More poker games and multi-state progressive slot machine games are being discussed in Arizona. Executives are unsure, but they are hopeful that this is a good idea for their state. There are over 22 tribal casinos instate.
These executives are in ongoing talks with state gaming regulators to update and amend the gaming contacts. The contracts are made for the voter-approved measure for tribal gaming in the state. This is just a part of the agenda to be discussed.
The next part is to take care of keno regulations, dating from 1993. In 1993 the only way to display numbers was to look at balls blown into a tube. Now, wireless technology ha taken off, but at this time that is another agenda to be discussed at a later time.
The two topics casino players would notice the most are the casinos broadening of poker offerings and the addition of multi-state progressive machines. This means jackpots are based on the combined play in many states. The casino executives have not formally entered into talks with state regulators on this issue, but soon they will.
Casinos are more interested in wide-area progressive slots, because slots make up more than 80 % of the gaming revenue. Arizona's casinos are limited to in-state progressives, out state could make the rates higher. This is why multi-state is much more important. |
