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Keynote Speakers
Saffari
Chamberlain
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SLOT MANAGER INSTITUTE
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
In conjunction with Gaming
Technology Summit, May 25-26
Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas
Schedule
and speakers current as of May 20
7:30-9:00 a.m.
..... Registration Open & Continental Breakfast
9:00–10:00 a.m...... Game Denominations: The
Power of the Penny
Penny games have
taken slot floors by storm, as players have heartily embraced
the 1-cent denomination. With the penny phenomenon, some have
predicted an end to denomination variety as we know it today.
With pennies, players instead have the power to bet a variety of
ways, creating their own denomination choices. Some have
predicted the slot market eventually will have predominantly
dollar games and penny games. A panel of operators and
manufacturers will present their takes on how penny games will
affect the future of denominations.
Moderator: Charles Anderer, Director Trade Events,
Ascend Media Gaming Group.
Speakers:
Michael Bonakdar, Vice President, Slot Operations, Caesars
Palace, Las Vegas; Greg Colella, Product Release Manager, Bally
Gaming; Lee Skelley, Assistant General Manager,
Casino Operations, Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino; Kent
Young, Vice President, Marketing, Aristocrat Technologies
10:00–10:15 a.m.
.....Networking break
10:15–11:15 a.m. .......The Seminole System
A year ago, the
Seminole Indian Tribe opened two new casinos using cutting-edge
technology to manage its gaming floor. It has proven to be an
eye-opening example of just what is possible on a Class II
gaming floor. This session will provide a case study of the
tribe’s gaming operations.
Presenter:
Lyle Bell, Senior Vice President, Information Technology,
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
11:15–11:30 a.m.
..... Networking break
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ..... New Player Interfaces
Nothing is more
important to casino slot operations that creating and
maintaining strong bonds with player-customers. Reaching out to
them directly at the slot machine promises to be one of the most
efficient and engaging methods to do that, and manufacturers
have stepped up to the plate with a variety of player interfaces
designed to build CRM with players as they’re sitting at their
favorite slot machine. This informative session also will focus
on new printer and kiosk interfaces that can help a property
connect to players in useful and informative ways.
Moderator:
Andy Holtmann, Managing Editor,
Casino Journal.
Speakers:
Martin Dempsey, Senior Systems Engineer, Konami
Gaming, Systems Division;
Vince Manfredi, Vice President Strategic
Marketing, IGT Systems; John-Martin Meyer, Director of Slot
Operations, Excalibur; Derik Mooberry, Vice President of
Strategic Planning and Corporate Accounts, Bally Gaming &
Systems; Javier Saenz, Senior Vice President, Information
Solutions, VCAT and Mariposa Software
12:30–1:45 p.m......... Luncheon Keynote
Presentation:
The Future of Server-Based Gaming
Featuring John Chamberlain, Director of
Field Engineering, and Ali Saffari, Senior Vice President
of Engineering, both with International Game Technology
2–3 p.m...Cashless Gaming: Managing the
Implementation Process
There are many
benefits to cashless gaming – particularly ticket in, ticket out
– to both player and operator. But implementing cashless
innovations such as TITO and wager account transfer creates its
own set of challenges, at least at the outset. A panel of
operators and manufacturers will offer insights into the keys to
a smooth, successful introduction of cashless gaming and how to
ensure an efficient post-installation process for handling
ticket and printer issues.
Moderator:
James Maida, President, Gaming Laboratories International.
Speakers:
Jon Berkley, Senior Vice President of Global Gaming and
Lottery, TransAct Technologies;
Mark Pace, Executive Director of Engineering Services, WMS
Gaming; Gregg
Solomon, Senior Vice President Operations, Mandalay Resort Group
3:00–3:15 p.m....
Networking break
3:15–4:15 p.m..... New Game Technologies for
Younger Players
While traditional
reel and video games do a tremendous job reaching the core
demographic slot player, operators and manufacturers alike are
starting to reach out to the players who will become the future
core demographic. These younger players, who cut their teeth on
xBox and Nintendo games, are seeking different kinds of gaming
experiences. Learn what types of technologies and games
manufacturers believe will entice a younger generation of
players.
Moderator:
Charles Anderer, Director Trade
Events, Ascend Media Gaming Group.
Speakers:
Rich Fiore, President, Richard Fiore & Associates; Shridhar
Joshi, Director Game Strategy and Development, WMS Gaming; Sylvie Linard, Chief Operating Officer, Cyberview
Technology; Marcus
Prater, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Bally Gaming &
Systems;
Todd Simons, Vice President of Casino Administration,
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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