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David Waddell Gaming Guru - Page 11 Career Opportunities in the Casino Industry12 November 2003
What industry has expanded its employee base by 85 percent in the last decade? What same industry has expanded the number of states that allow it to operate ten-fold since 1976? The answer is the casino gaming industry, which now includes 11 states with commercial casino gaming and 29 states where Native American casino style gaming is authorized. ... (read more)
New Lottery Games Debut29 October 2003
Despite last minute efforts from a group of opponents, on Monday of this week, the Michigan Lottery introduced two new "Club Games" at over 670 different locations throughout Michigan. The two new games, "Club Keno" and "Pull Tabs," went on sale at 6:05 a.m. Monday morning, and are offered at Class C liquor licensees (those that serve liquor by the glass). ... (read more)
Horse Racing Industry Presents United Front in Support of VLTs at Michigan's Tracks15 October 2003
Before a packed crowd, on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, the Michigan Senate Gaming and Casino Oversight Committee heard testimony from Michigan's horse racing industry concerning House Bill 4610, which would authorize video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at Michigan's horse racing tracks. Two overflow rooms with ... (read more)
A Glimpse into the Future1 October 2003
The American Gaming Association recently released the results of a survey of key gaming executives discussing the future of the gaming industry. The AGA's "Future Watch Series" survey will be done on an annual basis in conjunction with the Global Gaming Expo and will serve as a tool to help examine future industry trends. ... (read more)
Salvatore Semola Named Gaming Professional of the Year17 September 2003
Salvatore P. Semola, chief operating officer of Greektown Casino in Detroit, is being recognized by his peers as one of the best in the casino industry by being named "Gaming Professional of the Year for the Eastern United States" by the Detroit/Windsor Chapter of the Casino Management Association ("CMA"). ... (read more)
Themed Slot Machines Continue to Grow in Popularity3 September 2003
Calling all Baby Boomers. If there was ever a doubt in your mind as to your importance as a casino customer, one look at the slot mix on your favorite casino floor should convince you. Increasingly, the casino floor is beginning to look like a page out of the TV Guide, circa 1967.
In my mind, this trend ... (read more)
2003 Global Gaming Expo20 August 2003
Four weeks from now gaming industry personnel from around the globe will descend on Las Vegas, Nevada, for the third annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E). This year's event is scheduled for September 16-18, 2003 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The G2E will feature brand new, cutting edge technology for use in all areas of the gaming industry, from slots to security. ... (read more)
Responsible Gaming6 August 2003
This week (August 4-8, 2003) is "Responsible Gaming Education Week," a week sponsored by the American Gaming Association ("AGA") for gaming employees to join forces to promote responsible gaming activities in their casinos, their communities and nationwide. "Responsible Gaming Education Week" is an ... (read more)
Area Casino Industry Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity23 July 2003
This evening, the Detroit/Windsor Chapter of the Casino Management Association will honor five industry leaders with its prestigious "Visionary Award" for their commitment to diversity. The four area casinos: MotorCity, Greektown, MGM Grand and Casino Windsor, have each developed programs which serve as a ... (read more)
Detroit and Windsor CMA Recognize Vital Role Played by Local Industry Leaders9 July 2003
n July 23, 2003 Casino Windsor's former top boss, Bobby Yee, will present the keynote speech at the Third Annual DetroitWindsor Casino Management Association Chapters Awards Dinner. At the event the CMA will recognize representatives from each of the four Detroit/Windsor area casinos for their efforts in advancing diversity initiatives at their respective casinos. ... (read more)
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