GGB News - August 17, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 33 • August 17, 2015
COVER STORY:
GCA/Multimedia Will Be ‘Everi’
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 33 • August 17, 2015
COVER STORY:
GCA/Multimedia Will Be ‘Everi’
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Packer Quits as Crown Chairman
- Full House Proposes Indianapolis Casino Complex
- Dozens of Companies Bidding on Korea
- Criticism, Warnings for Baha Mar Chief
- GVC In Talks to Finalize Bwin Bid
- RGI to Bid in Cyprus
- AGA: Candidates Should Be Educated on Gaming
- Stevens Buys Las Vegas Club
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Macau Disease Spreads
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Ortzman, President, Caesars Atlantic City/Bally’s Atlantic City
GGB News - August 3, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 31 • August 3, 2015
COVER STORY:
Baha Mess
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 31 • August 3, 2015
COVER STORY:
Baha Mess
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Your Serve
- Senators Call for More Oversight of Tribal Casinos
- Cyprus to Choose Casino Licensee
- Okada Delays, Boosts Investment, Tops Off Manila Resort
- Boston Costing Wynn Millions
- Crown Submits Sydney Plan
- Mirage For Sale?
- VIPs Roll Through the Roof at Cambodian Casino
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Back in Black
GGB News - July 27, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 30 • July 27, 2015
COVER STORY:
Echo Edges Crown in Brisbane
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 30 • July 27, 2015
COVER STORY:
Echo Edges Crown in Brisbane
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: For GLPI, Second Time’s a Charm
- Bahamas PM to Take Over Baha Mar
- Caesars Lawsuits Can Go Forward
- Massachusetts Casino Developer Drops Out
- 888 Lands bwin.party for £900m
- Ladbrokes and Gala Coral About to Merge
- Merati: SB445 Opens Nevada Books to International Markets
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Seeking CEOs
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Joe Valandra, Chairman and CEO, Great Luck Gaming
GGB News - July 20, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 29 • July 20, 2015
COVER STORY:
Macau to Back Off Tobacco Ban?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 29 • July 20, 2015
COVER STORY:
Macau to Back Off Tobacco Ban?
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Caesars Close to Restructuring Deal
- 888 Set to Win bwin.party Tussle
- Boston: Wynn Knew Of Mob Ties
- Brisbane Poised to Award License
- Cyprus Casino Approved
- Online Poker in California—Maybe in 2016
- Aristocrat Hires Ramsey
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Turning Tide in Macau?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Robert Griffin, Chief Executive Officer, Trump Taj Mahal
GGB News - July 6, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 27 • July 6, 2015
COVER STORY:
Baha Mar Files for Bankruptcy
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 27 • July 6, 2015
COVER STORY:
Baha Mar Files for Bankruptcy
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New Federal Rules Streamline Indian Recognition Process
- Japan IR Bill Advances
- California Supremes Equate Online Sweepstakes With Slots
- Nevada Regulators Mull Skill Regulations
- Ukraine PM Comes Out for Casinos
- Caesars CEO Frissora Takes Over; 2008 Buyout Questioned
- As Compact Deadline Looms Seminoles Up The Ante
- Sponsor Bails on Online Poker in California
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Roger Snow, Senior Vice President, Scientific Games
GGB News - June 29 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 26 • June 29 2015
COVER STORY:
Bay State Betting Begins
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 26 • June 29 2015
COVER STORY:
Bay State Betting Begins
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Online Gaming Ban Back in U.S. Senate
- Smaller is Better in Kansas
- Thai Casinos: Official Support Grows
- Jamaica Approves Two Casino Projects
- Ladbrokes, Gala Coral Mull Merger
- Seminoles Will Keep Blackjack Open
- Alabama Casino Victorious; Legislature May Ignore Gaming
- Hitting the Handle
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Mystery at MGM
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bobby Soper, President, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority
GGB News - June 22, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 25 • June 22, 2015
COVER STORY:
Kerkorian Dies
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 25 • June 22, 2015
COVER STORY:
Kerkorian Dies
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Industry Speaks to IRS
- Bay State’s First Casino to Open
- France Rejects Paris Casinos
- Comply or Die
- Harrison to Head UKGC
- Florida AG Challenges Gretna Slots
- MGM’s $3 Billion Refi
- Tribal Labor Jurisdiction May be Decided by Supreme Court
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Conspicuous Consumption
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Walter Bugno, CEO, IGT International
GGB News - June 15, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 24 • June 15, 2015
COVER STORY:
Jersey Casino Free For All
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 24 • June 15, 2015
COVER STORY:
Jersey Casino Free For All
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Pennsylvania Gains iGaming Steam
- Is Macau Bottoming Out?
