GGB News - July 22, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 29 • July 22, 2019
COVER STORY:
Sports Betting Comes to New York
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 29 • July 22, 2019
COVER STORY:
Sports Betting Comes to New York
FEATURES:
- Sports Betting Comes to New York
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New Indiana Casino to Become Hard Rock
- Encore Boston Meets Expectations
- Oklahoma Tribes Respond To Governor’s Proposal
- Will Brazil OK Gaming?
- Wynn Unveils $2 Billion Macau Expansion
- North Carolina Approves Tribal Sports Betting
- Online Casinos Launch in Pennsylvania
- John James Named Foxwoods President/CEO
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Bang For Your Buck
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mike Donovan, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, Ocean Casino Resort
GGB News - July 15, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 28 • July 15, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Sheds Two More Properties
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 28 • July 15, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Sheds Two More Properties
FEATURES:
- Eldorado Sheds Two More Properties
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Apple Decision a Speed Bump for iGaming
- Oklahoma Governor Looks to Renegotiate Tribal Compacts
- Nagasaki Gears Up for RFC
- Aristocrat Sues Ainsworth
- William Hill to Cut 700 Betting UK Shops
- Golden Nugget Atlantic City Could See Online Revenue Pass Brick and Mortar
- Puerto Rico OKs Sports Betting
- Saracen Casino Annex Opens in Two Months
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Dazed and Confused
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Winnie Wong, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer/ Vice President of Special Gaming Projects, Sands China Ltd.
GGB News - July 8, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 27 • July 8, 2019
COVER STORY:
AGA President: Sports Betting Expansion Faces Critical Year
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 27 • July 8, 2019
COVER STORY:
AGA President: Sports Betting Expansion Faces Critical Year
FEATURES:
- AGA President: Sports Betting Expansion Faces Critical Year
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Wyoming Still Wild Wild West
- Illinois Gambling Expansion Begins
- Massachusetts Takes Another Look at Region C
- California Initiative Would Legalize Sports Betting
- Alliance Looks to Double Growth in Manila
- Wilson to Join Scientific Games
- Novomatic Opens Casino Admiral Sevilla
- Seminole Hard Rock Announces Openings
- GLI Marks 30 Years
- The Weather
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mike Dreitzer, President, Gaming Arts
GGB News - July 1, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 26 • July 1, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado, Caesars Agree to $17.3B Merger
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 26 • July 1, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado, Caesars Agree to $17.3B Merger
FEATURES:
- Eldorado, Caesars Agree to $17.3B Merger
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Encore Boston Harbor Goes Live
- Aristocrat Announces Major Leadership Changes
- Pritzker Signs Illinois Gaming Bill
- Chinese Charged in Cambodia Building Collapse
- Simermeyer Nominated For NIGC Chairman
- Hard Rock, Ocean Celebrate First Year in Atlantic City
- Melco Pads Cyprus Ownership
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Breaking News
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bob Gdowski, Director of Hospitality Design, JCJ Architecture
GGB News - June 24, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 25 • June 24, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Sells Three Casinos for $385 Million
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 25 • June 24, 2019
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Sells Three Casinos for $385 Million
FEATURES:
- Eldorado Sells Three Casinos for $385 Million
- WEEKLY FEATURE: LVS Zeros In On Osaka
- Wynn Resorts Ready to Open Encore Boston Harbor June 23
- Albuquerque Tribe Purchases Kentucky Racetrack
- LVS Seeks Funds to Expand MBS
- California Tribes Lose First Round With Cardrooms
- U.S. DOJ Memos Puts Off Wire Act Enforcement Until 2020
- Perelman Ups Stake in Sci Games
- AGS Holds Fourth ‘GameON’ Customer Event
- New Gaming Opportunities or Cannibalization?
