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'Gambling Professor Explains British Casino Culture'

Dr Mark Griffiths on UK Gambling: “We aren’t unique. But we’re relaxed and tolerant.”

Sam Miranda sat down with Professor of Gambling Studies at Nottingham Trent University and co-founder of GamCare Dr Mark Griffiths to discuss the British gambling industry. Topics ranged from casino culture to operator responsibilities. Casino Life’s Sam Miranda has the scoop…

By Dr Mark Griffiths’ own admission, his path into gambling-related academia was “boring.” He was given three options for his PhD – gynaecological psychology, face processing and gambling.

Johnny Rockets Makes Vacations Even More Memorable

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Johnny Rockets Makes Vacations Even More Memorable

James R. Walker is Chief Development Officer for The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc.  He spoke (did not sing) to Jack Bulavsky, Special Assignment Correspondent for Casino Life.

            James R. Walker has more than 20 years of experience in franchise development including serving as Chief Development Office for the Florida-based Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap concepts. He previously served in the same capacity for Fresh Brands, the parent company of Baja Fresh, Sweet Factory, La Salsa and Canyon’s Burger. Walker also served as National Director of Operations for AFC Enterprises/Cinnabon, Inc. He attended the New England Culinary Institute and received his Masters in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Casino Players Take to Bingo Rooms

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Casino players are opting to enjoy online bingo rooms which feature a wide range of exciting games to play.

Most of us don't typically associate online bingo rooms with hip, hot and happening gaming attractions. The fact of the matter is that today's online bingo rooms offer precisely that – especially the good ones. Gone are the days when bingo was considered a fuddy-duddy game; today's quintessential bingo player is chic, suave and sophisticated and ready to roll. Consider the wide range of exciting online bingo games available to players in 75 ball, and 90 ball bingo. Other fine attractions include progressive jackpot bingo games with rollovers. All in all, players enjoy red carpet treatment from inception to cash out and that's just the beginning.

Perseverance Pays Off

Perseverance Pays Off

Scott Butera, Chief Operating Officer & President, Foxwoods Resort Casino talks to Glyn Thomas about recent challenges that have been met - with sleeves rolled up and determination.

Could you provide details on how the year has been for Foxwoods?

This year, Foxwoods has gone through a significant transformational stage that’s been incredibly exciting.

Casino Secret Shopper

 

One of the specific contracts we enjoy the most is our Casino Secret Shopper program but making a change for the better within a casino business doesn’t always mean we will retire early.

We (not always secretly) are engaged by the casino owner of a land-based or online casino who feels that they are doing a good job but wishes to know if they can do better.

The two industries are very different but our extensive backgrounds give us the edge in knowing what we are looking for in both fields.

Poker Tips: Online and Real-Life By Simon Fitzpatrick 11.12.13

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Poker Tips: Online and Real-Life

By Simon Fitzpatrick 11.12.13

 

 

 

 

It seems that everyone and their grandmother is playing poker these days, whether online, in a casino or round the kitchen table. Whether you’re new to the game or you’ve been playing a while, a few tips never hurt anyone – especially as a refresher course. If you play a lot it’s easy to fall into bad habits, so here’s a recap of fundamental strategies. We’ve concentrated on Texas hold ‘em because of its popularity, though of course many of these ideas will translate to other poker games.

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Pat Crofts brings a youthful attitude to Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos, interview by David McKee

Pat Crofts, CEO of the Muscogee Creek Nation Casinos, recently estimated the reach of Tulsa-area tribal casinos at 50-70 miles. He’s hoping to expand that radius exponentially with the expansion of River Spirit Casino into a Vegas-worthy destination property. The $335 million project will add a 22-story, 500-room hotel, additional food and beverage outlets, 1,500 parking spaces and enlarge the gaming capacity, just for starters.

Expansion & Integration at Grosvenor Casinos

Expansion & Integration at Grosvenor Casinos

Casino Life’s Daniel Lindsay met up recently with Paul Armitage, Operations Director of the UK’s biggest Casino Operation

Recently, Grosvenor Casinos completed the transaction acquiring the Gala Casino estate giving you a market leading position in terms of live casino venues of 55, across England, Scotland and Wales (and 2 operations in Belgium).  Your workload must have increased dramatically, how’s the integration of that business going?

MATCH'EM!

Peter White chats with 3J Gaming during the Table Gaming Showcase hosted at Grosvenor Casino Coventry, a bi-annual event that trials the very latest in table gaming technology the industry has to offer.

Daryl Jendras and Jim Lemanski (pictured above), founders of 3JGaming, LLC, have pioneered the invention of a new revolutionary table game being introduced to the market, "Match'em  Hi-Lo".

Could you explain to our readership who you are and the history of your company?

New AGA President/CEO: “We’re A Global Entertainment Association”

After 17 years, a new person is leading the American Gaming Association (AGA). Geoff Freeman was appointed president and chief executive officer on July 1. He takes over from Frank J. Fahrenkopf who was AGA’s president since its founding in 1996. Fahrenkopf is being retained as a consultant to assist with the transition through the end of the year.