The CDC Gaming Show

This week, Casey looks at the prospering Sparks casino scene amid ownership changes, Boyd's move to New Jersey igaming, the fed's rate cut and expected impact on Las Vegas local casinos, and more.   Casey also focuses on Sightline's key pillars of client success that translate to a better customer experience and are designed to build and foster long-term relationships.

This week, Casey looks at Bally's exit from a Pennslyvania project years in the making, F1's lack of effect on the room prices in Vegas, and more.   Casey also looks at the "wow" factor an Oklahoma casino created by partnering with JCM Global on its updated signage throughout the property, creating an exciting and memorable environment for guests.

This week Casey looks at why investors at Bank of America are concerned with year-over-year comparisons in Vegas, competition heating up on the East Coast when NY gambling halls open, and more.   Casey also gets an update on Quick Custom Intelligence's AGI55 update which the company will showcase at G2E. Over 3,000 new feature enhancements have been made to the company's suite making it more effective than ever at optimizing marketing, slot attendant work, and more.

This week, Casey looks at an unwelcome trading update for Star Entertainment, a New Jersey judge's ruling that is seen as a victory for casinos but a rebuff to its workers.   Casey also breaks down CasinoTrac's reimagining of what a TITO ticket can do with its SlotSUITE solution, devised in partnership with TransAct. For players, no more signing tickets or spending 20 minutes on tax forms boosts carded play. And for casinos, it helps manage uncarded players - and more.

This week Casey dives into Las Vegas happenings like Red Rock Resorts opening a chain of taverns, an update on the Tropicana demolition, and the Nevada Gaming Commission balking at paying interest on an overpayment by Dotty's. Casey also looks at eConnect's powerful combination of technologies in its Relations Database, which helps catch cheats and their acquaintances and can track unidentified players.

This week, Casey looks at a recent Supreme Court decision that has Indian country nervous about its potential impact on tribal gaming, VICI's pass on acquiring the Indiana racinos it had the option to purchase from Caesars Entertainment, and more.   Casey also looks into Imagine This's brand partnerships, including the recently announced deal with Tommy Bahama that lets your casino guests choose from a curated collection from the iconic brand! This partnership is expected to enhance the overall player experience, fostering increased loyalty and driving higher revenues for participating casinos.

In this week's episode, Casey looks at the massive deal that sees IGT and Everi being bought outright rather than merging (who has $6.3 billion in cash? Apollo.) and how Bally's buyout of its own might affect the plans for MLB's A's Las Vegas stadium site, and more. Casey also installs Light & Wonder's Patron Mobile, the app created just for your casino - and just for your customer. A full customizable experience that runs on any casino management system and can function as a digital wallet, resort wallet, players card, social casino, igaming portal, reservation center, personalized communication tool, and more.

This week Casey dives into the arrest of a hacker who is too young to gamble, yet thought to be behind the MGM cyberattack last year, an analyst's reaction to Entain's new CEO Gaving Isaacs, and more.   Casey also looks at why IGT is succeeding in the burgeoning Electronic Table Games (ETG) market, topping rankings and building fans worldwide who can play their favorite blackjack, roulette, and baccarat games in a new format.

This week, Casey breaks down "one of the most sternly worded rebukes New Jersey regulators have issued" to sportsbook operator DraftKings, continuing legal tanglings of Full House's Illinois casino, and more.   Casey also visits Aries Technologies HQ and spotlights the company's innovative coin pusher game, "Forbidden Jewels", and claw game "The Claw", with live demos led by Johnny Walker, VP of Product Strategy. The games offer a classic Class II gaming experience in an appealing arcade gaming experience.

This week, Casey looks at Boyd's interest in acquiring Penn Entertainment and one analyst's reaction calling it "ridiculous", a rebrand of Ainsworth's igaming division following the acquisition of NeoGames, and more.   Casey also details IGT's new hit slot Tiger & Dragon in a category it’s found much success in - the multi-level progressive. See gameplay footage and learn about its appeal to players.

In this episode Casey discusses the disagreement among the Supreme Court justices on whether to proceed or not with the Florida sports betting case, its effect on the huge Tribal market of California, and an analyst report that shows 2024 casino attendance is both up from 2023 - and 2019.   Casey also looks at Acres continued cashless casino rollout and how the product is changing the game for the California-located Rolling Hills Casino & Resort. Due to its excellent compatibility with hardware systems old and new, Acres Foundation, which enables the cashless functionality, was installed at every single slot machine property-wide.

