On Thursday evening,I was honored to judge the 2nd Annual Sports Analytics Competition at Temple University.The even lasted for approximately 2 and a half hours and had two divisions.There was an undergrate and graduate section.
Each group was given a subset of NFL data from 1980 - 2023.The information consisted of the winners and losers of each game,the total points scored and how the information translated to the outcomes against the spread.The contestants were given the task of scraping the data and looking for trends that would be appealing to an investment firm.
The groups cited,temperature,wind,home field advantage as important variables.They went further and examine the ATS by divisions and individual months during the season. Temple University is one of the few schools in the country that has several courses of studies that address Sports Gaming. While UNLV is the leader in offering gaming and sports related classes,Temple has carve out a niche that introduces the sports betting industry to this region.
If you are interested in sports gaming and how it relates to business, analytics,tourism and hospitality,please contact Yang Yang or George Diemer ,two professors at Temple University School of Hospiality and Tourism.
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This is design to get you or anyone of the millions of people that the American Gaming Association reports that engage in sports betting.The last published reports indicates that over 25 million people enjoy some form of wagering on sporting events. The report also states that people between the ages of 18-24 are at a high risk of developing a gambling disorder. The responsible gaming report from the AGA highlights, "the adrenaline of chance and the excitement of winning but concludes those feelings would not be plausible without a foundation of responsibility".
The Webster 's Dictionary definition of tram is a public transport vehicle that travels along rails and powered by electricity. I get the vision of Las Vegas Mccarran Airport going between terminals and to baggage claim. I now want share my new vertical that is just like the dictionary version of tram but able to accomodate thousands. Not only the young but the millenials and the baby boomers. All of those gorups engages in some form of wagering. Gambling studies indicate that demographicly,African Americans,Hispanics and Asians are high risk for gaming disorders Women are now wagering at a hiher rate than anytime in history.All of the generations and demographics mentioned can enjoy gaming more effectively without being in jeopardize.
So without further adieu,I want to introduce my version of tram that is like you've never seen before.
TRAMS is an acronym that if applied in principal,will make the sports betting expierience fun and controllable. I will share it with you now.
Track the teams,players,sports and leagues that you know and are interested in. You cannot follow all of them.But if you have a sub section of anything that you like or know, you.ve increased your chances because you have eliminated some choices.
Responsible methods are put in place as you open any account or enter a betting emstablishment. If you play online,those methods include limits on deposits,time on device and the amount of wagers. If you wager in brick and mortar places, do it without debit and credit cards.Pay all of your essential obligations to your creditors and your family before engaging with the game.
Alerts are the information highways that will keep you aware of whose playing,the weather conditions,injury reports and anything pertinent to making a selection. Follow news feeds and social media from the sports that captivate you.Avoid the prompts from operators that are designed to stimulate a reaction from you to play a bet. Discipline keeps you in the game.
Market watch is looking at the numbers and the price associated with sports wagering. Here is an example. Before two teams play. visualize what you think that point spread would be.Then examine the numbers that the bookmaker has posted. Final step is compare what operator is offers the best line and the best price. No difference than buying online from Amazon or EBay. Substitute a player for a team and apply the same idealogy.
Statistics should support any selection. Emotion and personal prefence are fine but prudent action calls for an analytic approach to identify trends. If you are able to find two stats that support your selection, you are ready to finalize your action.
And now you have TRAMS.
Each facet works in conjunction with each other. Practicing just one or two of the methods will give minimal results.The foundation of the acroym is to game and wager responsibly. It doesn;t mean that you will win. It does mean that you will keep it fun!
I am available to discuss how the application of this concept can benefit you or a group you are affiliated with
After seeing the reports that Penn Entertainment had a round of layoff wirh members of their ESPNBet team,I decided to look at the mid year numbers for the top operators. Let's see where everyone is positioned as the NFL returns this fall. These are the market shares of the top operators. DraftKings :38%
FanDuel 36.5%
BetMGM:7%
Caesars:5.9%
ESPNBet 3.2%
Rush Street Interactive 3%
Comparing these numbers to the 1st quarter of 2024,DraftKings increased by 2.7%.FanDuel decreased by 1.3%.FanDuel'sDraft market share shifted slightly toward DraftKings and Rush Interactive.BetMGM decreased by.3%despite some impressive partnerships. Caesars decreased .6% and ESPNBet dropped 1.5%.
