Modernizing the Floor: Implementing New Systems in Today's Casinos with James O'Kimosh & Juan Romero
Episode description
In this insightful interview, Craig Shacklett, CEO of URComped, sits down with Juan Romero, CEO of Volante Software, and James O'Kimosh, Senior Slot Director at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind implementing new systems in casinos.
From identifying operational pain points to evaluating vendor solutions, this discussion covers how Desert Diamond approaches innovation—from budgeting and measuring ROI to team buy-in and successful rollouts. Juan and James offer a candid look at how collaboration, scale, and strategic decision-making play a crucial role in staying ahead in a competitive market.
Topics Discussed:
- Overview of Desert Diamond Casinos and slot operations
- How investment decisions are made for new products or services
- Identifying operational problems: internal discovery vs. vendor-presented solutions
- The importance of scale and staying ahead
- Budgeting for new systems and streamlining operations
- Measuring the success and ROI of newly implemented products
- Process for implementing new systems
- Considering staff response and strategies for effective team rollouts
- Maximizing collaboration with internal teams and external partners
- Understanding your customer: What vendors need to know about their clients