- Class II At Stake in Massachusetts
- Paragon Making Moves in BC
- MGM-Wynn Merger Highly Unlikely
- Reality Sets in About Fantasy
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Yes, Virginia!
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Scott Kreeger, President and COO, SLS Las Vegas
GGB News - June 8, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 23 • June 8, 2015
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock, Meadowlands Unveil Casino Plan
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 23 • June 8, 2015
COVER STORY:
Hard Rock, Meadowlands Unveil Casino Plan
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Boston Bashes Wynn
- AGA Marks 20th, Identifies Key Issues
- New Jersey Regulators Issue Ultimatum to Affiliates
- GAO Report Criticizes NIGC
- Illinois Lawmakers Move Gambling Bill
- Unhappy Anniversary
- Good News, Bad News for Caesars
- Cyprus Casino Attracts Major Firms
- U.S. Treasury Given CNMI Casino Jurisdiction
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Joe Asher, CEO, William Hill US
GGB News - June 1, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 22 • June 1, 2015
COVER STORY:
Cotai Phase II Begins in Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 22 • June 1, 2015
COVER STORY:
Cotai Phase II Begins in Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Eastern Action Online
- Florida Court Ruling Could Open Up Slot Market
- Connecticut Legislature Passes Casino Bill
- Packer’s ‘Secret’ Plan?
- Meadowlands Casino Planned; Christie Approves
- California Gambling Chief Resigns
- Banyan Tree Plans Vietnam Casino
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Steve Callender, General Manager, Tropicana Atlantic City
GGB News - May 25, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 21 • May 25, 2015
COVER STORY:
Bidding For Bwin
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 21 • May 25, 2015
COVER STORY:
Bidding For Bwin
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Movement in Macau
- Connecticut Senate Passes One Casino Bill
- Nevada Approves Skill-Based Slots
- Will Baha Mar Ever Open?
- Alabama Legislators Debating Taxes Vs. Gambling
- Okada Gets New Manila Partner
- Jens Halle Dies
- Land & Buildings Ends Fight With MGM
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Down to Business
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: A.G. Burnett, Chairman, Nevada Gaming Control Board
GGB News - May 18, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 20 • May 18, 2015
COVER STORY:
Chicago Casino Looks Likely
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 20 • May 18, 2015
COVER STORY:
Chicago Casino Looks Likely
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: No More Hooting in Vegas?
- Massachusetts Town Narrowly Approves Casino Resort
- No New Singapore Licenses
- Echo, Crown Battle on Barangaroo
- Minnesota Lottery Bill Kills Online Sales, Paperless Pull Tabs
- Hope Remains For Seminole Compact
- Begaye New Navajo Nation President
- Caesars: Bad News, Good News
- Reid Again Backs Online Gambling Ban
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Grant Bowie, CEO, MGM China
GGB News - May 11, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 19 • May 11, 2015
COVER STORY:
Out With the Old…
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 19 • May 11, 2015
COVER STORY:
Out With the Old…
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Sweet Home Alabama
- Numbers Down, Shares Up in Macau
- Portugal Legalizes Online Gambling
- UK Elections Could Decide FOBT Debate
- Penn REIT Talks to Pinnacle
- Indiana Gaming Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
- Marketing Legend Romero Passes
- Seminoles Pursue Compact Negotiations
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Derik Mooberry, Group Chief Executive of Gaming, Scientific Games Corporation
GGB News - May 4, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 18 • May 4, 2015
COVER STORY:
Penn Reaches Strip
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 18 • May 4, 2015
COVER STORY:
Penn Reaches Strip
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Hurdle Crossed for iPoker Bill in California
- Japan Tries Again
- Nevada Charges Illegal Online Gambling Operator
- Indiana Lawmakers Pass Gambling Bill
- Fung: Aquis Is a Go
- Poarch Tribe Offers Alabama $250 Million
- Several Texas Gambling Bills Proposed
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Panic Button
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jonodev Chaudhuri, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission
GGB News - April 27, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 17 • April 27, 2015
COVER STORY:
Mohegans Head to South Korea
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 17 • April 27, 2015
COVER STORY:
Mohegans Head to South Korea
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Help for Japanese Casino Bill?
- Studio City Headed for Default?
- Power Struggle at Atlantic City’s Revel
- Baha Mar CEO Lambasts Government, Contractor
- Pennsylvania Lawmakers Consider iGaming
- Elaine Wynn Ousted From Company Board
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: U.S. Optimism, Macau Reality
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
GGB News - April 20, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 16 • April 20, 2015
COVER STORY:
Hits Keep Coming For Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 16 • April 20, 2015
COVER STORY:
Hits Keep Coming For Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Tribes Face Connecticut Roadblocks
- Queensland Backing Off Casino Development?
