GGB News

AI Dreams and Nightmares

Last week’s IGSA Future Tech conference in Phoenix focused on artificial intelligence and what it can do for—and to—the gaming industry.

Bally's Debuts Integrated Gambling App in NJ and Launches Monopoly Casino

Bally's has launched its integrated sports betting and iGaming Bally Bet platform in New Jersey. The company also rebranded its Virgin Casino app to Monopoly Casino.

Las Vegas NBA Arena and Casino Project Gets First Approval

Developer LVXP has received initial approval for its proposed casino-resort project (l.) that also features an 18,000-seat, NBA-ready arena that could be used to draw an expansion franchise to the city.

WEEKLY FEATURE: Louisiana Committee Puts 51 Percent Wagering Tax Bill on Hold

Could Louisiana be the latest state to hike its sports betting tax rate? A new bill is proposing an increase to 51 percent, but lawmakers deferred consideration upon first glance.

U.S. IN FOCUS

Fertitta bets big on Wynn, Sanborn’s casino sale rejected by state, Cedar Rapids casino faces new opposition and more.

EUROPE IN FOCUS

LiveScore exits the Dutch market, German iGaming continues to sputter, UKGC reports rise in youth problem gambling and more.

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Ohio lawmaker seeks to undo sports betting tax hike, industry advocate Ted Olson passes away, Flutter touts NFL success in Q3 and more.

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Cherokees lose first appeal of Arkansas’ Issue 2, Senecas elect new president amid compact negotiations, Chicken Ranch unveils casino and sports betting app and more.

ASIA IN FOCUS

Galaxy mourns death of founder Lui Che Woo (l.), Marcos says EO enough to oust POGOs, Q3 results and more.

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Gambling stakeholders go before Brazilian Supreme Court, Brazil bans betting with welfare benefits, illegal gambling ring taken down in Colombia and more.

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

The latest announcements from Zitro, J Carcamo & Associates, Novomatic and more.

GGB PODCAST: Jeannie Hovland, Vice Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission

This week we sit down with Jeannie Hovland (l.), vice chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission, to talk about another record-breaking year for tribal gaming, the industry’s fight against human trafficking and the state of the commission’s search for a new permanent chair.

GGB Podcast sponsored by Pavilion Payments.