Frank Legato, Author at GGB News

Author: Frank Legato

Frank Legato is editor of Global Gaming Business magazine. He has been writing on gaming topics since 1984, when he launched and served as editor of Casino Gaming magazine. Legato, a nationally recognized expert on slot machines, has served as editor and reporter for a variety of gaming publications, including Public Gaming, IGWB, Casino Journal, Casino Player, Strictly Slots and Atlantic City Insider. He has an B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in communications from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the author of the humor book How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines... Or Lose Trying, and a coffee table book on Atlantic City, Atlantic City: In Living Color.

GGB PODCAST: Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive, AGS

For several years, AGS has produced some of the most fun and creative content in the industry. AGS’ Vice President of Interactive, Zoe Ebling (l.), is looking to keep...

Published February 26, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Dean Ehrlich, EVP and Games Business Leader, Everi

In 2023, Everi’s product portfolio expanded greatly, most notably in its game and cabinets departments. What’s the plan for 2024? The company’s Executive Vice President and Games Business Leader...

Published January 15, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Derik Mooberry, CEO, Zitro USA

In recent years, slot supplier Zitro has made great strides in growing its presence in the U.S. market, thanks in large part to its U.S. CEO, Derik Mooberry (l.)....

Published January 15, 2024

GGB Podcast Classic: David Lopez and Julia Boguslawski

David Lopez, CEO, and Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer of gaming supplier AGS.

Published December 25, 2023

Town Founder, Casino Pioneer Don Laughlin Dead at 92

Don Laughlin (l.), who established, groomed and developed the town that now bears his name into a casino and resort center, is dead at 92.

Published October 23, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Sean Sauter and Rachelle Rabago, VP of System Sales and VP of Casino Systems Technology, IGT

IGT has long been synonymous with gaming excellence, and its Advantage CMS system continues to innovate and perform. Two figures who know all about this performance are Sean Sauter...

Published October 9, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Domenico Pastia, Senior Vice President, Global Product, IGT

In gaming, few brands, if any, can match the product power of IGT. Domenico Pastia (l.), the company’s senior vice president of global product, has harnessed that power in...

Published July 31, 2023

Aristocrat Unveils NFL Slots

Aristocrat Gaming has revealed the first details on its new series of NFL-themed slot games, beginning with the launch game NFL Super Bowl Jackpots.

Published July 24, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Lopez and Julia Boguslawski, President and CEO and Chief Marketing Officer, AGS

In the ever-expanding list of gaming suppliers, American Gaming Systems (AGS) remains one of the most unique and, in recent years, one of the most successful. Two pivotal figures...

Published July 24, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, Founder, Betbash

As it turns out, professional gamblers no longer wear ten-gallon hats with bandoliers slung across each shoulder and pistols and aces hidden in various places. Some, like pro bettor...

Published July 10, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Keith Kruczynski, VP of Studios, North America, Ainsworth Game Technology

Ainsworth Game Technology has long cemented its place as a leading manufacturer, thanks to its arsenal of high-performing titles across multiple sectors. Our guest on this week’s GGB Podcast,...

Published June 26, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Noah Acres, Principal, Acres Manufacturing

The Acres name is one of the most respected in all of gaming—after decades of innovation and experimentation, the company has set its sights on cashless technology and casino...

Published June 12, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Dean Ehrlich, EVP and Games Business Leader for Everi

In this week's podcast, Dean Ehrlich, executive vice president and games business leader for Everi, speaks with GGB Editor, Frank Legato.

Published May 22, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andrew Burke, CEO, and Mike Brennan, Chief Product Officer, of Bluberi

Andrew Burke, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Brennan, Chief Product Officer of Bluberi sit down with Frank Legato, Editor for Global Gaming Business.

Published May 15, 2023

Operators, Regulators: Skill-Game Battle Needs Teeth

Faced with the continued spread of illegal, unregulated gaming machines, Pennsylvania and other states need enforcement actions with teeth, say regulators and operators.

Published April 24, 2023

Leading the Way

Cassie Stratford, the new president of Global Gaming Women, has been paving the way at Boyd Gaming for a decade in the legal affairs office. She approaches each of...

Published January 17, 2022

GLPI to Buy Cordish Live! Casino Real Estate

Gaming and Leisure Properties will acquire the real estate under Cordish Companies’ three Live! Casinos, including the one in South Philadelphia (l.). The deal is part of a $1.81...

Published December 13, 2021

HHR King

Ainsworth has led the way for the industry to delve into a new market for slot suppliers in historical horse racing. Kentucky and Virginia lead the way and other...

Published November 29, 2021

AGS, Exacta: Frontrunners in Historical Horse Racing

The race is to the swift in the growing historical horse racing market, and AGS and Exacta Systems are out in front of an increasingly crowded field. As its...

Published October 25, 2021

IGT’s Knudson: ‘Seeking Economic Fairness, Justice’ for Tribes

Knute Knudson’s (l.) induction this month into the AGA Gaming Hall of Fame caps a career dedicated to the success of the tribal gaming industry. Knudson is vice president...

Published October 18, 2021

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