Historically, Aruze Gaming has been a powerhouse in the international gaming markets, with a special focus on Japan, Australia and South Africa. But now that gaming industry pioneer Kent Young is at the helm of its North American gaming operations, all that's about to change. Find out what exciting products Aruze is now offering North American gaming operators and why the company has shifted much of its focus to our part of the world in this podcast.
This week: Grant Govertsen discusses hot topics in the gaming industry, including who owns what and where in Macau in UGG's Macau Ownership Taxonomy, a new junket commission cap in Macau, fiscal earnings reports from Elixir Gaming Technologies and Bally, Las Vegas visitation reports, a share offering from Melco Crown and referendums for gaming expansion in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
IGT's REELdepth slot line has some "REEL" appeal for players on the casino floor. In this podcast, IGT's Core Product Manager, Ryan Griffin, explains the technology and how the company has incorporated it into its machines to produce some of the most in-demand slots across the country.
If you didn't catch WMS' Fourth Quarter Earnings Report, you might want to. Seeing as the company has one of the most enviably balance sheets on the supplier side of our industry, there is likely something we could all learn from the company. Orrin Edidin, president of WMS, talks with CEM Managing Editor Krista Reiner about the highlights of the report and what the company attributes much of its success to.
Check out the first of weekly reports brought to you by ACEME. Sarah Klaphake Cords interviews top gaming analysts from Union Gaming Group. This week: Rich Moriarty.
