Roger Gros

Roger Gros

Roger Gros is publisher of Casino Connection International, LLC. Global Gaming Business magazine, and Casino Connection Atlantic City are among the monthly publications Gros publishes. Prior to joining CCI, Gros was president of Inlet Communications, an independent consulting firm. He was vice president of Casino Journal Publishing Group from 1984-2000, and held virtually every editorial title during his tenure. Gros was editor of Casino Journal, the National Gaming Summary and the Atlantic City Insider, and was the founding editor of Casino Player magazine. He was a co-founder of the American Gaming Summit and the Southern Gaming Summit conferences and trade shows. He is the author of the best-selling book, How to Win at Casino Gambling (Carlton Books, 1995), now in its third edition. Gros was named “Businessman of the Year” for 1998 by the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce.

Hard Hit

Hard Hit

Tue, Apr 20, 2010

The past year in the gaming industry has been unlike anything any of us have ever seen. I know it has for me. I’ve been in and observing the gaming industry for 30 years and never seen anything like this. Yes, we’ve had our ups and downs, but this economic downturn has been brutal on everyone.

Encore! Encore!

Encore! Encore!

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

The genesis of Steve Wynn’s follow-up to Wynn Las Vegas.

Asian Appeal

Asian Appeal

Tue, Apr 27, 2010

While most casino executives would like to think we have moved beyond the "build it and they will come" mentality, it still exists in many jurisdictions.

Power Trio

Power Trio

Tue, Jul 13, 2010

Octavius Villas, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada

Crowning Achievement?

Crowning Achievement?

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

In this issue of Casino Design, our eighth annual review of the best in gaming architecture, construction and design...

A Better Bubble

A Better Bubble

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Oceanus Casino Resort, Macau, China

MGM Maestro

MGM Maestro

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Van Assche directs CityCenter design, construction, aftermath

Art for Art’s Sake

Art for Art’s Sake

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

CityCenter’s art collection understated yet elegant

Beach Party

Beach Party

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

Nikki Beach, Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada

Metro-Gaming

Metro-Gaming

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

The Cosmopolitan overcomes many hurdles to become one of the most dynamic new properties on the Las Vegas Strip

Shooting for the Stars

Shooting for the Stars

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau

All Things Being Equal

All Things Being Equal

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

The “value” of casino expansion

Suite Deal

Suite Deal

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

The Big Sleep Suite, El Cortez, Las Vegas

Iconic and Profitable

Iconic and Profitable

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Wed, Jul 06, 2011

Casino Del Sol expansion reflects realistic approach by tribal owners

Golden Age Redux?

Golden Age Redux?

Tue, Jul 31, 2019

With properties opening all across the country, casino design is booming and shaping the casino resort experience

The Glory of Rome

The Glory of Rome

Tue, Jul 31, 2019

Octavius Tower, Caesars in Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada

Doing More With Less

Doing More With Less

Wed, Dec 04, 2020

Designing for the realities of the casino market

Building an Enterprise

Building an Enterprise

Wed, Dec 04, 2020

The Navajo Nation’s entry into the gaming industry was done carefully and cautiously. The result has been four facilities that serve the needs of the nation without depending upon or paying outsiders to lead the way, with employment ramping up and revenue flowing in.

Building an Industry

Building an Industry

Thu, Dec 05, 2020

Sarno Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dick Rizzo talks about a career in casino construction

Good Bones

Good Bones

Mon, Nov 17, 2021

Repurposing older hotels is becoming more and more common

Saved from Saturation

Saved from Saturation

Mon, Nov 17, 2021

How can designers help owners battle the saturation issue?

LINQed In

LINQed In

Mon, Nov 17, 2021

The LINQ, Las Vegas, Nevada

Boiling Over

Boiling Over

Mon, Nov 17, 2021

Rx Boiler Room, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada

Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams

Mon, Nov 17, 2021

City of Dreams, Manila, Philippines

Rooms to Move

Rooms to Move

Tue, Nov 24, 2022

Imagination and innovation are key to maximizing customer experience and profits

That’s Entertainment

That’s Entertainment

Tue, Nov 24, 2022

Studio City to transform Macau market with massive non-gaming attractions

Welcome to Casino Style

Welcome to Casino Style

Sat, Sep 24, 2023

Casino Style expands its focus on non-gaming amenities in today's casino resort

Entertainment Revolutionary

Entertainment Revolutionary

Sat, Sep 24, 2023

Tom Cantone changed the dynamics of casino entertainment in Atlantic City in the 1980s, and he’s still doing it today at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.