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Small Becomes Big
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Alan Feldman, Distinguished Fellow, UNLV International Gaming Institute
GGB News - June 17, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 24 • June 17, 2019
COVER STORY:
Sports Betting a Go in New York
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 24 • June 17, 2019
COVER STORY:
Sports Betting a Go in New York
FEATURES:
- Sports Betting a Go in New York
- WEEKLY FEATURE: AGA Reports Banner Year for Commercial Gaming
- Questions Surround Chicago, New Casinos
- Mohegan Gaming Takes Over Niagara Bundle
- Caesars, Eldorado Still Talking
- GMA: No Japan IRs Until 2026
- Nominations Open for Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40
- Inspired Entertainment to Acquire Novomatic U.K. B2B Group
- FANTINI FINANCE: Regional Retreat
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Carol O’Hare, Executive Director, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
GGB News - June 10, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 23 • June 10, 2019
COVER STORY:
It’s All In The Illinois Details
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 23 • June 10, 2019
COVER STORY:
It’s All In The Illinois Details
FEATURES:
- It’s All In The Illinois Details
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Wire Act Opinion Falls
- Eldorado Moves Closer to Caesars Deal
- 11th-Hour Bridgeport Deal Fails With Connecticut Tribes
- Ho: Heir Apparent to Packer?
- New Apple Rules Could Impact Gambling Apps
- Melco Delayed in Mediterranean
- Carlino Steps Down as Penn Chairman, Stays with GLPI
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andy Caras-Altas, CEO, TraffGen
GGB News - June 3, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 22 • June 3, 2019
COVER STORY:
Melco Moves on Crown
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 22 • June 3, 2019
COVER STORY:
Melco Moves on Crown
FEATURES:
- Melco Moves on Crown
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Massive Gaming Expansion Passed in Illinois
- Encore Boston Harbor to Open June 23
- SugarHouse Launches PA Online Sports Betting
- Japan Puts Brakes on Policy Release
- Five Apply for Arkansas License
- Merger Redraws Chile’s Casino Map
- Pennsylvania Regulators Approve Sands Bethlehem Sale
- Spanish Athletes Charged in Match-Fixing
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Asian Consolidation
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Blaine Graboyes, President, GameCo
GGB News - May 27, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 21 • May 27, 2019
COVER STORY:
Trouble Ahead for Japan IRs?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 21 • May 27, 2019
COVER STORY:
Trouble Ahead for Japan IRs?
FEATURES:
- Trouble Ahead for Japan IRs?
- WEEKLY FEATURE: It’s Wynn’s Encore
- Penn National Closes Greektown Purchase
- G2E Asia Ends on a Troubled Note
- Okada Vows to Fight Arrest Order
- GVC Gets License, May Bring PartyPoker to Nevada
- FanDuel, DraftKings Ready to Challenge Illinois Exclusion
- Strip Veteran Sibella to Head Resorts World LV
- House Passes Mashpee Trust Bill
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Boston Conundrum
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Dinius, General Manager, Sycuan Casino Resort
GGB News - May 20, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 20 • May 20, 2019
COVER STORY:
Wynn Preparing Mass Exodus?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 20 • May 20, 2019
COVER STORY:
Wynn Preparing Mass Exodus?
FEATURES:
- Wynn Preparing Mass Exodus?
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Seminoles End Revenue Sharing
- 1 Year After PASPA’s Death
- $800 Million Price Tag For Las Vegas Shootings?
- Sports Betting Approved In Iowa
- Wakayama All In for IR
- AGA Establishes Responsible Sports Betting Code
- ICE North America Touts Gaming Sports Partnerships
- Las Vegas, Its Dancers and Opiates
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Bad to Worse?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Richard Schwartz, President, Rush Street Interactive
GGB News - May 13, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 19 • May 13, 2019
COVER STORY:
LVS, MGM Favored to Win Osaka IR
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 19 • May 13, 2019
COVER STORY:
LVS, MGM Favored to Win Osaka IR
FEATURES:
- LVS, MGM Favored to Win Osaka IR
- Venice in Macau … And Paris … So Why Not London?
