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CONTENTS
COLUMNS
Global Gaming Business Magazine

26 COVER STORY

Into the Future

CONTENTS

Welcome to the new class of Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 , a program that recognizes young professionals making significant impacts in the casino gaming industry — including these 10 profiled young leaders , and others to be profiled throughout the year , representing the talented executives who will define the future of the industry .
By Carly Albright , Rae Berkley , Kevin Dennis , Marjorie Preston , Bill Sokolic , and Michael Soll
COLUMNS
10 AGA Gaming ’ s Impact Grows
Anton Severin
12 Fantini ’ s Finance Hurry Up and Wait
Frank Fantini
54 Operations Reel Reactions
David Jacque Farahi
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DEPARTMENTS
4 The Agenda
6 By the Numbers
FEATURES
14 Toward Cybersecurity In the wake of the cyberattacks on MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment , a cybersecurity expert advises how casinos can protect themselves in the future .
By Andy Goldberg
18 The Power of AI Artificial intelligence technology has reached the casino industry , and it is changing the way operators market to their customers .
By Marjorie Preston
22 Branding Slots Executives of major slot manufacturers discuss the benefits of grooming proprietary slot brands versus a robust lineup of licensed brands .
By Frank Legato
22
40 Award Season The 22nd annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards head up a robust awards lineup at G2E .
By Patrick Roberts
46 ETG Emergence Electronic table games are occupying an increasing amount of space on casino floors , and suppliers and operators are exploring new ways to grow the games ’ fanbases .
By Jess Marquez
8 5 Questions
13 AGEM
50 New Game Review
56 Cutting Edge
58 Frankly Speaking
60 Goods & Services
65 People
66 Casino Communications
With Kenji Hall , General Manager , Yaamava ’ Resort & Casino
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