GGB News - June 3, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-22-June-3-2024
COVER STORY:
Summertime and the Living is Vegas Easy
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-22-June-3-2024
COVER STORY:
Summertime and the Living is Vegas Easy
FEATURES:
- Macau Survey: Premium Mass a Hedge Against Soft Economy
- Elevating Identity Verification in Online Gambling
- Swedish Court Reduces Kindred’s Bonus Rule Penalty
- Illinois Lawmakers Send Sportsbook Tax Increase to Governor’s Desk
- Summertime and the Living is Vegas Easy
- Macau Survey: Premium Mass a Hedge Against Soft Economy
- Elevating Identity Verification in Online Gambling
- Swedish Court Reduces Kindred’s Bonus Rule Penalty
- Illinois Lawmakers Send Sportsbook Tax Increase to Governor’s Desk
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Bloomberry Opens Second Solaire Resort
- Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Suffers Setback
- Arkansas Casino Developer Presents Plans
- Philippine Senator Files Bill to Outlaw POGOs
- More Delays Seen in Launching Brazil’s Betting Market
- Switzerland’s Casinos to Get New 20-Year Licenses
- U.S. Supreme Court Sets Date to Consider WFA Writ of Certiorari
- Oklahoma Choctaws Debut Newest Casino Resort
- Caesars Launches WSOP Online
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Long Arm of the Legislature
GGB News - May 27, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-21-May-27-2024
COVER STORY:
Study: Macau Casino Staff Wary of Identifying Problem Gamblers
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-21-May-27-2024
COVER STORY:
Study: Macau Casino Staff Wary of Identifying Problem Gamblers
FEATURES:
- U.S. Sports Betting Not a Closed Shop, but Marketing Approach Key to Cut Through
- Effective Gaming Policy Requires Focus on Capital Investment
- NIGC has New Acting Chairwoman
- Virginia’s Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill
- Study: Macau Casino Staff Wary of Identifying Problem Gamblers
- U.S. Sports Betting Not a Closed Shop, but Marketing Approach Key to Cut Through
- Effective Gaming Policy Requires Focus on Capital Investment
- NIGC has New Acting Chairwoman
- Virginia’s Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Sportsbooks Forgo Massachusetts Gaming Roundtable
- Bally’s Shareholders Reject Smoking Study
- Louisiana Casino Contribution Ban Upheld
- Thai Province of Songkhla Looks to Casino for Tourism
- Bell Two, Hard Rock Snafu: Another Tough Week for Star
- U.K. Allows Debit Cards in Slots
- Sports Betting Could Send Student-Athletes Into Legal Limbo
- First Nebraska Sports Bet Placed at New Harrah’s Property
- Philippine Lawmaker Demands Stricter iGaming Oversight
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Time for Regional Rumination
GGB News - May 20, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-20-May-20-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, Partners, Convergence Strategy Group
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-20-May-20-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, Partners, Convergence Strategy Group
FEATURES:
- Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on the Gaming Industry
- Sin City to Sports Heaven: Las Vegas as an Athletic Destination
- GGB PODCAST: John Schadler, Executive Director, Monogram
- Mirage to Close July 17 for Hard Rock Renovations
- GGB PODCAST: Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, Partners, Convergence Strategy Group
- Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on the Gaming Industry
- Sin City to Sports Heaven: Las Vegas as an Athletic Destination
- GGB PODCAST: John Schadler, Executive Director, Monogram
- Mirage to Close July 17 for Hard Rock Renovations
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Star Entertainment Makes Final Appeal for Suitability as Bell Two Draws to Close
- Encore Boston Harbor Plans Put on Hold
- Cohen Does Albany Blitz for Citi Field Zoning Bill
- Thailand to Minimize Gaming in Proposed IRs
- AIGF: India Needs Light Regulations to Become iGaming Hub
- Bulgaria’s Gambling Ad Ban Becomes Law
- New York Rep. Tonko Preps Bill to Limit Sports Betting Ads
- Minnesota Racino Expands Federal Lawsuit
GGB News - May 13, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-19-May-13-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Art Paikowsky, President, International Center for Responsible Gaming
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-19-May-13-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Art Paikowsky, President, International Center for Responsible Gaming
FEATURES:
- Could Smart-Table Technologies Put an End to Cheating?