Let's look at the stock prices to see if investors are still confident over the last month of activity. DraftKings fell -6.07% but close today up 0,26%. FanDuel is down -0.6% over the last 30 days but closed today up 0.6%. Public confidence is unchanged.BetMGM was up 8.80% in the last month and closed yesterday up ,15%. The public opinion of the stock is unwavered. Caesars Entertainment was down 5% 30 days ago but closed yesterday up .82%/.Caesars was down $9 6 months ago and $2 a month ago. While the market share declined, the price is going up.Rush Interactive's stock price was in the low teens 6 months ago but has dropped to just under $10 yesterday. The shift in market share did not translate to increasing the stock value. Penn Entertainment and ESPNBet are not trending in the anticipated direction. A stock price that was high as $25 a year ago is now at $18.52 and down .27% yesterday.
The Outlook: Expect the two market leaders to jockey for the top position as the NFL and NCAA Football returns in September. BetMGM's partnership with Twitter and the expansion of their sports betting service in Washington, D.C.,will help recoup the .3% loss of the 2nd quarter, I see Rush as a possible acquisition based on a fvorable price. ESPNBet has the advantage of starting this football season off at the inception. By not launching until after week 7 in 2023,they acqiured multiple downloads but were not able to grow the market.A correction is imperative or this media and gaming merger will be short lived.
I encourage you to practice smart responsible gaming and do your homework as you look to invest in the stock market.
The number of shortages in the work force have many
industries scrambling to find workers. The Gaming industry is no exception. While
the demand for gaming entertainment grows, the personnel that provides the experience
is understaffed. The guest experience is the same but there will be noticeable lapses in
some service areas. Where the normal time to wait for a beverage would be
between 10-15 minutes, expect the period to double. If you. The availability of
games and units to play are still at an optimum level. If team members call off
or leave a company unexpectedly, this affects the day-to-day operation
profoundly. When this happens, the intelligent
organization goes into demand and profitability mode. What units the public
wants to play and which of them brings the most level of profitability to the
company are the primary concerns. Since this situation has not changed since
the pandemic of 2020, the next step is how to alleviate it.
While job fairs and increase in pay are two ways to attract
candidates, the competitors in your region are offering a comparable experience.
Offering a job referral incentive to current staff extends the reach of the
organization. Use social media to highlight job events and promotions. If the
organization is doing something that has philanthropic or community involved, share
this information on the website. The impression is that you are appealing to
work for.
When all things are equal between you and your competitors,
you must go the extra mile. Be creative in how you approach a prospective employee.
Be more proactive in retaining the staff you have. The cost of replacing
someone is greater than what it would take to keep them. A new employee has a
learning curve that an experience one is not subject to. Direct attention
toward individuals that have worked in the industry and pay more for that. In
Atlantic City recently, the casinos joined together and held a job fair where
all the hotels have representation.
Factor the location of your facility into your job promotions.
The cost of gas is important to an applicant and the cost of a commute is a
prevalent factor in accepting a position. If you are near public transportation,
highlight that to the applicant. Initiate rides share programs that make
commuting more appealing.
Lastly, utilize flexibility in the job hiring and retention
process. Example: Your organization has 3 shifts of 8 hours that start at designated
times. If you have enough interest in a particular start time that is not part of
the normal scheme, consider incorporating it.Let it correspond into what you currently
offer and make it work for you by implementing it during a period of peak
demand. Want more ways to attract people. Keep following me!
