G2E Podcasts » Advanced Gaming Institute http://www.g2ecast.com G2E Podcasts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 © you@yourdomain.com () you@yourdomain.com() Just another WordPress weblog you@yourdomain.com No no http://www.g2ecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg G2E Podcasts http://www.g2ecast.com 144 144 Making Money: The CFO Roundtable http://www.g2ecast.com/making-money/ http://www.g2ecast.com/making-money/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:04:52 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=701 Advanced Gaming Institute IconThe chief financial officer is always important, but in today’s environment he or she may be critical to a company’s very survival. During this session, some of the industry’s top CFOs from around the world discussed the current economic environment and how it has impacted their companies and their jobs. What lessons have they learned for the future? How are their companies preparing for the turnaround? These and many more questions are answered.

Moderator:
Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr., President & CEO, American Gaming Association (AGA)

Speakers:
Daniel P. Foley, Executive Director of Investor Relations, MGM MIRAGE Corporate Finance
Dave Rebich, CFO, Turning Stone Resort Casino
Scott Schweinfurth, Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, WMS Industries
Thomas Steinbauer, Senior Vice President of Finance, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/making-money/feed/ 0 58:48 The chief financial officer is always important, but in todayrsquo;s environment he or she may be critical to a companyrsquo;s very survival. During this session, ... The chief financial officer is always important, but in todayrsquo;s environment he or she may be critical to a companyrsquo;s very survival. During this session, some of the industryrsquo;s top CFOs from around the world discussed the current economic environment and how it has impacted their companies and their jobs. What lessons have they learned for the future? How are their companies preparing for the turnaround? These and many more questions are answered. Moderator: Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr., President CEO, American Gaming Association (AGA) Speakers: Daniel P. Foley, Executive Director of Investor Relations, MGM MIRAGE Corporate Finance Dave Rebich, CFO, Turning Stone Resort Casino Scott Schweinfurth, Executive Vice President, CFO Treasurer, WMS Industries Thomas Steinbauer, Senior Vice President of Finance, CFO, Secretary, Treasurer and Director, Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Advanced,Gaming,Institute,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No RD&E: The Operators Perspective http://www.g2ecast.com/rde-the-operators-perspective/ http://www.g2ecast.com/rde-the-operators-perspective/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:55:46 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=698 Advanced Gaming Institute IconNon-gaming amenities were the buzzword in the industry for many years. The recent economic downturn, however, has returned focus to the gaming floor. Must the two be mutually exclusive, or can they work together in boon and bust? Several major operators gathered to discuss which formulas make sense and which have gone too far. They explain how their properties and companies view the non-gaming segment of the market and how it can be effectively developed and evaluated.

Moderator:
Mark Birtha, Vice President Development / Project Manager, Marriott Las Vegas

Speakers:
Jennifer DeLange, Vice President, Marketing, BASE Entertainment
Joseph Domenico, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Harrah’s Entertainment/Bally’s and Caesars Atlantic City
Rob Goldstein, President & COO, Venetian/Palazzo, EVP of Las Vegas Sands
Joseph Weinberg, President of Gaming and Resorts, The Cordish Group

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/rde-the-operators-perspective/feed/ 0 58:42 Non-gaming amenities were the buzzword in the industry for many years. The recent economic downturn, however, has returned focus to the gaming floor. Must the ... Non-gaming amenities were the buzzword in the industry for many years. The recent economic downturn, however, has returned focus to the gaming floor. Must the two be mutually exclusive, or can they work together in boon and bust? Several major operators gathered to discuss which formulas make sense and which have gone too far. They explain how their properties and companies view the non-gaming segment of the market and how it can be effectively developed and evaluated. Moderator: Mark Birtha, Vice President Development / Project Manager, Marriott Las Vegas Speakers: Jennifer DeLange, Vice President, Marketing, BASE Entertainment Joseph Domenico, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Harrahrsquo;s Entertainment/Ballyrsquo;s and Caesars Atlantic City Rob Goldstein, President COO, Venetian/Palazzo, EVP of Las Vegas Sands Joseph Weinberg, President of Gaming and Resorts, The Cordish Group Advanced,Gaming,Institute,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No Marketing in the Hot Seat: Chief Marketing Officers’ Forum http://www.g2ecast.com/marketing-in-the-hot-seat/ http://www.g2ecast.com/marketing-in-the-hot-seat/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:49:50 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=695 Advanced Gaming Institute IconSome of gaming’s most senior marketing executives discussed their thoughts on how their players clubs and broader incentive programs have been reviewed, rethought, restructured and, in some cases, entirely re-launched to reignite growth during these troubled times. These experts also discussed the potential for these adjusted programs in the future – will economic recovery mean another restructuring? Listen in to find out.