- CASINO-OLOGY: Don’t Let Your Guard Down — Protect Your Gaming Equipment
- Dave & Busters Betting Plan Draws Lawmaker Ire
- AGS to be Acquired, Taken Private by Brightstar
- GGB PODCAST: Art Paikowsky, President, International Center for Responsible Gaming
- Could Smart-Table Technologies Put an End to Cheating?
- CASINO-OLOGY: Don’t Let Your Guard Down — Protect Your Gaming Equipment
- Dave & Busters Betting Plan Draws Lawmaker Ire
- AGS to be Acquired, Taken Private by Brightstar
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Sibella Gets Probation, Fine for Role in Nix Gambling Case
- Arkansas Regulators Reopen Casino License Applications
- Alabama Gambling Bill Died When Session Closed
- Regional Asian Casinos Could Lose Foreign Players to Thailand
- Wynn Plans 2027 Opening for Al Marjan IR
- Rise in U.K. Gambling Lawsuits Sparks Calls for Ombudsman
- Mississippi Fails to Pass Online Sports Betting for 2024
- Missouri Effort to Get Sports Betting on the Ballot Closer to Success
- Mohegan to Transition Resort Operations to Virgin Hotels
- GGB PODCAST: Jay Snowden, President, Penn Entertainment
GGB News - May 6, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-18-May-6-2024
COVER STORY:
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-18-May-6-2024
COVER STORY:
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort
FEATURES:
- It Takes Two
- Illinois Gov. Pritzker Seeks Sportsbook Tax Increase
- AGA Index: CEOs Upbeat on Industry Outlook, Despite Concerns
- Alabama Lottery Hangs by One Vote
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort
- It Takes Two
- Illinois Gov. Pritzker Seeks Sportsbook Tax Increase
- AGA Index: CEOs Upbeat on Industry Outlook, Despite Concerns
- Alabama Lottery Hangs by One Vote
- WEEKLY FEATURE: BGC Launches Voluntary Code on Casino Financial Checks
- Controversy Abounds as Petersburg Selects Cordish to Develop Casino
- Development Group Announces Plans For LV Resort with NBA Arena
- Melco Wins 20-year License for City of Dreams Sri Lanka
- Malaysian PM, Others Seek Reprisals for Casino ‘Lie’
- Foster Out as Star Chairman; Ward Named as Replacement
- Bulgaria Moves to Ban Gaming Ads
- Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Still a Longshot for 2024
- Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Frustrated Over Failed Sports Betting
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Observing the Landscape
GGB News - April 29, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-17-April-29-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Jacob Coin, Director of Public Affairs, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-17-April-29-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Jacob Coin, Director of Public Affairs, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
FEATURES:
- PAGCOR Names Wilma Eisma as President
- Nebraska’s First Permanent Casino Opening May 13
- Poll: Smoke-Free Casinos Gaining Traction in Nevada
- Ukraine Lawmakers Abolish Gaming Regulator KRAIL
- GGB PODCAST: Jacob Coin, Director of Public Affairs, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
- PAGCOR Names Wilma Eisma as President
- Nebraska’s First Permanent Casino Opening May 13
- Poll: Smoke-Free Casinos Gaining Traction in Nevada
- Ukraine Lawmakers Abolish Gaming Regulator KRAIL
- WEEKLY FEATURE: County Approves Tropicana Demolition, Implosion Coming This Year
- Report: NGCB Now Involved in Las Vegas Money Laundering Probe
- Alabama Gambling Expansion On Hold
- MGM Secures $3.4 Billion in Funding for Japan IR
- Crown Sydney Returns to Suitability; CEO Still Cautious
- Bell Two Continues for Star as Foster, Cooke Give Testimony
- Missouri Voters May Decide if Sports Betting Becomes Law
- Delaware Lottery, BetRivers Oppose More Licenses
- Arizona Tribe Previews New Desert Diamond Casino
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Inspired by the Possibilities
GGB News - April 22, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-16-April-22-2024
COVER STORY:
Gaming Pioneer Steve Norton Recognized at ECGC
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-16-April-22-2024
COVER STORY:
Gaming Pioneer Steve Norton Recognized at ECGC
