Saul Wesley grew up in Las Vegas and attended the Las Vegas Business College before getting into the gaming industry in an accounting role at the original MGM Grand, even after it became Bally’s. Wesley later worked in slot operations as both a manager and director at the Monte Carlo and is currently vice president of slot operations at Luxor Hotel & Casino. The interview with Wesley begins with a discussion of his background and the distinction between the roles of a director and of a vice president in slot management. He also describes how the slot department works with other departments in the casino, and he mentions specific mentors who have helped him in his career. The interview transitions to a discussion on what makes both a good and bad slot manager, particularly in the context of proper leadership with employees. Wesley then provides his perspectives on what customers are looking for in slots and what makes a good and appealing slot floor. He later describes the process of dealing with vendors and discusses how both free play and ticket-in, ticket-out have changed the slot industry. The interview then shifts to a Wesley’s views on how slot management has changed over the years and how the slot industry, mainly in the sense of technology, will likely continue to change. Wesley also briefly mentions his personal extent of gambling and finalizes the interview with his advice to young people who want to go into the slot industry.

Sign animation: Chasing, flashing, oscillating
Notes: The series of text in the left and right of the east face of the building which reads "Nightly Strip Rides" and "Grand Canyon Tours" are filled with incandescent bulbs which oscillate rapidly. The incandescent bulbs, which line the raceways, also chase each other. The main text which reads "Las Vegas Helicopter Tours" is also filled with incandescent bulbs which animate as well. The words "Las Vegas," star dark, then flash on and oscillate. Next, the word "Helicopters," illuminates one letter at a time in a rapid pace. The bulbs also oscillate once lit. The entire phrase shuts off simultaneously before starting over again. The word "Helicopters" remains dark until the first portion of the phrase illuminates. The American flag centerpiece animates as well. The incandescent bulbs placed in the center of each one of the stars oscillate rapidly resulting in a twinkling effect. The stars are constantly animated while the bars of neon slow chasing pattern. The field remains dark then all the horizontal bars illuminate all at once. They then chase upward, leaving all the illuminated tubes blank in it's path. Once it reaches the top then it chases downward illuminating all of the bars again. Once they are full, they all shut off and the sequence starts over again.