Thomas: Casinos worry about attracting younger gamers beyond baby boomers
Evan Thomas · #6 Guru Games · Mar 3, 2025 · at 11:23
Guru Games co-founder Evan Thomas explains why millennial players reject passive casino slot machines during a pitch to investors on The Pitch.
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“The zone works for the traditional baby boomer gamblers. That's the bread and butter, the casinos right now, but casinos are worried about how are they going to attract that new gambler? How are they going to attract that underserved gambler that doesn't currently have a game in the market for them? They don't want to just go and sit mindlessly at a slot machine and get in the zone. They want a more interactive experience, and that's what we're trying to bring to the table.”
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