FEATURES:
- Macau Aims to Be ‘City of Performing Arts’
- Experts Gather at ECGC to Discuss Past, Present and Future of RG
- Excellence on the East Coast
- Bell Two Spells Disaster for Star Entertainment
- Gaming Pioneer Steve Norton Recognized at ECGC
- Macau Aims to Be ‘City of Performing Arts’
- Experts Gather at ECGC to Discuss Past, Present and Future of RG
- Excellence on the East Coast
- Bell Two Spells Disaster for Star Entertainment
- WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Resorts Sues FTC to Block Cyberattack Info Request
- Virginia Replaces Richmond With Petersburg
- Pennsylvania Casino Smoking Bill Stalls
- Thai Ministries Studying Casinos
- Gambling Ads Become Election Issue in Croatia
- Jontay Porter Banned by NBA for Gambling Violations
- Alabama, Mississippi Sports Betting Expansions Flounder
- Racketeering Lawsuit Targets Minnesota Gaming Tribes
- California Off-Reservation Casino Proposal Creates Tribal Rift
- GGB PODCAST: Jeannie Hovland, Vice Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission
GGB News - April 15, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-15-April-15-2024
COVER STORY:
Resort-of-the-Month Club
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-15-April-15-2024
COVER STORY:
Resort-of-the-Month Club
FEATURES:
- Marina Bay Sands to Invest $3.32 Billion in Resort Expansion
- CASINO-OLOGY: Blackjack Single-Deck Games of the 70s Had a Built-in Advantage
- German Court to Rule on Reimbursing Gaming Losses
- Tribal Gaming Takes Center Stage at IGA 2024
- Resort-of-the-Month Club
- Marina Bay Sands to Invest $3.32 Billion in Resort Expansion
- CASINO-OLOGY: Blackjack Single-Deck Games of the 70s Had a Built-in Advantage
- German Court to Rule on Reimbursing Gaming Losses
- Tribal Gaming Takes Center Stage at IGA 2024
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil to Implement iGaming Regs in Four Stages
- Virginia’s Youngkin Rewrites Skill Game Bill
- New Jersey Senator Supports Anti-Smoking Lawsuit
- Thai Cabinet Says Yes to Casinos
- New Dominican Online Gaming Regulations Ban 40 Brands
- Spanish Supreme Court Throws out iGaming Ad Bans
- Minnesota Lawmaker Hits Roadblock on Path to Legal Wagering
- Oklahoma Supreme Court to Resolve Compact Dispute
- Maine Legislature Divided Over Tribal Exclusivity
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Checking the Temperature
GGB News - April 8, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-14-April-8-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Walt Power, CEO, Grand Ho Tram Resort
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-14-April-8-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Walt Power, CEO, Grand Ho Tram Resort
FEATURES:
- Laying the RG Foundation: One-on-One with Dr. Jennifer Shatley
- Las Vegas Sands Launches Texas Gaming Petition Drive
- Wizards of Odds: The Science and Hard Work of Trading Teams
- Ukraine Soldier’s Petition May Lead to Online Casino Ban
- GGB PODCAST: Walt Power, CEO, Grand Ho Tram Resort
- Laying the RG Foundation: One-on-One with Dr. Jennifer Shatley
- Las Vegas Sands Launches Texas Gaming Petition Drive
- Wizards of Odds: The Science and Hard Work of Trading Teams
- Ukraine Soldier’s Petition May Lead to Online Casino Ban
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Ban on Collegiate Prop Bets Could Cost Operators $200 Million
- Atlantic City Dealers, Union Sue Over Smoking
- Pappageorge: Culinary to Continue to Pursue New Growth in 2024
- Thai Assembly Votes for IRs
- Playtech Claims Mexican Client Won’t Pay for Services
- Italy’s Gaming Reorganization is Sensitive to Regional Differences
- Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Gains Editorial Support
- Mass. Gaming Regulators to Question Limits on Winners
- GGB PODCAST: Scott Kreeger, President, Red Rock Resorts
GGB News - April 1, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-13-April-1-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-13-April-1-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
FEATURES:
- Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
- CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
- Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
- Crown Melbourne Returns to Full Suitability
- GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
- Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
- CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
- Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
- Crown Melbourne Returns to Full Suitability
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Thailand IRs Could Boost Tourism by Half
- NYC Casino Licensing Far Off
- Skill Games Secure Another PA Court Victory
- Singapore IRs to Begin Massive Expansions
- Star’s CEO, CFO Step Down as Company’s Struggles Continue
- 888 Weathers License Review with No Penalty
- NCAA Prez Calls for End of Prop Bets in College Games
- Stitt Asks Regulators To Block 2034 Compact Renewal
- Time Runs Short for Maryland iGaming Bill
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Show ‘Em What You Got
GGB News - March 25, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-12-March-25-2024
COVER STORY:
What Not to Expect from Vegas
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-12-March-25-2024
COVER STORY:
What Not to Expect from Vegas
FEATURES:
- Dean Serpa Accepts MA Gaming Commission Exec Position
- Oklahoma Choctaw Casino Resort Opening in May
- Shohei Ohtani, Interpreter in Center of Sports Betting Storm
- What Not to Expect from Vegas
- Dean Serpa Accepts MA Gaming Commission Exec Position
- Oklahoma Choctaw Casino Resort Opening in May
- Shohei Ohtani, Interpreter in Center of Sports Betting Storm
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Maryland iGaming Far From a Sure Thing
- Fontainebleau Fires Back with Counterclaim in WLV Feud
- New Jersey Launches Responsible Gaming Campaign
- Philippine Gaming Regulator Foresees Billions in Investment
- Rytenskild Out as Tabcorp CEO Over Alleged Sexual Comments
- London Mayor Criticized for Not Banning Transit Gambling Ads
- Proposed Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Has Opponents
- Iowa’s Caitlin Clark Increased Betting on Women’s Basketball
- BIA to Take Public Comment on Koi Nation Casino Proposal
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Big Apple of My Eye
- GGB PODCAST: Brian Christopher, Casino Gaming Influencer and CEO, BC Ventures
GGB News - March 18, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-11-March-18-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Leighton Webb, VP and general manager of iGaming and sports betting, PayNearMe
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-11-March-18-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Leighton Webb, VP and general manager of iGaming and sports betting, PayNearMe
FEATURES:
- Policymakers Do Not Have ‘Luxury’ of Ignoring iGaming
- The Gaming Impact of New European Legislation on Apple’s App Store
- Study: Influencers ‘Enhance Appeal’ of Gambling
- Bally’s Considers New Takeover Bid Amid Flurry of Developments
- GGB PODCAST: Leighton Webb, VP and general manager of iGaming and sports betting, PayNearMe
- Policymakers Do Not Have ‘Luxury’ of Ignoring iGaming
- The Gaming Impact of New European Legislation on Apple’s App Store
- Study: Influencers ‘Enhance Appeal’ of Gambling
- Bally’s Considers New Takeover Bid Amid Flurry of Developments
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Alabama Continues Gaming Push as Senate Approves Modified Bill
- Related Companies, Wynn Detail Hudson Yards Proposal
- Missouri Legislator Proposes Gaming Machine Regulation
- Macau Operators Work to Strengthen Premium Mass
- Chilean Senate Begins Work on new Gambling Framework
- Lithuania Moves Toward Banning Gaming Ads
- Minnesota Senate Committee Doubles Tax Rate in Bill
- Florida Parimutuels Ask Courts to Stop Online Sports Betting
- Maryland Operators Split on iGaming
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Get in Where You Fit in
GGB News - March 11, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-10-March-11-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, General Manager, Palms Casino Resort
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-10-March-11-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, General Manager, Palms Casino Resort
