May 2009

Congratulations and Thank You!

By Peter Mead

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Peter Mead

Congratulations to this year's Great Women of Gaming Proven Leader and Rising Star honorees. In its fourth year, the awards recognize and celebrate the amazing contributions and achievements of female executives in our industry. When I read through the nominations, as I do each year, I was humbled and amazed--every nominee embodied what it means to be an incredibly strong, vibrant, talented and dedicated professional.

Regulatory Investigations Made Simple

By Pat Leen and Tom Nelson

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Pat Leen and Tom Nelson

The tasks of investigation and report writing represent the most difficult challenges faced by many regulators.  Discover effective approaches to regulatory investigations and suggestions for completing them expeditiously and professionally. Learn about everything from planning investigations and interviewing to dealing with criminal activity.

A New Regulatory Outlook for Indian Country

By Ernie Stevens Jr.

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Ernie Stevens Jr.

As the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) embarks on its 2009 gaming agenda on behalf of Indian country, it is empowering to see the continued excitement in Washington, D.C. The new congressional leadership has taken office and the presidency of Barack Obama is in full swing. And while we continue to foster a solid relationship with the new administration, we are working toward true government-to-government consultation between tribal governments and federal agencies.

 

Casino Architecture, Construction & Design Update

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This update on the latest construction projects around the country showcases what’s new in hospitality this year and what’s to come in 2010 and beyond. This features Living Sky Casino from Thalden-Boyd-Emery Architects, Choctaw Pines Casino from WorthGroup Architects, and the unique Crystals at CityCenter from the Perini Building Company and Schuff Steel Company.

New Products, May 2009

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Check out these new products available now! Featuring TransAct Technologies' new, easy-to-use, Epic 880™ printer, ATRONIC International's new dual screen cabinet e-sense™, Dennis Conrad's latest book release, the humorous and helpful Conrad on Casino Marketing, a new adhesive remover swab from KICTeam, and RAMPBOSS' Vehicle Display V3.

New Class II Slots, May 2009

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Check out these new Class II slot titles from major manufacturers! Featured are IGT's Witches Riches Bingo, an enhanced version of the classic Cleopatra™ game; Wild Ninja from Cadillac Jack, one of the newest additions to their 50 Line series; the innovative and exciting Dynamite Diamonds, from Diamond Game; and enter in a quest for riches with Thick & Rich, from Multimedia Games.

Table Games & Gear, May 2009

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Check out these new table game titles and gear! The new Three Card Poker Progressive table from Shuffle Master adds even more excitement to the highest winning, most popular specialty game with an optional $1 progressive wager. IGT has added a new table to its M-P Series multi-player suite of products, under the Roulette Evolution platform. It is now available with Live Wheel Action.

AGEM Announces CEM as "Official Publication"

By Marcus Prater

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Marcus Prater

This issue of Casino Enterprise Management marks the first month it has been designated as the “Official Publication” of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). So what does that mean, how did such a deal get done and why should you care? All good questions. Read on to learn about AGEM and its relationship with Casino Enterprise Management.

WMS Survey Reveals Major Shifts in Gambler Preferences

By Rob Bone

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Rob Bone

In this CEM Exclusive, WMS explores the third aspect of the WMS Active Gambler™ Profile survey and how technology has transformed gambler’s behavior, including the powerful impact of the Internet. Our industry is changing fast. Increased competition in the global economy and the prospect of networked technology are transforming the gaming environment.