This week, Casey takes a look at how new brands are helping Golden Entertainment expand its tavern operations, how high-end gamblers are increasingly contributing more to casinos' bottom lines, and more. Casey also examines the all-new Aruze Gaming Global and its new preferred identity, AG2. The new company, born out of Empire Technical Group's acquisition of Aruze Gaming America assets, will continue developing and supporting Aruze products and slot operations and is making bigger and better plans.

This week, Casey breaks down analyst viewpoints on the impact of Mirage's planned July closure, the news of a venerable Louisiana riverboat casino moving ashore, and more.   Casey also delves into Quixant's impressive partnership with Intel, which pushes the company's gaming hardware to the cutting edge. This collaboration enhances performance efficiencies, leading to a higher return on gaming company's hardware investments. Hit the jackpot with The CDC Gaming Show host Casey Gonzales each Saturday on YouTube as we journey through the gaming industry's stories, take a look at the latest hot products and innovations, and interview key figures in the industry.

This week Casey dives into Illinois betting tax increases, how they affect the industry, and why they won't be the last. The new Derby City Downtown casino's revenues are overviewed and how companies like DraftKings and Light & Wonder use AI is broken down. Hit the jackpot with The CDC Gaming Show host Casey Gonzales each Saturday on YouTube as we journey through the gaming industry's stories, take a look at the latest hot products and innovations, and interview key figures in the industry.

This week Casey dives into a game-changing licensing update for Entain and Accel in Nevada, a confusing situation in which Star Entertainment thought it received a takeover bid from Hard Rock International, and more.   Casey also showcases iView Guard, which helps protect a casino's cybersecurity at the casino device level, partnering with leading cybersecurity firms.

This week Casey breaks down gaming's latest billion-dollar deal that sees AGS going private, a new scandal involving money laundering probes of a bankrupt baccarat player who is also at the center of the Ohtani scandal, and more.   Casey also looks at PayNearMe's latest integration of Trustly's guaranteed ACH payment option with secure online banking credentials rather than account numbers, which is fast and instant, changing the game for online sports betters.

This week, Casey looks at MGM's record results and which casinos made the difference, along with changes to Caesars Virginia casino and what could become a statewide vote on the casino at Lake of the Ozark in Missouri.

This week Casey dives into the billionaire Barry Diller’s appearance before the Nevada Gaming Board (who was recommended for approval), plans that could be come Las Vegas’ tallest resort (and house an NBA team), and a brewing legal battle between unions over smoking in Atlantic City casinos. Now Showing will return next week, because tomorrow we’ve got more demos from the Indian Gaming Tradeshow of the hottest products!

In this Saturday's episode, Casey says farewell to the Tropicana, breaks down a proposal that could see VGMs in Chicago, and takes a look at Hornbuckle's surprise showing at a meeting of US business leaders with China's President Xi Jinping.   Casey also delves into Infigifts, the player rewards company making waves in the industry for reimagining rewards to get players coming back to your casino. Casinos are taking notice, with Infigifts Q1 2024 revenue already surpassing 2023's total/

This week, Casey looks at MGM potentially offering their Ohio and Massachusetts casinos up for sale (and a story making waves in Las Vegas as the historical Western Hotel is being heavily marketed for sale. IGT's leadership changes and what they mean for the company are discussed, and more!   Casey also showcases the latest from Ainsworth's all-new Wild Legends Link slots. Watch video footage from the titles that bring an exciting new dimension to the proven popularity of sticky wilds features in combination with the riveting hold and spin game mechanic.

In this episode, Casey looks at a Pennsylvania table games cheating scandal (and how the employees were caught), Caesars CEO predictions on whether Las Vegas F1 will be profitable this year, and Maryland's igaming bill as competition heats up on the east coast. Casey also looks at Acres' Guardian Technology, which protects casinos' bottom lines from ransomware - and more - by authenticating each gameplay and financial transaction, detecting theft, money laundering, and even abuses of loyalty programs.

Join us for an exclusive interview with Trent Looney, CEO of GET-T and visionary behind advancements in gaming technology and education. Discover the impact of the global 'Year 1 Tech' slot tech certification course, delve into the "GET-T customers happy" campaign, and get a sneak peek at upcoming certification courses set to launch in 2024 and 2025.