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These are
some of the takeaways of the SBC Digital North America, an online event that
was held June 9th and 10th. I Gaming and
Sports Betting are moving the needle in the Gaming and Casino Industry. While
there will always be a need for a land base casino hotel, there is a need for
the convenience factor that playing online gives to a player. The mobile apps
that replicate the brick-and-mortar facilities will resonate with the existing
customer. The use of
Social Media is a great opportunity to engage with your clientele and attract
new patrons. Using push notifications and tweets that give information are ways
that have the public interested in your promotions, if sent at the right time as
well as to the right customer. Innovation
will separate successful operators from the masses. I
participated in two panels at the SBC. The 1st was From the Gaming
Floor to Online Slots: Harnessing the Omnichannel Opportunity. I was able to
share my expertise in casino operations and how important the loyalty program
is. I suggested that the digital wallet program and the brick & mortar
should work together. This will keep the player with your organization longer
because you are working collaboratively to fulfill their needs. This type of
marketing will ultimately increase the lifetime value of the player to your
organization. The second
panel address the careers in gaming and sports betting. I was on this panel
with George Diemer, associate professor at Temple University. George and I
concurred about internships, regulation, and responsible gaming. The industry
could be doing more to increase our labor pool and alleviate employment
concerns. An increase in flexibility regarding shifts and hours should be a
consideration.
I plan to do my part to help in a recruitment endeavor. I will
be going to colleges and universities this fall to advocate what gaming has to
offer. I will also have at least one video per month that highlights a job that
a college student or job applicant with an aptitude for learning could fulfill.
I will not limit my scope to jobs just in one region because of the size and
growth of the gaming industry. If there are any casinos that are having recruitment
and retention challenges, reach out to me and I will highlight the position that
you are trying to fill.
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The wait is over. Casinos have been given the green light to increase the number of guests they can accommodate to pre Covid 19 levels. This is welcoming news for the gaming and entertainment industry.The gaming operators have been forced to be resilient over the past 14 months. Most have found challenges with employee retention and acqusition. While that was eased because of the reduction of gaming space,the effort to attract employees must now intensify. Casinos on each coast are offering job referral incentives to current workers and propective hires. One consideration could be to reach out to former employees to gauge their interest in returning in a flexible or part time capacity.
There will be several revenue streams that will recieve a spike in the next 3 months. The Food and Beverage departments along with hotel occupancy will approach the historical month to month numbers of 2019. Entertainment will also be a draw to customers looking to go out to shows and concerts. The professional teams are going to full capacity for indoor events so the casinos should be looking to follow suit. Looking at local talent would be a win - win as a gate attraction.
FYI for those looking for the two hottest concerts in Las Vegas. First is Usher at Caesars Palace. Here is a glimpse of what to expect from the IHeart Radio Awards 2021 and his residency .
Sports is the vertical that the casinos are betting on. Partnerships with professional teams will boost the use of mobile gaming and sports betting apps. The marketing opportunities are not just related to wagering on the pre match odds. Extended options involving futures and in game betting should be explored.
Atlantic City's revival will be peak during the summer season. Las Vegas will see an increase in their mid week business. The covenience markets like Philly,Washington and Baltimore will have to become creative because they will be competing with other comericial venues for the entertainment spend in those respective cities.
The leader in all of the aforementioned markets must find their niche and promote themselves effectively. Determine who your customer is and keep that person connected to you. I could expand and give concepts but it would behoove me to share those thoughts in a conversation. For now, you can follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter.
I will have some exciting news to provide to all you very shortly. Enjoy your summer.
The second performance is Bruno Mars who will be performing at the Park MGM in July.
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I decided to assess what I see for 3 gaming regions. The regions are Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Everything that I hypothesis is based on COVID 19 levels. The CDC has projected
a rise in cases this fall. The cold and flu season is approaching and will
impact the public willingness to convene in crowded venues.
I
will focus on the major cities in each of the regions. Las Vegas will still be
slow to move toward recovery. Airline flights are still under capacity with extremely
limited international passengers. All major convention business has been
scrapped for this year. There is talk of some concerts being scheduled in
show rooms. Usher is planning a residency performance in 2021 at Caesars
Palace. There are tremendous deals on room rates during the week that may tempt
you to fly out for a three day - two-night getaway.
Atlantic City is still one of the
top ten trip destinations in the United States according to Trip Adviser.
