The G2E Experience in Espanol

 

Avance de G2E 2021: Mims se dirige a Las Vegas ya que la exposición de juegos será en vivo y virtual este año.

El G2E 2021 es la próxima semana. Estoy emocionado por la oportunidad de ir y tengo la suerte de ser parte de un equipo que valora mis esfuerzos y empeños. No tomo su compromiso conmigo a la ligera y me enorgullece ser miembro de una organización que ve la utilidad de una conferencia como esta.

 Este año, el G2E será un evento virtual y presencial. Empieza el 4 de octubre y termina el 7 de octubre. Los avances tecnológicos en la industria del juego aún estarán en exhibición en la Venetian Expo en Las Vegas, Nevada. Los seminarios educativos cubrirán temas como E Sports, Sports Betting & I Gaming. 

Algunas de las empresas y organizaciones notables que participan en el G2E de este año incluyen Rush Street Gaming, Scientific Games, Seventy-Six Capital, UNLV y Global Gaming Business. Daré más información sobre otros grupos antes del inicio de la conferencia.

 Hay 3 paneles en los que me he registrado: Asisto al panel moderado por Contessa Brewer sobre juegos y diversidad. El segundo panel al que voy a ir es Modernización de pagos de juegos. Este panel es un punto de énfasis que revolucionará la industria de los casinos. El tercer panel sobre dólares y sentido; La forma en que los deportes, las apuestas y los medios están impulsando los resultados es relevante para cualquier profesional de los juegos como yo. 

Anticipo varias oportunidades para establecer contactos mientras estoy en la sala de exposiciones y proporcionaré actualizaciones diarias en las redes sociales. Podrás ver mis tweets en Twitter y mis fotos y videos en Instagram. Mientras le proporciono cobertura y acceso, es posible que esté pensando en asistir. Existen mandatos y precauciones de seguridad vigentes con respecto a las máscaras, las pruebas de covid y las vacunas. Vaya al sitio web de G2E para obtener detalles e información. Tendré un resumen cuando regrese aquí en Bettors Insider.

Getting Ready For the NFL,E Sports & G2E

Labor Day is less than 3 weeks away! So I have to get ready for the best time of the year for me. What time is that? My answer is always when the NFL is about to start and my anticipation of attending the G2E. So I want to prepare you for some of the things you can expect this fall.

I will continue to preview the Thursday Night Games starting on September 9th. My post will appear each week on Bettors Insider. I will share videos that will highlight some of the top fantasy football players every week on Instagram

The Metro Report will return this fall with NFL conversation about the teams in Philly, Washington DC & New York, When the NBA returns on Oct 19, the coverage will expand to the respective teams in the aforementioned cities. This will post every Wednesday.

The Monday Motivation and the Throwback Thursday segments on LinkedIn,Facebook & Twitter will continue. You will reach encouragement and mentorship to start your work week. On Thursdays, expect history concerning gaming & entertainment. If you want to be part of either of these formats as a way to expand your audience, you should check out my website.

GTLHottopics remains on Twitter every Tuesday with a new format. Most of the tweets will be a retweet of the trending sports news item with my commentary along with members of the GTLivechat crew. GTLHottopics and/or GTLivechat will start everyday on Twitter at Sunday thru Thursday at noon. Look for the hashtag #GTLivechat & #GTLHottopics.

The G2E 2021 will start October 4th and end October 7th. I plan to attend and provide coverage of this prestigious event. I will go on record that I will visit and share my opinion about the two newest Las Vegas properties, Circa Las Vegas Casino & Resorts World Las Vegas.

Esports is making it's way back to my website with articles and tournament information. If you or your children are gamers, you will enjoy the bi-weekly commentary.

The things that I am involved in  my role at Rivers Philadelphia Casino would take another blogpost to cover. I can tell you to expect exciting new stuff when it comes to sports betting,slots and table games play.  The team of General Manager Justin Moore, Vice President of Gaming Shawn Harris with the addition of Bennie Mancino (Table Games) & Paul Toennes (Marketing) is going to rock! Go to Rivers Casino Philadelphia for updates.  

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Back to Sporting Events and Casino Entertainment

Last week,I went to my first sporting event in over a year. I attended the Sixers and Phoenix Suns game at the Well Fargo Center.   I was not sure what to expect but I was prepare to execise all precautions that the venue has in place. Since there was a capacity on attendance the traffic going to the game was non existent. What would normally take about 20 -24 minutes took about 15. 

Parking was easily accessible with only certain lots being utilize. Entering the facilty was similar to any other time attending a game. Everyone was wearing a mask. There is a mandatory tempature check.There were no programs that highlight the team and the opponent's game information. Seating was set up to conform with social distancing. There was no one on the row with us.  

