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From The Top

Gaming America takes a deep dive into the AGA’s Commercial Revenue Tracker, which shows that, for US commercial gaming, breaking records has become a habit.

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Skyrocketing States

The AGA’s Commercial Revenue Tracker revealed little of interest regarding the highest-earning states in 2022. However, there were some surprises on the list of fastest growers – Gaming America takes a closer look.

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GA HUDDLE: HARD ROCK

Gaming America sits down with Hard Rock VP of Global Social Responsibility, Paul Pelizzari, to discuss how the operator tackles ESG issues, focusing on anti-human-trafficking efforts.

Ice Huddle Review

Siobhan Lane, Will Armitage and Stephen Crystal speak to the Huddle at ICE London.

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Eclipsing The Class Ii Slots Market

Eclipse Gaming Systems CEO Tim Minard talks Tribal partnerships, slot influencers and how machine manufacturers can step up their game.

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Meeting In The Middle

Gaming America speaks to World Champion Fantasy CEO Mike Vela about his proposed hybrid evolution of esports and fantasy sports leagues.

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Some Like It Slot

Gaming America delves into the world of slot media influencers, talking to two of the biggest names in this niche sector – BC Slots Founder Brian Christopher and Slotaholic Founder Josh Duffy.

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SPORTS BETTING: A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF TRIBAL GROWTH?

Executives from Kambi and Mohegan Sun help Gaming America analyze whether sports wagering can provide a long-term strategy for Tribal operators.

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JACKPOT: WAY OF THE DRAGONLINK

Chris Wieners makes a comparative overview of the slot machine industries in Asia and the US.

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GAMING INDUSTRY GROUP

James Lewis and Kristine Marsilio, Associates specializing in gaming law at Duane Morris LLP, consider reducing and eliminating promotional play to increase tax revenues.

IGRA: 35 YEARS

E. Sequoyah Simermeyer outlines the sovereignty and flexibility that IGRA and NIGC regulations have provided to Tribes, and what the future holds.

50 THE BIRTH OF FANATICS BETTING & GAMING

Beginning as a merchandiser of licensed sports apparel, Gaming America reflects on Fanatics’ unique entry into the sports betting market.

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NCPG Q&A: THE FAILING STATES

Gaming America once again took the time to speak with the NCPG’s Keith Whyte, who highlights the states failing to meet the minimum standards for responsible gambling – and the challenges faced by sports betting.

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THINK YOU KNOW RG? THINK AGAIN

Tomer Imber, Optimove Senior Director of Sales, debunks five responsible gambling myths.

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Understanding The Business Needs Of Us Operators

Relax Gaming CEO Simon Hammon discusses the casino supplier’s ambitions in the US.

60 Going For Gold

Gaming America speaks to Brett Abarbanel as she prepares for the 18th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking.

64 WHAT THE APP?

Omer Sattar, Co-CEO of Sightline Payments, says cashless and omnichannel experiences will unite the digital and physical worlds of gaming.

66 CANADA: WHAT'S NEXT?

Kevin Dennis, The Innovation Group SVP Canada, discusses how the opening of the Ontarian iGaming market has changed the landscape of Canadian gaming and led to ‘one of the most commercially attractive markets in the world.’

70 Tribal Focus

For Gaming America’s Tribal special, we sit down with Interblock Global CEO John Connelly to discuss the importance of commercial-Tribal partnerships – among other trends.

72 Q&A: QIH GROUP

Philip Bell of affiliate QIH Group talks Gaming America through the latest trends in the US affiliate market, as well as the company’s strategy in crucial ‘battleground’ states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

74 Sportsbook Retention

Declan Raines, Head of US Gaming at TransUnion, discusses how best to retain customers.

78 Product Reviews

We take a detailed look at some of the newest products livening up the consumer experience, as well as the architects behind some of the gambling industry’s most iconic brick-and-mortar venues.