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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Generation Z and Responsible Gaming

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO101
Generation Z and Responsible Gaming explores and explains the relationship between tomorrow's patrons, casino resources and the expanding role of Responsible Gaming in Tribal gaming. This session is filled with insight, perspective and anecdotes, as well as strategies and tactics to attract  tomorrow's patrons and build casino resources....
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Blaine Graboyes
CEO
GameCo
Panelist
Chris Alvarado
Director of Marketing, Digital Media and Client Relationships
Sycuan Institute
Moderator
Keith Whyte
Executive Director
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Panelist
Robert Jacobson
Executive Director
CA Council on Problem Gambling
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Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Preparing for the Cashless Society

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO102
Cash is becoming passé. The rise of mobile payments and “digital wallets” are rapidly changing the habits of consumers. But what does this mean for the Tribal gaming industry? Is this the latest disruption or an opportunity? Join us as our panel of experts discuss P2P, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and the... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Christopher Justice
President of Gaming Solutions, Global Payments
Global Payments Gaming Solutions
Moderator
Derrick Watchman
Sagebrush Hill Group
Panelist
Mr.  Joe Pappano
Managing Director
Vantiv Entertainment Solutions
Panelist
Stu Kerr
Chief Data Scientist
Pechanga Resort and Casino
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Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Head in the Clouds? Getting Ahead with Cloud Technologies

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO103
Public clouds. Private clouds. Hybrid clouds. Today, the buzzwords around “The Cloud” have become ubiquitous with various technologies that support global enterprises. But which technologies are best tailored to casino various requirements? ln this panel, we'll bridge the gap between the industry and the various cloud ecosystems with discussions on... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Jason Bonner
VP of Product
VizExplorer
Panelist
Mr.  Jim McHugh
Chief Technical Architect
Everi
Panelist
Macario Gallegos
Chief Information Officer
Gila River
Panelist
Michael Ulizio
Executive Director
Graton Economic Development Authority
Panelist
Oscar Moncada
CEO
Stratus 10 Cloud Computing Services
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Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Catch Me If You Can: How the Modern Cheater Outsmarts the "Smart" Casino

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO104
As new technologies proliferate on the casino floor, many high-tech solutions promise wall-to-wall protection. According to global gaming expert and veteran cheat Richard Marcus, the “smarter” a casino gets, the less secure it becomes. In this session, the infamous cheat walks through the variety of ways casinos can train their... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr.  Richard Marcus
President Richard Marcus Game Protection Training Services
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Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Achieving Regulatory Balance: Gaming Activities vs. Non-Gaming Activities in a Gaming Operation

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO105
As tribal operations expand, so do their non-gaming amenities such as hotels, food and beverage, spas, water parks, golf courses and entertainment venues. Should these non-gaming centers be subject to gaming commission oversight and enforcement? This session will explore this issue and provide suggestions to both gaming regulators and gaming... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Lael Echo-Hawk
Principal
MThirtySix, PLLC
Presenter
Mr  Michell Hicks
President
Chief Strategy Group
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Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Open Source Software in Tribal Casinos: How "Free to Use" Software Could Change Your Business

  • Room: 7AB
  • Session Number:GO106
Open Source software has been around for decades, but under-utilized by Tribes. Today, businesses and academics are creating open source (or "free to use" and "free to contribute") software tools for the casino industry, potentially saving Tribal casinos hundreds of thousands of dollars in software costs. This presentation will explore... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Dr.  Jason Fiege
CEO
nQube Data Science
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