The casino gaming market is growing exponentially with the sea of opportunity for innovation that exists. And, technology is fuelling this growth, by rapidly changing the way the casino industry operates. A technological leap in the end-proprietary platforms coupled with efforts to standardize protocols has led the players in the market to experience a cross-over between land-based establishments and their online makeovers.A surge towards mobile gaming and the decline of traditional desktop play--for instance, is leading to shorter session times as players look to play on the move. They want to play when they have spare time as opposed to setting an hour aside to play in front of the computer at home. Also, there is a significant shift in the culture of players--from skill-based gaming to online gambling, which demands a change of strategies for the operators in the industry.In the casino industry, the players, as they say, are the "final arbiters." Understanding the needs of players is key in building products that hold a player's attention and keep them engaged for longer periods of time. Gaming operators have begun to focus their attention on attracting millennials as an emerging generation of consumers for whom it's all about entertainment, connectivity, and immediacy. This generation of consumers accept nothing short of an experience that is seamless, quick, and easy. Clearly, with smartphones becoming an integral part of the millennial gambler, casinos will have to find their fit in this critical space. In this scenario, there are scores of technology solution providers that assist casinos extend their operations beyond the four walls. In order to help CIOs navigate through the casino solutions landscape, CIOReview presents a special edition on the most promising Casino Solution Providers 2016, listing the best vendors and consultants who deliver cutting-edge technology solutions in the casino landscape.We hope you enjoy reading our special edition.Let us know what you think.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewOCTOBER - 28 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 October - 28 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 89 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CASINO SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510.556.2284 Jason Thomas Kathy Arnold Prodyut R. BorahSarah FernandezVivian MurrayAlena D'Souzaalena@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasChetan.NManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialThe Technology GambleAaron Pierce
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