The casinos just received a boost with the return of dine in restaurant
service. Casino restaurants,like every other
restaurant, must observe the many restrictions put into place including 25%
percent capacity, tables spaced 6 feet apart, patrons required to wear masks
while not eating or drinking. This will entice visitors to come to the shore
during the months of September thru November. The price of gas is relatively
low and will motivate patrons to take a drive to America’s greatest playground.
I would strongly suggest having a reservation if you are dining. Atlantic City is allowing the resumption of smoking on the casino floor. This is not in the best interest of the employees and patrons at the casinos. It allows the shore to offer something that will bring in additional revenue. The risk does not appear to be worth it.
Philly has also extended the amenities to include food. This
is consistent with the casinos that are operating outside of Philadelphia
County. 24-hour gaming is going to return on September 18. The casinos have beefed up their efforts to
keep the facilities clean and have maintain temperature check policy that
protects the guests and the employees. An increase of deep cleaning and
disinfecting the front and back of house areas is already underway. When the
capacity levels are increased to accommodate more guests, the challenge the
casinos will face will be staffing. If the capacity level were increased to
40-50% by October 31, that would be a treat. Lastly, Poker should be revisited and
opened with a limitation on the amount of people allowed at a table. Other
modifications should include no smoking, changing cards frequently and online
reservations during peak times of play.
My view is this week's Monday Motivation of optimism. The gaming
industry will return to profitable levels in convenience and urban markets
quicker than the resort areas. All operators must find ways to create the
environment that places safety first while providing an exceptional
entertainment experience. The opinions expressed are my own. The creativity I shared is to inform you of what can be accomplished during difficult circumstances.
I want to share some exciting news about my plan to expand my engagement on Twitter. At the start of the NBA shutdown due to COVID 19, I started a doing a twitter chat 3 nights a week. The conversations included sports, sports business and sports betting. It was expanded to include music from contemporary artists and delve into their music catalogues. The audience grew exponentially over the 4 months and expanded to cover both the east and west coast. The chat achieved approximately 30,000 impressions during the ESPYS on June 21st.
Since sports have returned the format has changed. The conversation or threads can't last as long in the evening because the games are rightfully taking center stage. A mid day version of the chat was added to engage the audience longer. This addition captured positive results. With the NFL coming in two weeks, it makes sense to expand the coverage, Start on September 1st, the chat will be on 4 nights. Those nights will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. A mid day version will happen on each of the aforementioned days of the week with Wednesday included at noon.
The night chats will start at 7:30 prior to an NFL game. The conversation before any other game(NBA,MLB,NHL,WNBA or Tennis) will start 30 minutes before the contest. There will still be polls that will gauge your opinions, questions that pertain to your sports betting selections and data that will help you make an informed decisions. We also highlight our followers by sharing their tweets and applaud their creativity when they include a GIF. On Thursday, there is a women in media segment that spotlights the achievements of female athletes, reporters and business executives. On Fridays, we will still do Shout Outs and #FF. If you follow we follow back.
Nkeshi Free
The chat are cohosted by Nkeshi Free. She adds the creative side to the collaboration and is knowledgeable in all sports. Her twitter handle is @KeshisCuties. My twitter handle is @GamingguyM.
Tuesday is the #GTLHottopics day. All other days we use the #GTLivechat.
You can get updated information at smartresponsiblegaming.com
I am starting to look at universities and colleges this fall. Hold up. I am not thinking about taking a course or getting my Masters. I plan to offer my presentations virtually. I have visited several schools in this immediate region. They include Saint Joseph University, Temple University, Drexel University, Penn State, Delaware State University and Stockton University. Since the COVID pandemic makes going to the schools a risky venture even for a gaming professional like myself, I decided to use technology and make things easier.
I am looking at schools not only in the mid Atlantic region but any state that is considering adding sports wagering to it's gaming statues. This includes Virginia, Washington DC, Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida and Georgia. The states of Illinois, Indiana and Colorado have recently legalized sports betting so I would anticipate ther would be some interest there as well.
