Table games have made a resurgence in gaming in the last 10 years. Using some technology and bonusing first found on slots, table games have become more exciting and compelling. Ironically, millennials seem to gravitate to tables for the social interaction and camaraderie. And electronic table games have become a great introduction to tables for gamblers who may be intimidated by other players, or who may not be able to afford high table game limits or for players who enjoy a more solitary experience. Learn about upcoming innovations in the ETG market. Hear from operators and manufacturers how this segment of the industry is quickly evolving.
Table Truths: Myths and Facts
It’s called gambling and it happens on both sides of the table. Decisions made by casino management can impact the success of the tables and the entire casino. At this session, hear about how table games have been used over the years and what the current crop of casino operators might be missing?
Speaker: Bill Zender, Author, Casino Gaming Consultant
By the Numbers: How to Evaluate and Value Table Games
Unlike slot machines, table games vary widely from one to another because of different play, rules and math. Casino operators can alter the rules to boost profitability but what does that do to the players’ enjoyment of the game? Attracting big players is a goal but at what cost? Comping table game players is standard, but at what level? And do you value your hold percentage more than table win? These and other questions will be addressed at this session.
Moderator: Bill Zender
Speakers: London Swinney, Vice President, Casino Operations, MGM Grand; Vic Taucer, President, Casino Creations; Earle Hall, CEO, AXES Network
Electronic Table Games: Entry Point or Exciting Profit Center?
Today’s electronic table games are much more than slot-machine look-alikes reserved for people too intimidated to play a live game. ETGs today are exciting areas of the casino where players congregate for community and social interaction. Live-dealer ETGs take the excitement to the next level as the devices become part of an overall experience never before presented in a casino setting. Also hear about side bets, hybrid games and bonus bets that make a traditional table game a sensation.
Moderator: Bill Zender
Speakers: John Connelly, CEO, Interblock; John Hemberger, Senior Vice President, Table Products, AGS;
Roger Snow, Senior Vice President, Scientific Games; Brandon Knowles, Executive Director of Table Games, Aruze; Steph Nel, General Manager, TCS John Huxley America
Games People Play: The Human Factor
Some casinos only see players as “data points” that contribute to the bottom line. Others recognize that people are the heart of the casino and table game players are the soul. In this session, speakers will address the hiring, staffing and training of table-game workers and how they can often make or break a department. Also covered will be events and promotions that can bring the best players to your casino at the most challenging times.
Moderator: Bill Zender
Speakers: London Swinney, Vice President, Casino Operations, MGM Grand; Vic Taucer, President, Casino Creations; Roger Snow, Senior Vice President, Scientific Games
TITLE SPONSOR: Konami
EPISODE SPONSOR: Interblock
