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Jeff Favre Brings Unique Football Background to Casino Career—Including a Famous Brother QB By Sean Chaffin Life at a bustling casino is a long way from where Jeff Favre grew up. The 52-yearold director of table games at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia was raised in rural Hancock County, MS, on Rotten Bayou. The […]
By Steve Kieva With more than 30 years of experience in the hotel and casino industry, Eric Buksa, general manager of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has built a career defined by operational excellence, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to guest service. His extensive hospitality background spans a variety of roles across the […]
The Hidden Twists in Video Poker By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Just because two video poker machines have the same name, and the pay tables look the same, does not necessarily mean they are exactly the same game. I was reminded of this recently when I visited a casino with a good friend of mine, […]
Slot suppliers continue to make a wildly popular slot game mechanic their own By Frank Legato Slot game mechanics come and go, but a few stay around to become almost a requirement for any slot game to become popular. The multiplying wild symbol was like that. Three decades after IGT’s Double Diamond was introduced, […]
IGT Celebrates 30th anniversary of Wheel of Fortune Slots By Frank Legato In the 130-plus years since the invention of the slot machine, there have been a few transformative events—developments that changed the slot experience forever. From electro-mechanical slots to microprocessor-based “virtual reel” slots to credit play to ticket-in/ticket-out, most of these developments involved […]
From tribal resort experiences to major city celebrations, summer travel has never looked better Summer is the season of escape—the time when sun-soaked days and warm, electric nights invite travelers to trade routine for adventure. From the iconic beaches of Atlantic City, where the Boardwalk hums with energy and ocean breezes, to the lush landscapes […]
A reality check from the other side of the table By Al O’Grady There’s an old saying: “Show me someone who has never done anything wrong, and I’ll show you someone who has never done anything.” If you’ve ever worked with customers, you already know mistakes happen. The real question is how you handle […]
What you don’t know about roulette could cost you By Frank Scoblete Think you know everything there is to know about roulette? Here are a few reader questions and my answers about the popular table game. JAGGY Have you ever started out your day without any intention of going to a casino? My […]
Strictly Slots Magazine March 2026 GOING BANANAS Banana Bash is a fun example of the new quality of slots from Eclipse Gaming Systems By Frank Legato VIDEO POKER PROBABILITY The chance of getting winning hands AND THEY’RE OFF AND RUNNING! Next Gaming Revives a Classic Derby Experience THINK YOU’RE “DUE”? 10 slot myths that fool […]