FEATURES:
- Sportradar: North America Draws Fewest Suspicions
- The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan
- Giannantonio Highlights Uncertainty of AC Industry in Latest Talk
- A’s Release Updated Renderings of Stadium Along Las Vegas Strip
- GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, General Manager, Palms Casino Resort
- Sportradar: North America Draws Fewest Suspicions
- The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan
- Giannantonio Highlights Uncertainty of AC Industry in Latest Talk
- A’s Release Updated Renderings of Stadium Along Las Vegas Strip
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Passes Bill to Legalize Skill Games
- Wynn Slaps Fontainebleau with Contract Infringement Suit
- Alabama Senate Bill Keeps Lottery, Removes Sports Betting
- Cambodian PM Considers End to Gambling
- 888 Cuts Ties With Sports Illustrated, Reviews U.S. Asset Sale
- Minnesota Legislators Move Unfinished Bill Forward
- Court Takes Away CA’s Ability to Regulate 5 Tribal Casinos
- Rhode Island Launches Online Casino
- GGB PODCAST: Siobhan Lane, CEO, Gaming, Light & Wonder
GGB News - March 4, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-9-March-4-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: David Rebuck, Former Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-9-March-4-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: David Rebuck, Former Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
FEATURES:
- The Madness of Crowds
- Experts: AI, Social Engineering Pose New Challenges
- Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Top EKG Slot Awards
- IGT, Everi to Merge in $6.2 Billion Deal
- GGB PODCAST: David Rebuck, Former Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
- The Madness of Crowds
- Experts: AI, Social Engineering Pose New Challenges
- Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Top EKG Slot Awards
- IGT, Everi to Merge in $6.2 Billion Deal
- WEEKLY FEATURE: U.K.’s Cap on Online Slot Spins Could Cost Casinos Millions
- Genting Reveals $5 Billion Bid for Expanded Resorts World NYC
- Alabama Senators Review Gambling Legislation
- Does Macau Gaming Crime Bill Miss the Mark?
- Tigre de Cristal Buyer Exits Deal
- Sweden Bans Gambling With Credit
- Daily Fantasy Sports Face Different Regulatory Approaches
- Ohio Gaming Commission Prohibits Collegiate Prop Bets
- Chicken Ranch Tribe Unveils CA Online Sports Betting Product
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Back to the Future
GGB News - February 26, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-8-February-26-2024
COVER STORY:
Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-8-February-26-2024
COVER STORY:
Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues
FEATURES:
- With F1 in Rear View, Vegas Stakeholders Debate Race’s Future
- GGB PODCAST: Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive, AGS
- Feature Combo Frenzy: Triple-Pot Dominates 2023’s Slot Design
- Star Shocked by Second Inquiry into Star Sydney
- Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues
- With F1 in Rear View, Vegas Stakeholders Debate Race’s Future
- GGB PODCAST: Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive, AGS
- Feature Combo Frenzy: Triple-Pot Dominates 2023’s Slot Design
- Star Shocked by Second Inquiry into Star Sydney
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Quebec Government Rejects Regulated Online Gambling Market
- Compromise Bill Would Keep AC Casino Smoking
- Strip Operators Eagerly Await New A’s Stadium Plans
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Petersburg Referendum
- Macau Exceeds 1 Million Visitors for CNY
- Nigeria Mulls Banning Sports Betting
- Dutch Lawmakers Eschew Ban on Gambling Ads
- Latest Stakeholder Creates Sports Betting Issues in Minnesota
- Study Reveals NY’s Dominance in U.S. Sports Betting Tax Revenue
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Mother Was A Mudder
GGB News - February 19, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-7-February-19-2024
COVER STORY:
Clarion Gaming Digital Expands North American Reach With Global Gaming Business Acquisition
