Integrity is Core Principle in Evaluating Gray-Market Gaming
Can unregulated game suddenly become regulated games even though the operators claim they’re not gambling? If they want to be regulated, they need to jump through all the hoops...
A Career and a Half
Thirty years after co-founding the Spectrum Gaming Group, Fred Gushin’s role in the gaming industry can’t be underestimated, according to his partner, Michael Pollock.
Lessons From Responsible Gaming Education Month
Addressing Responsible Gaming has become a Year-Round Effort and is Yielding Positive Results
Retail, Digital Gaming: Two Sides of One Industry
When illegal casinos come for the players of legal bricks-and-mortar casinos, jurisdictions need to consider the policy goals in place when those casinos were legalized in the first...
Maintaining Gaming Integrity is Not Optional
When the Mob controlled Las Vegas, it counted on union president Jimmy Hoffa (l.) to steer millions in Teamster dues to casino owners who had no other way to...
Sleeping in the Same Bed?
An early prediction by a nearly forgotten gaming regulator has come true in today’s world. But is it such a bad thing? Spectrum Gaming’s Michael Pollock (l.) reflects.
Business Models for Online Gaming in the U.S.
The optimal solution for states and land-based casino operators may be different than European countries where iGaming has flourished for years. With the current link between land-based and online...
Gaming Grows Up
Mature gaming markets demand mature gaming policies. There are many long-established gaming jurisdictions that fall prey to politics and back-room deals to increase competition, taxes or fees. Here’s how...
Georgia, Oh Georgia
Last week, Michael Pollock of Spectrum Gaming Group testified before a committee of the Georgia state legislature about the efficacy of legalizing casinos in the state. The following article...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
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October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
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November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
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November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
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