The Casino Business Podcast
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MSC's Voyagers Club Casino Program
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, interviews MSC's Casino and Business Development Manager , Neil Gumbs, to learn more about MSC's casino program. How do comps and certificates work, waived fees, status match, and incentives to rebook are a few of the topics discussed within this interview
How Gamblit Gaming's Games differ from other slot machines
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, sits with Gamblit Gaming's VP of Business Development, Marcus Yoder, to discuss how Gamblit Gaming got started, how they got their games to the casino floor, and how their games are different from other slot machines.
Caesars and Eldorado Gaming merger, tier benefits, events, multipliers, and more
Darryl McEwen, Seven Stars Insider and Mr. AC Casino, and Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, discuss Caesars News! Topics -Caesars and Eldorado Merger discussion -Tier Benefits continuing to the next year -Tier Benefits updates - Tier Events - Tier Credit Multiplier Dates
Casino Cash Trac Interview-New Casino Auditing Software
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, interviews Wanor Franca from Casino Cash Trac to learn more about new software for casino auditing. This interview takes viewers behind the scenes on what happens to money once it leaves a player's wallet.
Royal Caribbean's Club Royale Tier Benefits extended!
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, interviews Royal Caribbean's Casino Alliance Manager, Jon Wamba to get insight on Royal Caribbean announced today that their Club Royale Tier Program's Benefits have been extended due to the cruise suspension.
Casino Comp Questions With Craig Vol 12.
Learn more about URComped, casinos, cruise lines, and more!
Vol 10- Casino Comp Questions with Craig
URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett, discusses casino, cruise, and comp questions live on FB- Listen here
Vol 9- Casino Comp Questions with Craig
URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett, discusses casino, cruise, and comp questions live on FB- Listen here
Vol 8- Casino Comp Questions with Craig
Check out our this volume where we answer questions including: - Why does NCL (Norwegian Cruise Lines) Casinos at Sea Charge admins fees? - Will URComped automatically try to upgrade my onboard cruise certificate? -Can you choose your cabin through URComped? and more!
Vol 7- Casino Comp Questions with Craig
URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett, discusses casino, cruise, and comp questions live on FB- Listen Here
Vol 6- Casino Comp Questions with Craig
URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett, discusses casino, cruise, and comp questions live on FB- Listen here
URComped Visits Mercy Ships
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, sits with Russ Holmes, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to learn more about Mercy Ships! Learn more and engage with Mercy Ships: http://www.mercyships.org/URComped Read More: https://urcomped.com/blog/details/1056536/mercy-ships/

Hippodrome London Casino Interview
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, sits down with Casey Cohen, Hippodrome Casino in London CMO. They discuss: - Cohen's growth in the Casino Industry - Hippodrome Entertainment (Magic Mike) - Casino Owner's brand in the industry - Steve Wynn. Simon Thomas. Trump. Binion. Derick Stevens - How casinos bring in new customers - How casinos determine what a player gets. - Casino Marketing Growth Path - What Casino Whales or Huge Players can get away with - UK Casinos vs. American Casinos
Caesars News, Atlantic City, Casino Car Giveaways and More!
Darryl McEwen, Seven Stars Insider and Mr. AC Casino, and Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, discuss Caesars News and MORE! Topics -Casino Airfare Credit Promotion through Caesars Rewards -Atlantic City Casino Car Giveaways -Casino Upgrades For more info go to www.sevenstarsinsider.com
I Earned a Cruise Offer From a Land Based Casino... Can I Book It Through URComped?
Several of our members have asked. If I received a cruise certificate from my land based casino, can I book that through URComped?
How to Maximize your Casino Comps/ Offers- Game Show
The URComped team play "How to Maximize your Comps" and Craig, URComped CEO, discusses helpful tips and tricks to use while playing in the casino to get the best offers and bang for your buck!
Caesars Rewards New Tier Credit System
Craig Shacklett, URComped CEO, talks with Darryl McEwen, the Seven Stars Insider and Mr. AC Casino, about Caesars Rewards- Caesars new credit system, how to hit different status levels, insider tips, and Las Vegas during the super bowl. They also discuss the new ownership of Oceans Casino Resort in Atlantic City and the new upcoming cruise with URComped.
Why Las Vegas is still ranked #1 Most Sinful City in America
During a Recent WalletHub Study Las Vegas charted #1 for America's most Sinful City. Dr. David Schwartz explains the methodology behind the study and what categories came in to play. Other than the "all you can eat buffet of sins " Vegas offers, there are some exciting new things to keep watch for!
The Future of Cash in Casinos
No more leaving the table because you run out of cash! The Casino industry is growing rapidly and new, innovative technology is tagging right along to help change the casino experience. Lock Trust's VP of Casino Cash Services, Andrew Spalding, shows us the Future of Cash in Casinos- The Mobile Casino ATM. Table players may never have to walk to the casino ATM again.
"Las Vegas Casinos are Worried the Worst is Yet to Come"- Dr. David Schwartz explains
Dr. David Schwartz, Center for Gaming UNLV, goes in depth about his Forbes article, "Las Vegas Casinos are Worried the Worst is Yet to Come," which discusses the decrease in Nevada Gaming numbers. Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped, questions and listens as this expert discusses.. 1. What happened on the Strip during September and why 2. Quarter 3 earnings influences 3. Appetite for retail gambling vs high rolling 4. Caesars palace leadership
Craig and Steve "Heavy" Haltom Sit Down to Talk Craps and Dice Influencing
Steve "Heavy" Haltom discusses all the ins and outs of dice influencing, from dice axis to pre setting the dice. To see more of Steve, check out his program: Axis Power Craps.
Seven Stars Insider Darryl McEwen on Caesars, Cruising, and more
Darryl McEwen speaks with Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped, on a variety of topics, including: His favorite Caesars properties His thoughts on the Cruise experience vs. Land-based casinos Legalized sports betting, new entrants in the Atlantic City market and More!!
Skill vs. Chance Casino Games- Discussion with Synergy Blue's CEO, Georg Washington
Synergy Blue's CEO, Georg Washington, discusses the evolution of Synergy Blue Games, competitiveness within the gaming industry, skill vs. chance games in casinos, and more with URComped CEO, Craig Shacklett.
5 Things You Need To Know To Protect Your Casino Jackpot and Wealth From Con Artists
Jeff McKissack, President and Founder of Defense by Design, takes Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped, into the minds of con artists and reveals 5 Things You Need To Know to protect your wealth and future jackpot win!!!