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-7-February-19-2024
COVER STORY:
Clarion Gaming Digital Expands North American Reach With Global Gaming Business Acquisition
FEATURES:
- Siva Delivers State of the California Indian Gaming Nations
- Mohegan Inspire Grand Opening Set for March 5
- Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success
- The Hamstrung U.K. Land-Based Casino Sector: A Missed Opportunity
- Gambling Bills Pass Alabama House
- Clarion Gaming Digital Expands North American Reach With Global Gaming Business Acquisition
- Siva Delivers State of the California Indian Gaming Nations
- Mohegan Inspire Grand Opening Set for March 5
- Gaming Regulation is Bedrock of Gaming’s Success
- The Hamstrung U.K. Land-Based Casino Sector: A Missed Opportunity
- Gambling Bills Pass Alabama House
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Second Thai Committee Needs More Time to Study Legal Gaming
- Several States Consider Skill Game Legalization
- With Durango Open, New LV Locals Projects Put on Hold
- Report: Marina Bay Sands Highest in Brand Value
- Wynn Could Begin UAE Hotel Construction Soon
- Ukraine Seizes Millions from Gambling Operator, Claiming Tax Evasion
- Florida Parimutuel Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Rule
- DraftKings Acquires Jackpocket, Forges New Barstool Deal
- Three First Nations Sign MOU to Build new Casino
GGB News - February 12, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-6-February-12-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming,
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-6-February-12-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming,
FEATURES:
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Best in Class
- Super Sunday in Vegas
- ICE Bids Farewell to London in Record Fashion, Sets Sail for Barcelona
- GGB PODCAST: Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming,
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Best in Class
- Super Sunday in Vegas
- ICE Bids Farewell to London in Record Fashion, Sets Sail for Barcelona
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Bill Would Legalize ‘Gray’ Machines
- Alabama Governor Supports Lottery, Casino Bills
- Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Casino Referendum
- Global Suspicious Betting Alerts Down 35 Percent
- Brazil Sportsbook, iGaming Expected Live by July
- Kindred Group Reports Reduced Harmful Gambling Revenue
- Georgia Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill
- Mississippi House Approves Online Sports Betting
- Tribal, Local Leaders Sign Wisconsin Casino Agreement
GGB News - February 5, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-5-February-5-2024
COVER STORY:
Big Game Betting
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-5-February-5-2024
COVER STORY:
Big Game Betting
FEATURES:
- A New Vocabulary for A New Las Vegas
- Judge Approves Narrowing of Atlantic City’s Main Road
- Hawaii Lawmakers Sponsor Mobile Sports Betting Bill
- Hacking the House: Insights on Social Engineering Tactics
- Tropicana Will Close April 2, Clearing Path for A’s Ballpark
- Big Game Betting
- A New Vocabulary for A New Las Vegas
- Judge Approves Narrowing of Atlantic City’s Main Road
- Hawaii Lawmakers Sponsor Mobile Sports Betting Bill
- Hacking the House: Insights on Social Engineering Tactics
- Tropicana Will Close April 2, Clearing Path for A’s Ballpark
- WEEKLY FEATURE: NJ Lawmakers Move Casino Smoking Ban
- Culinary Reaches New Deals as Negotiations Continue
- Virginia Senate Committee Approves Petersburg Casino Vote
- Judge Closes Book on Wynn Sexual Harassment Saga
- Goa Tax Change Could Benefit Gaming
- Entain Wants Damages from BetCity Over Undeclared Investigations
- Georgia Lawmakers Consider Two Sports Betting Bills
- Super Bowl Betting Handle Should Set New Record of $1.3 Billion
- Montana Indian Tribe First to Offer Sports Betting
GGB News - January 29, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-4-January-29-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Stowe Shoemaker, Former Dean, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada Las Vegas
