GAMING
GMA has been the premiere consulting firm to the gaming industry since 2005. Having worked in nearly every gaming destination and every aspect of the industry, no firm is more qualified to assist clients with their gaming needs.
- In-depth knowledge and analysis of gaming markets across the globe
- Advisory of governments to develop public policies for integrated resorts
- Accurate assessment of new market opportunities
- Marketing and operational knowledge of casinos and integrated resorts
Feasibility Studies
- Provide an understanding of the competitive market by conducting an extensive analysis of existing and potential competition
- Evaluate the current and future demand for gaming within the subject region and forecasting future demand
- Apply proven methods to accurately forecast revenues and expenses
Economic Impact Studies
- Measure the direct, indirect, and induced impacts of a gaming, hotel, integrated resort, sports, mixed-use, or other project
- Quantify the number of jobs that will be created, wages paid, taxes generated, and total output of a project
- Examine impacts for two distinct phases:
- the construction phase is a onetime stimulus on the region’s economy
- the operational phase provides ongoing stimuli to the region’s economy on an annual basis
Operations & Development
Integrated resorts, casinos, hotels, and other hospitality organizations are multifaceted business enterprises. Far more than just buildings with table games, slot machines, restaurants, and hotels, they are integrated operations that, when designed and executed properly, can generate significant returns on invested capital.
Investors and operators must carefully consider their decisions regarding five key attributes:
- Product
- Position in the market
- Processes deployed
- Pricing strategy
- People who comprise the business
Operational Reviews & Due Diligence
- Review historical financial performance
- Conduct site visits, meet with management, talk with employees and guests
- Shop the property and the competition
- Provide detailed analysis and summary of findings
- Offer recommendations to improve property performance
Economic Impact Studies
- Temporarily fill positions and roles with GMA personnel to provide stability, ensure that daily operations continue, and maintain revenues to stakeholders
- Identify departments that could benefit from operational enhancements
- Work with ownership in preparing job descriptions for permanent replacements
- Work with company financials to ensure compliant and accurate
- Instill SOPs and training to facilitate handover of operation/department to permanent replacement
- Remain available to act as owner’s representative over operation
RFP/RFC/RFI Development
- Assist bidders throughout an entire RFP/RFC/RFI process including feasibility, business and marketing plan development, design and planning, community development, responsible gaming measures, SWOT analysis, and other aspects that may be required in a competitive process
- Work with government entities to establish gaming zones, government structures, regulation, licensure, operator introduction, and selection process
- Develop a selection process for operators and other stakeholders to identify the right partner for their gaming, sports betting, online, retail, food & beverage, hotel, or other endeavor
Emergency Management Services
- Temporarily fill positions and roles with GMA personnel to provide stability, ensure that daily operations continue, and maintain revenues to stakeholders
- Identify departments that could benefit from operational enhancements
- Work with ownership in preparing job descriptions for permanent replacements
- Work with company financials to ensure compliant and accurate
- Instill SOPs and training to facilitate handover of operation/department to permanent replacement
- Remain available to act as owner’s representative over operation
