Gaming & Leisure

What Gaming & Leisure does

Gaming & Leisure is a privately held B2B media company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Las Vegas, serving the North American casino gaming and hospitality industry. Its core product is a trade publication distributed in print and through a Bluetoad-hosted digital edition, supplemented by the G&L Voice podcast and video series on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, the annual G&L Roundtable private executive forum (entering its 25th year in 2026), the annual G&L Forum leadership congress on innovation, AI, and cybersecurity, the G&L Awards program, and a Gaming & Hospitality Research Center. Supporting infrastructure includes a Business Partner Portal for advertiser self-service submissions (web banners, magazine ads, podcast ads, press releases, job postings, calendar entries), an Editorial Portal for contributor submissions, and an Employment Dashboard. The publication's content spans gaming, hospitality, travel, restaurants, AI, cybersecurity, leadership, human capital, and tribal gaming, drawing on advisory contributions from partners such as TribalNet, Bristol Associates, and Spectrum Gaming Group.

The company monetizes primarily through advertising and sponsorship revenue across print, digital, and event channels, with podcast ad placements (e.g., Agilysys + ITRG, Palo Alto Networks) and limited-quantity event sponsorships that close by fixed dates. Secondary revenue streams include reader subscriptions via a 'Subscribe' portal and, indirectly, the co-produced Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey with Bristol Associates and Spectrum Gaming Group, which generated 877 unique responses in its 22nd edition (September 2022). GTM is event-driven first, anchored by the Roundtable and Forum, with parallel B2B sales-led sponsorship and advertising sales to gaming and hospitality technology vendors; distribution is multi-channel across the owned website, social (LinkedIn 2,359+ followers, Twitter/X, Facebook), email newsletter, third-party digital publishing (Bluetoad), and trade-show display placements (G2E, G2E Asia).

The company is independently operated under CEO Jeannie Caruso, with a staff reported at 1-10 employees, no disclosed venture or private equity funding, and no parent company. Operations are concentrated in North America, with content and events centered on Las Vegas, and the audience includes C-suite and senior executives at casino and resort operators, tribal gaming organizations, and the gaming technology vendor community that advertises through G&L channels.

Name

Gaming & Leisure

Legal name

Gaming & Leisure

Website

https://mygamingandleisure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gaming & Leisure is a privately held Las Vegas-based B2B trade media brand founded in 2001, serving North American casino gaming and hospitality executives through a print and digital magazine, the G&L Roundtable and Forum events, the G&L Voice podcast, awards, and advertising sold to gaming technology vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media and Industry Events

NAICS

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAFAMAH

Gaming Culture, Opinion & Commentary (Columns, Think Pieces)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gaming & Interactive Entertainment (Video Games, Esports)/Gaming Media, Journalism & Reviews

Keywords

• Trade media publishing
• Gaming hospitality media
• Industry events management
• B2b executive forums
• Trade publication advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print and Digital Advertising: G&L generates primary revenue through advertising placements across its print magazine, website, and digital properties. Advertisers include gaming technology vendors, hospitality suppliers, and related service providers. Multiple ad formats available: web banner ads, magazine display ads, sponsored content, and business packages.
2. Event Sponsorships: The G&L Roundtable and G&L Forum events generate sponsorship revenue from technology vendors and industry suppliers. Sponsorships include various tiers with different benefits, with limited sponsorships that close by specific dates (e.g., 'All sponsorships close Sept 1').
3. Podcast Advertising: G&L Voice podcast series features sponsored episodes from technology partners like Agilysys + ITRG. Podcast ad placements provide an additional advertising revenue stream.
4. Subscription (Implied): The magazine operates a subscription model with a 'Subscribe' portal, suggesting recurring subscription revenue from readers who pay for magazine access. Digital content may have gated premium sections requiring membership login.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gaming & Leisure is a B2B trade media company serving the North American casino gaming and hospitality industry. It publishes a print and digital magazine, produces the annual G&L Roundtable private forum and G&L Forum leadership congress, and distributes multimedia content through the G&L Voice podcast and video series. Revenue is generated primarily by selling advertising, sponsorships, and event packages to gaming and hospitality technology vendors, with supporting subscription and registration income.

Product overview

Gaming & Leisure is a B2B media publication serving the gaming and hospitality industry for over 2 decades. The portfolio consists of the core G&L Magazine (print and digital editions), signature industry events including the G&L Roundtable (annual private forum in Las Vegas) and G&L Forum (leadership congress on innovation, AI, and cybersecurity), and the G&L Awards program. Supporting offerings include the G&L Voice podcast, Gaming & Hospitality Research Center (GHRC), Business Partner Portal for ad submissions, Editorial Portal for writer submissions, and an Employment Dashboard. The publication leverages digital platforms including bluetoad for digital editions and maintains active YouTube and Apple Podcast presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• G&L Magazine: The flagship publication featuring articles on gaming, hospitality, travel, restaurants, AI, cybersecurity, leadership, and native American gaming topics.
• G&L Roundtable
• G&L Forum
• G&L Voice

