GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has become a staple in the international gaming community, thanks in large part to its steadfast leadership and dedication to excellence. Now, with...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Maureen Beddis, Senior Vice President Membership & Events, American Gaming Association; and Korbi Carrison, Vice President G2E Event, RX
It’s no secret that G2E is one of the most important and influential events for the regulated global gaming industry. As such, it takes a lot of effort, planning...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Peter DeRaedt and Mark Pace, President and Vice President, IGSA
What started with an open letter from John Acres has transformed into something truly special—the International Gaming Standards Association has become one of the most important organizations in the...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Koster, Eastern Regional President, Caesars Entertainment
There’s nothing better than a plan that comes together, and John Koster (l.) knows a thing or two about effective business planning. As the eastern regional president for Caesars,...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Payne, President, VICI Properties
Not too long ago, the idea of casino operators relinquishing their real estate assets seemed absurd—now it’s commonplace, thanks to several high-performing, gaming-focused real estate investment trusts (REITs). One...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Chad Hoehne, President and CEO, Table Trac
In today’s industry, information technology is the name of the game, and few companies have been at it longer than Table Trac. The Minnesota-based firm, led for nearly thirty...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bart Blatstein, Founder and CEO, Tower Investments
Las Vegas may be the capital of U.S. gaming, but Atlantic City remains an extremely prized and lucrative market in its own right. Developers who bet big on its...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Michael Silberling, CEO, Metropolitan Gaming
In a market as mature as the U.K., it can be hard to be a disruptor, especially on the brick-and-mortar side. However, Metropolitan Gaming and CEO Michael Silberling (l.)...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jim Preston, VP, Global Innovation, Interblock
In recent years, Interblock has emerged as a market leader in electronic table games, a sector that is gaining in popularity in various markets around the world. One figure...
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...
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...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Birtha, President, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento, which debuted right before the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, has risen to become one of the premier properties in the northern California...
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...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Ryan Walker, General Manager, Legends Bay Casino
The Reno-Sparks gaming market remained largely unchanged for over 20 years before Legends Bay Casino opened its doors in August of last year. The venue took over 10 years...
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,...
GGB Podcast Classic: Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel
This week, we’re revisiting a classic episode first posted in April featuring Kenny Epstein (l.), co-owner and COO of the El Cortez Casino Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.
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...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Susan Hensel and Joseph Grad, Co-Founders and Partners, Hensel Grad
Susan Hensel and Joseph Grad, Co-Founders and Partners at law firm, Hensel Grad, spoke with GGB Managing Editor, Jess Marquez, on future plans and the regulatory environment of today’s...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jeff Jordan, CEO and Founder of SlotCycle
Jeff Jordan, Founder of SlotCycle, spoke with GGB Managing Editor, Jess Marquez from his Las Vegas office in May.
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.