If you plan to purchase something from the concession stands or gift shops, prepare to wait in line. There is no social distancing regarding the line. You must have a credit or debit card because all transactions are cashless. I did not see any vendors bring food or drinks to the patrons at their seats. I imagine if you were in a suite that amenity would be available. Time to avoid the restroom is during halftime and a break between quarters. 

I was told that the Phillies have a unique way of enforcing the mask on policy. They have an usher on patrol that will hold up a sign requesting that you keep your mask up if you forget or neglect to do so. While the capacity at the baseball games are larger, the precautions are still in place for you to have an enjoyable and safe expierience.

If you are planning to attend a casino for the first time since the pandemic shut hotels and gaming operations down over a year ago, expect a reduction in gaming spots. Table games that would have accomodated 6 people are now set for 4 patrons.  Casino shows are about to return soon with Dave Chappelle at Foxwood Resort in Connecticutt on June 25th. Usher will begin his residency in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace on July 16.  I would look into booking a flight now to save money. As the summer approaches, airlines will raise prices to meet the demand of more people flying domestically.

I''m looking forward to this fall when the G2E will return Oct 4th thru the 7th. I plan to arrive early and take in a show while I am in town. I will let you know who is headlining as the conference approaches. As more people are vaccinated the level of normalcy will return and the interactions will resume. Keep adhering to the CDC guildlines and we will prevail against COVID- 19.

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GQ, BOYDS and Me

 

Last week, I was able to have one of the best moments in my life. I was asked to interview for a segment of the Conde Nast and GQ installment, "The Breakdown”. The episode was focusing on Pit Managers.  I was pleasantly surprised when contacted. The surprise did not stem from the being asked questions about gaming and casino operations. I have always been a fan of GQ and patronized the magazine for information and visual inspirations for what to wear.  

My business attire comes from Boyds of Philadelphia. The store is one of the best men stores on the East Coast and has been mentioned several times in GQ.

Some of the questions posed to me by the producers were about my background and some of the places that I have worked. The questions about the relationship between the dealers and the players is what I want to share with you. The dealer is really hoping that the player does well so he will receive a tip or gratuity. The players have the impression that the dealers are their adversaries. The dealer makes most of his money from tips, so it is important to build a synergy with the player.

The best and most popular games are Blackjack and Baccarat.  The odds are player friendly and the availability of a game is generally high. While Covid 19 has changed the amount of people allowed to play at one time, the public demand has not diminished.  The producers seemed pleased with my responses. They laughed when I told them I subscribe to the magazine. That 35 minutes was my WOW moment. It was done on Zoom. I dressed up as if I were going to work. They noticed!

I felt like I has received an Academy Award nomination. 

                                 And the winner is

Just to be considered means all the social media posts, the articles and the blog post are being noticed by people and organizations that I have the utmost respect for. Keep watching and get ready for my next big move. Look for me at the G2E.

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G2E 2019 Instagram Review

If a picture could talk it would share hundreds of words. The following photos are from the G2E in Las Vegas. A slide show of them will appear on Instagram. I attend every year and this was my best social experience of all the previous conferences. That is the direction of the gaming industry. Be prepared to ride the wave. What worked 20 years ago is not resonating with the 35 and under crowd. If you are not sure how to do it just ask me. I'll share what I know. Enjoy the photos.

FanDuel CEO Matt King

CNBC's Contessa Brewer 

Aristocrat launches "Crazy Rich Asians" Slot Machine

Sara Sloan

Gamblit Gaming

Gaming Guy and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman

Walt Fales and Matt Kenagy -Creators of The Linq Sports Book

SBTech Chairman Gavin Issacs

Diversify and expand the game!

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This Month in Sports Betting and Sports Business

I have changed the time period for this post to include news and information from the G2E 2019. The college world is addressing the sports betting landscape by not allowing students to wager on their school teams. Every school has not adopted this practice but all are looking at what steps should be taken to protect the student athlete. For now, all have held fast to the NCAA standard that was in place prior to the Supreme Court overturning PASPA. This article from the New York Times goes into more detail.

G2E takeaways for me continue to be pushing innovation, provide content and make your operation appeal to your customer. A strong mobile app is imperative. A great social experience that makes being in the sports book comparable to going to a movie. I could wait and see it in my home but that would lack the exciting of seeing the movie in a packed house. Add 5G capability and high definition resolution viewing and you have something worth leaving home for. 

Executive Panel includes Gary Bettman Matt King,Greg Carlin and Joe Asher

Partnerships with professional sports teams are ways to heighten brand recognition of the sports business. Casinos know the gaming operations and have the customer base. The teams have the data and the venues. The synergy in the collaboration can be reap tremendous marketing opportunities that go beyond sports betting.

