--- title: Free Gaming Optimization Webinar Will Offer Valuable Lessons From Experts Buddy Frank and Andrew Cardno description: Free Gaming Optimization Webinar Will Offer Valuable Lessons From Experts Buddy Frank and Andrew Cardno image: https://blog.vizexplorer.com/hubfs/featured_images/webinars.jpg --- [![VizExplorer | Operational Intelligence](https://blog.vizexplorer.com/hubfs/logos/vizexplorer-logo-2016--grey.png?noresize)](https://www.vizexplorer.com/) - [Gaming Solutions](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [Overview](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [Managed Services](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/managed-services) - [Software Suite](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [floorViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/space-profit-optimization/gaming) - [Slot Recommendation Engine](https://sre.vizexplorer.com) - [techViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/dispatch-service-management/gaming) - [campaignViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/marketing-intelligence-and-automation) - [hostViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/player-development-crm) - [Customer Success](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success) - [Customer Success Program](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/customer-success-program) - [Product Training](http://www.vizexplorer.com/training) - [Managed Services](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/managed-services) - [Resources](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources) - [Videos](https://www.vizexplorer.com/resources-videos) - [Data Sheets](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources#data-sheets) - [Case Studies](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources#case-studies) - [About](http://www.vizexplorer.com/about-us) - [Team](http://www.vizexplorer.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://www.vizexplorer.com/careers/main) - [Events](http://www.vizexplorer.com/events) - [Upcoming Shows](http://www.vizexplorer.com/events) - [News](https://blog.vizexplorer.com/) [![Request A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/687152/0f22bb4a-3e6d-40a5-a4b1-2845417999ab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/687152/0f22bb4a-3e6d-40a5-a4b1-2845417999ab) x Close - [Gaming Solutions](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [Overview](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [Managed Services](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/managed-services) - [Software Suite](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions) - [floorViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/space-profit-optimization/gaming) - [Slot Recommendation Engine](https://sre.vizexplorer.com) - [techViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/dispatch-service-management/gaming) - [campaignViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/marketing-intelligence-and-automation) - [hostViz™](http://www.vizexplorer.com/solutions/player-development-crm) - [Customer Success](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success) - [Customer Success Program](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/customer-success-program) - [Product Training](http://www.vizexplorer.com/training) - [Managed Services](http://www.vizexplorer.com/customer-success/managed-services) - [Resources](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources) - [Videos](https://www.vizexplorer.com/resources-videos) - [Data Sheets](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources#data-sheets) - [Case Studies](http://www.vizexplorer.com/resources#case-studies) - [About](http://www.vizexplorer.com/about-us) - [Team](http://www.vizexplorer.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://www.vizexplorer.com/careers/main) - [Events](http://www.vizexplorer.com/events) - [Upcoming Shows](http://www.vizexplorer.com/events) - [News](https://blog.vizexplorer.com/) [![Request A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/687152/0f22bb4a-3e6d-40a5-a4b1-2845417999ab.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/687152/0f22bb4a-3e6d-40a5-a4b1-2845417999ab) By [Team VizExplorer](https://blog.vizexplorer.com/author/team-vizexplorer) on August 13, 2015 in  [Press Releases](https://blog.vizexplorer.com/topic/press-releases) # Free Gaming Optimization Webinar Will Offer Valuable Lessons From Experts Buddy Frank and Andrew Cardno ###### Free Gaming Optimization Webinar Will Offer Valuable Lessons From Experts Buddy Frank and Andrew Cardno **Registration Now Open for VizExplorer’s One-Hour Online Event Taking Place on August 27 at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT** **August 13th, 2015, San Diego, CA –** VizExplorer will present “5 Key Lessons on Gaming Optimization,” a free one-hour webinar featuring Buddy Frank, Vice President of Slot Operations for Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Andrew Cardno, Chief Technology Officer for VizExplorer. [Registration](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1757648870124912130) is now open for this informative online event, which starts at 1 p.m. PDT/4 p.m. EDT on August 27, 2015. Frank and Cardno will open by discussing the evolution of gaming-floor analytics and the industry’s prominent role in the cutting-edge field of data-driven space optimization. They will then offer five specific examples of gaming optimization that deliver significant value, ranging from the so-called "urinal effect" to the advanced use of market-basket analysis. This interactive webinar will also give attendees the opportunity to ask questions of these noted experts and hear the answers in real-time. Andrew Cardno, CTO and founder of VizExplorer, is an internationally acclaimed thought leader in the field of data visualization, advanced analytics and big data. A prolific inventor with more than 60 patent applications, he has published more than 40 industry and academic articles and is co-author of the 2012 book The Math that Gaming Made. Cardno’s two decades of leadership have resulted in two Smithsonian Laureates and numerous prestigious technology and innovation awards. Buddy Frank, Vice President of Slot Operations at Pechanga Resort & Casino, has held similar positions in California and Nevada gaming operations over the past 20 years. Frank teaches gaming courses at San Diego State University and serves as a contributor and member of the editorial boards of *Casino Enterprise Management* and *Native American Casino* magazines. He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.   To register for the webinar visit: [https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1757648870124912130](https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1757648870124912130)   **About VizExplorer** VizExplorer software makes life easier, more productive and more profitable for casino operators. Our powerful, yet intuitive applications provide elegant solutions to a range of challenges, from marketing campaigns to player development to slot-floor optimization and more. Using a robust and proven platform that seamlessly integrates player, gaming and other data streams, VizExplorer software automates essential operations and provides valuable business insights in real time.   Headquartered in San Diego, VizExplorer is led by a team of renowned business-intelligence experts, seasoned casino-industry veterans and world-class software developers devoted to building the very best products and backing them with extraordinary support.   VizExplorer. 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