According to American Gaming Association’s 2010 State of the States report, approximately 72 percent of the adult population did not visit a casino at any time during all of 2009. While approximately 62 million visitations delivered $30.74 billion in revenues, we as an industry must do better if we are to thrive.
Facility electrical loads have, in just a few years, drastically changed from being electrical-based equipment to electronic-based equipment, and while these words sound similar, they are drastically different designed loads. You will find two major initiatives driving these new changes in your facility.
I am always amazed when I hear people say they solve problems for their organization. I believe organizations should create a culture of continuous improvement instead of believing they are solving problems. It is a rare situation where a problem is permanently solved. Instead there should be processes in place that monitor a variety of business conditions and make it possible to react quickly to changes in the situation.
Have you ever seen a casino ad like the one I’m about to describe? The visual is of a beautiful young couple, elegantly dressed, either at a craps table or a slot machine. They both have exaggerated looks of excitement on their faces, suggesting they have just won a huge jackpot. The headline screams “Las Vegas Gaming Excitement, Right Here in [name of your city goes here]!”
In United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union No. 1506, 355 NLRB No. 159 (2010), the board held that a union may display such banners without running afoul of the National Labor Relations Act’s prohibition against secondary boycotts. Gaming employers can expect to see an increase in bannering activity as a result of the Carpenters decision and should be prepared to respond.
Here's the latest gaming headlines from top manufacturers and operators: IGT Signs Systems Agreement with Otoe Missouria Tribe, Announces New Board Members, Endemol and Hulk Hogan Team Up for Online Gaming Deal, AGS Announces New VP of Business Development, Gary Plat to Supply UNR, JCM Global Provides Solution for Polish Consulate, Pinnacle Entertainment Names Ginny Shanks CMO and more.
With suppliers and decision makers present from every aspect of the industry from the world over, SAGSE grows in popularity each year. The biggest expo in Latin America, SAGSE is now in its 18th year. With some of the newest groundbreaking technology on display, CEM was there to talk to some of the leading global players poised to make yet more inroads into the vibrant Latin American market.
Check out the latest gaming news in Latin America here. This month, in Argentina a Congressman Proposes Charging Entrance Fees to Casinos; in Columbia Ex-Head of Gaming Regulatory Body Arrested; in Costa Rica a new gaming law flounders; and in Chile, a casino law could be modified for cruise ships.
It sounds like a funny question, but when you start to think about it, it can lead to a little bit of panic. Jeez, how do I know what I don’t know? Where do you go to find the answer when you don’t even know the question to ask? When I do training on technology risk assessments, I start by asking this question. People don’t know how to answer and sit there with a puzzled look on their face.
Having spent many years hiring, dealing with, and tolerating lawyers in my executive positions with major gaming interests, I can honestly say that the experience has not always been a proverbial “walk in the park.” Sometimes I even had to work hard to get my own attorney to understand my perspective. The bottom line is that most CEOs view lawyers as nothing more than a necessary evil and a regrettable cost of doing business in the gaming industry.
