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Transcript of interview with Steve Keener by David G. Schwartz, October 7, 2016
Date
2016-10-07
Archival Collection
Description
Steve Keener was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey and received his bachelor’s degree in finance at Stockton University. With a background in electronics from his service in the military, Keener started in the gaming industry as a slot technician at Tropicana Atlantic City in 1981 where he worked on and conducted preventative maintenance on some of the early stepper slot machines. He would eventually promote to the positions of lead technician and slot technical manager before moving to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Delaware in 1997 where he is now assistant vice president of casino operations. The interview with Steve Keener begins with his discussion of his background in the slot positions at both properties. Keener also discusses dealing with customers, what customers are looking for in casinos, and which qualities make good and bad slot managers. He later discusses what makes a good slot floor, particularly when considering denomination and type of slot machine, and he also describes the process of working with vendors to get those machines onto the floor. Keener later discusses the biggest changes in the gaming industry, specifically the expansion of video over stepper, server-based gaming, and the increase in riverboat gaming. He also mentions the role of free play in slots and provides his opinion on what he believes the future of slots will look like with skill-based and 3D gaming being introduced into slot machines. The interview concludes with Keener’s answer to the question of whether he gambles, and he provides his advice to young people who want to get into slot operations as a career.
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Photograph of Dalta Hurry and Raymond Jefferson in Mohawk Ledge mine, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: Hurry & Jefferson in same mine
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Photograph of C. A. Earle Rinker and Dalta Hurry at an engine house, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: front of engine house Mohawk Ledge Hurry & I
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Photograph of Dalta Hurry and Raymond Jefferson in Mohawk Ledge, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: Hurry & Jeff 150 ft level Mohawk Ledge
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Photograph of a construction of Goldfield News building and Goldfield Hotel, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Site Name: Goldfield Hotel (Goldfield, Nev.)
The News Building (Goldfield, Nev.)
The News Building (Goldfield, Nev.)
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Photograph of John and Myrta Fenwick at a dining table, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of John and Myrta Fenwick at a dining table, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
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Photograph of C. A. Earle Rinker on Columbia Mountain summit, Goldfield (Nev.), November 21, 1907
Date
1907-11-21
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: Summit Mt. Columbia Nov 21-07
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Photograph of a street scene near dance halls, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Caption: Jake Goodfriend
Site Name: Jake's Dance Hall (Goldfield, Nev.)
Pioneer Dance Hall (Goldfield, Nev.)
Site Name: Jake's Dance Hall (Goldfield, Nev.)
Pioneer Dance Hall (Goldfield, Nev.)
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Photograph of the Combination Mill and Mine operations, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
Date
1900 to 1920
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of the Combination Mill and Mine operations, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920
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Photograph of the Miners Union Parade on 2nd Anniversary of Bloody Sunday Massacre in Russia, Goldfield (Nev.), January 20, 1907
Date
1907-01-20
Archival Collection
Description
[Industrial Workers of the World]
Caption: Miners celebration in Goldfield-Nev Bloody-Sunday Jan-20-1907
Caption: Miners celebration in Goldfield-Nev Bloody-Sunday Jan-20-1907
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