Forever Learning, and Apparently Quicker and Better than AI

At Convergence Strategy Group, we are continually refreshing our skills, learning new things, questioning, and growing. Whether through mandated continuing education to maintain my AICP credentials, industry conferences, podcasts, books, or news articles, we are constantly expanding our knowledge...

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Will the Lone Star State join the gaming community?

The December issue of GGB Global Gaming Business Magazine leads with the Top 10 industry trends for 2023, including integrated resorts in Europe, microbetting, casino marketing changes, and Trend #4: Texas Teases by CSG Managing Partner Suzanne P. Leckert: The rumors...

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Check the Freshness Date

      The following article by CSG Principals, Scott Fisher and Suzanne Leckert, was recently featured in GGB News: When seeking advice from consultants, don’t just take their word for it or even their data. Information compiled years ago may not be...

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VIDEO: Suzanne Leckert debates sports books at stadiums on “Chicago Tonight”

VIDEO: Suzanne Leckert debates sports books at stadiums on “Chicago Tonight”

Convergence Strategy Group's Managing Partner, Suzanne Leckert, was featured on WTTW's popular program "Chicago Tonight" to debate the City of Chicago's proposal to allow sports books near the city's five sports stadiums.  The ordinance allows for large-scale entertainment and...

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VIDEO: Slidell Casino Forum, St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce

VIDEO: Slidell Casino Forum, St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce

Convergence Strategy Group's Suzanne Leckert participated in a recent forum hosted by the St. Tammany Parish Chamber of Commerce to address community concerns about the proposed Camellia Bay Resort Casino in Slidell, Louisiana. Watch the video here: Community Impact...

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PODCAST: How it all happened in Danville, Virginia

When the State of Virginia legalized casinos for five economically distressed cities last year, Danville was the only city that went through a request for proposal process to find a developer for a casino in that town. The city...

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City of Danville, Virginia Selects Caesars Entertainment

The City of Danville, Virginia has selected and is in negotiations with its preferred casino gaming operator, Caesars Entertainment. We applaud the leadership and hard work of Danville’s Mayor, City Council, City Manager, previous and Interim Directors of Economic...

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G2E Presentation: Demographic and Psychographic Analytics

G2E Presentation: Demographic and Psychographic Analytics

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Convergence Strategy Group Managing Partner Suzanne Leckert and Tribal Gaming Services' Joseph Witterschein led a discussion on Understanding Your Customers Through Demographic and Psychographic Analytics at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...

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Illinois – New Gaming Opportunities for Everyone (to Get Cannibalized?)

Illinois – New Gaming Opportunities for Everyone (to Get Cannibalized?)

Earlier this month, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation that paves the way for a major expansion of gaming in the state. Slots at racetracks and airports, new casinos in six new cities (including Chicago), as well as sports...

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Progress Toward Integrated Resorts in Japan

Just returned from yet another Japan Gaming Congress. Things seem to have progressed somewhat slowly since last year’s Congress, but as compared to last year when prognosticators were all over the board as to when Integrated Resorts would ultimately...

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