So many educators will be curious why sports betting is a topic that their student would want to learn about. I will share two reasons. One is it is a revenue generator that is part of every professional sports pre game telecast. Second are the business partnerships that are associated with sports wagering include the professional sports leagues, casinos, hotels and major restaurant chains. Each of these organizations will be employers for many of your students that are majoring in Hospitality, Tourism, Marketing, Business Management and Graphic Design.
I have found that the interest in the gaming industry has never been higher. Within the past 3 years the taboo of "What is the line and did they cover ",has disappeared. The average age and demographic of a sports bettor is between 23 -34 and predominately male. In an American Gaming Association survey found that 45% of the core bettors are in this group. The technological evolution and the use of mobile devices lend to the expansion of gaming and the opportunities to be a part of it.
If you think your students would like to learn about how gaming and sports betting in particular is changing how we view a professional games and interact with each other then we should have a conversation.
Here is a glimpse of what the responsibilities are now during a pandemic. This is a dramatic change from March 12th. The parameters are in place to insure a safe gaming environment.
The protocols for wearing a mask, sanitizing your hands and temperature checks before entering the
venue are adhered to. There is an occasional reminder to be given regarding the mask covering the
nose but the guests and employees are compliant when ask to do so.
The challenges that present themselves are in the areas of social distancing. The players that come
with a group or companion still stay together in close alignment while near the games or slot machines. While they are doing what seems natural, they are not exercising social distancing. This requires that
the management team must politely request that some degree of separation must be maintain, especially around the table games. This provides a level of comfort for the staff that is dealing to the patrons.
The limitation on occupancy makes scheduling games and deploying staff a creative process. You are now going with the demand for play as oppose to offering a full compliment of all the games. If three people are requesting a baccarat game and one person is requesting Three Card Poker, I can tell you without hesitation the game I am opening first. Certain slot machines are not operable to make social distancing a mandate.
There is more area to cover during the work day because the gaming floor is more spread out. Pre Covid configurations were based on games being adjacent to each other. Plexiglass shields and visors are available at each game. This is for the safety of the employees and guests.
How should you manage a casino floor during a pandemic? You should follow all of the things I mentioned above. In addition, look to be innovative in how you connect with your guest. Use social media to let them know that you appreciate their business and that you want them to know that. Maintain a staffing level that allows for flexibility and gives you the ability to react to the unforeseen.
It took approximately 6 weeks but here it is. Smart Responsible Gaming launched the website with the concept of doing a sports betting webinar. The timing is perfect because 3 of the 4 professional leagues are about to resume play. Most of the public had to find other ways of coping with out sports.
We no longer have to watch Netflix, binge watch an entire television series that we missed or replays of games played earlier in the season.
Live sports will mean we can watch our favorite past times on a consistent basis. Included in that group are the millions pf people that bet on the games. The lack of action left a void for so many adults. It is our wish that if you are going to watch the game and bet on it, that you do it more effectively.
Our webinar will facilitate that for you. You will learn 3 principles that will improve your wagering strategy. If you are a novice, you will learn the terminology associated with sports betting. Our webinar will appeal to women. Women make up approximately 20% of the sports betting population.
We think that is a growth marketing opportunity.
The date of the webinar is July 29th at 11:00 AM. The cost is $30. This information will make you a smarter bettor that looks at statistics and analytics. It will require you to rely less on emotional attachments and more on probability. If you are prepared to do that and maintain more of your money as you bet on games then this is how you sign up.
This is the second part of my PIVOT post on Smart Responsible Gaming. The use of the term pivot in basketball is to help a player avoid a defender and find an opening on the court to take a shot, make a pass or drive to the basket. It opens up the court to you. You are that player and the world is your court.
The next letter in the acronym is O.
O is for optimistic about what you are trying to do. Don't expect the road to be easy. But never
become downtrodden or thinking you should give up. If not today then tomorrow. If not this week
then the next.
T is for tenacity in your pursuits. You refuse to be easily dispelled. Denzel Washington gave a motivational speech and stated "Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship." "Without commitment you will never start and without consistently you will never finish." He ended by saying, "see you at work."