- AGA Wants to Join Forces with Attorneys Generals to Fight Illegal Gambling
- Caesars vs. Creditors
- Manila: Heir Apparent?
- Resorts AC Launches Online Gaming Site; Unveils High Tech Lounge
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
GGB News - April 13, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 15 • April 13, 2015
COVER STORY:
The New IGT
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 15 • April 13, 2015
COVER STORY:
The New IGT
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Power Outage in AC
- Wynn Hits a Massachusetts Wall
- Report Says Connecticut Could Lose Millions to Neighboring States
- Florida Casino Plan Scrapped
- In Russia, Ho a No-Go
- Where Have Macau’s VIPs Gone?
- New Pennsylvania iPoker Bill Introduced
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Sabby Gill, Senior VP of International Sales, IGT
GGB News - April 6, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 14 • April 6, 2015
COVER STORY:
Straub Rising From Ashes
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 14 • April 6, 2015
COVER STORY:
Straub Rising From Ashes
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Cadillac Jack Goes to AGS
- MGM Breaks Ground in Maryland
- Baha Mar Puts the Brakes on Bahamas
- France: ‘Oui’ to Paris Casinos?
- Double Digits in Macau
- Texas Congressman Wants Federal Online Poker Bill
- NIGA Celebrates Successful Show
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Seth Palansky, VP, Corporate Communications/Editor-In-Chief, Caesars Interactive
GGB News - March 30, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 13 • March 30, 2015
COVER STORY:
No Words of Love for Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 13 • March 30, 2015
COVER STORY:
No Words of Love for Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Raw Testimony at RAWA Hearing
- MGM Springfield Breaks Ground on $800 Million Casino
- Reid Resigns
- Nevada and Delaware Launch Online Poker Player Sharing
- Pro-Casino Forces Push Japanese Bill
- Senator Introduces Carcieri ‘Fix’
- Optimal Payments Planning Skrill Purchase
- Sun International Buys Competitor Peermont
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Allon Englman, Senior Vice President and Chief Design Officer, Scientific Games
GGB News - March 23, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 12 • March 23, 2015
COVER STORY:
In REITs MGM Trusts
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 12 • March 23, 2015
COVER STORY:
In REITs MGM Trusts
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Caesars Bankruptcy Gets Dicey
- New Mexico Compact Approved by Legislature
- It’s Official: Macau in Recession
- Texas Lawmakers File Gambling Bills
- RAWA Hearing Set
- GTECH/IGT Merger Approved in U.K., to Close April 7
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: REIT Fever
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Marcus Yoder, Vice President, Business Development, Gamblit
GGB News - March 16, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 11 • March 16, 2015
COVER STORY:
Are REITs Right for Gaming?
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 11 • March 16, 2015
COVER STORY:
Are REITs Right for Gaming?
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Connecticut Declares War
- Revel Atlantic City Sale Scrapped
- End Run Planned for Japanese Casino Bill?
- Chaffetz Walks Out on Debate Over Online Ban
- Echo Entertainment on the Move
- High 5 Sues IGT
- Martino Leaving Maryland Agency
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: REIT Madness
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Lyle Berman, Chairman and CEO, Lakes Entertainment
GGB News - March 9, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 10 • March 9, 2015
COVER STORY:
Half Off in Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 10 • March 9, 2015
COVER STORY:
Half Off in Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: New England Competition Heats Up
- High Hopes for Entertainment City
- Gaming Back in Florida
- Vladivostok the ‘Heir to Macau’?
- GLI Acquires SLI
- Pennsylvania iGaming Bill Could Help Other iGaming States
- Wynn Board Seeks to Oust Elaine Wynn
- Stevens: NIGA’s 30th Anniversary Celebrated at Tradeshow
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Rick Meitzler, President, Novomatic Americas
GGB News - March 3, 2015
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 9 • March 3, 2015
COVER STORY:
Revel: On Again
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 13 • No. 9 • March 3, 2015
COVER STORY:
Revel: On Again
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Movement in Mexico
- Caesars Sells Ohio Interests; Seeks to Disband Creditor Panel
- Japan’s Diet Still Looking at Casinos
- Nevada Tentatively OKs IGT/GTECH
- More Movement to Legalize Online Poker in California
- Little River Band Presents Application
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: More Than a Show
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bill Boyd, Chairman & CEO, Boyd Gaming
