An official publication of Global Gaming Expo

The official publication of the Association of
Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

DECEMBER 2002

There’s more in this month’s editions of Casino Journal.

Also in this month’s edition of Casino Journal:

On their own
By Andy Holtmann
Their numbers may have dwindled, but the independent casino operators on the Las Vegas Strip are doing everything they can to stay in the game

Convention City
By Jack Bulavsky
Hotel operators bet on the growth of Las Vegas’ mid-week convention business by building bigger and more elaborate meeting space

The Deutsche Bank Stock Review, from Marc Falcone

Down to Business: Casino Surveillance, from Jack Bulavsky

To read these stories - and insightful columns on a variety of gaming topics - subscribe to Casino Journal by contacting Warren Walker at (913) 344-1300 x 340; or email him at

DECEMBER 2002 Casino Journal
Vol. 15, No.12

The winners of Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative New Gaming Products Awards have been announced. Attendees to this year’s 9th Annual American Gaming Summit will vote for their favorite products and services from the Top 20 finalists. Platinum, gold and silver medals for the Most Innovative New Gaming Products for 2003 will be awarded to the top three vote-getters, and the three winners will be featured in the February edition of Casino Journal.

DECEMBER 2002

FEATURES

Locked Doors Shrink U.S. Net-bet Chances
Will lawmakers prevail in efforts to block online gambling?
By Bob Shemeligian

EDITOR'S LETTER

Steve Wynn's Dream
Critics are giving the short shrift to Le Reve's developer
By Jamie McKee

ALSO THIS MONTH

See what else you'll find in this month's edition of Casino Journal
By Jamie McKee

Casino Journal is an official publication of Global Gaming Expo, September 16-18, 2003, in Las Vegas. It is the official publication of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.

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