ASIA IN FOCUS

Japan expects to resume IR licensing, PAGCOR sees Q1 bump, Golden Week visitation beats expectations and more.

Published May 9, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

State of California sues DOI over Koi Nation approval, Mashpee Wampanoag gets caught up with Taunton payments, Tulalip expansion nears completion and more.

Published May 9, 2025

EUROPE IN FOCUS

Veikkaus prepares for a competitive Finnish market, France sees gambling growth in 2024, Allwyn faces potential penalties in the U.K. and more.

Published May 9, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Weinhardt argued, per the Gazette. “It can’t ask them to continue existing gambling games” that didn’t exist.

Published May 9, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Reno Officials OK Tax Financing for GSR Arena

One of the biggest capital investment projects in Reno’s history, which includes a new arena and other amenities for the Grand Sierra Resort, has received approval for critical tax-increment...

Published May 9, 2025

CFTC Stands Down in Election Betting Fight

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ended its legal battle with Kalshi regarding election betting, the latest signal that prediction markets could be here to stay.

Published May 9, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Nevada revenue slides on Strip decline, Mount Airy lawsuit heads to mediation, Tipping Point secures big ruling against Caesars and more.

Published May 2, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Wynn Sweetens NY Bid as Sands Searches for Exit

As we approach the June deadline for New York casino bids, stakeholders are starting to make tough decisions—some are charging forward while others are pulling back.

Published May 2, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

WarHorse Omaha expands, Oklahoma’s UKB receives gaming license and South Carolina casino causes rifts in Catawba leadership.

Published April 25, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Texas Lottery director steps down, Cohen’s New York bid gets a boost, Resorts World Las Vegas hires new compliance chief and more.

Published April 25, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Dreitzer Tapped to be Next Control Board Chair

Longtime industry veteran Mike Dreitzer (l.) has been named as the next chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, effective June 23.

Published April 25, 2025

Sands Drops Out of NY Casino Race

Only nine applicants remain in the downstate New York casino license race, now that Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its proposal at Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum.

Published April 25, 2025

GGB PODCAST: Steve Gallaway, Managing Partner, GMA Consulting

This week we sit down with Steve Gallaway, managing partner at GMA consulting, to talk about the Albanian market and the opportunities it currently presents.

Published April 18, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Tribes propose new Idaho development, Alaska AG asks feds to stop Eklunta casino, Mohegan closes on debt refinancing and more.

Published April 18, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Visualize Group acquires BMM, NYC casino bids begin to feel deadline pressure, Nevada lottery hopes die again and more.

Published April 18, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Agua Caliente casino expands, Montana tribal casino breaks ground, Stevens elected again as IGA chair and more.

Published April 11, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

NYC casino updates, A’s stadium tracking for June groundbreaking, Alabama expansion efforts fizzle out again and more.

Published April 11, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

DOI reassessment triggers lawsuit from Scotts Valley Band, Poarch Creek Indians finalize Birmingham Racecourse purchase and the Ione Band lays foundation for future REIT deals.

Published April 4, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Alabama expansion efforts reignite, Bally’s get big lift for Bronx proposal, A’s secure permits for stadium project and more.

Published April 4, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Cohen’s Metropolitan Park Gets New Lifeline in Zoning Efforts

Steve Cohen’s dream of developing a casino next to Citi Field has won the support of state Senator John Liu, who has championed legislation to rezone the area for...

Published April 4, 2025