To Lease or Not to Lease: That is the Question
Following up on the success of our Slot Advantage Players webinar earlier this year, Tangam and CDC Gaming Seminars partnered up for a second slots-themed webinar entitled, To Lease or Not to Lease: That is the Question.
Operators often find themselves at a crossroads—whether to lease or purchase slot machines—a decision with significant financial implications. CFOs are cautious about approving budgets for premium leased games due to OpEx concerns, while operations teams struggle to justify the cost.Do leased units genuinely increase player spend, and how reliable are the benchmarks provided by vendors? And what is the true cost of buying a slot machine, beyond just the initial capital outlay?
In this webinar, we explored the realities of leasing versus owning games from both a financial and player perspective.
We'll introduce a new framework that goes beyond traditional floor-index benchmarks, helping you understand the full financial picture and make a more informed decision on whether to lease or not to lease.
Author(s)
Ari Mizrachi is the Senior Vice President and Head of North America Business at Tangam Systems, a global leader in gaming optimization software. With over two decades in the industry, he has worked across major North American jurisdictions, bringing deep expertise in casino operations and data-driven strategies. Since joining Tangam in 2016, Ari has played a key role in expanding its footprint, helping operators maximize revenue and enhance guest experiences through innovative solutions for table games, slots and ETGs. A recognized thought leader, he frequently speaks at industry events about casino operations and gaming floor optimization.
As one of the founding executives, Maulin currently serves as the President of Tangam Systems. With over fifteen years of experience helping operators improve business performance with data science, Maulin has overseen Tangam’s growth to the global leader in Table Games analytics. He received his Computer Engineering Bachelor’s and Master’s from the renowned McGill University in Montreal, specializing in Artificial Intelligence.
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