GGB News - April 17, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 66 • April 17, 2017
COVER STORY:
Baha Mar Gets In Under Wire
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 66 • April 17, 2017
COVER STORY:
Baha Mar Gets In Under Wire
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: eSports Mania Strikes Las Vegas
- Japan Urged to Develop Multiple Casinos in Osaka
- Goodbye Montreign, Hello Resorts World
- Decision Overturned on Martha’s Vineyard Tribal Casino
- Ukraine to Launch Legal Gaming by 2018
- NIGA Trade Show Concludes in San Diego
- Jackpot Dispute Erupts Over Push of Button
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Making Money in Macau
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Robert Saucier, President & CEO, Galaxy Gaming
GGB News - April 10, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 65 • April 10, 2017
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock Makes Moves
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 65 • April 10, 2017
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock Makes Moves
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Does Sports in Vegas Equal Sports Betting OK?
- Japan Undertakes Second Casino Bill
- Bermuda Hotels Seek Casino Licenses
- Supremes’ Decision Means Washington Casino Will Open
- ‘Grand Bargain’ Illinois Gaming Could Stand Alone
- Ainsworth Announces Appointments
- Tribes Guarantee Payments to Connecticut
- Bratislava Bans Gambling
- Brexit Gibraltar Battle Raises Online Gambling Industry Fears
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Hemberger, Vice President, Table Games, AGS
GGB News - April 3, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 64 • April 3, 2017
COVER STORY:
Las Vegas, You Ready for Some Football?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 64 • April 3, 2017
COVER STORY:
Las Vegas, You Ready for Some Football?
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Two Grand Openings, One Government Raid
- Penn National, GLPI Buy Two Tunica Casinos
- Baha Mar Eyes Finish Line
- Cordish Shut Out in Spain
- Gamblit Launches in Vegas
- Commission Reviews Online Gaming in Massachusetts
- Business Models for Online Gaming in the U.S.
- Connecticut Legislature Torn on Casino Bills
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Too Far Too Fast
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Roger Snow, Senior Vice President of Tables and Shufflers, Scientific Games
GGB News - March 27, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 63 • March 27, 2017
COVER STORY:
Australia Bans Online Poker
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 63 • March 27, 2017
COVER STORY:
Australia Bans Online Poker
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Young Bermuda Industry Under Fire
- Razon: Duterte’s China Policy Paying Off
- Pennsylvania Revenues Drop as Expansion Considered
- Senecas Halt Payments to New York
- MGM to Build Dubai Resort
- North Dakota Kills Casino Bill
- Baha Mar Still Not Licensed
- Crunching Numbers
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Caesars Getting Closer
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Derek Webb, Inventor, 3-Card Poker
GGB News - March 20, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 62 • March 20, 2017
COVER STORY:
Connecticut Eyes Two Casino Bills
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 62 • March 20, 2017
COVER STORY:
Connecticut Eyes Two Casino Bills
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New Mexico Compact Dispute Sucks In Slot Makers
- Paradise City Opening April 20
- AGA Estimates $10 Billion in Illegal Bets on March Madness
- Online Gambling Progresses In Michigan
- Ladbrokes Boss: FOBT Limits Will Spell Disaster
- Lam Cleared in Philippines Bribery Scandal
- Washington’s ilani Casino to Open Soon
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Looking Up in Macau
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brian Musburger, Founder and Chairman, VSiN
GGB News - March 13, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 61 • March 13, 2017
COVER STORY:
States Debate iGaming
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 61 • March 13, 2017
COVER STORY:
States Debate iGaming
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Illinois At It Again
- Connecticut Casino Opponents Close Ranks
- Florida Senate, House Offer Competing Bills
- Conservatives Don’t Support Adelson-backed Online Gambling Ban
- Wynn Suit Allowed To Proceed in Massachusetts
- Japan May Limit Gaming
- Announcement of Bond License Highlights SG ‘Empower’
- ASF Gold Coast Project on the Ropes?
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: East Coast Empire
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Victor Rocha, President, Victor Strategies
GGB News - March 6, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 60 • March 6, 2017
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock Buys Taj Mahal
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 60 • March 6, 2017
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock Buys Taj Mahal
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Resorts Bids for Sands Bethlehem
- Connecticut Tribes Settles on East Windsor for Casino
- No Georgia Casino Legislation This Year
- Macau GGR Surges 17.8 Percent
- Croker Takes Over at Aristocrat
- Online Poker Building a Strong Hand in N.Y.
- Packer Overhauls Crown
- Gaming Grows Up
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Walter Bugno, Chief Executive Officer, International, IGT
GGB News - February 27, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 59 • February 27, 2017
COVER STORY:
Big Guns Take Aim at Japan
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 59 • February 27, 2017
COVER STORY:
Big Guns Take Aim at Japan
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: iGaming at Top of List in Pennsylvania
- New California Online Poker Bill Introduced
- MGM Commits to Responsible Gaming Program
- Melco-HR Scouts Cyprus Sites
- Bermuda Senate Passes Gaming Bill
- Is Macau Up or Down?