This week, Casey gives the details on Bally's stock soaring amid buyout talks, Florida's online betting battle between two racetrack and poker room operators and the Seminole tribe, and more.   Casey also takes a look at Sightline Payments open architecture for its cashless payments integrations which allows the company 80 points of integration no matter which system the operator currently has deployed.

Dive into our exclusive interview with Charlie Skinner, President of Marker Trax, as we explore the groundbreaking launch of Moolah Play by Marker Trax, Version 2.0. Charlie takes us behind the scenes of their innovative cashless credit product, discussing the motivations for branding their B2C product, the digital evolution of cashless transactions, and the anticipated impacts on both casino operators and players.

This week, Casey breaks down a merger of IGT and Everi, which will see IGT returning back to its Nevada roots, Rhode Island's awaited igaming launch, and a discussion from the World Game Protection Conference on how cheating & crime is increasing in today's casino industry, and more.   Casey also showcases Lush, a one stop shop loyalty kiosk that drives retention and affords marketing staff with insight and proactive tools in rewarding guests for their play.

In this week’s episode, Casey discusses the evolving Atlantic City market which will see an investment in repairing and upgrading the famous boardwalk a change in management at Resorts Casino, and a FanDuel hire that nobody saw coming when NIGC Chairman Simermeyer resigned effective this past weekend. Casey also dives into Acres’ Player Budget benchmark, a new method that replaces long-used formulas of theoretical and actual loss, which the company says are inaccurate. Player Budget correctly identifies customers “with deeper pockets and higher profit potential” for operators’ best marketing offers.

In this episode, Casey explores MGM's latest announcement that its Dubai development will not feature a casino, a shuttered New Hampshire casino for sale with its share of legal problems, and more!   Casey also takes a look at the unprecedented QCI Player, a reward points model for casinos that creates a single place for customers to reward themselves with free play, free meals, hotel discounts, and more.

This week. Casey dives into BetMGM's strong 2023, an Alabama gambling bill that could see a serious expansion of gambling in the state, and the betting records the Super Bowl set in Nevada.   Casey also showcases Ainsworth new San Bao lineup of slots, including video footage. Housed in the company's new Raptor cabinet, the new titles are topping charts like the New Upright Cabinet from Eilers & Krejcik Cabinet Performance Report, January 2024.

Join us as we sit down with Co-Founder of EZ Baccarat TJ Tejeda, the visionary behind the groundbreaking event at Commerce Casino, which set a new world record for the most Baccarat tables running simultaneously during the vibrant celebration of Chinese New Year. TJ shares insights on the preparation, the significance of this event for the gaming industry, and what it means for EZ Baccarat enthusiasts.

This week Casey breaks down a court case that sees DraftKings suing its former senior vice president who is accused of being a double agent and an analyst note breaking down revenue on the Las Vegas Strip showing baccarat's strength. Casey also showcases Galaxy Gaming's Galaxy OS which leverages new technologies and new functions so that table games can be just as impressive as anything on the casino floor. in this exclusive interview with Noah Acres of Acres Manufacturing, as we delve into the groundbreaking world of Foundation HQ, the latest innovation in loyalty rewards systems. Hosted by Casey Gonzales on The CDC Gaming Show, we explore how Foundation HQ is set to revolutionize player engagement and loyalty across the gaming industry. A big thank you to Acres Manufacturing for being our premier sponsor for 2024, and supporting us in bringing the forefront of gaming technology and insights to our audience. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the leading minds in gaming technology!

In this episode, Casey reveals igaming's dominating performance in Ontario in 2023, Illinois firms' newfound control of Nevada slot routes, Michigan's cease and desist order to three online companies, and more!   Casey also looks at how GLI Bulletproof can shield your organization from cyberattacks and simplify your compliance, all in one package.

This week, Casey breaks down an apparent exit of executives from the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a major California casino from Station Casinos and its tribal partner, North Fork Rancheria, and more! Aristocrat is bringing their new For Sale Links for the EMEA region to ICE and Casey has the details in this episode's Now Showing!

Step into the realm of high-stakes executive recruiting in our exclusive interview with Mark Wayman, the 'Godfather of Las Vegas.' With a remarkable two-decade career in recruiting top talent for the casino and high-tech industries, Mark unveils the nuances and strategies that make him a revered figure in this sector. Learn about his journey from technology executive to a casino industry recruiter, the challenges of finding the perfect fit for high-level positions, and his insights on the future trends in casino leadership.

