G2E Insider – March 2021 Edition

Industry Insiders: Rachel Barber, SVP and CTO of Gaming and Lottery, IGT

As we celebrate Women’s History Month at G2E, we’re highlighting women in business who have made a difference and are paving the road for female leaders of the future. We spoke with Rachel Barber, SVP and CTO, Gaming and Lottery at IGT to learn about her experience in the gaming industry, how IGT is empowering women and leading the way in diversity, her advice for those interested in growing their careers in gaming, and more!

In this month’s G2E Talks interview series, we speak with Suzanne Trout, CMO at Foxwoods Resort Casino as she discusses her experiences in gaming, how the pandemic has impacted customer experience, and innovations she’s most excited to see come out of G2E 2021.

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AGA Corner: March Madness

To the cheer of sports fans and bettors across the country, March Madness kicks off again after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19. Since the Final Four nets were last cut down in 2019, the legal sports betting market has been on a run that rivals that of reigning tournament champions the Virginia Cavaliers.

The G2E team is excited to introduce G2E Product Spotlight videos, a close-up look at some of G2E’s leading vendors showcasing their latest products and/or services to the gaming community. From new technology overviews to in-depth training on products, get a close-up look and stay up-to-date on emerging trends as new videos are released.

We hoped that the turn of the calendar would put COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror, yet the Canadian gaming industry still faces closures and reduced operating environments. There are, however, several reasons for optimism in 2021, and sports betting is a big one.

After a strange 12 months for the budding U.S. sports betting industry, during which the most popular event with bettors swung from Russian Liga Pro ping-pong to the Super Bowl, some clear trends are finally starting to emerge.