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  • Sharon Harris's Stateside in Casino International
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    Sharon Harris celebrates 30 years of gaming for Atlantic City, the ‘great lady’ of US vacations
    Published:  01 July, 2008

    Happy anniversary Atlantic City! The seaside resort celebrated 30 years of legalized gaming in late May. There were lots of festivities to commemorate the milestone event, particularly at Resorts Atlantic City, where it all began.

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside in Casino International
    Stateside
    Published:  01 June, 2008

    Sharon Harris thinks the more things change, the more they stay the same – in politics, at least.

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside column in Casino International
    Stateside
    Sharon Harris is no ‘doom and gloomer’, but she warns that the year in gaming is likely to be a tough one
    Published:  01 May, 2008

    What would my father think if he was here today? That question comes to mind when I read about America’s current economic struggles. The money doldrums seem to even be reaching the amusement and gaming industries.

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside column in Casino International
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    The media can be a powerful tool, says Sharon Harris – and it’s one that should be wielded responsibly
    Published:  01 April, 2008

    As media representatives, we have an awesome responsibility. Media coverage frequently makes or breaks reputations. Lives and careers may soar to greatness from good press, or crash and burn from bad press. Our job as journalists is to tell the story and avoid steering the discussion to promote an agenda.

  • Stateside
    Sharon Harris takes a closer look at Atlantic City’s year-end results and says it’s not all doom and gloom
    Published:  01 March, 2008

    Chicken Little, Chicken Little, the sky is falling. Remember that childhood fable of a chicken that overreacts and exaggerates disaster? It reminds me of the doom and gloom attitude of some following the year-end financial reporting on Atlantic City’s casinos.

  • Stateside
    Sharon Harris draws a parallel between the owners of Casino International and Columbia Sussex – but in a good way…
    Published:  01 February, 2008

    Have you ever noticed that despite the best advice and counsel, only experiencing a situation makes it real. We can only hope that the consequences are minimal.  Close to home, for example, Datateam Publishing Ltd, the parent company of Casino International and its sister leisure publications, EuroSlot and Park World, purchased the magazine group from the former World’s Fair publishing house in June 2001.

  • Stateside
    Sharon Harris examines the findings of two recent gaming reports in the US
    Published:  01 January, 2008

    The 2007 G2E was a whirlwind of activity, education and networking. AGA President and CEO Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. reported the show covered approximately 330,000 square feet, up from 300,000 square feet in 2006. He projected an exhibitor increase from 2006 to more than 750. Impressive numbers. 

  • Stateside
    Sharon Harris discusses the inherent problems that come with ‘merger mania’…
    Published:  01 December, 2007

    Too much of something is usually not good. We typically think of that in terms of extravagances, but what about too much negativity? Regular readers will know that I often quote my late father Stan; He was a master of poignant and meaningful stories, and this tale was framed in his office.

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside column for Casino International
    Stateside
    Sharon Harris looks back on 15 gaming shows and shares some of her acquired knowledge...
    Published:  01 November, 2007

    2007 is a milestone year for me – 15 gaming shows and 25 years in the amusement industry. Amusements and gaming have the same premise… motivate customers to pay to play. I have fascinating tales and memories, so here is free advice for what consultants charge big bucks:

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside column for Casino International
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    Sharon Harris pats the North American gaming industry on the back...
    Published:  01 October, 2007

    Like many others of my generation, I grew up in a fairly homogenous neighborhood in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Basically, we all came from the same socio-economic and religious backgrounds. Most of us went to the same summer camps, had the same educational plans and expected to achieve pretty much the same goals in our adult lives. In many ways, it was an insulated way to live.

  • Sharon Harris's Stateside column for Casino International
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    Sharon Harris brings us up to date on the biggest events in North American gaming over the summer...
    Published:  01 September, 2007

    Welcome back to Casino International. Like many of you, we took a break from publishing an August issue. We refreshed, regrouped and set in motion what should prove to be a dynamite year of intriguing, informative and insightful international editorial for you.

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