Spectrum Gaming Group's flagship publication is...
A Guide to Gaming Industry Observer
Our Mission:
Gaming Industry Observer
was founded in 1996 by Michael Pollock, a veteran regulator,
journalist
and analyst, to dissect and project important trends in the casino
industry. Our goal was to marry the principles of professional journalism
to a trade publication, focusing on unbiased, in-depth analysis that would
help executives, regulators, suppliers, investors and others improve their
understanding of the casino industry. We neither accept advertising nor
engage in alliances with the companies or individuals we cover. Our goal
is to provide analysis that is accurate, fair and actionable.
Our Track Record:
In our
first year of publication, we received first place honors for editorial
excellence from the Newsletter and Electronic Publishers Foundation,
competing against publications in virtually every industry. We have since
been honored three times from that prestigious foundation. No other trade
publication focusing on casinos has received such an honor, even one time.
We received four such honors in our first decade of publication.
Along the way, we have received numerous accolades.
"Michael Pollock's Gaming Industry Observer is unique
for its analytical focus and for the wealth of information that it
presents in a concise fashion." - Timothy Wilmott, Chief Operating
Officer, Harrah's Entertainment.
"Not only are the articles exceptionally well written and
informative, but the statistical data are extremely useful." &nda
sh; Frank Fahrenkopf, President and CEO, American Gaming Association.
Our Focus:
Gaming Industry Observer focuses on trends that will impact the
future of gaming, including:
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Technology trends
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Political and regulatory trends
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Economic trends
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Marketing and management trends
Our analysis is used by our readers to:
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Benchmark performance at their properties
- Make investment decisions
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Chart the future for their companies
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Understand the impact of regulation
Our Services:
We
treat our subscribers as valued clients, which is why we continually look
for new ways to add value to our products and services. The statistical
data and other analyses in our newsletter can be expanded or customized to
meet the needs of individual clients.
We
also offer our highly prized Platinum Service. In addition to receiving
our newsletter 20 times per year, Platinum subscribers receive our
same-day news-and-analysis service. Clients receive bulletin e-mails that
significantly expand the flow of needed information from the existing and
emerging East Coast gaming markets.
Platinum subscribers enjoy numerous benefits, including:
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The most detailed analysis of mont
hly Atlantic City revenue results, delivered within 90 minutes of
availability. Our analysis includes fair share by gaming segment, win per
unit and win per position, win per square foot, changes in hold percentage
by gaming segment and other vital performance measures.
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The monthly Gaming Industry Observer Northeast Slot Report®,
showing vital performance comparisons among the New England and
Mid-Atlantic gaming markets.
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Capitol Gaming Monitor dispatches, delivered intra-day on an as-needed
basis, from the capitols of gaming states throughout the East.
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The biweekly Regulatory Digest, a national compendium of regulatory news
and information from state-regulated gaming jurisdictions and the National
Indian Gaming Commission.
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In-depth quarterly analysis from these states that provide a clear
understanding of political trends that will impact this industry in coming
months.
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Discounted rates to our conferences, including the Pennsylvania Gaming
Congress, East Coast Gaming Congress, and Florida Gaming Summit.
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Free back issues of Gaming Industry Observer.
Our Rates:
A
basic subscription to Gaming Industry Observer still costs only
$495 per year, the same price we charged in our inaugural year of 1996.
A
single-reader Platinum subscription costs $1,635.
Gaming Industry Observer also offers Site Licenses that allow
companies to distribute our products in-house without violating strict
copyright restrictions. Site Licenses offer the most economical means for
companies to enjoy our suite of products and services.
Not only do our site licensees enjoy complimentary Platinum service for
all their authorized recipients, the cost of each newsletter copy declines
dramatically as the number of readers increases.
5-subscriber Site License – $2,100 ($420 per per
son)
10-subscriber Site License – $2,500 ($250 per person)
16-subscriber Site License – $2,800 ($175 per person)
24-subscriber Site License – $3,900 ($163 per person)
30-subscriber Site License – $4,500 ($150 per person)
60-subscriber Site License – $6,800 ($113 per person)
Our People:
Gaming Industry Observer is produced by a team of industry
professionals. Publisher Michael Pollock, who has earned an MBA with high
honors from Rutgers University, has been tracking and analyzing the gaming
industry for two decades. From 1991 through 1996, he was chief spokesman
for the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. He is the author of the 1987
book, "Hostage to Fortune: Atlantic City and Casino
Gambling," an examination of the first 10 years of gaming in
Atlantic City. He worked for 13 years at The Press
of Atlantic City, rising to the position of Editorial Page Editor. During
his career, he has received 20 journalism awards at the local, state and
national levels.
Managing Editor Joseph Weinert comes to Gaming Industry Observer
from The Press of Atlantic City, where for eight years he was
responsible for the newspaper’s comprehensive coverage of the gaming
industry. He also wrote a monthly column for International Gaming
& Wagering Business magazine, wrote a nationally distributed
weekly Atlantic City news summary for the Las Vegas-based Gaming Wire, and
his feature stories have appeared in IGWB, Casino
Journal, Casino Executive and other publications. He is a
sought-after speaker at industry conferences and is regularly quoted in
regional and national media.
Associate Editor Harvey Perkins has nearly three decades of casino
experience. He has performed in a wide variety of positions, from the
casino floor to executive management. He has been employed with major
casino operating companies in multi-jurisdictions. Perkins has held the
positions of Director of Casino Administration with Resorts International;
Director of Casino Administration, Director of Planning, Quality and
Analysis, Assistant to the President and Vice President of Gaming
Operations with Showboat, Atlantic City; and Assistant General Manager
with Harrah’s New Orleans. Perkins has extensive experience in
strategic planning, market research, financial analysis, regulation
preparation, internal control preparation, operation audits, service
audits, creation and implementation of customer service programs, labor
analysis, casino unit profitability analysis, market analysis, and
competitive marketing and operational analysis.
Additionally, a team of experts in other markets and disciplines provides
valuable insights on a regular basis on issues ranging from trends in Las
Vegas, to marketing and technology trends.
Our Company:
Gaming Industry Observer is produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, a
rapidly growing independent research and consulting firm whose principals
have backgrounds in economic analysis, law enforcement, gaming regulation,
journalism and casino operations.
Our private-sector client list includes securities firms from Goldman
Sachs and Bear Stearns to Credit Suisse and Jefferies & Co., as well
as Harrah’s Entertainment, International Game Technology and many
others. Our public-sector client lists include government agencies from
Singapore to California, and from Pennsylvania to Florida.
“Gaming knowledge on demand” is our motto, and is the
bottom-line service we offer throughout our entire line, which includes:
Spectrum, along with Spectrum Oso
Asia Ltd. (www.spec-oso.com),
maintains offices in Atlantic City, Bangkok, Las Vegas, Macau, Princeton
and Tokyo.
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