GGB News - August 25, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 33 • August 25, 2014
COVER STORY:
SLS Las Vegas Opens
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 33 • August 25, 2014
COVER STORY:
SLS Las Vegas Opens
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: More Threats to Atlantic City Unveiled
- Tokyo Watchers Spy Fishy Casino District
- California Tribe to Launch Real Money Online Poker
- Alabama May Consider Gaming Compact
- Echo, Crown Battle for China
- Can Atlantic City’s Showboat Be Sold as a Casino?
- Chun: LVS Had Role in IGT/LT Games Deal
- Newsweak
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Pain Not Over in AC
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian
GGB News - August 18, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 32 • August 18, 2014
COVER STORY:
Revel Is History
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 32 • August 18, 2014
COVER STORY:
Revel Is History
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Domestic Tranquility in Vietnam
- Solaire Expansion Nearly Complete
- Macau Slowdown Hitting the Mass Market
- Caesars Cuts Deal With Senior Bondholders
- California May Wait Until 2018 for Online Poker
- GTECH/IGT Deal Clears Antitrust Hurdle
- Ho Bidding for Barcelona Casino
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Macau Mystery
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Liza Cartmell, President, Atlantic City Alliance
GGB News - August 4, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 31 • August 4, 2014
COVER STORY:
The Deals Keep Coming
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 31 • August 4, 2014
COVER STORY:
The Deals Keep Coming
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Glendale Grab
- Japan Looks to Singapore
- Caesars, Hard Rock Join Barcelona Bidding
- Macau VIP on the Downslide as Revenues Dip for Second Straight Month
- Packer Eyes Strip Casino
- Congress Once Again Considers IGRA Reform
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Gavin Isaacs, President & CEO, Scientific Games
GGB News - July 28, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 30 • July 28, 2014
COVER STORY:
5’O’Clock Nowhere
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 30 • July 28, 2014
COVER STORY:
5’O’Clock Nowhere
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Can Atlantic City Be Saved?
- Japan Moves Closer to Casinos
- Putin Signs Crimea Casino Bill
- Labor Troubles at Sands China
- California Card Clubs Support Online Poker
- Crown Partners for Brisbane Bid
- SugarHouse Breaks Ground on Expansion
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Experiential Success
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Dr. Mark Yoseloff, Director, Gaming Innovation Center, UNLV
GGB News - July 21, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 29 • July 21, 2014
COVER STORY:
IGT: Sold
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 29 • July 21, 2014
COVER STORY:
IGT: Sold
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: No Stinkin’ Compact: California Tribe Launches Online Poker Site
- Nevada Regulators OK Plan to Expand Online Poker
- Boston Mayor Pulls out of Wynn Arbitration
- Saipan Awards Casino License
- Holland Casino Soon To Be History
- New Partner for Ho Tram
- Isle of Capri Shakes Up Management
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Global Convergence
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
GGB News - July 14, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 28 • July 14, 2014
COVER STORY:
Atlantic City Nose Dive
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 28 • July 14, 2014
COVER STORY:
Atlantic City Nose Dive
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat Steps Up
- Theme Parks Join Crowded Japan Field
- Casinos OK’d for Crimea, Sochi
- New York: Hurry Up and Wait
- Interior Rejects Application From Kansas Tribe
- Crown Sydney Wins License Approval
- Boston, Mohegan Reach $18 Million Casino Agreement
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Growing Problem
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Marco Benvenuti and Patrick Bosworth, Co-Founders, Duetto Research
GGB News - July 7, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 27 • July 7, 2014
COVER STORY:
Making It In New York
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 27 • July 7, 2014
COVER STORY:
Making It In New York
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Vegas Hotels Rebrand
- Aristocrat to Acquire Paltronics, In Talks With VGT
- Isle of Capri On Verge Of Sale?
- BIA Clears Way for Arizona Casino
- Macau Sees First Revenue Drop in Five Years
- Austria Opens to Competition
- Federal Court Agrees With Massachusetts Tribe About Jurisdiction
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: James Maida, President and Co-Founder, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
GGB News - June 30, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 26 • June 30, 2014
COVER STORY:
Ballot Buster in Massachusetts
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 26 • June 30, 2014
COVER STORY:
Ballot Buster in Massachusetts
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Sports Betting Blow
- Abe Throws His Support Behind Casinos
- Showboat Shuttered
- Echo, Chow Tai Fook Join Forces in Brisbane
- Resorts Atlantic City Seeks to Launch PokerStars and Full Tilt Sites in New Jersey
- Nevada Commissioners Shuffle the Deck
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Unplug and Play
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Steve Park, Managing Director, KORE Co. Ltd.
