Operators Understanding operator strategy: a practical guide Owen Gaines September 2, 2026 Owen Gaines Owen Gaines is a professional poker player and author who has played an estimated ten million hands and written four poker strategy books. This Gambling Business report examines operator strategy with practical context, clear definitions, and useful evidence for readers. Filed under: Operators Tags: How-to, Interview ←What current research says about market performance Common assumptions about industry consolidation worth reconsidering→