G2E Podcasts » Gaming Floor http://www.g2ecast.com G2E Podcasts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2006-2007 you@yourdomain.com (G2E Podcasts) you@yourdomain.com (G2E Podcasts) http://www.g2ecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg G2E Podcasts » Gaming Floor http://www.g2ecast.com 144 144 Just another WordPress weblog G2E Podcasts G2E Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no no Turning the Tables: How to Increase Revenue and Profitability http://www.g2ecast.com/turning-the-tables/ http://www.g2ecast.com/turning-the-tables/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:54:26 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=48 G2E Gaming Floor IconTable games are more important in Asia than in any other part of the world. This session demonstrates how technology, customer service and dealer training can maximize the revenue and profits flowing through the pits. Experts explain how new gaming systems and upgraded RFID elements can track the players and the integrity of the games. Marketing the games, training the staff and evaluating results all were included in this discussion.

Moderator:
Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business

Panelists:
Gerard Charlier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gaming Partners International Corporation
Michael Gore, Asian Gaming Consultant
Gabe Hunterton, Senior Vice President – Business Development, MGM Grand Macau
Andrew Macaulay, Executive Vice President, Asia, Shuffle Master

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/turning-the-tables/feed/ 0 55:22 Table games are more important in Asia than in any other part of the world. This session demonstrates how technology, customer service and dealer training ... Table games are more important in Asia than in any other part of the world. This session demonstrates how technology, customer service and dealer training can maximize the revenue and profits flowing through the pits. Experts explain how new gaming systems and upgraded RFID elements can track the players and the integrity of the games. Marketing the games, training the staff and evaluating results all were included in this discussion. Moderator: Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Panelists: Gerard Charlier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gaming Partners International Corporation Michael Gore, Asian Gaming Consultant Gabe Hunterton, Senior Vice President - Business Development, MGM Grand Macau Andrew Macaulay, Executive Vice President, Asia, Shuffle Master All G2E Asia Podcasts, Gaming Floor you@yourdomain.com no no Excellent Equipment: Vendors’ Roundtable http://www.g2ecast.com/excellent-equipment/ http://www.g2ecast.com/excellent-equipment/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:53:24 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=44 G2E Gaming Floor IconThe introduction of new and upgraded equipment to the gaming industry is always dependent upon players’ tastes and casino finances. This session focuses on some of the cutting-edge technology that was on display on the exhibit floor at G2E Asia. Vendors describe how this equipment will spur more play, more time-on-device and create a buzz that spreads through the casino industry. Panelists also discuss differences in play and the learning curve required for developing and marketing games in the Asian market.

Moderator:
Marcus Prater, Executive Director, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)

Panelists:
Ken Jolly, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
Rossi McKee, Vice President, Casino Technology
Kurt Quartier, Vice President International Casino Markets, IGT
Kent Young, General Manager, Executive Vice President, Aruze Gaming America, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/excellent-equipment/feed/ 0 67:04 The introduction of new and upgraded equipment to the gaming industry is always dependent upon players’ tastes and casino finances. This session focuses on some ... The introduction of new and upgraded equipment to the gaming industry is always dependent upon players’ tastes and casino finances. This session focuses on some of the cutting-edge technology that was on display on the exhibit floor at G2E Asia. Vendors describe how this equipment will spur more play, more time-on-device and create a buzz that spreads through the casino industry. Panelists also discuss differences in play and the learning curve required for developing and marketing games in the Asian market. Moderator: Marcus Prater, Executive Director, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Panelists: Ken Jolly, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited Rossi McKee, Vice President, Casino Technology Kurt Quartier, Vice President International Casino Markets, IGT Kent Young, General Manager, Executive Vice President, Aruze Gaming America, Inc. All G2E Asia Podcasts, Gaming Floor you@yourdomain.com no no Making a Hand: Poker in Asia http://www.g2ecast.com/making-a-hand/ http://www.g2ecast.com/making-a-hand/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:52:00 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=40 G2E Gaming Floor IconWhile the US poker boom has subsided in recent years, the sport has only begun to grab a foothold in Asia. Many major casinos now include poker rooms and have attracted a steady and loyal clientele. This podcast episode examines the state of the sport in Asia, the success of poker tournaments, the similarity of poker to other casino games popular in Asia and suggests ways to market poker to casino players in Asia.