GGB News - June 23, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 25 • June 23, 2014
COVER STORY:
Revel Reveals Trouble
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 25 • June 23, 2014
COVER STORY:
Revel Reveals Trouble
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Back in the USA
- New Life for Japan Casino Bill
- GTECH Bidding for IGT
- New York: Hard Rock In, Foxwoods Out
- Pennsylvania Senate Introduces Online Poker Bill
- Michigan Tribe Applies For Land Trust Status
- Chinese Company Plans Antigua Megaresort
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: How Are Ya, Amaya?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Michalko, Director of Sales-Asia, International Game Technology
GGB News - June 16, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 24 • June 16, 2014
COVER STORY:
PokerStars: Sold!
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 24 • June 16, 2014
COVER STORY:
PokerStars: Sold!
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Gets First Massachusetts Casino License
- Report: IGT For Sale
- Scientific Games Names Isaacs as CEO
- Tokyo Governor: Casinos Not of Interest
- Supreme Court Decision Already Having Impact
- Aquis’ Mantra: ‘Build It and They Will Come’
- AGA Launches G2KG
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Vendor Action
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Gabriel Cianchetto, President of Market Development, Greentube North America
GGB News - June 9, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 23 • June 9, 2014
COVER STORY:
California Tribes Go All In For Online Poker
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 23 • June 9, 2014
COVER STORY:
California Tribes Go All In For Online Poker
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Still a Pulse for Japan Casino Bill
- Pennsylvania Online Gambling With Hearing, Bill
- Massachusetts Could Soon Award First Casino Resort License
- Craigie Pushes Crown’s China Strategy
- Gaming Law Legend Bob Faiss Dies
- Hyatt Signs On With Melco in Manila
- Bally to Acquire Dragonplay
- Ads Off Target, UK Online Survey Finds
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Knute Knudson, Vice President of Global Business Development, IGT
GGB News - June 2, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 22 • June 2, 2014
COVER STORY:
Supremes Sustain Sovereignty
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 22 • June 2, 2014
COVER STORY:
Supremes Sustain Sovereignty
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Death in Japan
- Carving Up iGaming in DC
- Echo, Crown Shortlisted for Brisbane Casino
- New BIA Rules For Granting Tribal Recognition Spark Concerns
- Time Runs Out In Illinois
- Is PokerStars for Sale? Speculation Runs Rampant
- From Russia With Love—and Casinos
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Dose of Reality
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Matt Wilson, Vice President, Marketing, Aristocrat Americas
GGB News - May 26, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 21 • May 26, 2014
COVER STORY:
New York: Thinning the Herd
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 21 • May 26, 2014
COVER STORY:
New York: Thinning the Herd
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Asian Influence
- Is Vietnam Done as Chinese Destination?
- LV Sands’ Leven to Retire
- Massachusetts Commission Set to Vote on First Casino Resort
- Timing Running Out on Japan Casino Bill
- Bwin.party Settles With Ader After Board Shakeup
- Queensland Competition Heats Up
- Last Gasp for Illinois Gaming Expansion
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Damage Done
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Dermot Smurfit, Chief Executive Officer, Game Account Network
GGB News - May 19, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 20 • May 19, 2014
COVER STORY:
Cosmo Sold to Real Estate Investor
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 20 • May 19, 2014
COVER STORY:
Cosmo Sold to Real Estate Investor
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau’s Credit Card Headache
- Haddrill Reappointed Bally CEO
- Penn REIT to Buy Meadows
- Time Running Out on Gaming in Japan
- Tribal Unity Makes Online Poker Likely in California
- UK Introduces New Gambling Protections
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Falling Back to Earth
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Charles Harper, Director of Business Development, IGT’s DoubleDown Interactive
GGB News - May 12, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 19 • May 12, 2014
COVER STORY:
Massachusetts Mess
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 19 • May 12, 2014
COVER STORY:
Massachusetts Mess
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Analysts Say Japan Moving Forward
- Caesars to Restructure Debt
- Gaming Legend Burton Cohen Passes
- Macau Casino Stocks Take Hit From Junket Operator, Credit Card Issues
- Genting Berhad Works Toward Approval For Mega-Resort in Las Vegas
- Pennsylvania, New York Examine Online Gaming
- Bally Signs System Wide Deal with Golden Nugget
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Matt Cullen, Chief Executive Officer, San Manuel Digital LLC
GGB News - May 5, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 18 • May 5, 2014
COVER STORY:
Shut Down in Sri Lanka
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 18 • May 5, 2014
COVER STORY:
Shut Down in Sri Lanka
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Much More MGM in Vegas
- Multimedia to Acquire PokerTek
- Lawrence Ho Eyes Casino in Barcelona
- Supporters, Opponents Debate Chicago Casino
- Legislators Reject Florida Special Seminole Session
- Meci Named to Lead New York Project After CEO Steps Down
- Provincial Leaders Blast OLG
- Taxing Winnings in Bay State a Big Issue
- G2E Asia’s Lucky 8th
- Solaire Advances to Profitability
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Ramesh Srinivasan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bally Technologies
GGB News - April 28, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 17 • April 28, 2014
COVER STORY:
Start Spreading the News
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 17 • April 28, 2014
COVER STORY:
Start Spreading the News
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Hopes Fade in Vietnam
- Crown’s Packer to Buy Cosmo?
