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Fit-out

How to Design a Slot Room That Works: A Builder's Guide

A slot room lives or dies on its layout. Machine spacing, sightlines to the cashier and cage, and clear circulation matter more than any finish. Get the plan right and everything e…

Fit-out

Gaming Floor Fit-Outs: What Venues Get Wrong

The most common mistake is designing the floor, then checking compliance. The order should be reversed — regulation first, design second.…

Design

Poker Room Design: Acoustics, Lighting and Security

Poker is a quiet game. Acoustic treatment keeps conversation clear and the room calm — the single biggest factor in how a poker room feels.…

Compliance

Slot Room Compliance Checklist for Venue Builds

Compliance starts with the layout. Machine spacing, sightlines to the cashier and cage, and clear circulation are the first things a regulator's walkthrough checks.…

Budget

How Much Does a Gaming Floor Fit-Out Cost?

Size, services (power and data), finishes and compliance scope drive the cost. A basic slot room and a premium poker lounge are different budgets.…

Design

Bar + Gaming Floor: Designing a Venue That Flows

The bar, the dining space and the gaming floor should read as one venue, not three rooms. Sightlines and circulation make the difference.…

Delivery

Staged Construction in a Live Venue: Zero Closures

A gaming venue can't afford to close. Staging the build in zones keeps the floor trading while work continues around it.…

Materials

Choosing Finishes That Survive a Gaming Floor

A gaming floor takes heavy nightly traffic. Flooring, upholstery and surfaces need to stand up to thousands of hours of use without looking tired.…