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Key Themes from IGA 2023
Following the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, TIG partner and SVP Chris Irwin posted an article to LinkedIn with his insights from the event. Find an excerpt below, and read the full article here.
Last week’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) in San Diego highlighted the excitement surrounding the future of tribal gaming across the country. IGA’s record-setting attendance – confirmed by conversations with both operators and vendors who felt the change over previous years – mirrored the recent growth seen at tribal casinos. Operators, vendors, and game manufacturers alike attended to review the latest and greatest in Class II gaming and emerging technologies, conceptualizing ideas to continue advancing this sector. Following are two key themes from the show:
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The resurgence of Class II gaming. From its focus in the Day One education sessions to expansive displays on the show floor, Class II gaming took center stage both figuratively and literally. Previously known to underperform compared to its Class III counterparts, the Class II slot machine product is improving, increasing market share in the industry, and giving Tribes economic and political benefits relative to taxation, revenue sharing and compact negotiations that Class III machines simply can’t provide. Further, many of our tribal clients expressed a growing interest in the machines among their patrons. In fact, on the show floor, game manufacturers were showcasing Class II machines that were virtually identical to Class III machines; we certainly couldn’t tell them apart. And conversations with operators and manufacturers suggest that the win-per-unit premium Class III machines enjoy is rapidly decreasing. There also was tangible excitement around the implementation of Class II gaming products in an iGaming environment. The legality and implementation of this likely will spill over into future IGA shows as iGaming becomes more prevalent in the U.S. and particularly in tribal country.
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Tribal opportunity to drive critical consumer technologies. Emerging technologies, including cashless payments and new data-tracking tools, were prevalent throughout the week, piggybacking off similar themes from G2E...
Read the rest on LinkedIn.
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TIG & Acorn Environmental on Fee-to-Trust Rule Changes for GGB
On March 1, the comment period closed on proposed revisions to two sets of regulations regarding development in Indian Country. Under the leadership of Secretary Deb Haaland, the Department of the Interior is attempting to reform the process for acquiring lands into federal trust status for Native American tribes and individuals, commonly known as "fee-to-trust" or "FTT," and on a parallel track, to rationalize and codify the rules that govern Class III compacts. For the April issue of Global Gaming Business magazine, TIG Executive Vice President Tom Zitt partnered with Ryan Sawyer, project director at Acorn Environmental, to break down the proposed changes to the FTT process. Read their full analysis here.
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Nominations Are Open
Are there Are there exceptional individuals in your organization under the age of 40 who have contributed above and beyond your expectations? Have you noticed a young person in the public or private sector on the path to leadership? Or do you believe that your abilities set you apart from your peers?
Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) is now accepting nominations for its annual recognition program, the ELG 40 Under 40. ELG was created to support young executives on the path to industry leadership through education, networking, and other career development opportunities. In conjunction with this mission, members of the industry are annually invited to nominate themselves or a colleague for the ELG 40 Under 40, honoring 40 rising stars of gaming under the age of 40.
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The ELG 40 Under 40 is presented by Global Gaming Business and The Innovation Group. Click here for more information about Emerging Leaders of Gaming or contact Allison McCoy for sponsorship opportunities. The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2023. | |
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ICYMI | TIG Canada Edition
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For the March/April edition of Gaming America, TIG SVP, Canada Kevin Dennis interviewed colleague Troy Ross of TRM Public Affairs to discuss the opening of iGaming in Ontario and what’s next for the broader Canadian market. Read their conversation here.
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Meet Kevin at the Canadian Gaming Association’s Ontario’s iGaming Market Turns 1 program tomorrow, April 4 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade;
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Or, connect with him later this month at the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference on April 18 and 19 in Toronto.
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More Upcoming Events
Our team continues apace on the gaming events circuit – don’t miss us at the following gatherings.
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Caribbean Gaming Show, May 2-4, Nassau
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SBC Summit North America, May 9-11, New Jersey
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Canadian Gaming Summit, June 13-15, Toronto
Contact Keli Elkins to set up a meeting.
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Contact our team directly to discuss these issues and trends, and the many ways we can support your business: | |
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Thomas Zitt, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
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Chris Irwin
SVP, Native American Services
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Kevin Dennis
SVP, Canada
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