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Seven Tips to Help Save Money on LTL Shipping

Casinos are overspending on less-than-load freight shipping. In some cases, this overspending totals tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Despite the benefits of LTL freight shipping, LTL rates can be very confusing. Here are seven things to know about LTL carrier class rates that can help casinos control freight costs.

Interactive Gaming And Taxes

Law firm Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck shares this exclusive news alert that discusses the number of key legislative changes up for consideration in the 2013 Nevada Legislature that will impact the gaming industry, as well as IRS clarification regarding slot machine withholding requirements.

Experienced System Integrators Make IP a Winning Proposition

As we enter 2013, IP video is finally becoming the accepted standard for casino surveillance systems, as improvements in technology and continued price reductions have combined to drive the gradual displacement of traditional analog surveillance systems. IP systems are now being installed in the majority of construction and when it comes time to replace existing end of life systems, casino operators are taking the opportunity to replace analog systems with IP technology.

Creating the Law

The proper role of U.S. law schools in preparing their students for success in their chosen profession is currently the subject of intense debate. According to a front page article in the National Law Journal, “[t]he pressure for change at the nation’s law schools can no longer be denied. Law firms, the American Bar Association and not least the students themselves are demanding that legal education be made more relevant to the real-world practice.”

The Curious Case of Convenience Casinos: How Internet sweepstakes cafes survive in a gray area between unlawful gambling and legitimate business promotions

Entering a casino is an unmistakable experience. But what happens when the seemingly endless rows of slot machines disappear—when the cocktail waitresses vanish, the dealers are nowhere to be found, and the behemoth gambling floor shrinks to a few hundred square foot convenience store in an economically depressed area of town?

Cyber Thieves in Online Casinos: Applying Real-World Laws to Virtual Acts

As an avid online gambler, you often play with large amounts of money. Last night, you were feeling lucky and won over $100,000. This morning, the money was gone, and your bank account history revealed that the money had been lost in a later game with that same player. You know you did not lose the money, but who did? How can you find them, and more importantly, how can you get your money back?

Cruising Beyond Revenue Management for Better Pricing

For many years now, most cruise lines have been living with “hand me down” revenue management systems from airlines and hotels. But, today’s cruise industry is highly dynamic—with current events, weather patterns, competitive pressures, and new distribution channels all impacting the business – and these old systems just weren’t built to handle these new complexities. So what is needed in the industry?

Lessons for Casinos from the Brief History of Online Poker

Online poker is preparing for another seismic shift. Once regulated, brick-and-mortar casinos will naturally begin to evaluate the business opportunity of starting, acquiring or managing their own online poker room. However, casino management would be wise to first sift through online poker’s history to glean valuable lessons. Here are five mistakes and missed opportunities I recommend keeping in mind when developing an online poker room for the regulated U.S. market.

Making a Smart Bet on the Future

The house always wins. Or does it? Wagering one’s fortunes on the continued success of the global gaming industry isn’t the “can’t lose” bet it once may have seemed. After adding a dozen major properties to its portfolio, Vegas-based MGM Resorts now confronts competitive forces that compel it to set and meet a new, much higher standard for financial rigor in managing operations.

NIGA Associate Members Volunteer at Cass Lake

During the week of July 21-July 28, 2012, the White Earth Cass Lake Short Term Mission Trip team of over 60 volunteers completed several housing repair jobs, led a week-long Vacation Bible School for children ages 5 through 13, visited elders with goody bags and provided a medical team for pre-school age needs.