The Nerd Street Gamers have enter into a major agreement with Five Below to bring esports into the retail store chain. The strategy is to have the esports centers in stores near high schools and middle schools. This is the innovation I referred to earlier. Kudos to Wayne Kimmel and John Fazio.

The Bet on Sports America is on my agenda for 2020. It should also be on yours. My latest video that addresses Sports Betting is here.

Are you in a state that is considering Sports Betting?

If you are in a state that is contemplating enacting Sports Betting, I would encourage you to make a prudent decision based on facts and not hyperbole.I will share 3 points to consider in this post.

Are you prepared to work off a small profit margin that is not guarantee a projected hold percentage similar to a slot machine or casino table game?

What is your state tax rate proposal on Sports Betting? 

Is mobile wagering part of your Sports Betting strategy?

If you answered yes to question 1 and 3 then I would look at sports betting as a consideration sooner than later. This urgently increases if no state near you has it. Washington DC acted quickly to exercise a competitive advantage over Virginia and Maryland. That move should pay dividends this year. 

The second question about the tax rate should be open to a fair agreement with the operators and the state. The definition of fair is marked by impartiality and honesty; free from self interest or favoritism. So if the propose tax rate exceeds 20% making a sustainable profit is achievable based on demographics and handle. A tax rate higher than 25% is not in the operators best interest long term. Read the definition of fair again. High taxes limit reinvestment opportunities. State legislatures and operators should work together as partners to insure success.

This fall I will continue visiting colleges and universities in the Mid Atlantic Region to promote the opportunities that gaming and sports betting can provide. So far I have spoken to students at Temple University and St. Joseph University. There is a fee associated with the speaking engagement. This is to cover the cost of travel and accommodations.  Check out the video to get a glimpse of what the possibilities that await you in Washington DC and New York City.

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Sports Betting and Esports at G2E

The G2E is the biggest gaming conference in the world with participation from every continent. What made this year stand out more than any other in the past 5 years? We are glad you asked. We have two reasons why this year was a winner.

Esports is taking the world by storm and the gaming industry is starting to take notice. There were multiple seminars devoted to esports this year. 3 years ago there were none. If we work for Wendy Williams we would be asking can you say Hot Topics?
Sports Betting is exploding into casinos, racetracks and mobile devices near you. Where else can you see a panel discussion headed by ESPN anchor Scott Van Pelt. This year there were 4 tracks devoted to Sports Betting. We are setting the over /under at 10 for next year's G2E.
Is Sports Betting coming to a casino or racetrack near you? Follow me and find out.

How Sports Betting will change televised coverage

Now that Sports Betting is legal, the way televised sportscasts are presented will change dramatically. The subtle references to the point spread by veteran commentators like Al Micheals will still remain.
What will change is pregame coverage. Now the studio hosts can freely weigh in on the trends of the betting public and convey that information. They should not give their opinions as to who they would take with the points. If the coverage include an reknowned tote provider then that individual could give his pick.

We would suggest having a celebrity guest give a pick with the spread. If they pick correctly, a sports book operator makes a donation to the celebrity favorite charity or foundation. The celebrity and the operator would change every week. This would give a unique perspective to the audience and remove the stigma of this guy works for the "house".

We would have Justin Timberlake, Kevin Hart and Bradley Cooper as the first 3 male celebrities making selections.On alternating weeks,invite Nikki Minaj and Ariana Grande. The ratings would go through the roof!

Ariana Grande

Justin Timberlake

Look forward to seeing many of you in Las Vegas at G2E. Follow on social media until then.

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East Coast Gaming Conference Instagram Photos

Roger Gros and Seth Young

Lloyd Levenson

George Lopez

Tropicana's Chris Capra

Harman Group

Cozen O' Connor's Joseph Epps

Greg Carlin

David Cordish

Pool at Harrah's 

See you next year at #ECGC23. Look forward to linking up this fall at G2E in Las Vegas.

Gaming Resolutions for 2018

We want to share our resolutions for 2018. Not the personal ones. They consisted of eating health and exercising daily. Both of them have already been broken. We want to share the professional ones that reflect what we want to do in regard to gaming.  We will give you 3.

Number One is to provide more E sports news and notes. This market is growing in popularity. The gaming community is looking for ways to monetize it. We will challenge ourselves to find and share ways to do it.

Number Two is to become more socially engaged on Instagram. We will commit to posting photos from followers and vendors daily.

Number Three is to promote our Smart Responsible Gaming concepts. The app has new features that include the feed from ESPN and how to track your gaming spend. We will attend a minimum of two gaming conferences to raise our brand awareness.

We plan to have more success with our professional resolutions opposed to the personal ones. Follow us and measure our levels of accountability. Our 2nd and 3rd resolutions are quantifiable and easy to track. Our first resolution is more challenging because we will need content from the E Sports community of players and leagues internationally to be relevant. We embrace the journey.

