In Episode 5 of SCCG Vignette, titled “Due Diligence,” Stephen Crystal checks in from Belize to break down his time-tested approach to casino development—honed from decades of owning properties from riverboats to the Las Vegas Strip. He walks through the core steps of his due diligence process, from identifying customer demographics to spotting regional inflection points. One such shift: the post-COVID tourism influx in Belize, which brought new attention and opportunity to the market as visitor profiles began to evolve.
Having just returned from João Pessoa, Brazil, Steve highlights the similarities and contrasts in projects across borders. Though the regions are different, the process is the same—study the environment, understand the player base, and assess the opportunity through a local lens. It’s a reminder that due diligence isn’t just paperwork; it’s pattern recognition, boots-on-the-ground observation, and adapting a proven playbook to ever-changing global contexts
