FANTINI’S FINANCE: Seeking CEOs
The conditions that face every CEO is different, particularly in the gaming industry. Those conditions usually determine the success of the CEO’s strategy. Pinnacle’s Anthony Sanfilippo (l.) has made...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Turning Tide in Macau?
Is the yearlong nightmare that has engulfed Macau over? The share value of gaming companies located there have jumped in the past couple of weeks and good news is...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Mystery at MGM
The death of Kirk Kerkorian was met with appropriate tributes to the man who transformed Las Vegas. But what will happen to his stake in MGM Resorts and how...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Conspicuous Consumption
The point of consumption tax recently imposed in the United Kingdom has negatively impacted revenues from iGaming companies active there. Will it spread to other countries and what are...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Yes, Virginia!
She may not be Santa Claus, but Virginia McDowell has provided solid leadership through difficult times. Her company, Isle of Capri has performed well, bringing a higher stock price,...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Down to Business
The opening of the second phase of Galaxy Macau will kick off the second phase of Cotai expansion and begin to answer some questions about how the SAR will...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Panic Button
The steady bad news emanating from Macau has now taken its toll. Investors are fleeing the companies with operations there. Reality has hit home. But what is the real...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: U.S. Optimism, Macau Reality
As the first quarter results start rolling in, early returns are showing renewed hope for the U.S. gaming market, and a hard-bitten reality coming from Macau. Outside of the...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: REIT Fever
The interest in real estate investment trusts has been accelerating in the casino industry. It first started with the smaller companies, but now the gaming giants are getting involved....
FANTINI’S FINANCE: REIT Madness
An aggressive takeover bid for the assets of Pinnacle Entertainment by Gaming & Leisure Properties shows yet again the value of this bifurcated arrangement. Will Caesars and MGM follow...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: More Than a Show
At first it was dismissed as just a periodic crackdown, but Beijing’s war against corruption and money laundering is the real thing. With revenues dramatically down and no end...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Q4: What We Learned
In the reporting for the fourth quarter, regional casinos seem to have benefited from good weather and lower gas prices. Previous cost cutting seems to have also helped. But...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Roundup
A profitable December has ramped up hopes that the regional casino companies will report good earnings for the fourth quarter and for the year. Will that lead to a...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Jumping Up
December gaming revenues in the U.S. weren’t half bad, which is something to say after a year of declining numbers. But will it continue?
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Disappointing Year
As 2014 wrapped up last week, investors in gaming stocks are probably saying “good riddance.” Companies with operations in Macau were particularly hard hit.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: North Jersey: Thanks, New York; Thanks, Carl!
Prospects for a casino in northern New Jersey took a giant step forward last week as two events combined to put one or more gaming halls on the agenda...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Revenue Rebound?
For the first time in several years, there is hope that the Great Recession is over for U.S. casinos. National gaming revenues grew in October and regional growth continued...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Evolving Business Models
The changes in the gaming industry keep accelerating on both the operator and vendor sides. Whether it’s the convergence between lotteries and slot companies or the rapid move to...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Down on the Farmville
Social gaming is the most surprising development in gaming over the past several years. Gaming companies are devoting lots of attention to this segment, which could benefit real-life casinos....
FANTINI’S FINANCE: High Stakes
Several referendums on next week’s ballots will determine the future of the gaming industry in several states. Voters in Massachusetts, Colorado and California will have a say on issues...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
