Communication is a skill that humans begin practicing at birth. In the beginning, it is the tone of our cry that causes parents and siblings to respond to and address our different needs. Then it evolves into words and sentences for self-expression, usually starting with “I want…” or “He did it, not me!” At some point, we are introduced to the “telephone game" which still demonstrates the folly of effective communication.
Read about Native American gaming news from June 2008. Read about Arizona's drop in gaming revenue, why the Penobscot Indian Nation is exercising its rights as a sovereign nation and about a major victory for the Gun Lake Tribe of Michigan's Band of Potawatomi Indians.
Check out some new industry products from June 2008. Featuring MFG Tray Co.'s FRP Composite Tray, Elo TouchSystems' 1529L Touch Monitor, the Model 1201PF shredder from Security Engineered Machinery and Display Technology' Touch Widescreen TFT Monitor.
It seems like just yesterday we were all at G2E in Las Vegas, shaking hands and schmoozing. Heck, it seems like just yesterday that you could find a stack of coin buckets at the end of every bank of slot machines on the floor. But, no, that was a solid seven months ago and a solid seven years ago, respectively. Am I just getting old?
Check out the regulation news from June 2008 here. Featuring licensing approvals in Jamaica, mobile gaming hits Nevada, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced current projects could result in a 40 percent revenue increase and nearly 3,000 more jobs.
Suppose you go on a trip to Milwaukee and forget to pack your pants. An inconvenience to be sure, but not terribly difficult to remedy. You’d probably hop in a cab and go to one of the many fine pants stores for which Milwaukee is famous. Such is life in America. Our society values transparency, and there are not many problems that do not have a quick and easy solution, provided you can afford it.
A casino here, a hotel there, a restaurant where? Part II of this series continues your update on the latest industry projects, showcasing what’s new and what’s to come across the country. Featuring Aliante Station Casino, Macau Studio City, Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, and The Water Club.
After years of blood, sweat and tears, your gaming equipment company is flourishing. Then Murphy’s Law suddenly rears its ugly head. One of your top managers wants more compensation—much more. It isn’t easy when an integral member of your team decides to play for somebody else, but following these best practices will make the transition easier for all.
It’s 17 years old, and like most things, the National Indian Gaming Association’s annual tradeshow and convention keeps getting better with age. This year, NIGA had a record-breaking turnout at its annual tradeshow, making Indian Gaming ’08 one of the most important and talked-about Indian gaming shows in the country.
For U.S.-based public gaming enterprises, an illegal insider trading scandal may jeopardize a gaming license, or even the survival of the business. The alleged use of nonpublic information for unwarranted personal gain quickly destroys the trust of shareholders and regulators. Many do not adequately bridge the gap between techniques and the practices, policies and procedures that govern gaming activities.