This week, Casey dives into a Caesars Entertainment entertainment executive shuffle, Wall Street's crystal ball on 2024 gaming stocks, and more. Casey also breaks down what makes Quixant's next generation IQ 2 hardware so game changing for the industry, enabling three monitor setups from a single box, and more.

In this week's episode, Casey dives into Fontainebleau's Las Vegas launch, the variables involved in the new Terre Haute casino's impact, and a ransomware tool from the FBI and other international organizations that can save companies from the same ransomware MGM Resorts was targeted with. Casey also showcases ⁠Aristocrat's latest release in its NFL slot lineup, Overtime Cash⁠, which features real video clips from the current season and yearly content updates.

In this week's episode, Casey dives into Fontainebleau's Las Vegas vision, Kentucky's Derby City Downtown statement, a probe into suspicious betting in a UNLV vs New Mexico football game, and more! Casey also showcases Sightline Payment's game changing Deposit+ that turns money sitting in slot machines and TITO kioks into working capital.

Dive into the world of casino player development in our exclusive interview with industry expert Nick Ippolito. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Nick reveals the art and science behind his casino host strategies and player engagement. Learn about his unique one-on-one training methods that help shape how casinos interact with and retain players. From balancing ROI with VIP experiences to adapting strategies across global markets, Nick offers invaluable insights into driving casino revenue and enhancing guest experiences.

In this episode, Casey looks at MGM's leadership shuffle, scrutiny on the Bally's Chicago casino performance, and MGM proposed upgrades to its Empire City casino. Anaxi's Mobile on Premise is also detailed, providing ⁠a game changing digital mobile experience on the Chickasaw Nation⁠ casino properties.

In this episode, Casey chats icasino's lack of momentum in the US, Atlantic City's drop in casino profits, ESPN Bet's record-breaking launch, and more! Casey also showcases Anaxi and their CXS platform along with their recent game-changing igaming developments.

Meet Jeff and Rachel from Lockdogs as they unveil their innovative solutions for casino security, discuss the challenges and advancements in protecting gaming assets, and their vision for a safer gaming environment.

Dive into the dynamic world of esports with industry experts Ben Fox and Jamison Selby as they discuss the intersection of gaming and betting, the future of esports in the casino space, and the impact of community engagement on growth.

In this episode, Casey breaks down the narrowly avoided Las Vegas strike, the wild bets of Florida's opening week of sports betting, and more! Casey also showcases Light & Wonder's chart-topping Frankenstein slot that is already placed on casino floors across the country, with a class II version launching later this month.

Join us for a conversation with Jeff Baldi from Table Trac. Learn about the latest advancements in casino management systems and how Table Trac is enhancing the gaming experience for both operators and players. Jeff delves into the importance of innovation in casino operations, the role of technology in improving customer service, and the future trends in casino management. This interview is essential viewing for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and casino operations.

Explore the world of parts supplier Get-T in our exclusive interview with Trent Looney. Discover how Get-T is revolutionizing the gaming industry with their technology and unique solutions. Trent shares his insights on the future of gaming technology and how Get-T is leading the charge in helping create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences.

Noah Acres of Acres Technology talks about the company's latest study on free slot play and its impact on casino profits, the future of casino technology, and insights into creating more efficient gaming experiences.

Join us for an engaging interview with Brian Christopher, the dynamic personality behind BCSlots. Dive into Brian's journey in the world of slot entertainment, his unique approach to engaging with his audience, and his insights on the future of slot gaming. This session is a must-watch for slot game enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

Bryan Price from iProtekt discusses the crucial role of data and technology in responsible gaming, the innovative approach to real-time problem gambling identification, and the potential regulatory impacts on the industry.

Explore the cutting-edge of payment solutions with Michael Kaplan from PayNearMe, as they discuss the integration of fraud prevention technology, the evolution of digital transactions in gaming, and the future of secure payments.

Join Steve Bright, the VP of Data Science at OPTX, as he sheds light on the transformative power of AI in casino operations, the latest innovations in player analytics, and how data-driven decisions are reshaping the gaming industry.

Azam from InfiGifts delves into how their platform is enhancing the loyalty and rewards experience for casino patrons, the latest features and innovations, and the feedback from casinos that have implemented their solutions.