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
GGB News - October 24, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 42 • October 24, 2016
COVER STORY:
Chinese Crack Down on ‘Whale’ Hunting
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 42 • October 24, 2016
COVER STORY:
Chinese Crack Down on ‘Whale’ Hunting
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Australian Companies to Form Sports Betting Giant
- William Hill, Amaya Merger Talks Collapse
- Nevada Streamlining Game Approvals
- Izmirlian Wants Back In on Baha Mar
- Mass Wins in Macau
- Appeals Court Upholds California Casino
- Christie, New Jersey Appeal Sports Betting Ruling to Supreme Court
- G2E Attendance Up 7 percent
- Ladbrokes and Gala Coral Sell Betting Shops
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Chinese Checkers
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Blaine Graboyes, CEO, GameCo
GGB News - October 17, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 41 • October 17, 2016
COVER STORY:
Trump Era Ends in Atlantic City
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 41 • October 17, 2016
COVER STORY:
Trump Era Ends in Atlantic City
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Nevada Legislature OKs Stadium Plan
- Li Visit a Plus for Macau
- Taiwan’s Penghu Rejects Casinos
- Jamul Casino Opens Near San Diego
- Isle Sells Iowa Casino
- Bermuda Politicians Scare off Casino Investor
- New Jersey Approves First Skill-Based Slots
- William Hill, Amaya Deal Seen as a Longshot
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: iGaming On The Verge
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Russell Sanna, Executive Director, National Center for Responsible Gaming
GGB News - October 10, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 40 • October 10, 2016
COVER STORY:
William Hill, Amaya Talk Merger
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 40 • October 10, 2016
COVER STORY:
William Hill, Amaya Talk Merger
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Seminoles Solidify Control of Hard Rock Brand
- Casinos On Again In Japan?
- MGM Resorts, Wynn Keeps Eye On Atlanta
- California’s Hollywood Jamul Prepares to Open
- Nevada Legislature Weighs Las Vegas Football Stadium
- AGA Philadelphia Roundtable Touts Gaming Benefits
- Washington State Regulators Warn Valve on Skins Betting
- Ontario Moves to Privatize Casinos
- Melco-Hard Rock: Go Big or Go Home
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Chris Grove, Partner, Naruscope
GGB News - October 3, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 39 • October 3, 2016
COVER STORY:
Caesars, Creditors Have a Deal
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 39 • October 3, 2016
COVER STORY:
Caesars, Creditors Have a Deal
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: G2E Highlights Future of Industry
- Arkansas Senator Files Bill Banning Online Gambling
- Ainsworth Cuts Ribbon on LV Headquarters
- Seminoles Oust Chairman Billie
- Macau on the Upswing
- New Owners for Palms, Aliante Casinos in Vegas
- Aziz Resigns From Wynn Palace
- GGB Magazine Releases Its 2017 Class of ‘40 Under 40’
- NagaCorp Exits Cyprus
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mike Dreitzer, President of the North America Division, Ainsworth Game Technology
GGB News - September 26, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 38 • September 26, 2016
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Buys Isle of Capri
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 38 • September 26, 2016
COVER STORY:
Eldorado Buys Isle of Capri
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Getting Revel’s Number
- Pro-Casino Expansion Campaign Shuts Down in New Jersey
- Pennsylvania Senate to Consider iGaming
- The End is Near for Caesars
- One Down, Two To Go In Cyprus
- MGM Blasts Connecticut Casino Process
- AGA Inducts Five Into Hall of Fame
- Razon Undeterred by Duterte
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Growth is Good
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Felix Rappaport, President & CEO, Foxwoods Resort Casino
GGB News - September 19, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 37 • September 19, 2016
COVER STORY:
Paris in Cotai
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 37 • September 19, 2016
COVER STORY:
Paris in Cotai
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Vietnam Will Not Lift Locals Ban
- Japan Looks Again at Legal Gaming
- No Land, No License in Cyprus
- Back to Square One for Connecticut Tribes
- Sands Eyes Busan, South Korea
- Queensland Puts Out the Welcome Mat
- Former Caesars Head Perlman Dies at 90
- Icahn Files to Shut Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Scientific Moves
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Stephen Crosby, Chairman, Massachusetts Gaming Commission
GGB News - September 5, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 36 • September 5, 2016
COVER STORY:
Philippine Casinos To Be Sold
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 36 • September 5, 2016
COVER STORY:
Philippine Casinos To Be Sold
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: More M&A—SciGames Buying DEQ
- Legislative Year Ends: No iPoker Bill in California
- Time Running Out for Caesars
- Macau on the Mend?
- Casino May Come to Juneau, Alaska
- eSports Wagering, Our New BFF?
- Vegas Conference Targets eSports
- Paysafe Acquires Affiliate Technology Provider Income Access
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andy Ortale, Vice President of Industry Services, American Gaming Association
GGB News - August 29, 2016
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 35 • August 29, 2016
COVER STORY:
PM Says Deal Is Done to Finish Baha Mar
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 14 • No. 35 • August 29, 2016
COVER STORY:
PM Says Deal Is Done to Finish Baha Mar
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Alabama Lottery Bill Defeated
- Caesars, In Need of a Growth Story, Eyes Toronto
- Isle Announces Lake Charles Sale
- Affinity Gaming Agrees to $580 Million Sale
- Cali iPoker Bill May Be Dead This Session
- From Olympic Site to Gaming Zone
- Interior Department Fires Back At Judge’s Decision in Mashpee Case
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Shrinkage Factor
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Per Eriksson, President & CEO, NetEnt
