Strategy and change in Today’s casino gaming industry
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Strategy and change in Today’s casino gaming industry

BySuzanne Leckert

The casino gaming industry in 2025 is in flux, between tax law changes (i.e. sports betting tax rates in Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and of course Illinois, and loss deduction provisions of the beautiful bill), evolving regulations (i.e. sweepstakes and VGMs), shifting consumer demographics and preferences, and the need to balance economic growth with community…

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Check the Freshness Date

BySuzanne Leckert

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 applicable to current situations so make sure your data is up to date. Making decisions…

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

BySuzanne Leckert

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 wagering facilities within a 5-block radius of each stadium, operational 365 days per year.  The impact…

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City of Danville, Virginia Selects Caesars Entertainment

BySuzanne Leckert

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 Development, and numerous City staff in achieving this milestone for the community. In March 2019, the…

Reflections on Our First Year in Business
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Reflections on Our First Year in Business

BySuzanne Leckert

Nothing can truly prepare you for some of life’s major milestones.  First job, first house, first child, first start-up . . .  At Convergence Strategy Group, we are celebrating one year in business and I’m taking a moment to look back on where we started, and the lessons learned on the way. I have learned…

Opportunities in Sports Betting: Part 2
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Opportunities in Sports Betting: Part 2

BySuzanne Leckert

We live in an age where data are abundant.  This abundance allows analysts such as me the ability to delve deeper than ever before into markets, and to more fully understand their potential.  With the spread of sports betting in the United States, it can be helpful for legislators, investors, developers, operators, sports teams, and…

Niche Gaming in Europe
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Niche Gaming in Europe

BySuzanne Leckert

I’ve just returned from two weeks in Germany and Austria, having been wowed by the gaming product I saw there.  Encumbered by tax rates that would be considered high by non-European standards, a successful gaming industry has nevertheless been developed.  From the spectacularly beautiful Casino Baden-Baden, the sports betting kiosks all over Munich, to the centrally…