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-4-January-29-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Stowe Shoemaker, Former Dean, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada Las Vegas
FEATURES:
- Dallas Considers Possible Casino Gambling
- EKG Announces Slot Awards Nominees
- Sibella’s Plea Deal Rocks Industry
- France’s FDJ Makes Takeover Bid for Kindred Group
- GGB PODCAST: Stowe Shoemaker, Former Dean, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Dallas Considers Possible Casino Gambling
- EKG Announces Slot Awards Nominees
- Sibella’s Plea Deal Rocks Industry
- France’s FDJ Makes Takeover Bid for Kindred Group
- WEEKLY FEATURE: California Dreaming Ends as Initiative Folds
- Nebraska Regulators Reject Market Study
- Bally’s Chicago Resubmits Building Plans
- Nagasaki May Give IR Another Try
- Mohegan Inspire Wins Korean Casino License
- Brazil to Take Measures to Stop Sports Betting Manipulation
- ATG CEO Urges Differentiated Tax Rate
- Minnesota Lawmakers Push an Updated Compromise Bill
- North Carolina To Launch Mobile Sports Wagers March 11
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Tale of Two Gambles
GGB News - January 22, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-3-January-22-2024
COVER STORY:
Three Companies Reportedly Vying for Windsor, Ontario License
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-3-January-22-2024
COVER STORY:
Three Companies Reportedly Vying for Windsor, Ontario License
FEATURES:
- Newspapers Provide Cheap but Valuable Lesson for Gaming’s Stakeholders
- Genting Malaysia Doubles Down on Empire Resorts
- Summit Ascent Board Members Quit to Protest Tigre Sale
- Three Companies Reportedly Vying for Windsor, Ontario License
- Newspapers Provide Cheap but Valuable Lesson for Gaming’s Stakeholders
- Genting Malaysia Doubles Down on Empire Resorts
- Summit Ascent Board Members Quit to Protest Tigre Sale
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Federal GRIT Act would Fund Study, Treatment for Problem Gambling
- NY Governor Excludes iGaming from Budget
- Virginia Lawmakers Consider Petersburg
- Macau Horse Racing Nears the Finish Line
- Victoria: Tabcorp Barred from Taking Cash at Unsupervised Machines
- Sri Lanka Looks to Create Formal Gaming Regulator by Hiking Fees
- Georgia Sports Betting Bill Could be Doomed by Parlay, Prop Tax
- Missouri Sports Betting Gets Support from Pro Teams, Sportsbooks
- California Tribal Casino Advances After 2-Decade Delay
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Not This Time, Brutus
- GGB PODCAST: Tom O’Brien, President, Americas and EMEA, Aristocrat
GGB News - January 15, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-2-January-15-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Dean Ehrlich, EVP and Games Business Leader, Everi
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-2-January-15-2024
COVER STORY:
GGB PODCAST: Dean Ehrlich, EVP and Games Business Leader, Everi
FEATURES:
- Portugal’s Gaming Sector Continues to Break Records
- Smaller Books Huddle with “Valve Project” to Survive
- Virginia Lawmaker to Reintroduce Casino Bill
- Culinary Sets February 2 Strike Deadline for Remaining Properties
- GGB PODCAST: Dean Ehrlich, EVP and Games Business Leader, Everi
- Portugal’s Gaming Sector Continues to Break Records
- Smaller Books Huddle with “Valve Project” to Survive
- Virginia Lawmaker to Reintroduce Casino Bill
- Culinary Sets February 2 Strike Deadline for Remaining Properties
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Kenosha City Council Approves Menominee Casino Agreement
- Two New Hampshire Gambling Bills Face Different Fates
- NY to Weigh iGaming, Fixed-Odds Racing Bets
- U.S. High Court Rejects IPI Move to Delay License Hearing
- Ecuador’s Noboa Eyes Reopening Casinos
- Italy to Reform Online Gambling Laws in 2024
- Estonian Gov’t Wants More Regulation on Gambling Influencers
- Iowa Adopts New Betting Rules to Reduce Criminal Activity
- Georgia Lawmakers Return to Deal With Sports Betting Again
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Fourth-Quarter Temperature Checks
GGB News - January 8, 2024
Issue: Vol-22-No-1-January-8-2024
COVER STORY:
Las Vegas Resolves To…