- Caesars Merger Moves Ahead
- Tribes Ready For Location Reveal for Third Connecticut Casino
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Japanese Contenders
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Steve Rittvo, Chairman Emeritus, The Innovation Group
GGB News - February 20, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 58 • February 20, 2017
COVER STORY:
Soper Out at Mohegan
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 58 • February 20, 2017
COVER STORY:
Soper Out at Mohegan
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Smoking Lounges Stay in Macau Casinos
- Cambodia to Set Low Gaming Tax
- Online Poker on ‘Front Burner,’ N.Y. Senator Says
- Domingo: I Wasn’t Bribed
- Foxwoods to Celebrate 25th Anniversary This Month
- Pennsylvania Lawmakers File Gaming Expansion Bill
- Scientific Games Names Tjon President, COO
- April Debut for New S. Africa Casino
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Caesars’ Comeback
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jonathan Jossel, CEO, Plaza Hotel & Casino
GGB News - February 6, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 56 • February 6, 2017
COVER STORY:
Adelson Walks; Vegas Stadium Plan in Jeopardy
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 56 • February 6, 2017
COVER STORY:
Adelson Walks; Vegas Stadium Plan in Jeopardy
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: The Dance Begins in Japan
- All Eyes on U.S. Sports Betting
- Brazil Senate Delays Gaming Debate
- UK Casino Opens
- New York Crowds Flock to del Lago Opening
- Uncertain Recovery in Macau
- Florida Senators Unanimously Approve Compact Legislation
- Second Time a Charm for Online Poker in New York?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Willy Allison, Organizer, World Game Protection Conference
GGB News - January 30, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 55 • January 30, 2017
COVER STORY:
Georgia Governor Shifts on Casinos
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 55 • January 30, 2017
COVER STORY:
Georgia Governor Shifts on Casinos
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Vietnam Counts Down to Locals Trial
- Where Will Japan Develop New Casinos?
- Michigan Could Join Sports Betting Fight
- Russian Gaming Taxes Set to Soar
- Hard Rock Considers Grand Bahama Project
- Michigan Governor Asks Court To Toss Lawsuit
- Regulating Skill and Hybrid Games
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Galaxy Entertainment
GGB News - January 23, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 54 • January 23, 2017
COVER STORY:
Will the Dominos Fall?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 54 • January 23, 2017
COVER STORY:
Will the Dominos Fall?
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New Jersey Sports Betting Suit Lives On
- Judge OKs Caesars Reorganization
- Vietnam to Locals: Show Us the Money
- Florida Legislators Process Galvano’s Proposal
- MGM Cotai Opening Delayed
- Connecticut Lawmakers Skeptical About Third Indian Casino
- ‘Poison Pill’ Bill Includes Expanded Gambling in Illinois
- Innovation Group Founder Steve Rittvo Steps Down To Focus On Project Development
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Sands of Time
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Jacoby, Chief Executive Officer, Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino
GGB News - January 16, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 53 • January 16, 2017
COVER STORY:
Trump Shell Shock
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 53 • January 16, 2017
COVER STORY:
Trump Shell Shock
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Catch-All Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania
- Senator Files First Florida Gambling Bill
- Packer’s Back
- Victoria Gate Casino Debuts January 26
- Hyper Segmentation for Player Development
- First Sochi Casino Debuts
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Trump Factor
- GGB PODCAST: Dirk Finstel, Executive VP, Corporate Strategy and Elizabeth Campbell, GM, Americas, Adlink Technologies
GGB News - January 9, 2017
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 52 • January 9, 2017
COVER STORY:
IRS Backs Off Tax Threshold Change
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 15 • No. 52 • January 9, 2017
COVER STORY:
IRS Backs Off Tax Threshold Change
FEATURES:
- Okada Manila Opens in Entertainment City
- Macau Maintains Its Crown
- New Jersey Cites State’s Rights to Supreme Court on Sports Betting Case
- Florida House, Senate Seek Slots Compromise
- iGaming Back on Table in Pennsylvania
- Vietnam Loosens Locals Ban
- Konami Names Sutherland CEO in Leadership Shuffle
- Ireland Implementing Gambling Legislation
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Michael Silberling, Chief Executive Officer, Affinity Gaming
GGB News - December 26, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 51 • December 26, 2016
COVER STORY:
Turning Japanese
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 51 • December 26, 2016
COVER STORY:
Turning Japanese
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Trump & Gaming Perfect Together?
