Maricopa Community Colleges  GAM220   19962-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/04
GAM220 19962-20045 L+L 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Advanced Slots Management
Advanced study of slots department management procedures and techniques with emphasis on slot floor planning, machine mix, marketing and promotions, detection of slot scams, and improving productivity. Prerequisites: GAM120.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GAM220   19962-20045 Advanced Slots Management
1. Describe strategies for slot floor planning and machine mix.(I)
2. Identify methods of acquiring slot machines and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.(II)
3. Identify and describe the latest slot technology and computer tracking systems; (III)
4. Identify, describe and use methods of detecting slot scams and cheating. (IV)
5. Identify, describe and use techniques for effective slot marketing and promotion. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GAM220   19962-20045 Advanced Slots Management
    I. Slot Layout and Design
        A. Floor Planning
        B. Machine Mix
      II. Acquiring Slot Machines
          A. Leasing
            1. Advantages
            2. Disadvantages
          B. Purchasing
            1. Advantages
            2. Disadvantages
          C. Participatory Leasing
            1. Advantages
            2. Disadvantages
        III. Technology
            A. Computer Tracking Systems
            B. Technological Innovations
          IV. Detection of Cheating
              A. Slot Scams
              B. Cheating Techniques
            V. Slot Marketing and Promotion
                A. Slot Clubs
                B. Tournaments
                C. Promotion Strategies
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