"Wizard of Odds" Interviews URComped's Craig Shacklett
"Wizard of Odds" Michael Shackleford interviews URComped's Craig Shacklett. Craig discusses the benefits of having a host, the differentiation between an old school host and URComped, the back-end system of casino negotiations and more!

Craig Interviews Oneil Khosa, CEO of Bahamas Paradise!
Oneil Khosa, CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, sits down to discuss Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, what it's like starting a cruise company from scratch, his career from Merchant Marine to Banker to Cruise start-up CEO and much much more.

Supreme Court Decision and History of Sports Gambling
Check out our latest interview with Dr. Dave! CEO of URComped Craig Shacklett sits down with the Director of the Center for Gaming Research at UNLV Dr. David Schwartz to discuss the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling laws.

The Evolution of Live Entertainment in Las Vegas
CEO of URComped Craig Shacklett sits down with the Director of the Center for Gaming Research at UNLV Dr. David Schwartz to discuss the history and evolution of entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip. For the chance to see Craig and Dr. Schwartz in person, check out the URComped July 30th "Meetup at Sea"! https://urcomped.com/offer/details/6442/urcomped-meetup-at-sea-slot-tournament-july-30th/?src=youtubeidealcruise

Dr. Schwartz Talks About the Food Industry in Vegas
Craig and Dr. David Schwartz sit down to talk about the history of dining and restaurants, from its early inception in the 70s and 80s, to Spago and Wolfgang Puck in the 90s. For more of Craig Shacklett and Dr. David Schwartz, hop aboard the URComped July 30th Meetup at Sea! https://urcomped.com/offer/details/6442/urcomped-meetup-at-sea-slot-tournament-july-30th/?src=youtubeidealcruise

Craig and Dr. David Schwartz Discuss the Convention Business impact on Las Vegas Casinos
Sit down with Craig and Dr. David Schwartz, Director of Gaming Research at UNLV, as they talk about how the convention business helped shape Las Vegas, starting in the 1950s as a way to fill mid-week rooms up to today - one of the major revenue drivers of the city. P.S. We apologize for the low framerate. It seems the internet could not handle all of Dr. Schwartz's wisdom and had to slow it down just to keep up. You can catch both Craig and Dr. Schwartz on the URComped July 30th Meetup at Sea! https://urcomped.com/offer/details/6442/urcomped-meetup-at-sea-slot-tournament-july-30th/?src=youtube

Analyzing Casino Management Contracts, Caesars, MGM, Dubai, and More with Dr. Shwartz
Craig sits down with Dr. David Shwartz yet again! This time they discuss Casino Managment Contracts, the hubbub around the new Caesars in Dubai. Check out the link below for more information on the Meetup at Sea with Craig and Dr. Shwartz: https://urcomped.com/offer/details/6442/urcomped-meetup-at-sea-slot-tournament-july-30th/?src=youtube
Tribal Gaming with David Schwartz, Head of Gaming Research at UNLV
Craig from URComped and David Schwartz, Head of Gaming Research at UNLV, discuss the history and evolution of Tribal Casino Gaming and implications for the future.
Tax Advice for Casino Players with Ray Kondler
Ray Kondler — of Kondler and Associates — is a Certified Public Accountant based in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He's also one of the top national experts on gambling taxes. While Ray works closely with the World Series of Poker, he also serves slot and table players in all 50 states. In our fascinating conversation, Ray gave us the insider's look at gambling taxes, keys for minimizing the chances of an audit, and tips for paying as little as possible… while staying within the bounds of the law, of course! http://kondlercpa.com/