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G2E 2017 Instagram Photos

                                 Here are 6 people to follow as you reflect on the G2E 2017.

Shekinah Hoffman- UNLV

Jan Jones Blackhurst- Caesars Palace

David Purdum - ESPN

Donna Vecere - Cooper Levenson

Jay Jabczynski - Rush Street Gaming

Bo Bernhard-UNLV

Over the next three weeks, we will cover the different facets of the Pennsylvania gaming expansion in detail.This would be a good time to follow me on Twitter or download my Smart Responsible Gaming app.

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G2E interview with Andre Barnabei - Rivers Casino

Andre' Barnabei serves as the Vice President of Slot Operations for Rivers Casino. Barnabei has more than 19 years of Human Resources and Operations experience in the gaming industry. He has been with Rivers Casino for 10 years and spent the initial 8 as the VP of Human Resources. Barnabei has work for Harrah Philadelphia and Mountaineer Casino in West Virginia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration & human resource management from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington Pa.

Andre' is attending G2E 2017 and agreed to answer a range of questions.

1). Describe your typical day?  "There is no typical day in the casino as every day bring new and exciting challenges. The only guarantee is that they will be guest interaction,team member interaction and business strategy discussions. The level of detail and involvement range  on a regular basis. I do my best each day to be home in time to be with my family prior to my children going to bed. Once they are settled in, I spend time with my wife, review some e-mail for work and watch TV."

2). What are you looking for when you attend the G2E?  "The next big thing! My goal is to keep our slot floor as refreshed as possible. Electronic Table games will surely be on the list of things to review closely."

3).You attended a pre G2E meeting in Atlantic City. Tell us what goes on prior to the conference in Las Vegas? "Multiple vendors conduct pre-G2E meetings which provide a more in depth personal review of their new software and hardware. It allows me the opportunity to better understand the vendors release schedule for their products but they always keep a few things back for the game show!"

4}. What are the differences between the gaming experience in a resort versus an urban market? 

"A big difference is the quanity regular guests. In an urban market, guests frequent the casino more often. Some of the urban guest have multiple trips per week. With that level of repeat customers. it is very important to find innovative ways to provide excellent guest service and to continue to refresh the gaming floor regularly."

Stay tune for Part two of this interview at the conclusion of the G2E.

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G2E countdown: The Players to Watch

In two weeks, the G2E 2017 will begin. We have decided that with so much information that you won't have time to network and have coffee with everyone. But there are a select group of people
and companies that always set trends and lead the way. We have chosen 5 that are listed in alphabetical order.

Calvin Ayre - The news coverage that they provide is totally comprehensive of the gaming conference.Rebecca Liggero gets interviews from innovative game makers and game changers in the casino industry.

Hard Rock Casino and Hotel - Hard Rock is making a big splash on the east coast with the opening of a 2000 room casino in Atlantic City in 2018. They announced that they will have a presence in the I gaming market in New Jersey sometime this year. Hard Rock is lookin to expand Atlantic City tourism market to week days. The brand is internationally known.

MGM - MGM is doing great numbers in Atlantic City at the Borgata and the National Harbor in Maryland. They continue to roll sevens as they enter and dominate major markets all over the world. They are currently looking at skill base gaming and e sports as a way to attract millennials.

Rush Street Gaming - Rush Street has shown a propensity for the urban market and has casinos in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago and Schenectady. A model for what gaming should look like in a large metropolis. Check out the link to the Pittsburgh Property.

UNLV- This is the top gaming institution in the United States. They provide direction from top industry leaders along with statistics that cover revenue and historical data. UNLV also meshes the operations of casinos with the business acumen of what works in other facets of hospitality.

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G2E 2017: Why You and Your Gaming Organization can't afford not to attend

The G2E 2017 will start in less than one month. This is the largest and most renown gaming conference. We are attending and would strongly suggest it to you. We will offer three reasons.

The 1st is the network opportunities. You will connect with the top executives in the world and learn what they see as being the next big thing.

Greg Carlin,David Cordish and Jim Allen

Gamblit Gaming

The 2nd reason to come to the G2E is to expierence the tradeshow and exposition hall. Every new game,innovation and concepts is covered. In order to stay relevant, you have to know what vendors have to offer and determined if it is right for your clientele. Skill base games should be on everyone must see list.

Blaine Graboyes- CEO of GameCo

 

The 3rd is the educational seminars that have information about all facets of gaming. We are focusing on the hot topics of 2017. They are E sports, sports betting and I gaming. You can follow us as we live tweet from each of these modules. If you decide to attend after reading this post, let us know through social media and we will mention you.

See you in Vegas!

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