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Stephanie Lau Joins Konami Gaming as VP of Sales Enablement
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Konami Gaming announced the appointment of Stephanie Lau as vice president of sales enablement & gaming operations, to grow strategic positioning, processes, data, analysis, and market delivery for exceptional casino customer outcomes.
Since 2005, Lau has served in operations, finance, and analytics for several major industry operators including Station Casinos and MGM Resorts International, across sectors spanning tribal and commercial, local, and resort destinations. In her role at Konami, she leads the company’s business operations, sales operations, and data analytics divisions, backed by proven effective leadership and multi-disciplinary expertise.
“With nearly 20 years of distinguished experience in the gaming industry, Stephanie is bringing an important operator focus and data-driven approach to this key appointment,” said Jay Bertsch, senior vice president and chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming.
He also stated: “She has demonstrated an ability to drive exceptional results through gaming analytics, market strategy, product positioning, and customer engagement, which we look forward to sharing with the valued casinos we serve.”
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Ocean Casino Resort Launches Cardless Gaming Feature
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Guests at Ocean Casino Resort, a premier luxury casino destination known for state-of-the-art gaming, now have an easier and more convenient way to play. The resort launched Cardless Gaming, an all-new, fully integrated mobile experience, available via the Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App. Debuting as a first for New Jersey, this feature is designed to put the entire resort’s experience at guests’ fingertips as a one-stop-shop.
“The Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App takes our gaming experience to a new convenient level for avid gamers and fun-goers by providing a cardless option directly to the palm of their hands. By continuously adapting to evolving player preferences and utilizing advancing technology, Ocean solidifies its reputation as the premier gaming experience on the East Coast,” John Forelli, SVP and Chief Information Officer for Ocean Casino Resort, said.
The elevated player experience begins by logging into the Ocean Casino Resort Mobile App. Under “Account,” guests can scroll down to the “Cardless Gaming” section to select play slots or play table games. For table games, the final step is to simply present the QR Code to the dealer or Pit Boss. For slots, players have to select “Cardless Login” on the machine’s display and scan a QR Code to connect and card-in. Physical cards will continue to be accepted for those who prefer it, and in the near future players will also have a Cashless option to utilize. Ocean Casino Resort’s mobile app can be downloaded via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Ocean presents an unparalleled gaming experience, complete with three high-limit slot (The Cove) and table games venues (The Loft and High Limit Table Games), two guest lounges for Ocean Rewards cardmembers, as well as pathways and wayfinders throughout the casino floor for guests to easily navigate between games. Ocean’s high-energy casino features exclusive ocean views, 1750 of the most exciting slot machines and 125 action-packed table games across 135,000 square feet of gaming space.
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NIGC Announces Record $41.9 Billion FY 2023 GGR
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The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) released fiscal year 2023 Gross Gaming Revenue numbers totaling $41.9 billion, an increase of $1 billion, or 2.4%, from the historic FY 2022 GGR of $40.9 billion.
Acting Chairwoman Sharon M. Avery and Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland made the announcement at the Wisconsin Gaming Regulators Association Summer Conference in Green Bay, Wis.
This year’s revenue reflects the viability of tribal gaming operations, as tribal gaming continues to adapt to technological advances and changes in consumer preferences. All eight NIGC regions demonstrated growth in gaming revenue since the last GGR report.
“This year’s GGR results demonstrate how a strong regulatory framework and diversity of tribal gaming enterprises generates growth in the gaming industry. Again, this year, tribal gaming operators and regulators have proven that their ingenuity and tenacity are catalysts for growth, even in the face of an ever-changing gaming landscape. This steadfastness will ensure that tribal gaming remains a valuable resource for continued economic sustainability in tribal communities,” said Avery.
“I congratulate the industry regulators, operators, and tribal leadership on another successful year. Their hard work in meeting and overcoming the challenges presented by an increasingly competitive market is evidence that tribes are resilient, and their gaming expertise is yielding benefits for their nations as IGRA intended,” said Hovland.
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High 5 Casino Wins Social Gaming Operator of the Year for Second Consecutive Year
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High 5 Casino is thrilled to announce its consecutive win as Social Gaming Operator of the Year at the EGR North America Awards 2024. This prestigious award reaffirms High 5 Casino’s exceptional performance and innovation in the social gaming sector.
“We’re honored that High 5 Casino has once again received the Social Gaming Operator award,” said Tony Singer, CEO of High 5 Games. “Beyond our growth in users, it’s the happiness our players find in the H5C community that motivates us to continually improve. Our commitment is to provide players with top-notch casino content, and we’re determined to solidify H5C as the leading social casino brand worldwide.”
An independent panel of judges selected High 5 Casino for its outstanding performance and innovation over the past year. The award recognizes High 5 Casino’s notable commercial success and community-building efforts in the social gaming market.
“The recognition from EGR North America Awards is a testament to our team’s dedication and the support of our players,” added Tony Singer. “We are excited to continue pushing boundaries in social gaming and delivering unforgettable experiences to our community.”
The winners were announced on June 27 at an awards ceremony held at Midtown Loft & Terrace in New York City. High 5 Casino secured the Social Gaming Operator of the Year award due to its outstanding product quality, revenue growth, and leadership in innovation across product differentiation, marketing, and technology.
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