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Apollo to Acquire IGT Gaming and Everi

In a surprising turn of events, Apollo Global Management has come over the top of IGT and Everi’s planned merger and will acquire both companies for $6.3 billion.

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U.S. IN FOCUS

The New York casino race trudges on, Nittany casino approved, Las Vegas expansions and more.

EUROPE IN FOCUS

New CEO at Entain, UKGC releases survey, gambling streaming nixed in Germany and more.

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Land dispute drags on in California, official denounces Mohegan bid, WarHorse gets approval in Omaha and more.

ASIA IN FOCUS

Marcos announces POGO ban, LET mulls potential Tigre de Cristal sale, Crown announces leadership roles, Macau promotes tourism and more.

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Argentina mulls iGaming advertising ban, more licenses in Brazil, Betano still down in Rio and more.

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Operators and Delaware Politics

Early on in this second-quarter earnings season, the stocks of both big and small regional operators have been perhaps the most notable. Some, like Monarch Casino, were predictable—others, like Bally’s Corp., made a big splash. Also, a peek into the small world of Delaware politics as Biden bows out.

GGB PODCAST: Anika Howard, President and CEO, Wondr Nation

This week we sit down with Anika Howard, president and CEO of Wondr Nation. A veteran of the industry for over 20 years, Howard was tapped to be Wondr Nation’s first president and CEO in 2021. The company is the online gaming arm of Connecticut’s powerhouse Mashantucket Pequot tribe and has become one of the most innovative ventures in the tribal sector. 

GGB Podcast sponsored by Pavilion Payments.