How to Remove Employee Scheduling Chaos in Your Casino

While managing your casino, you are focused on primarily one thing: generating revenue. Therefore, you have to ensure that you have your best and most experienced and skilled staff scheduled at the right games and in the right departments, and at the right time. Sounds simple, right? In theory, yes, but logistically, casino employee scheduling can be a nightmare…

Continue Reading How to Remove Employee Scheduling Chaos in Your Casino

Casino Employee Fraud – 10 Strategies to Protect Your Profits [UPDATED]

Security is a primary concern for casinos. Many invest in taking serious security measures to protect themselves against consumer and patron theft. But what about theft from their own employees? Here are some tactics you can implement today to protect your casino from fraud.

Continue Reading Casino Employee Fraud – 10 Strategies to Protect Your Profits [UPDATED]

9 Ways Online Employee Scheduling Software Saves Casinos Money [UPDATED]

Owning, operating, and managing a casino can be thrilling. However, it certainly isn't without its challenges. Workforce management continues to be a top challenge for many casinos. The good news is that online employee scheduling software offers a better way—and saves money.

Continue Reading 9 Ways Online Employee Scheduling Software Saves Casinos Money [UPDATED]

October Las Vegas News Round-Up

Las Vegas Sands Corporation Possible Move Las Vegas Sands Corporation Possible Move It’s been nearly five months since Nevada casinos reopened. As the initial enthusiasm has worn off, it’s becoming…

Continue Reading October Las Vegas News Round-Up

Sports Betting and the 2020 Election

Betting on Presidential Debates and the Election As with any presidential election, the run up to Election Day is eventful. Whether it is the Presidential or the Vice-Presidential debates, sports…

Continue Reading Sports Betting and the 2020 Election

Sports Betting News and Updates

Rise of Sports Betting in Colorado  Last November, voters in Colorado passed Proposition DD, which legalized sports betting in an attempt to shore up gaps in the state’s water budget.…

Continue Reading Sports Betting News and Updates

July Gambling News Round-Up

Las Vegas Recovery Update It’s been nearly two months since Nevada casinos reopened for gambling. As the initial enthusiasm wears off, it’s becoming evident that this is far from a…

Continue Reading July Gambling News Round-Up

June Casino News Round-Up

Casino Coronavirus Update As of early June, casinos in nine major US gaming jurisdictions, including Nevada and Pennsylvania, have begun to open back up. As more casinos open their doors,…

Continue Reading June Casino News Round-Up

Reopening Plans of U.S. Casinos

Casinos have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Places such as Las Vegas, San Diego, and coastal Louisiana, which normally rely on tourism, conventions, and other mass gatherings to drive…

Continue Reading Reopening Plans of U.S. Casinos

New Casino Trends for 2020

With the first month of 2020 almost over, it is important to take a moment to look ahead and examine emerging trends that may influence the casino industry this year.…

Continue Reading New Casino Trends for 2020

A Brief History of Slot Machines

Since their creation back in the 19th century, slot machines have remained one of the most popular casino games in the world. Internationally, slot machines are known by different names.…

Continue Reading A Brief History of Slot Machines

The History of the Bellagio

Walk down the Las Vegas Strip and it would be almost impossible to miss the Bellagio and its famed dancing fountains. Celebrating its 20th birthday last year, the elaborate and…

Continue Reading The History of the Bellagio

October Gambling News Round-Up

Georgia Pushes to Legalize Casino Gambling Historically, Georgia has not been a gambling friendly state and efforts to pass legislation to legalize gambling have been shut down. Despite this, Ed…

Continue Reading October Gambling News Round-Up

August Casino News Round-Up

August has been a busy month in the casino industry. From Indiana to New Jersey and Nevada, there have been some big shake ups that have made the news. Keep…

Continue Reading August Casino News Round-Up

July Casino News Round-Up

Casinos, sports betting and gambling recently entered a new era that is defined by growth and expansion. Laws that once restricted gambling are being lifted and more states are embracing…

Continue Reading July Casino News Round-Up

June Casino News Round-Up

Grand-Opening of the Encore Boston Harbor Resort Earlier this month, we took a closer look at the long history of the location of Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino and…

Continue Reading June Casino News Round-Up

Plan Your Summer Vacation

Planning a summer vacation that the whole family will enjoy can be quite a challenge. Everyone has different interests and it can feel nearly impossible to please the kids while…

Continue Reading Plan Your Summer Vacation

The Latest Gambling News

The 2019 Kentucky Derby Breaks Records It was just a couple weeks ago when Tiger Woods staged an amazing career comeback that cost sports books big money and left a…

Continue Reading The Latest Gambling News

Las Vegas on a Budget

Las Vegas has a reputation for being an extravagant city that is full of luxurious attractions and accommodations. With so much glitz and glamour, it may seem like a trip…

Continue Reading Las Vegas on a Budget

Casino News Roundup

It has been a busy couple weeks in the casino and gambling industries. With sports betting legalized in several states, major sporting events like the NBA finals and the Masters…

Continue Reading Casino News Roundup

The Psychology Behind Gambling

Humans are interesting creatures. We tend to be superstitious. We often act in ways that are contrary to our best interest and while we think of ourselves as individuals, our…

Continue Reading The Psychology Behind Gambling

The Latest Casino Business News

Lately, the federal government has dominated the business news with new trade agreements, the 2019 budget proposal and major tariffs on long-time partners. With so much going on, some groundbreaking…

Continue Reading The Latest Casino Business News

A Brief History of Gambling

There are certain things that simply seem to be a part of human nature. From the beginning of time, we have developed ways to communicate and express ourselves through language…

Continue Reading A Brief History of Gambling

November Casino News Wrap-Up

Over the last year, the legalization of sports betting has dominated the news across the casino and gambling industries. This major milestone is on-track to transform the way casinos do…

Continue Reading November Casino News Wrap-Up

The High-Tech World of Casinos

When you think of technology, places like Silicon Valley probably come to mind, but you might be surprised to learn just how high-tech gambling destinations like Las Vegas have become.…

Continue Reading The High-Tech World of Casinos

How Casinos are Working to Improve Security

Recent events have heightened anxieties over safety and forced hotels, entertainment venues and casinos to re-examine their security and emergency response plans. Mass shootings have been a harsh reminder that…

Continue Reading How Casinos are Working to Improve Security

The Future of the Casino Industry

  While different industries continue to try to adapt to global markets and the recover from the Great Recession, the casino industry is benefiting from relaxed regulations and the fact…

Continue Reading The Future of the Casino Industry