Casino Enterprise Management

As we begin yet another year in this exciting industry, we have much to be thankful for and much to anticipate. 2007 saw the opening of several new jurisdictions, the continued expansion of global gaming spending, and the adoption of long-awaited standards. The Sixth Annual Gaming Forecast includes outlooks from executives and professionals from every aspect of the gaming industry.

Oh, that %#*& manual! It doesn’t matter if it is in hardcopy form or computer generated, if you have documented operational material for distribution to employees, more than likely, it is out of date. This is why regularly updating the department operations procedure manual is a must — and a perfect New Year project for everyone who has been putting it off. Find out how to get it current again.

Since 1971, lifelong friends Nat Carasali and Bill Paganetti have offered Reno and its visitors an escape from the everyday grind. The duo opened the Peppermill Coffee Shop and Lounge in the early ‘70s, and with every passing year, the property has become more and more well-refined. Explore the fine-ground design details that pepper the new additions.

On Feb. 9, 2007, the United States District Court of Appeals, in the case of San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino v. National Labor Relations Board, upheld the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) assertion of jurisdiction over Indian Gaming enterprises. It found, in short, that Indian Gaming enterprises fall under the jurisdiction of the NLRB.

Have you ever heard these questions in a marketing meeting when discussing the competition: “What do we have that is different from our competitors? We all have the same machines, so why would people want to play at our casino?” These questions are asked at more companies than you might imagine.

As Indian Gaming continues to thrive in America, tribes are witnessing an amazing transformation. Gaming has lifted many American Indians out of decades of poverty and destitution, and is now fueling economies that provide a wealth of needed services to tribal members. American Indian tourism creates a forum for cultural expression through industry.

Wanna see new table games and gear products from major manufacturers? We've got new table games and gear products in January 2008 with Shuffle Master's Five Card Omaha Poker and PokerTek's PokerPro Rabbit Hunt.

Interested to see new games from gaming's top manufacturers?  Read on to see the new Class II slot machines in January 2008 from Multimedia Games and High Steaks Bar-B-Q, Cadillac Jack and Pirate Plunder and Bally's Black Velvet Sevens.

There’s an elusive “perfect mix” that exists for your casino floor. It’s out there somewhere, perhaps in a complicated algorithm, perhaps hidden in an analytical piece of software, or perhaps only in the imaginations of those who seek it. The reality is there is no perfect mix. By trying to get close, and by making well-informed decisions that will help you maximize your investment and secure the highest return possible.

Twenty-one speakers from across the globe. Unbelievable networking opportunities with the best of the best in the casino industry. The latest in game protection technology. Set all this against the backdrop of the beautiful and glamorous Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and you’ve got the 2008 World Game Protection Conference and Exhibition, an event dedicated entirely to casino game protection.