Rick Eckert Named to Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2021
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, October 7, 2020 — Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) is proud to announce that Rick Eckert, EKG’s Managing Director, Slot Performance & Analysis, was named to the Emerging
Leaders of Gaming (“ELG”) 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.
Rick Eckert joined EKG in 2018 and was instrumental in the development and launch of the highly
successful EILERS-FANTINI Central Game Performance Database, which is now the gaming industry’s
largest repository of game performance data tracking roughly 250,000 slot machines. Most recently
Rick has spearheaded the launch of the EILERS-FANTINI GPD Dashboard, which is an advanced
analytics tool that casino operators can use to help them better manage their slot floors. Prior to
joining EKG, Rick held management level positions at Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts.
“Rick has been an outstanding addition to the Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC team and being selected
to the ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2021 is a well-deserved honor,” said Todd Eilers, Principal and Head
of EKG’s Gaming Equipment Vertical.
Along with the other ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’ honorees, Eckert will be announced
at a special webinar on October 22nd
. For more information on how to register for the webinar,
please visit www.GGBMagazine.com. The ELG 40 Under 40 is presented by Global Gaming Business
and The Innovation Group.
About Eilers & Krejcik Gaming:
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC is a boutique research and consulting firm focused on servicing the
gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry.
The company’s products and services primarily include data driven market research and consulting
services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology
suppliers, social gaming operators & suppliers, gaming regulators, and institutional investors.
Additional information regarding the company and its market research products and services can
be obtained by contacting DJ Leary at (310) 743-6239 or email at dleary@ekgamingllc.com, or
visiting our website at www.ekgamingllc.com.