Products and services

• G&L Magazine Flagship print and digital trade publication covering the casino gaming and hospitality industry with feature articles, executive insights, industry news on AI, cybersecurity, hospitality, tribal gaming, leadership, and human capital topics. Distributed to subscribers and event attendees.
• G&L Roundtable Annual private forum held in Las Vegas bringing together senior gaming and hospitality executives for networking, discussion, and strategic insights on industry trends, including a golf invitational. Positioned as the top private forum in the industry in North America, entering its 25th year.
• G&L Forum Annual leadership congress in Las Vegas focused on innovation, AI, and cybersecurity, featuring expert insights and innovation tours for industry executives, with limited sponsorship opportunities.
• G&L Awards Annual industry awards program recognizing excellence in the gaming and hospitality sector across Platinum, Transformation, Partner, and Innovation categories. Open to industry participants via an entry packet submission process.
• G&L Voice Podcast Podcast and video series featuring industry influencers and executives sharing insights on gaming technology, hospitality innovation, AI, cybersecurity, and leadership. Distributed on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and open to sponsored episodes from technology partners.
• Gaming & Hospitality Research Center (GHRC) Research portal providing industry data, statistics, and analysis for the gaming and hospitality sector, serving as a research and benchmarking resource.
• Business Partner Portal Online self-serve portal for B2B advertisers, sponsors, and partners to submit advertising, press releases, job postings, calendar events, and manage business packages and payments to G&L.
• Employment Dashboard Job board and career resource center for the gaming and hospitality industry, enabling employers to post positions and candidates to access industry employment opportunities.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TribalNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribalNet serves as an advisory board and content contributor to G&L, with dozens of CIOs and leaders from Native American tribes participating. G&L covers tribal gaming technology topics extensively, and TribalNet board members contribute articles and insights. This partnership positions G&L as the primary media voice for tribal gaming issues.
• Bristol Associates Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBristol Associates Inc. partners with Spectrum Gaming Group to conduct the Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey, a key industry benchmark published in G&L.
• Spectrum Gaming GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectrum Gaming Group co-conducts the Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey with Bristol Associates, providing research-based industry insights published exclusively in G&L.
• Agilysys + ITRGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgilysys and ITRG sponsor the G&L Voice podcast series, featuring video interviews with industry influencers. Sponsorship includes branded content and visibility to G&L's executive audience.
• Casino Cash Track (CCT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCT hosts user group events that G&L covers, with G&L providing editorial coverage of CCT's CONNECT user group event in Durant, Oklahoma.
• PixelMongers LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPixelMongers LLC manages the G&L website, providing ongoing site management and digital infrastructure support.
• Palo Alto NetworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPalo Alto Networks representative (Prem Neelay, Majors Account Manager) appeared on G&L Voice podcast episode, providing thought leadership on cybersecurity topics relevant to gaming.
• G2E (Global Gaming Expo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorG&L maintains advertising and promotional relationships with G2E and G2E Asia trade shows, placing display ads and promoting gaming events to its readership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Casino Journal: Long-running B2B trade magazine covering the North American casino gaming industry, with parallel editorial, print, and digital coverage of suppliers, operators, and gaming technology — directly comparable to G&L Magazine's vertical and content remit.
• Global Gaming Business Magazine: B2B gaming industry publication providing news, analysis, and features on casino operations and technology vendors serving similar casino executive readers, competing for the same advertising and sponsorship dollars as G&L.
• CDC Gaming Reports: Subscription-based gaming industry news and intelligence service covering casinos, regulators, and suppliers across North America; an editorial-style competitor to G&L in serving gaming executives with industry intelligence.

Emerging players

• CasinoBeats: Digital-native B2B media brand within the SBC umbrella covering casino operations, game studios, and product launches; overlaps with G&L's coverage of casino operators and tech vendors but is web-first rather than event-led.
• iGamingBusiness: B2B media outlet focused on online gambling operators, suppliers, and regulators; competes with G&L for advertising from gaming technology vendors and for the attention of casino-industry decision-makers.
• SBC News (SBC Media Group): B2B media and events business covering sports betting, casino, and igaming; competes with G&L Forum/Roundtable in the conference and trade publication space, particularly for technology vendor sponsorships.
• CasinoBeats Summit / SBC Summit: Conference and expo organizer running large-scale gaming-industry summits; competes with G&L Roundtable and G&L Forum for both executive attendees and technology vendor sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Business Magazine: B2B trade publication for the broader hotel and lodging industry; comparable business model (print, digital, events) and addresses a portion of G&L's hotel-resort operator audience, although without the casino vertical focus.
• Lodging Magazine (AHLA): Established trade publication covering hotel and lodging operators, adjacent to G&L's hospitality vertical coverage; relevant comparably as a long-running B2B hospitality media outlet with advertising and membership revenue.
• G2E / Global Gaming Expo (RX): Industry's largest gaming trade show and media property run by RX; overlaps with G&L as a primary destination for casino technology vendor marketing budgets and as an audience channel for casino executives, though at materially larger scale and footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GamingLeisure
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLeVaKJooMQdd6ybTyXPC65gd-JSX-LOl0
• Facebookfacebook.com/GamingandLeisure
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2359463

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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