Moderator:
Steve Rittvo, Chairman, The Innovation Group of Companies

Speakers:
Lonnie Bossi, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC
Jeff King, Vice President of Marketing of StarWorld, Galaxy Entertainment Group
Hermann Pamminger, Corporate Head of Marketing, Casinos Austria International

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/marketing-in-the-hot-seat/feed/ 0 62:49 Some of gamingrsquo;s most senior marketing executives discussed their thoughts on how their players clubs and broader incentive programs have been reviewed, rethought, restructured and, ... Some of gamingrsquo;s most senior marketing executives discussed their thoughts on how their players clubs and broader incentive programs have been reviewed, rethought, restructured and, in some cases, entirely re-launched to reignite growth during these troubled times. These experts also discussed the potential for these adjusted programs in the future ndash; will economic recovery mean another restructuring? Listen in to find out. Moderator: Steve Rittvo, Chairman, The Innovation Group of Companies Speakers: Lonnie Bossi, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC Jeff King, Vice President of Marketing of StarWorld, Galaxy Entertainment Group Hermann Pamminger, Corporate Head of Marketing, Casinos Austria International Advanced,Gaming,Institute,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No Selling the Sizzle: Slot Manufacturers Roundtable http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-the-sizzle/ http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-the-sizzle/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:46:22 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=690 Advanced Gaming Institute IconModern slot machines keep advancing and the systems that operate them have the potential to dramatically improve the player experience. With casinos suffering through an economic downturn, what can slot manufacturers offer operators? This session focused on new technology and research into slot players, and how it can provide more revenue, less maintenance and higher player acceptance than ever before.

Moderator:
Frank Legato, Editor, Global Gaming Business

Speakers:
Orrin Edidin, President, WMS Gaming, Inc.
Richard Haddrill, President & CEO, Bally Technologies, Inc.
Patti Hart, President & CEO, International Game Technology (IGT)
Jamie Odell, CEO, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/selling-the-sizzle/feed/ 0 62:10 Modern slot machines keep advancing and the systems that operate them have the potential to dramatically improve the player experience. With casinos suffering through an ... Modern slot machines keep advancing and the systems that operate them have the potential to dramatically improve the player experience. With casinos suffering through an economic downturn, what can slot manufacturers offer operators? This session focused on new technology and research into slot players, and how it can provide more revenue, less maintenance and higher player acceptance than ever before. Moderator: Frank Legato, Editor, Global Gaming Business Speakers: Orrin Edidin, President, WMS Gaming, Inc. Richard Haddrill, President CEO, Bally Technologies, Inc. Patti Hart, President CEO, International Game Technology (IGT) Jamie Odell, CEO, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Advanced,Gaming,Institute,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No Land Into Trust: The Impact of Carcieri v. Salazar http://www.g2ecast.com/land-into-trust/ http://www.g2ecast.com/land-into-trust/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:37:50 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=687 Advanced Gaming Institute IconThe 2009 Supreme Court decision, Carcieri v. Salazar, has thrown land-into-trust matters into disarray. Though the case was limited to the Narragansett tribe and Rhode Island, its implications could go much further. Experts at this session explained what the case means, who it may impact and possible “fixes” for what some tribes consider an unjust decision.

Moderator:
Michael Anderson, Attorney, AndersonTuell, LLP

Speakers:
W. Ron Allen, Tribal Chairman, CEO, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
Chris Coppin, Legal Director, Conference of Western Attorneys General
George Skibine, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Acting Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/land-into-trust/feed/ 0 55:14 The 2009 Supreme Court decision, Carcieri v. Salazar, has thrown land-into-trust matters into disarray. Though the case was limited to the Narragansett tribe and Rhode ... The 2009 Supreme Court decision, Carcieri v. Salazar, has thrown land-into-trust matters into disarray. Though the case was limited to the Narragansett tribe and Rhode Island, its implications could go much further. Experts at this session explained what the case means, who it may impact and possible ldquo;fixesrdquo; for what some tribes consider an unjust decision. Moderator: Michael Anderson, Attorney, AndersonTuell, LLP Speakers: W. Ron Allen, Tribal Chairman, CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Chris Coppin, Legal Director, Conference of Western Attorneys General George Skibine, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Acting Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission Advanced,Gaming,Institute,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No