In this interview, Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, and Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, catch up to discuss new modules, reflect on NIGA 2022, and dive into trends in the gaming industry. Topics discussed include: - New Modules - NIGA 2022 - Cashless and data security movement - Crypto's relationship with the gaming industry - Barriers to adoption with new customers Learn more: https://trio360.vip/catch-up-on-the-software-start-ups-episode-14-volante-software-and-trio360-video/
Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped and Trio360, interviews Ray Kondler, Founding and Managing Partner of Kondler and Associates, to learn how casino players can minimize their tax liability from casino winnings, track and report win/loss, the differences in filing as a professional versus amateur, and other interesting topics! Topics Discussed Include: - What can trigger an audit - Discrepancies between win/loss statement and records - Tracking your own play - Taking taxes out of Jackpots - What steps do you take to file as a professional player? - Can you claim losses if you do not itemize? - Who can file as a pro - Are there tax liabilities on comps? Learn more : https://urcomped.com/blog/details/2512467/casino-tax-advice-q-and-a-audits-filing-as-a-professional-tax-liabilities-and/
For most civilians, the casino industry seems like a big mystery on how it all works. Maybe because there are so many niches within the industry, from how the slot machines work to how immense security is? MaxBet Media has decided to showcase what’s behind the curtain by taking players and operators alike behind the scenes with their new network for gamblers, MaxBet TV. This ultimate platform not only shows deep insights within gaming but also provides a safe social network for gamblers to interact and see the casino content they want to see. Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped and Trio360, interviews co-founders of MaxBet Media, Landon Jones and Mike McKiski, to learn more about this new network created by gamblers for gamblers, how it got started, and the vision of this ultimate resource for players and operations! Topics discussed include: How Mike and Landon entered the casino industry Creation of Maxbet Media What sprung the B2B podcast MaxBet media’s affect The Volatility of the Casino industry Broadening to B2C Creation of MaxBet TV Casino insights Building a network of gamblers MaxBet TV Channels Learn more: https://trio360.vip/new-ultimate-gaming-network-for-gamblers-maxbet-tv-interview-video/
So many new trends have come out of learning, persevering, and growing through the unprecedented times of the Covid Pandemic. Some companies are having to adapt and change to those trends, while others are looking at ways to leverage them to develop their own success. In this interview, Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, and Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, look at current trends in the market, how they work in Trio360 and Volante Software's favor, and how they impact the casino industry as a whole. Topics discussed include: - Trends in culture and society - Impact of current trends on the casino industry - Record-Breaking revenue - Lack of personal interaction - Technology advancement - Staffing issues - Cashless Catalyst - Expectations and predictions of 2022 Learn more: https://trio360.vip/catch-up-on-the-software-start-ups-episode-13-volante-software-and-trio360video/
Casino taxes are way more complex than just declaring your W2-Gs, especially for serious players. There are various tax advantages by filing a specific way, reporting and tracking methods that can benefit long term, and so much more. Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped and Trio360, interviews Ray Kondler, Founding and Managing Partner of Kondler and Associates, to learn how casino players can minimize their tax liability from casino winnings, track and report win/loss, the differences in filing as a professional versus amateur, and other interesting topics! Topics Discussed Include: What do high-level players need to think about when filing taxes Tax advantages of filing as a professional Tax advantages of filing as an amateur What is the difference between filing as an amateur vs. professional Should retired gamblers file taxes as a professional When can you determine how you will file? LLCs and S corps benefits Status of changes on the amount that triggers a W2 in the casino Do table...
Every company has its origin story. When an idea for a business attempts to become an actual company, the actions are not as simple as some may believe. Entrepreneurs have extreme ups and downs when starting a company from scratch. In this interview, Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, asks Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, about his emergence as a business owner, what his journey was like that ended in the development of Volante Software, and how did his business take off. Topics discussed include: Romero’s background and how he entered the casino space What skills standout for promotions When did the idea for Volante Software happen What was the catalyst to officially launch Volante How did Volante grow through its sales to take off How has Volante’s team grown Romero’s goals for 2022 Learn more: https://trio360.vip/catch-up-on-the-software-start-ups-episode-12-volante-software-and-trio360-video/
Tribal Gaming has exploded over the last two decades ever since the Indian Gaming Act was passed. However, launching a tribal casino from scratch was no easy task, especially in the early days. Michael Day, the Executive Officer of TribalHub, was on the ground floor as tribal gaming took off. In this interview, Michael talks about the early stages of developing and expanding Native American Casinos when information was hard to come by, what new trends are impacting the casinos, and how TribalHub’s Conference, TribalNet, services casinos and Tribal Governments in this interview with Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped and Trio360. Topics Discussed Include: How Mike Day entered the Casino Gaming Space TribalHub and TribalNet’s Origin Early stages of starting a casino Funding and Budget of Native American Casinos TribalNet’s beginnings versus how it evolved Cloud Adoption in Casinos Hot Topics in Casinos now Casino Security Cashless Movement in Casinos Casino Online Expansion TribalHub...
Every company has its genesis story. New business ideas face many hurdles when transitioning to an actual company. Entrepreneurs have extreme ups and downs as well when starting a company from scratch. In this interview, Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, asks Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, about his journey as an entrepreneur, what his path was like that ended in the creation of URComped and Trio360, and how did these business ideas become reality. Topics discussed include: Fundamental seeds that sprung Shacklett’s path Successful moments that assisted growth Failures in business creation How Shacklett entered the casino space What led to the idea of URComped How URComped got started What challenges new companies face How TRIO360 got started Where is URComped and TRIO360 at now Learn more: https://trio360.vip/catch-up-on-the-software-start-ups-episode-11-volante-software-and-trio360video/
One issue that startups tend to face is competing with larger, well-known companies. Most startups have not built a reputation or large enough client-base to make them seem like a competitor to prospects. In this discussion with Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, and Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, they dissect ways to overcome their larger competitors, marketing angles, and control within sales. Topics discussed include: - Competing with larger companies - Analyzing what your target audience wants - Pros and Cons of going from Top-Down with demos - Level of control with sales - Nondisclosures with customers - Marketing angle for startups Learn more: https://trio360.vip/catch-up-on-the-software-start-ups-episode-10-volante-software-and-trio360-video/
Traditional casino credit systems have come with multiple issues for casino operators. Applying and getting approved for a credit line can sometimes take anywhere from a couple days to even weeks. Casinos have been dependent on other businesses to verify and give them the information they need to make a decision of deciding if a player is creditworthy. A new and cashless casino credit system is taking casinos by storm with its solution for these issues. Marker Trax allows players to be in action within 5-10 minutes of applying, it's custom-built for the property and benefits the player and operator in multiple ways. Anamarie Ellis, Director of Player Development at Ellis Island Casino and Brewery and Marker Trax Marketing Executive, talks with Craig Shacklett, CEO of TRIO360 and URComped, to discuss how Marker Trax has improved Casino credit systems, how it works and is used, and much more! Topics discussed include: - Ellis Family history in Las Vegas - Anamarie's background and exp...