CONTENTS DECEMBER 2011
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NEWS
STATESIDE Sharon Harris brings the US news
F&B Marcin Miller says the blends are back
in the world of whisky
LATINO AMERICA Ricki brings us the latest happenings
MACAU BUSINESS Sheldon Adelson speaks with Asia’s
finest publication
MULTIPLAYERS Barnaby Page sizes up the best on
the market
IGT INTERVIEW IGT’s new appointment Sabby Gill
speaks with Ricki Chavez Munoz AUSTRALIA
An intense look at the gaming market ‘down under’
Managing Editor: Jon Bruford Tel: +44 1584 877177 email:
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International Editor: Ricki Chavez-Munoz Tel: +44 1202 418547
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Contributing Editor: Barnaby Page
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Editor’s letter I
t’s almost holiday season, and we’re all looking forward to a lit- tle bit of time off… Except that in the gaming industry, every-
one else’s holidays are our bread and butter, so there’s no rest for the wicked, as they say. Don’t forget to enjoy some downtime this holiday season, it’s all too easy to think “I can squeeze in another shift”… Before you know it you’re burning out and underperforming, and was it worth it? How many people will look back on their lives and think, “I really wish I’d worked more”? Have a great holiday season, whatever your religion or nationality. I certainly will be!
Jon Bruford, Managing Editor
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