- Wynn Moves On From Massachusetts Decision
- GVC Gets Nevada License OK
- Casino Entry Fees Worth $1 Billion to Singapore
- Montana Legalizes Sports Betting
- Illinois Gaming Expansion Considered—Again
- Money Laundering Rules Blamed for Decline in Vancouver Casino Revenue
- Chaudhuri Joins Law Firm, Become Ambassador For Tribe
- Danger, Danger
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Stockholm Syndrome
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Stephen Hill, CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
GGB News - May 6, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 18 • May 6, 2019
COVER STORY:
Wynn Survives in Massachusetts
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 18 • May 6, 2019
COVER STORY:
Wynn Survives in Massachusetts
FEATURES:
- Wynn Survives in Massachusetts
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Gaming Falls 8% in April
- Caesars To Make MGM-Like Cuts
- A New Day for IPI?
- Tennessee Becomes First Online-Only Sports-Betting State
- Ho’s CE Bid Wins a Big Endorsement in Macau
- Florida, Seminoles Can’t Agree On Compact
- Wire Act Opinion Could Cost States $220 Million in Lottery Proceeds
- The DNA of Atlantic City
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales, Rymax Marketing Services
GGB News - April 29, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 17 • April 29, 2019
COVER STORY:
Big Bookmakers Back Total Ban on Broadcast Gambling Advertising in UK
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 17 • April 29, 2019
COVER STORY:
Big Bookmakers Back Total Ban on Broadcast Gambling Advertising in UK
FEATURES:
- Big Bookmakers Back Total Ban on Broadcast Gambling Advertising in UK
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau CE Says Casino Concessions Will Not Be Extended
- Scientific Games Launches SciPlay IPO
- Jonodev Chaudhuri Resigns as NIGC Chairman
- MGM Cuts Continue
- New Jersey Governor: State’s Sports Betting Market Will Top Nevada
- Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Opens At Colonial Downs
- Suncity Bets on Primorye, Vietnam
- Eclipse Gaming Names Edidin CEO, Slotwinski CTO
- Operators Form Sports Betting Monitoring Group
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kate Chambers, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming
GGB News - April 22, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 16 • April 22, 2019
COVER STORY:
Rodio Appointed Caesars CEO
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 16 • April 22, 2019
COVER STORY:
Rodio Appointed Caesars CEO
FEATURES:
- Rodio Appointed Caesars CEO
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Indiana House Passes Sweeping Gambling Bill
- Penn National Closing Tunica Casino
- Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan on the Block
- GLI Group Acquires SeNet
- Pennsylvania to Launch Mobile Sports and iGaming July 15
- New Jersey’s Lesniak Calls for Regulated Sports Betting Information
- Scientific Games Launches ‘OpenSports’; Partners with Wynn
- Phoning It In
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Sands of Time
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jon Hanlin. Vice President of Commercial Strategy: Gaming Operations, Aristocrat. Technologies
GGB News - April 15, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 15 • April 15, 2019
COVER STORY:
DOJ: Lotteries Not Part of Wire Act Opinion
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 15 • April 15, 2019
COVER STORY:
DOJ: Lotteries Not Part of Wire Act Opinion
FEATURES:
- DOJ: Lotteries Not Part of Wire Act Opinion
- WEEKLY FEATURE; Wynn Scraps Talks to Buy Crown Resorts
- Wynn Fights Back in Massachusetts
- Singapore: Building Up for a Letdown?
