1. Understanding the Project Data

2. For Wednesday Read Pages 65-110 of Business Intelligence
Quiz 5 on Wednesday covers these readings

3. By Thursday Monday, February 22nd – Guest Speaker
Brian Cloud – Casino Operations Manager
Questions you’d like to ask Brian
them by Thursday to

4. For Friday Friday recitations in KOBL 320 or KOBL 380
Section 101: 9:00 – 9:50 AM in KOBL 380 – Noah
Section 102: 10:00 – 10:50 AM in KOBL 380 – Whitney
Section 103: 11:00 – 11:50 AM in KOBL 380 – Whitney
Section 104: 12:00 – 12:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Jason
Section 105: 12:00 – 12:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Addison
Section 106: 1:00 – 1:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Vimi
Section 107: 1:00 – 1:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Chris
Section 108: 2:00 – 2:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Nhan
Section 109: 2:00 – 2:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Chris
Section 110: 3:00 – 3:50 PM in KOBL 320 – Addison
Bring your Process Mapping books to recitation

5. In Two Weeks
Midterm on Monday, March 1st
7:00 – 8:30 PM
CHEM140

6. Understanding the Project Data
What Have You Been Asked to Do?
Utilize 30,000 square feet of gaming space
This space can be configured as you see fit
Maximize Casino gaming net revenue
We have defined Gaming Net Revenue as Gaming Revenue – Gaming HR Costs – Gaming Equipment Maintenance Costs – Gaming Equipment Power Costs – Gaming Equipment Depreciation – Gaming Taxes

7. Understanding the Project Data
Casino Gaming Revenue
For each type of game, identify factors that influence how much revenue is generated in order to calculate Gaming Revenue
Things to consider include:
Game (type and number) being played
House advantage
Number of players by day and time
Average bet size
Number of games played (speed of play)
Colorado laws and regulations

8. Understanding the Project Data
Casino Equipment Acquisition Costs
For each type of game, identify factors that influence the cost to acquire these games
Things to consider include:
Gaming equipment acquisition cost and useful life (how often will your Casino be replacing games is another factor to consider)
Salvage value
Other gaming equipment that is expensed in the first year of use (chips, cards, etc.)

9. Understanding the Project Data
Casino Equipment Maintenance Costs
For each type of game, identify factors that influence the cost to maintain these games
Things to consider include:
Spare parts
Service contracts

10. Understanding the Project Data
Casino Gaming HR Costs
For each type of game, identify factors that influence the cost to operate these games
Things to consider include:
Number of employees required to operate each game
Cost per hour for these employees
Number and type of games being played
Number of shifts

11. Understanding the Project Data
Casino Gaming Taxes
For your Casino calculate your State and Local tax expense
Things to consider include:
Monthly adjusted gross proceeds and associated tax rates
Gaming licensing
Device fees

12. Understanding the Project Data
Helpful Hints
Be consistent with how you define your data so you can drill-down and roll-up your data depending on who is reading your report and the level of detail necessary to make your point (e.g. period used, units of measure, naming conventions)
Utilize your Casino Operations Management book

13. Understanding the Project Data
Helpful Hints, cont.
Note any assumptions you are making in your document (e.g. hourly customer census)
Identify other sources of quality data for your research (e.g. Casino web sites, friends and family members who gamble or operate similar facilities, gaming manufacturers and distributors web sites, State of Colorado Department of Revenue web site)

14. Understanding the Project Data
Helpful Hints, cont.
Use your BI book to help you organize and prioritize your data
Check out the case studies for ideas and support for your recommendations
Review sample project deliverables on CULearn
Research other industries for examples that are useful to your project
How can your RL help? Discussion