I want to announce the unveiling of our website, Smart Responsible Gaming.com. From the end of March, I have had time to think about what would be useful to people during a pandemic and serve an audience that actively consumes gaming and sports.
I wanted to include some of the popular aspects that sports aficionados could appreciate. They include Esports, Sports Betting and Casinos. There are sections that give nutritional and fitness information.Videos are included.
There is a Twitter section that highlights GTLHottopics. This is a segment that covers the trending topics in the sports betting and sports business world. You can see all of the tweets that come from Smart Responsible Gaming. The social media links to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are prominently featured as well.
There is a blog series that is devoted to helping anyone navigate a return to work after Covid-19.If you are looking for specialist advice on a subject related to sports and gaming, you can use the email, info@smartresponsiblegaming.com. This is in the event that your question is not covered by the information on the website.
I am proud of what we were able to accomplish during this pandemic. It has heighten my creativity. I hope you like it and check back periodically for updates. The next step on the journey is...
In last week's Monday Motivation, we covered a blueprint
for a to return to work with safety, health, and social distancing
policies in place. If you missed it here is the link. The next step for most of
us will be how we go from being at home all day to working again. This is not a given or an
automatic situation. Most operations are opening at less than 60% of pre COVID levels.
This poses the thought that we may need a plan "B". This is if we
were employed by an operator that is conservatively reopening.
The
plan "B" must start with an evaluation of your skill set and the
value you bring to your team. If your self-evaluation does not grade out high,
then you must take steps to improve it. You may have to apply at other
companies that are in your field or have a demand for your talent. This is the
1st step of Plan B.
Since
we are entering the "New Normal", we must become comfortable with the
business aspects of virtual interaction. No one will be likely to interview you in
person. So, you must be prepared to log into a link or a Zoom panel that will
ask questions of you. This may be foreign to most of us, but we have the luxury
of time to master it.
Have
the person that you are in quarantine with do a role play with you. You should
dress as if you were going to meet an employer in an office setting. Then download the Zoom App. Once you are satisfied with your responses in the role play, have
another person contact you on Zoom and conduct a 10-minute interview. The person
you are quarantine with can critique it. Make sure you have a well-lit
background and optimum camera angle. In order to make it fun as well as productive, everyone
can switch roles.
Then
you look at who is hiring and what their needs are. If your resume can convey
that you are an asset, then send it to their H/R department. Follow up on your
letter or email within 7 business days. If there is a mutual interest you can
suggest the virtual interaction. Your innovation will make you stand out from
your peers. Nothing over the top but allow your personality to come out during
the exchange. Warmth always works!
So far, my Monday Motivation posts have been designed to help us stay the course thru COVID-19. Each one,for the past four weeks, has given concepts and suggestions as to what to we should do in the meantime. Now multiple states are planning some form of re-opening. The last phase in each anticipated re-opening are hotels,casinos and entertainment venues. Since that is the majority of my colleagues and followers, this Blueprint was crafted for the gaming. tourism and hotel industries.
We are fortunate that a large percentage of the aforementioned industries have employees that reside in states that are taking the "let the data determine the date" approach. They include Pennsylvania, New Jersey. New York, Nevada and Michigan. If the numbers of people infected does not get to a level determined by the state as a green stage then there is no choice but to wait until the pandemic subsides.
So when we return to work, the Blueprint requires that the operators and owners of each organization have placed the ultimate value on the safety and well being of the employees that will be returning to the workplace. They will be the most valuable asset the companies have in helping the business return to pre COVID levels. There should be a meeting that informs everyone via phone, email or zoom as to what the strategic plan will be.
That plan must consist of testing of the staff so everyone can feel save interacting with each other. Step two will require a social distancing policy that must be adhered to without exception. It will include the requirement of wearing a mask to protect the staff and the guests from each other. Step 3 will mandate a dedication to having the cleanest work area conceivable. This will gain public confidence that all measures are being taken to insure safety. Step four has a compulsory level of contact tracing. If there is a reported case of a guest or employee being diagnose with Coronavirus, you can have a general idea as to who that person can in contact with. This will be a proactive method to keep the virus from spreading.
