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Global Gaming Business Magazine
20 COVER STORY
The Big Apple
As the state of New York continues its slow journey toward licensing three downstate casinos , 11 potential bidders for resort casinos in and around New York City promote their projects to local communities . Here ’ s a rundown of the New York casino proposals .
By Frank Legato
CONTENTS
COLUMNS
10 AGA Strong Start
Dave Forman
12 Fantini ’ s Finance Diamonds in the Rough
Frank Fantini
4 The Agenda
6 By the Numbers
Vol . 23 • No . 5 may
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14 Vietnam ’ s Promise The resort casinos of Vietnam continue to thrive , but allowing local citizens to gamble would help them reach their full potential .
By Muhammad Cohen
26 Responsible iGaming The growth of online casinos and mobile sports betting has required renewed focus on responsible gaming among all stakeholders .
By Jess Marquez
30 Digital Dimension The arrival of a younger demographic thanks to sports betting and online gaming means operators must be fluent in the digital communications these players expect .
By Julia Carcamo
34 Europe ’ s Champion The European Casino Association represents two decades of promoting and supporting the casinos of Europe , and its membership is still growing .
By Alan Campbell
38 Systemic Changes Casino management systems are evolving into sophisticated tools allowing casinos to market to their players in real time .
By Marjorie Preston
48 Slots at IGA The industry ’ s slot suppliers used the Indian Gaming Tradeshow as a showcase for their latest products .
By Jess Marquez
8 5 Questions
13 AGEM
41 Frankly Speaking
42 New Game Review
44 Emerging Leaders
With MGM Macau ’ s Mike Lei , BMM ’ s Holly Billy , Konami ’ s Caroline Byne and Harris Hagen ’ s Bahar Alaeddini
47 Cutting Edge
50 Goods & Services
53 People
54 Casino Communications
With Lauren Bates , Executive Director , Global Gaming Women
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