Inside Asian Gaming

IAG AUG 2020年8月 亞博匯 6 AUG 2020年 8月 CONTENTS 內容 Cover 封面 : NagaCorp TECH TALK 90 Jumbo’s new wave COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Jumbo Technology from releasing its highly-anticipated third generation of games. JAPAN 58 City of MICE IAG spoke with representatives of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, which plays a leading role in promoting MICE and tourism in Osaka, to learn about its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. JAPAN 84 Wakayama’s IR bout IAG takes a look at how Wakayama prefecture is responding to concerns over an IR development by local opposition groups. FEATURES 50 Taking the challenge Clinton Long discusses his recent promotion to VP for Asia and what he hopes to achieve in leading the regional Scientific Games team. 94 EVENTS CALENDAR TECH TALK 64 People first Aristocrat Asia explains why its people continue to be the lifeblood of the company. FEATURES 76 Two worlds collide James King, Director of Sales for Malta-based platform provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), explains why digital data solutions are becoming increasingly important for both online and offline operators. COLUMNISTS 40 Using strategic marketing to thrive after COVID The forced closure of casinos during the COVID-19 pandemic is both a short-term revenue risk and a unique opportunity to gain market share, according to research from Differential Labs. Daily Briefs 12 IN FOCUS 70 Responsible Gambling: A winning strategy Shelley White, CEO of Canada’s Responsible Gambling Council, explains the keys to a successful Responsible Gambling strategy.