In order for the Blueprint to work, there will be changes to the Standard Operations Procedures (SOP). A level of flexibility must be inherent because of a natural tendency to do things the way we have previously. Unfortunately, we won't have the ability to do that initially. Every one must buy in! If we are practical and patient, we will be thriving and fiscally successful. Each organization will have to develop partnerships to move the business incrementally. I can go into more detail but that should be part of a formal conversation. I have some time now, as most of us do, to welcome such an exchange.
This is the moment where we see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you have missed some of my earlier posts on Monday Motivation, I have included two that will bring you to the level we are now.
We are headed in the right direction with our continued practice of social distancing. But if you are
like me you can't practice social distancing from the refrigerator. So let's work on that as a two part way to promote Monday Motivation. Step one is to start drinking more water. Not more alcohol! The more water you drink the less food you will want to consume. Health authorities suggest the 8 by 8 rule which is 8 glasses of 8 ounces per day. After 9PM limit or shut down all food in take. You will feel better and become more equip to take on the 2nd phase of motivation.
Next step is think about what you want to improve about yourself. Take a moment to think about it..
Now that you have the one area you want to upgrade, go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and order the how to book or motivational author's latest work that you have in mind. If funds are limited then find the book on eBay. Commit yourself to read a chapter every day. Whatever you order can not be purely for entertainment or fiction. We got Ozark, reruns of the Wire and Tiger King for that.
Where we are headed is a better tomorrow. But we won't be prepared to go next level unless we start now. So watch this video and get ready for when tonight to meet tomorrow. It's never too late to follow your dreams!
Whether you are in Philly. Atlantic City or Las Vegas, if you work in gaming and hospitality, we are all experiencing the unimaginable right now. All of the casinos and hotels are closed. The "non essential" businesses which includes everything that is not related to health care and food distribution are shutdown as well. Which brings me to you.
My question is where is your glass? In a virtual sense because we can't get together unless we Facetime or Zoom.
My next question is where do you see your glass? If you see your glass as half empty because of the pandemic, the words associated with that perception are void, not filled and desolate. If you see your glass as half filled. the words associated with that view are optimistic, prospective and engaged. All of us are binge watching and wishing this would end tomorrow.
My point is that we all got the same glass. Perhaps not the same situation. But it's not where you're at, it's what you going to do about it. So since we all got to be alone together, let's be creative together and figure out the next move. Not the next 2 months. That may be overwhelming. It is for me! But I can manage this day and the gift that was given to me. We can all do that. This was my last post on LinkedIn. It will tell you how to do it. Fill your glass!
Every Monday, I will share some Monday Motivation as long we are alone together. Share this post if you find it beneficial. Have a phenomenal week!
This will keep you current with the industry. These post will include trends about the sports betting market and information about what state is planning to offer it next. This will be a winning situation for a sophisticated operator and his constituents.
New York approved sports betting and started accepting wagers this week. The sites include Rivers Casino Schenectady and Tioga Downs. Resorts World Catskills and Del Lago will have the capacity to take bets and are expected to announce their plans soon. All wagers must be made in person. There is no mobile sport betting component at this time. They are prohibited from taking bets on New York State collegiate sports teams and any college sports events held within the state.
Washington DC is still finalizing it's sports betting regulations. Once they are complete, expect retailers to apply for Class B licenses that will allow kiosks and sports betting windows in bars and event venues that serve food and alcoholic beverages. Once the application process starts the retailers will be highlighted by name and location. The stipulation in DC is Class B license holder can not be within the proximity of two blocks from a Class A holder.
New Hampshire legalized sports betting last week, joining Rhode Island as the second state in the New England region to add sports bets to the gaming menu. The residents of New Hampshire can not bet on New Hampshire based teams. They do have a provision for mobile betting.
I can not stress enough that the future of sports betting is in the mobile and tablet side of the business. Unless you have an outstanding venue there is no reason to come place a bet with you that beats the speed of the mobile app. If you are in a jurisdiction where mobile is not an option then innovation is critical to your success.
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