My G2E question for 2015 is "What will Gaming look like in 2025?" In the words of the late Yogi Berra, "The future ain't what it use to be." I asked several top gaming executives and decided to weigh in myself. My vision is at the end of the post. Share your comments if you choose as you share this post with your friends.
Ladies first.
“Gaming in 2025 will likely be an enhanced, high-tech hybrid
of what we see today. The
bricks-and-mortar casinos will continue evolving to stay on trend with design
and architecture, while the games themselves will seamlessly blend on-property
experience with on-demand, online options.
The hybrid model will require even more strategic marketing and
operational creativity — yet another
reason gaming is such a fast-paced and dynamic industry. That’s why we love it.”
Wendy Hamilton - General Manager of SugarHouse Casino
“Ten years from now, regional casinos will be part of the entertainment infrastructure of every major metropolitan area. There will likely be robust online complements to nearly every casino brand and even more sophisticated technology driving the overall business forward. That will create steady opportunities to reach new people and continue growing the industry.”
“We can be certain that gaming in 2025 will include online slots and table games as standard fare for all casinos. We also anticipate that sports betting will become a more common and integrated part of the overall gaming picture. Those changes will introduce a younger demographic to the industry overall, whose increasing importance will reshape all operations.”
Greg Carlin - CEO of Rush Street Gaming
“Ten years from now, regional casinos will be part of the
entertainment infrastructure of every major metropolitan area. There will
likely be robust online complements to nearly every casino brand and even more
sophisticated technology driving the overall business forward. That will create steady opportunities to
reach new people and continue growing the industry.”
Craig Clark - General Manager of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh
"That’s an exciting opportunity! Ten years from now I think you’ll continue to see casinos and integrated casino resorts providing great entertainment to players. Casinos are not going away, and they are going to offer more entertainment than ever. The games and experiences will continue to evolve, bringing in interactivity, skill, social and new gesture technology. We have an advanced development team working on a lot of exciting concepts right now. I think you’ll see regulators working in closer partnership with operators and suppliers to bring new technology to market more quickly."
"If I had a crystal ball, I would say that you’ll see online gaming integrated more closely with bricks-and-mortar casinos; mobile payments will be commonplace; multi-platform content and interstate casino progressives will be prevalent; and the effects of player and technology convergence will be quite evident. The year 2025 will be here before you know, and we have innovation teams across the globe already working on inventions for the next decade and beyond."
Gavin Issacs - CEO of Scientific Games
I think Gaming in 2025 is going to be a lot different then what I see now. The patrons will be much younger.They will come in groups and have night for socialization that will include dining, shows and gambling. In that order. Our floor will be reconfigured with more stadium style play.
Mobile device will be the method of choice for all players under 30. Our player then is between 15 and 20 now. They will be a section where you can play on your phone. In this area, players can also play games against each other.The casino floor will consist of the sophisticated and affluent player in secluded areas. That should constitute about 30% of our business. The rest will be the young millennial that wants nightlife in a safe environment. More emphasis on security and responsible gaming.
Gaming will have more transactions that are cashless. The amount of Table games will increase along with skill base games.Games will have more interactive components than ever. They will be sports and fantasy betting kiosks. Television will have in game wagering for all players that have rooms reserved with a credit card. And when the players come in for nightlife, they'll dress like they are vying for the cover of GQ and Vogue on New Years Eve.
Here's a glimpse!
Robert Mims aka The Gaming Guy
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