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-22-No-1-January-8-2024
COVER STORY:
Las Vegas Resolves To…
FEATURES:
- Ex-Officiating Exec for NFL Says Refs Approached About a Fix
- Machine Learning: A Safe Bet For Improved Player Experience
- Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS
- Japan Central Gov’t Nixes Nagasaki IR
- Las Vegas Resolves To…
- Ex-Officiating Exec for NFL Says Refs Approached About a Fix
- Machine Learning: A Safe Bet For Improved Player Experience
- Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS
- Japan Central Gov’t Nixes Nagasaki IR
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil’s Sports Betting, iGaming Bill Makes it to the Finish Line
- F1 Propels Nevada to Best November Ever
- Alabama Legislator Urges Stricter Enforcement
- Asia-Pac Recovery Continues, Macau Meets GGR Benchmark
- Report: Australian Gov’t Dragging Feet on Murphy Report
- Dutch Government Proposes Plan to Fight Gambling Addiction
- California Initiative Seeks Enough Signatures for the Ballot
- Florida Parimutuels Pitch Amendment 3 to Supreme Court
- Maine Lawmakers Consider Expanding Tribal Gaming
- GGB Podcast: Rich Sullivan, CEO, Good Giant
GGB News - December 25, 2023
Issue: Vol-21-No-50-December-25-2023
COVER STORY:
Longtime IGSA President Peter DeRaedt Steps Down
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-21-No-50-December-25-2023
COVER STORY:
Longtime IGSA President Peter DeRaedt Steps Down
FEATURES:
- Gaming and Politics: Perfectly Imperfect Together
- What to Know about NV’s ACES Initiative Regarding Technology Approval
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Tis the Season for Optimism
- GGB Podcast: Rick Arpin, Managing Director, Las Vegas, KPMG
- GGB Podcast Classic: Michael Silberling
- GGB Podcast Classic: David Lopez and Julia Boguslawski
- GGB Podcast Classic: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer
- GGB Podcast Classic: John Payne, President, VICI Properties
- Chile Lawmakers Adopt Online Gaming Bill
- Longtime IGSA President Peter DeRaedt Steps Down
- Gaming and Politics: Perfectly Imperfect Together
- What to Know about NV’s ACES Initiative Regarding Technology Approval
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Tis the Season for Optimism
- GGB Podcast: Rick Arpin, Managing Director, Las Vegas, KPMG
- GGB Podcast Classic: Michael Silberling
- GGB Podcast Classic: David Lopez and Julia Boguslawski
- GGB Podcast Classic: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer
- GGB Podcast Classic: John Payne, President, VICI Properties
- Chile Lawmakers Adopt Online Gaming Bill
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Bans Junket-Issued Credit
- Polistina will Introduce Compromise to NJ Smoking Ban
- Culinary Reaches New Deals with Mirage, Tropicana
- Mohegan Inspire Casino to Open by February
- Crown Melbourne Implements Time, Loss Limits for All Machines
GGB News - December 18, 2023
Issue: Vol-21-No-49-December-18-2023
COVER STORY:
Winnipeg Close to Getting First Nations Casino
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol-21-No-49-December-18-2023
COVER STORY:
Winnipeg Close to Getting First Nations Casino
FEATURES:
- The New Phenomenon of Hybrid Gaming
- GGB Magazine Announces its 25 People to Watch for 2024
- Saipan Casino Operator Must Pay License Fees or Face Revocation
- Fontainebleau Opens in Las Vegas
- Winnipeg Close to Getting First Nations Casino
- The New Phenomenon of Hybrid Gaming
- GGB Magazine Announces its 25 People to Watch for 2024
- Saipan Casino Operator Must Pay License Fees or Face Revocation
- Fontainebleau Opens in Las Vegas
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Crown CEO Carruthers Under Investigation Over Player Safety Concerns
- New Jersey Smoking Ban Pushed to Next Year
- Ground Broken At Shuttered Louisiana Casino Site
- Okada Manila Operator Steps in to Finish Philippine Resort
- Brazil’s Senate Adopts Sportsbook Regulations
- Irish Parliamentarians Amend Gambling Legislation
- Top Sportsbook Tried to Convince NY Body to Change Rules
- Seminoles To Resume Florida Payments
- Entain CEO Resigns After Huge Court Settlement
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Put ‘Er There
