When the economy is doing badly, fewer people are willing to risk their disposable income in casinos, and Las Vegas and Atlantic City have suffered accordingly from the negative impact of the nation’s recent economic woes. More frugal corporate travel policies during the economic downturn have also hurt these convention destinations, as reflected by lower occupancy rates.
But with the economy starting to show positive strides, casinos are beginning to feel a positive impact. The improving economic landscape will likely convince casino owners to resume technology investments, such as video surveillance system upgrades, that may have been put on the back burner during the recession. For casinos and other businesses, now is the perfect time to invest in video. Prices are reasonable, and systems are better than ever. Let’s look at multiple factors that make it an especially good time for casinos to place their bets on video surveillance technology.