Gaming & Leisure
- Founded
- 2000-01-01
Gaming & Leisure, founded in 2000 by Jeannie Caruso, is the first management periodical dedicated exclusively to owners and operators in the gaming and hospitality industries. Recognizing a gap for specialized, apples-to-apples research, Caruso built a B2B platform that now includes a magazine, an invitation-only executive forum, and an annual industry awards program. The company's flagship G&L Roundtable is described by Caruso as the premier private forum in North America for gaming executives. Through its magazine, digital channels, live events, and research services, Gaming & Leisure reaches property executives, operators, and suppliers across North America and globally. It is widely regarded as the preeminent source for gaming and hospitality intelligence, fostering a powerful community of Board members, Business Partners, and Roundtable Colleagues.
Detailed Review
History and Founding
Gaming & Leisure was created in 2000 by Jeannie Caruso, a veteran of the gaming and hospitality sector who previously worked as a trusted adviser to properties through top-tier attestation, law, and consulting firms, as well as through her own boutique firm focusing on finance, operations, and technology. Caruso’s early career also included work for the White House. Recognizing that gaming and hospitality leaders lacked industry-specific management resources, she launched the first periodical tailored to their needs.
Business Model and Products
The company operates as a B2B media, publishing, events, and research organization. Its flagship product is Gaming & Leisure Magazine, a management periodical covering strategy, operations, technology, and leadership. Beyond the magazine, the company runs the G&L Roundtable, an exclusive, invitation-only executive forum that grew from Caruso’s board meeting into what she calls “the top private forum in our industry in North America.” Additionally, the Annual Gaming & Hospitality Industry Awards are open worldwide with no entry fee, judged by property-level executives. The company also publishes research reports, news articles, and best-practice guides accessible via its website.
Market Position and Community
Gaming & Leisure’s influence is built on the active participation of its “G&L Community,” which includes a Board, Business Partners, Roundtable Colleagues, Contributors, and Readers. Caruso has stated that “the G&L Community is one of the most powerful groups in our industry today.” The company does not disclose revenue or employee numbers, but its website indicates a lean, expert-driven organization focused on high-touch engagement rather than mass production. Its audience includes casino and resort operators, suppliers, and consultants across tribal, commercial, and international markets.
Licensing and Regulatory Context
Gaming & Leisure operates as a media and events business, not a gambling operator, so licensing and regulatory information for the company itself is not publicly listed. The company’s content and events cater to the regulated gaming industry, but it does not hold gaming licenses.
Key Products
Gaming & Leisure Magazine
The flagship management periodical, providing strategic insights, operational best practices, and industry analysis for casino and hospitality executives.
G&L Roundtable
An exclusive, invitation-only executive forum that convenes industry leaders for private discussions on emerging trends and challenges.
Annual Gaming & Hospitality Industry Awards
A worldwide awards program recognizing excellence across the sector; entries are free and winners are voted on by property-level executives.
Industry Research & News
Ongoing publication of research reports, news articles, and best-practice guides accessible via the company's website.