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Player Reinvestment Tracking: What Melco’s App-Led Club Changes

Player Reinvestment Tracking: What Melco’s App-Led Club Changes

by Aigars Jurgelans | Nov 6, 2026 | Casino Management

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has launched an app-led Players Club in Macau with a clear commercial objective: improve player reinvestment tracking while making rewards easier for customers to understand and use. At City of Dreams Macau, the program is intended to...
Galaxy Q3 2026: A VIP Hold Variance Case Study

Galaxy Q3 2026: A VIP Hold Variance Case Study

by Aigars Jurgelans | Nov 6, 2026 | Casino Management

Galaxy Entertainment Group reported a strong headline result for the third quarter of 2026. Group net revenue reached HK$12.7 billion (approximately US$1.62 billion), up 4% year on year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 10% to HK$3.7 billion, or about US$471 million. Total...
How to Calculate a Casino Comp Budget From Theoretical Loss

How to Calculate a Casino Comp Budget From Theoretical Loss

by Aigars Jurgelans | Sep 8, 2026 | Casino Management

The player lost 10 million tonight. The host wants approval for flights and accommodation worth 2 million. “The player has already lost a lot” is not a valid budgeting method. The actual loss is the casino’s cash result for one period. A casino comp budget...
Theoretical Hold vs Actual Hold: How to Read Variance

Theoretical Hold vs Actual Hold: How to Read Variance

by Aigars Jurgelans | Sep 4, 2026 | Casino Management, Slot Operations Management

The theoretical hold is 8%. This month’s actual hold is 4.9%. Does the machine have a problem? Possibly. But no responsible conclusion can be reached before checking wagering volume, game mix, jackpot outcomes, meter accuracy and the mathematical variance of the...
Slot Machine Performance Metrics: How to Measure Results

Slot Machine Performance Metrics: How to Measure Results

by Aigars Jurgelans | Sep 1, 2026 | Slot Operations Management

The machine with the highest coin-in on the floor is not necessarily the best-performing machine. It may sit directly opposite the entrance. It may have been available six hours longer than comparable units. A single high-stakes player may have inflated its result. Or...
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