Tales from the Slot Floor, Volume 1: Casino Slot Managers in Their Own Words
Tales from the Slot Floor, Volume 1: Casino Slot Managers in Their Own Words

Author: David G. Schwartz

Publisher: Gambling Studies

Published: 2018-06-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781939546111

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Slot machines are the backbone of most casinos. They earn the most money and determine the physical layout of the casino floor. The management of slot machines, which includes overseeing employees, selecting machines, designing the playing space, resolving customer disputes, and conducting analyses to improve operations, is a challenging field whose complexity has grown as the machines themselves have become more sophisticated. To better document the current issues in slot management--and the change the field has seen over the past four decades--the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Center for Gaming Research conducted an oral history project. Those interviewed were at all stages of their careers. Drawn from these interviews, Tales from the Slot Floor features slot managers discussing several of the most important issues in today's casino world, including: the optimal layout of a slot floor; the qualities demonstrated by both good and bad managers; what customers want from their visits to the casino; the vendor/casino relationship; appealing to millennials; and what the future holds. In addition, those with long careers share their views on the changes they have seen, and all subjects offer their advice to those embarking on a career in slot management. For those interested in becoming slot managers, or those just curious about how casinos work, Tales from the Slot Floor gives you the inside story of slot operations, from those who do it.

Casino Operations Management
Casino Operations Management

Author: Jim Kilby

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 2006-06-12

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0470073640

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Complete guidance to the ins and outs of gaming operations Management personnel need a thorough understanding of the business side of the casino industry to ensure profits???and to avoid losses. It's a sure bet that Casino Operations Management, Second Edition will help current and future gaming management professionals better serve any casino. Written by experts with over 65 years of combined experience in the field, this Second Edition offers all the critical skills and know-how to equip gaming and casino operators with the knowledge needed for the management office, cage operations, and table game and slot operations. This updated edition features detailed coverage of: Current high-roller marketing tactics and their effect on profitability The effect of popular money management systems on casino profits The initial development process of an Indian casino Studies designed to identify the patronage motives of gamblers, including those of riverboat customers Slot club design: player rating issues, point accumulation schemes, and more Principles of casino floor design: managing table game and slot location Studies designed to measure the profit contribution of popular slot promotions Casino Operations Management, Second Edition uses simplified mathematics and statistics throughout, and provides readers with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the casino industry business. It is a must-have reference for students and casinos that develop managers internally.

Suburban Xanadu
Suburban Xanadu

Author: David Schwartz G

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-06-03

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1136757414

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First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Million Dollar Video Poker
Million Dollar Video Poker

Author: Bob Dancer

Publisher: Huntington Press Inc

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0929712110

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Bob Dancer is the best known video poker player and writer in the world. In just six years, after coming to Las Vegas with a $6,000 bankroll, Dancer won more than $1 million playing beatable machines. Million Dollar Video Poker recounts the events of those six years, with stories about his meteoric ups and downs, and lessons for players of all skill levels. Video poker is one of those rare casino games that can be beaten by a talented and informed player, and Dancer explains how it's done. Never before has a top video poker professional shared so many of his winning secrets.

Casino Conquest
Casino Conquest

Author: Frank Scoblete

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2012-09-26

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1623680050

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Penned by a reputable authority on casinos, this guide provides the tools of the trade in order to perform a successful climb to the top of the gaming mountain. A step-by-step instructional approach is presented, going beyond the standard handbooks on blackjack, craps, and slots to include tips and tricks on baccarat, roulette, and more. A must-have for both casual and professional gamblers throughout the nation, this invaluable companion is guaranteed to provide the winning edge to beat the house.

Tales from the Pit
Tales from the Pit

Author: David G. Schwartz

Publisher: Gambling Studies

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781939546098

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Dealing in a casino presents challenges and rewards not seen in many workplaces. With hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake every minute, table games pits are high-stress workplaces. Managing a workforce of dealers and attending to the needs of players brings stresses of its own. In 2015, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Center for Gaming Research received a grant from the UNLV University Libraries Advisory Board that enabled it to undertake an oral history project intended to capture the stories of table games managers, including both those currently working in the field and those who have retired. Drawn from these interviews, Tales from the Pit provides an overview of how the interviewees felt about a variety of topics, ranging from their experiences breaking in as new dealers to their transitions to management and the changes the industry has seen over their careers. The current and former managers speak candidly about the owners, bosses, dealers, and players who made each day challenging. This book illuminates the past several decades of casino history through the words of those who lived and made it.

Slots Conquest
Slots Conquest

Author: Frank Scoblete

Publisher: Triumph Books

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1623684293

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Think all slot machines are the same? If so, that's why you're losing money. "Slots Conquest" will teach readers all the nuances of slot machines to improve the odds of winning. Written by one of the most experienced professional gamblers in the profession, "Slots Conquest" opens up the secret world of slot machines to everyone so that readers can learn how to identify the machines that will give the best odds to win. Different machines offer different odds of success, and this book explains how to identify the best machines to play in the casino to guarantee walking out a winner. Whether you're a longtime fan of the one-armed bandit or brand new to slot machines, "Slots Conquest" will change your approach to slot machines instantly.

Reel Marketing
Reel Marketing

Author: Julia Carcamo

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2020-08-14

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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Competition for casino customers is more competitive than ever as marketers look to solidify a customer base for the future. Branding is playing a pivotal role as casino operators - large and small - attempt to differentiate themselves not only from industry competition but from new entertainment options. Julia Carcamo shares decades of executive-level operational experience with some of the world's top casino companies. With her easy to understand Jules Rules, you will change your view of marketing and prepare yourself to build an identity that will resonate with employees, customers, and stakeholders and produce real ROI. Are you ready for the challenge?

Whale Hunt in the Desert
Whale Hunt in the Desert

Author: Deke Castleman

Publisher: Huntington Press Inc

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1935396595

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The only book that examines the lifestyles and motivations of the world’s biggest gamblers, the whales, and how the casinos harpoon and beach them. This definitive exposé reveals the shrouded world of ultra-high rollers and the Faustian pacts they forge with their hosts, the casino representatives whose job it is to part them from their fortunes. The third edition includes an extensive update about Las Vegas, the "greening" of gambling, the nightclub and day club scenes, the evolution of the host position, and much more--all in the words of superhost Steve Cyr.