- Duterte Cracks Down
- Brazil Gaming Bill Takes a Step Back
- Judge Rejects Florida’s Request
- ASF Moves Into Queensland
- Baazov Ends Amaya Bid
- Indiana Gaming in Turmoil
- Virtual Reality, a Looming Game Changer
- Win Systems Acquires Gold Club
- Judge Rules Indian Online Bingo Unlawful
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Fond Goodbye to 2016
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Omer Sattar, Sightline Payments and Joe Pappano, Vantiv Entertainment
GGB News - December 19, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 50 • December 19, 2016
COVER STORY:
Japan Finally
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 50 • December 19, 2016
COVER STORY:
Japan Finally
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Crown Beats a Retreat
- Macau Casino Stocks Fall on ATM News
- New Jersey Considers Expanding Online Gaming to Racetracks
- Genting, Gulfstream Negotiate Agreement
- Chow Tai Fook Buys Baha Mar
- Agilysys Names Srinivasan as CEO
- Okada Manila Opening December 21
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Japan? What Now?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Joe DeSimone, Owner, Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino
GGB News - December 12, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 49 • December 12, 2016
COVER STORY:
MGM National Harbor Opens with Style, Fanfare
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 49 • December 12, 2016
COVER STORY:
MGM National Harbor Opens with Style, Fanfare
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: All Eyes on Japan, Brazil
- Lam on the Lam, Fontana Closes
- Tioga Downs: the Little Casino That Could
- Jason Ader Opposes Baazov Amaya Bid
- Spring Opening Planned for Baha Mar
- Cordish: ‘Confident’ a Market There for $2.2 Billion Madrid Casino
- Arizona Tribe Rejects Governor’s Offer
- Gambling and Risk Management In the Age of Trump & Twitter
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Dallas Orchard, Senior Vice President, Global Premium Products, IGT
GGB News - December 5, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 48 • December 5, 2016
COVER STORY:
Japan Passes Casino Bill
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 48 • December 5, 2016
COVER STORY:
Japan Passes Casino Bill
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Pokagons To Open First Indiana Tribal Casino
- New Casino Debuts at N.Y.’s Tioga Downs
- Cordish Bids For Madrid Integrated Resort
- Strip Parking Pile On
- It’s Official: Chow Tai Fook Wants Baha Mar
- Morpheus Rising
- Ladbrokes Coral Considering £2 billion bid for Tabcorp Australia
- Conflicting Reports on Trump RAWA Position
- Gaming’s AML Efforts Recognized by International Group
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Whit Askew, Vice President of Government Relations, American Gaming Association
GGB News - November 28, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 47 • November 28, 2016
COVER STORY:
Arizona Governor Proposes Deal with Tohono O’odham
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 47 • November 28, 2016
COVER STORY:
Arizona Governor Proposes Deal with Tohono O’odham
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New Hope for Sports Betting Under President Trump, Says AGA
- Brazil Senate to Consider Gaming Legislation
- Florida’s Negron To Seek Seminole Compact
- First Massachusetts Casino Falling Short in Local Jobs
- Bermuda Passes Casino Gambling Amendment
- Baazov Confirms Dubai Firm Not Involved with Amaya Bid
- Wynn Palace Goes Mass
- One Is The Loneliest Number
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kurt Williams. CEO and Co-Founder, Casino Cash Trac
GGB News - November 21, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 46 • November 21, 2016
COVER STORY:
DFS Consolidation
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 46 • November 21, 2016
COVER STORY:
DFS Consolidation
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Baazov Makes Bid for Amaya
- Five States Join Sports-Betting SCOTUS Appeal
- Hope for Japan Bill Fades
- Nevada Begins eSports Betting
- Giving New Meaning to the Concept of the Gold Standard
- Gaming Needs a New Gender-Equality Playbook
- Tribal Immunity to Get Court Review
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Triple Play + 1
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andrew Burke, Vice President, Slot Products, AGS
GGB News - November 14, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 45 • November 14, 2016
COVER STORY:
Playing the Trump Card
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 45 • November 14, 2016
COVER STORY:
Playing the Trump Card
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Melco-HR Gets Go-Ahead in Cyprus
- Judge Rules Seminoles Can Keep Blackjack
- Japan: The New Gold Rush
- Brazil Senate OKs Gaming
- New Jersey Moves to Takeover Atlantic City
- Aristocrat’s Odell Retiring
- Melco Crown COO Chan Resigns
- Gambling Dramas Playing Out In Australia
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Elections Have Consequences
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kahlil Ashanti, Founder, Developer and Lead Strategist, SpendSight
GGB News - November 7, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 44 • November 7, 2016
COVER STORY:
Winning Streak for Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 44 • November 7, 2016
COVER STORY:
Winning Streak for Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Gaming on Tuesday’s Ballot
- MGM Planning $10 Million Japan Mega-Resort
- Skill Games Debut in Atlantic City
- Chow Tai Fook in Talks to Acquire Baha Mar
- Cowlitz Opponents Appeal to Supreme Court
- PA Senate Unlikely to Pass iGaming This Year
- DraftKings And FanDuel Expected to Merge
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Nejelski, Creative Director and Principal, TBE Architects
GGB News - October 31, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 43 • October 31, 2016
COVER STORY:
Pennsylvania House Passes iGaming with Fee Fix
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 43 • October 31, 2016
COVER STORY:
Pennsylvania House Passes iGaming with Fee Fix
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Down to the Wire For Atlantic City
- Izmirlian Says Baha Mar Sale Is a Fraud
- Congressman to Introduce Sports Betting Bill
- Japan Casino Bill ‘100 Percent Happening’
- NIGC Slams Atlantis iGaming Claims
- Walker Will Allow Ho-Chunk Expansion
- Ladbrokes-Coral Merger Approved
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Something Completely Different
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Charles Hiten, Chief Executive, Merkur Gaming Americas