Moderator:
John Raczka, General Manager of Entertainment & Advertising, Macao Studio City

Panelists:
Scott Beck, Poker Room Manager, The Grand Lisboa
Tom Hall, CEO and Executive Vice Chairman, Asian Logic
David Jung, Regional Director, PokerStars
Ricky Cheung, Director of Hong Kong Game Club, Poker Event & Marketing Consultancy in HK, Hong Kong Game Club

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/making-a-hand/feed/ 0 43:01 While the US poker boom has subsided in recent years, the sport has only begun to grab a foothold in Asia. Many major casinos now ... While the US poker boom has subsided in recent years, the sport has only begun to grab a foothold in Asia. Many major casinos now include poker rooms and have attracted a steady and loyal clientele. This podcast episode examines the state of the sport in Asia, the success of poker tournaments, the similarity of poker to other casino games popular in Asia and suggests ways to market poker to casino players in Asia. Moderator: John Raczka, General Manager of Entertainment & Advertising, Macao Studio City Panelists: Scott Beck, Poker Room Manager, The Grand Lisboa Tom Hall, CEO and Executive Vice Chairman, Asian Logic David Jung, Regional Director, PokerStars Ricky Cheung, Director of Hong Kong Game Club, Poker Event & Marketing Consultancy in HK, Hong Kong Game Club All G2E Asia Podcasts, Gaming Floor you@yourdomain.com no no Growth in Games: Slot Directors Roundtable http://www.g2ecast.com/growth-in-games/ http://www.g2ecast.com/growth-in-games/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:51:04 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=36 G2E Gaming Floor IconFrom the “pokies” in Australia and New Zealand to the few slot machines of Macau, the Asian region has a machine potential rarely experienced in gaming. This session gathered slot directors from around the region to discuss the tastes, proclivity, playing habits and possible future of slot players in Asia.

Moderator:
Gordon Lee, Managing Director, Aspect Gaming

Panelists:
Gary Hann, VP of Slot Operations, Sands Macao & Venetian Macao Limited
Matt Hurst, Vice President, Gaming Machines, City of Dreams
Peter Johns, Director of Slot Operations, MGM GRAND Macau
Tammy Ng, Deputy Manager, Slots, SJM Corporate Slots Division

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/growth-in-games/feed/ 0 60:27 From the “pokies” in Australia and New Zealand to the few slot machines of Macau, the Asian region has a machine potential rarely experienced in ... From the “pokies” in Australia and New Zealand to the few slot machines of Macau, the Asian region has a machine potential rarely experienced in gaming. This session gathered slot directors from around the region to discuss the tastes, proclivity, playing habits and possible future of slot players in Asia. Moderator: Gordon Lee, Managing Director, Aspect Gaming Panelists: Gary Hann, VP of Slot Operations, Sands Macao & Venetian Macao Limited Matt Hurst, Vice President, Gaming Machines, City of Dreams Peter Johns, Director of Slot Operations, MGM GRAND Macau Tammy Ng, Deputy Manager, Slots, SJM Corporate Slots Division All G2E Asia Podcasts, Gaming Floor you@yourdomain.com no no Standard Procedure: GSA’s Protocol Certification Program http://www.g2ecast.com/standard-procedure/ http://www.g2ecast.com/standard-procedure/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:50:03 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=32 G2E Gaming Floor IconThe Gaming Standards Association’s communication standards, developed for system, gaming and peripheral devices, are being implemented now by the world’s leading gaming manufacturers. Learn how these standards will result in full interoperability and plug-and-play capabilities in back office systems, on the casino floor, across properties and beyond.

Moderator:
Peter DeRaedt, President, Gaming Standards Association (GSA)

Panelists:
Doug Bertinshaw, Vice President, Server Based Gaming, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
Ian Hughes, Senior Director of Engineering & Client Services, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), World Headquarters
Adrian Marcu, Chief Architect, Engineering, International Game Technology (IGT)
Manson Yip, Senior Client Project Manager, Bally Technologies, Inc.
Kent Young, General Manager, Executive Vice President, Aruze Gaming America, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/standard-procedure/feed/ 0 48:34 The Gaming Standards Association’s communication standards, developed for system, gaming and peripheral devices, are being implemented now by the world’s leading gaming manufacturers. Learn how ... The Gaming Standards Association’s communication standards, developed for system, gaming and peripheral devices, are being implemented now by the world’s leading gaming manufacturers. Learn how these standards will result in full interoperability and plug-and-play capabilities in back office systems, on the casino floor, across properties and beyond. Moderator: Peter DeRaedt, President, Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Panelists: Doug Bertinshaw, Vice President, Server Based Gaming, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Ian Hughes, Senior Director of Engineering & Client Services, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), World Headquarters Adrian Marcu, Chief Architect, Engineering, International Game Technology (IGT) Manson Yip, Senior Client Project Manager, Bally Technologies, Inc. Kent Young, General Manager, Executive Vice President, Aruze Gaming America, Inc. All G2E Asia Podcasts, Gaming Floor you@yourdomain.com no no