Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has called for legal sports wagers, and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (l.) says lawmakers are getting close to a deal. But it won't...
California Tribe: Pandemic ‘Perfect Time’ to Launch Hospitality Group
Last month, the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi-Yokut tribe of Northern California announced a new business arm, Palace Hospitality, giving other tribes a chance to benefit from its expertise and...
Loop De Loop: New, People-Friendly Transit Systems to Move Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop, set to open in January, and a second citywide transportation loop planned by Elon Musk’s Boring Company, could be the start of what...
Harrah’s Whistleblower Resists Moving Complaint to Federal Court
After Darrel Pilant, the leader of Harrah’s Southern California (l.), resigned rather than reopen the property at the height of the pandemic, he sued Caesars Entertainment, which manages the...
Jamul Tribe’s Chairwoman Pinto A ‘Warrior’
Erica M. Pinto (l.), the chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village, received the Warrior Award from the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California in early November. The small...
AWARD WINNER! Maverick CEO Persson: Destined for Gaming
GGB News Reporter David Ross won first place in the Magazine: Profiles category of the annual awards program from the San Diego Press Club. Congratulations to David! Here’s his...
Michigan Tribe Separates Gaming From Pot
Bay Mills Tribal Chairman Bryan Newland (l.) tells GGB News that his tribe’s two businesses are totally disconnected. One has nothing to do with the other, but is an...
Tribes Versus Racinos in New Mexico
A consortium of racinos in New Mexico led by Sunland Park racetrack (l.) have proposed a “Recovery Act” that would put state racinos on a level playing field...
Osten Plans to Introduce Another Connecticut Casino Bill
A bill that would permit sports betting in Connecticut has been stalled in the legislature for more than a year. Connecticut state Senator Cathey Osten (l.) has introduced a...
Derek Stevens Doubles Down on Vegas
Famously upbeat about Las Vegas’ reopening in June, casino owner Derek Stevens (l.) remains unfazed by the challenges of Covid-19—and opening a new resort, Circa, during a pandemic. Though...