- Putin Wants Casinos in Crimea
- California Legislature Takes Up Internet Poker
- Nepal Orders Casinos Closed
- The Philippines—The Big Unknown
- AGA Augments Executive Team
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Jumping on Japan, Part 2
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Karie Hall, General Manager, The Cromwell, Las Vegas
GGB News - April 21, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 16 • April 21, 2014
COVER STORY:
MGM: Delay Casino Fees
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 16 • April 21, 2014
COVER STORY:
MGM: Delay Casino Fees
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Odd Couple
- IGT Launches Powerbucks
- Osaka Takes Lead in Japan
- Alabama Can’t Prohibit Indian-Land Casinos
- O’Farrell Out as NSW Premier
- Iowa Gaming: No To Cedar Rapids , Argosy Sioux City
- MGM, Hakkasan Launch Global Partnership
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Jumping on Japan?
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mike Mitchell, Vice President of Game Development and Engineering, Bally Technologies
GGB News - April 14, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 15 • April 14, 2014
COVER STORY:
Washington Warning
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 15 • April 14, 2014
COVER STORY:
Washington Warning
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Caesars Downgrade
- Melco in Talks for $5 Billion Tokyo Casino
- New Hampshire House Mulls Two-Casino Plan
- Kerzner to Retire
- Mass. Gaming Commission Delays Key Decisions
- Aquis Discounts Environmental Concerns
- Unauthorized Offshore Gambling Sites Trying to Poach New Jersey Online Gamblers
- Senator Introduces Carcieri ‘Fix’ Legislation
- GGB PODCAST: Joe Pappano, Senior Vice President, Director of Merchant Sales and Managing Director, Vantiv Gaming Solutions
GGB News - April 7, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 14 • April 7, 2014
COVER STORY:
New York: The Race Is On
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 14 • April 7, 2014
COVER STORY:
New York: The Race Is On
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Okada’s Chiller in Manila
- PokerStars Defends Actions in California
- Senator Pulls Plug On Expanded Florida Gambling
- Boston Mayor Applies Casino Pressure
- Queensland Draw Flurry of Interest
- High Roller Opens in Las Vegas
- Organizations, Senators Oppose National Online Gambling Ban
- Big March for Macau
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Back on a Roll
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eileen Moore, Regional Vice President, Caesars Entertainment.
GGB News - March 31, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 13 • March 31, 2014
COVER STORY:
Online Throw Down in D.C.
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 13 • March 31, 2014
COVER STORY:
Online Throw Down in D.C.
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Back in the USA
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Tough Times In Tunica
- FinCEN Mulling New Rules for Casinos
- ‘Bad Actors’ Cause Scene in California’s Poker Bills
- A Promised Land for Macau—in China
- Ho-Chunk Ready To Revive Plan
- Saipan Governor Signs Casino Bill
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Healthy Sell Off
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jon Gray, Vice President and General Manager, The Linq
GGB News - March 24, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 12 • March 24, 2014
COVER STORY:
Caesars Wins Initial OK in South Korea
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 12 • March 24, 2014
COVER STORY:
Caesars Wins Initial OK in South Korea
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: ‘Creepy’ Showdown
- UK To Impose Mandatory Licensing, Tax Increase on FOBTs
- U.S. Partner Joins Vietnam Resort Project
- Proposed Online Gambling Ban Coming to Congress
- Florida Panel Holds First Gambling Hearing
- Glendale Votes To Oppose Federal Law
- Texans Support Expanded Gambling
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Sabby Gill, Senior Vice President International Sales, IGT
GGB News - March 17, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 11 • March 17, 2014
COVER STORY:
Delaware Gaming Study Returns Mixed Bag
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 11 • March 17, 2014
COVER STORY:
Delaware Gaming Study Returns Mixed Bag
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: Door A or Door B?
- Jackie Gaughan Is Gone
- Japan Casino Bill Delayed
- New Hampshire Kills Casino Bill Again
- Scott Opens Talks With Seminoles
- Saipan Casino Bill Passes
- FANTINI’S FINANCE: Unlock the Value
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Lawrence Vaughan, Chief Operating Officer, South Point Poker
GGB News - March 10, 2014
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 10 • March 10, 2014
COVER STORY:
Ho Hum: New Record for Macau
FEATURES:
Issue: Vol. 12 • No. 10 • March 10, 2014
COVER STORY:
Ho Hum: New Record for Macau
FEATURES:
- WEEKLY FEATURE: All in the Family
- Lindsey Graham May Seek Online Gambling Ban
- Florida Bill Would Not Allow Casinos
- No More Land for Gaming in Macau
- Senecas Plan Casino No. 4
- Interest High in Queensland’s Expansion
- New Hampshire Panel Rejects Casino Bill
- Some U.S. Full Tilt Players to Get Paid
- GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brian Mattingley, CEO, 888 Holdings