- Eldorado, Fertitta Battle It Out For Caesars Empire
- AGEM Announces Economic Impact Study Results
- Hellenikon Delayed, VLTs Questioned
- Former Owner of Ocean Resort Atlantic City Bruce Deifik Dies in Car Crash
- Ainsworth Names Levy CEO
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Governor Ricardo Rosselló, Puerto Rico
GGB News - April 8, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 14 • April 8, 2019
COVER STORY:
Singapore Extends & Expands Two Casinos
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 14 • April 8, 2019
COVER STORY:
Singapore Extends & Expands Two Casinos
FEATURES:
- Singapore Extends & Expands Two Casinos
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Wynn Rocked in Massachusetts Hearings
- VICI, Hard Rock Buy JACK Cincinnati
- UK Implements FOBT Cuts
- Sci Games Selling Part of Social Business
- Casino Bill Expected to Pass in Myanmar
- Sydney Pols Slam Casino Towers
- New Hampshire Wire Act Challenge Could Be Decided by May
- Sports Betting Tax Revenue Less than Expected in Most States
- Raining on the Parade
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Erik Lögdberg, Deputy CEO, Chief Business Development Officer, Kambi
GGB News - April 1, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 13 • April 1, 2019
COVER STORY:
West Virginia OKs Online Gambling
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 13 • April 1, 2019
COVER STORY:
West Virginia OKs Online Gambling
FEATURES:
- West Virginia OKs Online Gambling
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Japan Approves IR Regulations
- For Macau’s Satellite Casinos, the Future’s Closing In
- Virginia Gambling Bill Becomes Law
- Interior OK Heats Up Connecticut Gaming Beefs
- Four Gaming Giants Undergo Transitions
- Americans Say Pro Betting OK, College Not So Much
- DOJ Seeks to Dismiss New Hampshire Lawsuit on Wire Act
- San Manuel Band Names Gill CEO
- Rio Governor Lobbies for Casinos
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Ask the Eight Ball
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Walter Bugno, Chief Executive Officer, IGT International
GGB News -
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 12• March 25, 2019
COVER STORY:
Cuomo: No Casinos in NYC
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 12• March 25, 2019
COVER STORY:
Cuomo: No Casinos in NYC
FEATURES:
- Cuomo: No Casinos in NYC
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Feds OK Third Connecticut Casino
- Caesars, Eldorado in Merger Talks—Fertitta Looms
- Greek IR to Be One of Europe’s Biggest
- Murren: Osaka’s No. 1
- AGA: $8.5 Billion in March Madness Bets Mostly Illegal
- David the Hat
- Santo: Canada Needs Sports Betting
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Icahn’s Issues
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Tristan Sjoberg, Executive Chairman, TCS John Huxley
GGB News -
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 11• March 18, 2019
COVER STORY:
Macau Extends SJM, MGM Licenses
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 11• March 18, 2019
COVER STORY:
Macau Extends SJM, MGM Licenses
FEATURES:
- Macau Extends SJM, MGM Licenses
- WEEKLY FEATURE: TPG, Apollo Exit Caesars
- Everi Acquires Atrient Technology
- New Jersey, Michigan Join New Hampshire Lawsuit on DOJ Wire Act Opinion
- Push Is On for Casinos in New York City
- Gauselmann Group Invests in German Casinos
- Nagasaki: IR by ’24
- West Virginia Goes Online
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Here They Come Again…
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer, Evolution Gaming
GGB News -
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 10• March 11, 2019
COVER STORY:
60 More Days For Wire Act Enforcement
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 10• March 11, 2019
COVER STORY:
60 More Days For Wire Act Enforcement
FEATURES:
- 60 More Days For Wire Act Enforcement
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat, Scientific Games Dominate First EKG Slot Awards
- Adelson’s Cancer Eliminates Court Testimony
- Icahn Adds to Caesars Play
- Wynn Awaits Hearing by Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- Genting Stops Funding Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
- Wynn Promises Biggest Japan IR
- The Manel
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andrew McCarron, Managing Director, SBC – Sports Betting Community
GGB News - March 4, 2019
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 9 • March 4, 2019
COVER STORY:
Nevada Hammers Wynn Resorts
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 17 • No. 9 • March 4, 2019
COVER STORY:
Nevada Hammers Wynn Resorts
FEATURES:
- Nevada Hammers Wynn Resorts
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em
- Icahn Inks Deal With Caesars; Gets Three Board Members
- Virginia Legislators Approve Casino Bill
- Connecticut Gaming Tribes Threaten to Stop Payments
- Daisy Ho: Shareholder Alliance a Plus for SJM
- Greece Sets Bidding Deadline
- New Hampshire Sues Over Wire Act memo
- MLB Seeks Ban on Spring Training Bets; PA Folds
- Sharps vs. Bookies: A Brewing New Encounter
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Icahn Raiders
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Barry Cottle, President & CEO, Scientific Games
