United Gaming Advisors was founded with a clear mission: to bring clarity, credibility, and growth to one of the most misunderstood sectors in gaming. As distributed video gaming expands into new markets across the country, success depends not only on operational excellence — but on the ability to navigate legislation, reshape perception, and build trust with stakeholders at every level.

At the helm is Chris Schink, a veteran of the distributed gaming industry with over 15 years of hands-on experience. Schink played a key role in the rise of Illinois’ VGT market following the passage of the Illinois Video Gaming Act in 2009 — helping build one of the state’s largest distributed gaming operations, generating over $100 million in annual revenue.

In 2025, Schink founded Monte Cristo Gaming, bringing that same operating discipline to Chicago’s newly-approved video gaming market — built on selective location partnerships, proprietary loyalty infrastructure, and casino-grade player experience. Learn more at montecristogaming.com.

With a background that spans sales, marketing, operations, and general management, Schink brings a 360-degree perspective on what it takes to succeed in both emerging and established markets. United Gaming Advisors combines this operational expertise with deep knowledge of regulatory dynamics to provide a rare kind of consulting partnership: one that speaks fluently to both business leaders and lawmakers, and delivers outcomes grounded in real-world performance.

Whether advising operators, regulators, or industry advocates, United Gaming Advisors exists to unlock the full potential of distributed gaming — responsibly, transparently, and strategically.