In my career, I have visited many casinos across the world and recognize that while they have much in common—slot machines, table games, restaurants and bathrooms—they also have many points of distinction—volcanoes, gondolas, celebrity memorabilia and alligators. It is through the creativity of the casino designers and innovative management that casinos are turned into destination resorts that continue to attract new players and nurture continued customer loyalty.
This month's Lifestyles section features Nelson Rose, Professor of Law at Whittier Law School, Andrew Cardno, Chief Technology Officer at BIS2 and Victor Rocha, Owner/Editor of Pechanga.Net.
The best defense is a good offense. Chances are you’ve heard this quote from the Prussian solider and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz many times before. Its core meaning lends itself to many different applications—sports, politics, war and, more and more often these days, business. And it is its business applications that prove exceedingly true when we start to examine the growing i-gaming market.
This month's new Class III section features games by AGS, Ainsworth, Aruze Gaming, Bally, Cadillac Jack, Casino Technology, Incredible Technologies, Konami Gaming, IGT, Multimedia Games, SPIELO International and WMS
