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Turkey slots, Texas casinos & a dash of holiday luck By Sean Chaffin The holiday season is approaching and as the temperatures dip, slot fans will be looking to spin the reels with friends and family. This month’s column takes a look at the possibility of another slot option for players in Texas, the […]
Raising the Stakes in Gaming Leadership By Marjorie Preston & Lisa Robertson-Dziedzic For decades, the gaming industry has been a world dominated by men— but times are changing. Today, women are stepping into the spotlight, breaking barriers and reshaping the industry from coast to coast. In this special annual feature, we celebrate a number […]
The iconic destination of Las Vegas has long been a bellwether for tourism and leisure trends in the US, so the fact that visitation is notably down this year is drawing attention. Visitation has, in fact, been in decline for seven straight months. A 12% drop in visitor numbers was evident between July 2024 […]
Native American Gaming Continues Setting Records & Reinventing the Guest Experience By Sean Chaffin Tribal gaming remains a massive part of the American casino industry and the numbers certainly prove that. In February, the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) released the results of the AGA’s 2024 Commercial Gaming Revenue […]
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere transforms a timeless classic into a fully immersive Las Vegas spectacle Las Vegas audiences are in for a magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road as The Wizard of Oz at Sphere made its dazzling debut on Aug. 28. The groundbreaking production transforms the beloved 1939 classic into […]
The online casino industry’s explosion over the last couple of decades has created a constant tug-of-war between innovation and regulation. Online casinos have been drivers and early adopters of technology, leading the way in areas like online payment gateways and alternative payment methods, innovative promotions and new gambling methodologies. Regulators have often struggled to […]
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Unveils Slots Dedicated to City’s Historic Women’s Baseball Team By Sean Chaffin Management at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, IL, sought something different with three underperforming slot machines. The industry has a wide variety of themes and narratives from pop culture to mythology to classic Vegas and […]
Courtney Garland Brings Innovation and Heart to Henderson’s Casinos By Steve Kieva Courtney Garland is the director of operations for Emerald Island Casino and Rainbow Club Casinos in downtown Henderson. Garland, who joined the gaming properties as executive casino host, was promoted from assistant general manager to director of operations in 2020. Her responsibilities […]
Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates its first anniversary with a slot machine featuring local hero Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick By Frank Legato Everyone in Rockford, IL, immediately knows the image of one of Rockford’s favorite sons, Rick Nielsen. He’s instantly recognizable as the guitar player who sports the baseball cap —brim sometimes turned […]
This summer’s top casino destinations By Karrie L. Zukowski There’s something magical about summer—the long, sun-drenched days, the feeling of freedom in the air and the irresistible call to explore new places. Whether it’s a spontaneous road trip, a scenic hike through nature or an adventure across the globe, summer is the perfect time […]