billion and $ 1.875 billion to $ 2 billion , respectively .”
Snowden also highlighted a large increase in its mychoice player ’ s club database . “ Our mychoice database has increased by over 1.2 million registrations over the last four quarters , driven by both our retail properties and new interactive offerings , providing significant opportunities for future growth ,” he said .
Snowden also highlighted PENN ’ s omnichannel growth and the development of the company ’ s cashless wagering ability . “ Our three C ’ s — cardless , cashless , and contactless technology — and omnichannel engagement continued to drive our growth ,” he said .
CHUN : MACAU SLOT SUPPLIERS FACE MICROCHIP SHORTAGE
Macau gaming manufacturers are facing a critical shortage of microchips caused by supply-chain issues surrounding the global Covid-19 pandemic , according to Jay Chun , president of the Macau Gaming Equipment the head of their
Manufacturers Association lobbying arm .
Jay Chun , president of the Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association , noted the microchip shortage in an interview with GGRAsia . “ The biggest problem ( for slot manufacturers ) comes from delay in component supply , due to a global chip shortage ,” said Chun , who also is chairman of Paradise Entertainment , which manufactures equipment under the LT Game brand .
Chun said his company is experiencing months of delay in the delivery of microchips , which run the logic board and bill validators on slot machines . “ Various sectors are competing for chips from a limited ( supply ) capacity ,” he told GGRAsia . “ Many sectors — not only us — need chips for their production . The automotive industry , for instance , is a sector that has a very robust demand for chips .”
Chun added that a “ big problem ” for slotmakers lies in gaming ’ s regulatory structure . “ After you gather every component , you need to have it certified ; and after it is certified , you cannot change ( the components ), which means , you cannot use one type of chip today and another the next day ,” he said .
ALL-IN DIVERSITY REPORT REFLECTS CHANGES , GOOD AND BAD
The All-In Diversity Project , an industry-led , not-for-profit initiative based in London that seeks to benchmark diversity , equality and inclusion across the global betting and gaming industry , has just released its third report on the sector ’ s workforce .
Traditionally an annual survey , this year ’ s report covers the extended period 2020 / 21 to allow for the impact of the pandemic .
The latest findings continue to showcase the gambling sector as an effective barometer of emerging global trends , technology and changes in society and their impact on the workplace . Key trends reflected in the latest All-Index include Gen Z , “ the Great Resignation ” and the Menopause , and their short to long-term impact on the workplace .
This year ’ s All-Index report recorded the widest gap between males and females in the industry , with the number of males ( 56 percent ) exceeding the number of females ( 43 percent ) for the first time in five years — the biggest gap exists at entry level , which is a real cause for concern when looking at long-term prospects for role models , mentors and talent pools .
For the first time , the number of individuals identifying as non-binary is significant enough to register a measurable value . At leadership level , females make up 29 percent of executive roles and 32 percent of non-executive roles . If the All-Index is a benchmark for the industry , then it is closer than ever before to hitting 30 percent female representation at executive board level , and in the case of non-executive roles , has surpassed it .
The latest report highlights the impact of the following :
• The number of organizations offering company-paid sick leave has dropped from 95.83 percent ( 2019 ) to 84.38 percent , while the number of organizations with a policy on flexible working has increased from 75 percent ( 2019 ) to 84.38 percent .
• Other significant shifts reflect changing views and attitudes in society , with maternity leave now starting to be replaced with the more generic
“ parental leave ”— including same-sex couples .
• There has also been a noticeable shift from passive policy to active awareness and practice . While the number of organizations with equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies has dropped , the number providing practical training and guidance in these areas has gone up , together with an increased focus on addressing harassment / bullying , challenging behavior / language , and cultural stereotyping .
The full report is at allindiversityproject . com / all-index .
ARISTOCRAT LAUNCHES DRAGON LINK IN MANILA
Aristocrat Gaming introduced its award-winning Dragon Link slot product to Asian customers at a special showcase event July 19 at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila , Philippines .
The progressive link , featuring the popular and much-copied “ Hold & Spin ” game mechanic , will soon be launched to customers across Asia .
The “ Dragons ” showcase was hosted by Aristocrat executives , and featured three days of demonstrations and networking with Asian customers .
John Stevanja , director of product marketing and strategy APAC at Aristocrat , said , “ Customers were very excited to see Dragon Link — it has had phenomenal success in other markets globally — and we ’ ve built this version specifically for the Asian markets with player-selectable denominations , market-attuned jackpot profiles and cost-tocover configurations to suit all venue types . It ’ s our most configurable game ever built for Asia .”
Dragon Link is launching exclusively on the MarsX cabinet . It features four Asian-themed base games — Autumn Moon , Golden Century , Happy & Prosperous and Panda Magic .
IGT DOMINATES AT ARGENTINA ’ S NEWEST CASINO
International Game Technology announced last month that Argentina ’ s newest casino , Nuevo
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