September 2007

New Class II Slots, September 2007

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Take a look at these Class II slot titles from major manufacturers in September 2007: Bally's Ms. Clara T, Cadillack Jack's So Hot, IGT's Wolf Run and Multimedia Games' Bonus Bank Cherries.

Play, Promote, Wager, Watch LVGI’s Gaming Revolution

By Krista Reiner

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Krista Reiner

By creating an innovative product that has the potential to change gaming as we know it, Las Vegas Gaming Incorporated (LVGI) is poised to take the slot floor to another level. Through its core product, PlayerVision™, LVGI presents an abundance of opportunities to increase player satisfaction while increasing time on device.

Regulation News, September 2007

By CEM Staff

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CEM Staff

Read what's happening in the world of regulation -- online gaming in California, a new approval in Illinois, a hold up in Kansas, a new filing system in Montana, a new permit in Nevada, sports teams in Pennsylvania and a new bill approved in Turks and Caicos.

A Fluid Transition: The Viejas Casino Expansion

By Krista Reiner

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Krista Reiner

The Southern California gaming market has grown rapidly over the last few years. With new compacts in place, expansions are in the works and talks of new development seem to sprout up every month. The trouble is, with all of the new properties available, it’s getting harder and harder to tell them apart.

The Real Risk: Are You Overspending on Insurance?

By Dixon Greer

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Dixon Greer

The gaming industry’s profits are under assault on all fronts; higher fees and taxes, lower table limits, high employee turnover, tightening labor markets, stricter government regulations, changing competitive markets, higher interest expenses and growing capital demands are all culprits. With all of this as the backdrop, most executive teams are spending a lot of time just fighting the fire du jour.

Banding Together to Diversify Tribal Economies

By Ernie Stevens Jr.

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Ernie Stevens Jr.

For many Indian tribes, gaming generates essential government revenue that provides services, builds infrastructure and creates jobs. Without question, it has created economic opportunities for Indian Country and surrounding communities that previously did not exist. Indian Gaming has also managed to succeed where many federal programs have failed.

Pay Discrimination: Limited Liability

By Patrick Hicks and Roger Grandgenett

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Patrick Hicks and Roger Grandgenett

On May 29, 2007, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Inc., limiting the potential liability of employers for pay discrimination under Title VII. The question before the court was whether a claim of pay discrimination is timely under Title VII when it involves a salary disparity that was established before the statute of limitations expired but that continued into the actionable period due to gender-neutral pay increases.

Table Games and Gear, September 2007

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Check out the newest table games and gear products here. PokerTek Inc. continues its innovation of automated Poker by offering complete multicultural functionality on all player-facing devices. Try adding Shuffle Master's Bad Beat Bonus™ side bet that pays when the player and dealer are involved in a bad beat. INAG Inc. is now offering the most profitable Blackjack game on the Internet to land-based casinos.

What’s Up with WIGA: One-on-One with the Washington Indian Gaming Association

By Mary Huyck

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Mary Huyck

Sovereignty in Indian Country is an issue that has long been contested and attacked — perhaps never as harshly as now, a time when Indian Gaming is bringing unprecedented prosperity and opportunity to tribes that own casinos. As the battle to maintain sovereignty is fought from the local to the federal level, we introduce you to the Washington Indian Gaming Association and its executive director, Ernie Stebbins.

The Slot Mathemagician Presents: Multi-level Progressives

By John Wilson

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John Wilson

The latest offerings in progressive jackpots combine a number of possible payouts to players, allowing them to play for several levels of progressive awards. The most common multi-level payouts offer four, five or six progressive jackpots. Some are relatively small, giving a high frequency of wins, while others are very large and are awarded infrequently.