David Rebuck (l.), who announced his retirement last week after 13 years as director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), served longer than any other director. In this GGB Podcast, he recalls the hot-button issues he’s had to deal with during his time at the NJDGE.

The gaming industry is logging record revenues, but that does not mean it is perfect, by any means—oftentimes, those who venture to point out its shortcomings are doing so out of love, and a desire for things to improve for future generations. Such is the case with Richard Schuetz (l.), whose half-century of experience has touched nearly every aspect of the industry.

In expert presentations at last week’s World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas, social engineering experts commented that operators must deal with new challenges from artificial intelligence and high-tech hacks.

Aristocrat Gaming was once again named Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content in the EKG Slot Awards, but Light & Wonder scored the most individual awards this year.

IGT will spin off its gaming and digital divisions to create a new company in combination with Everi Holdings, Inc. in a $6.2 billion deal. The new public company will retain the IGT name.