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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…