U.S. IN FOCUS

Lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia to discuss iGaming bills, new racino proposed for Decatur, Tysons developers make first comments and more.

Published January 09, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Will Customers Buy Into DraftKings Sportsbook+?

In the era of subscriptions, DraftKings Sportsbook+ makes perfect sense—but does that mean the company’s latest idea will actually gain traction with bettors?

Published January 09, 2025

GGB PODCAST: Evan Groat, VP and GM of Connectivity, Crane Payment Innovations

This week we sit down with Evan Groat (l.), vice president and general manager of connectivity for Crane Payment Innovations, to talk about the current state of cashless payments...

Published December 20, 2024

U.S. IN FOCUS

FTC institutes new rule regarding resort fees, Sanborn appeals license revocation, Cedar Rapids City Council approves casino project and more.

Published December 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Jeannie Hovland, Vice Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission

This week we sit down with Jeannie Hovland (l.), vice chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission, to talk about another record-breaking year for tribal gaming, the industry’s fight...

Published November 15, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Nick Patrick, Co-Founder and CEO, Radar 

On this episode of the GGB Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Patrick (l.), co-founder and CEO of Radar, to talk about the company’s rise in the geolocation sector, its...

Published October 18, 2024

New Research Highlights Importance of AV Tech for Casinos

Alpha, a leading technology integrator in the casino industry, is set to present new research at G2E detailing just how important audio-visual systems are to the overall guest experience...

Published October 4, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Mark Pace, President, IGSA

This week on the GGB Podcast, we sit down with Mark Pace (l.), president of the International Gaming Standards Association, to talk about the organization’s latest developments, including its...

Published October 4, 2024

GMA Announces New Partnership with Palladino’s Meta-Hospitality

GMA Consulting is teaming up with renowned chef Luke Palladino and his firm Meta-Hospitality to offer comprehensive dining and hospitality advisory services.

Published September 6, 2024

Hybrid Gaming = One Dealer, Infinite Players, Same Odds + High Payouts

Land-based and online gaming utilize mechanical and digital random number generators, but what if there was a way to combine both? Hybrid gaming, says Uplay1 CEO Bruce Merati (l.),...

Published August 16, 2024

Playing the Hits: How Rock & Brews Became a Casino Staple

Rock and roll is one of the most beloved and enduring themes in American culture. It evokes emotion and energy, much like the experience of going to a casino....

Published July 13, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Shawn Fluharty, West Virginia Legislator; President, NCLGS 

This week, we sit down with Shawn Fluharty (l.), West Virginia legislator and the president of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), to talk about West...

Published July 13, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director, International Gaming Institute at UNLV

This week we sit down with Brett Abarbanel (l.), executive director of UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, to talk about her journey into the academic side of gaming, the vision...

Published June 3, 2024

Sin City to Sports Heaven: Las Vegas as an Athletic Destination

The emergence of Las Vegas as a premier sports city wasn’t always a foregone conclusion, and its recent success isn’t unjustified—it’s been earned through persistence and execution. GMA Consulting...

Published May 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Jeannie Hovland, Vice Chair, National Indian Gaming Commission

This week, we sit down with Jeannie Hovland (l.), vice chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission, to talk about the commission’s priorities for the rest of the year,...

Published April 22, 2024

GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC

This edition of the GGB Podcast features E. Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.), former chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, in what was one of his final media interviews before...

Published April 1, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Tribal Economic Growth with Kit Szybala and Seth Young, Founding Partners, GMA Consulting

Sustainability and preservation is a hallmark of the decision-making process for tribes everywhere, and this also applies to economics. Casinos have provided a great foundation, but future growth lies...

Published April 1, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Leighton Webb, VP and general manager of iGaming and sports betting, PayNearMe

In today’s world, consumers expect flexible payment options for all services, including gaming. Digital payment provider PayNearMe has made it a mission to reduce payment friction for bettors everywhere,...

Published March 18, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming

Next week, the global gaming industry will converge in London for ICE 2024, the fourth edition under the guidance of Clarion Gaming Managing Director Stuart Hunter (l.).

Published January 29, 2024

GGB Podcast: Rich Sullivan, CEO, Good Giant

For Rich Sullivan (l.), advertising was a family business—gaming was not. However, he and the rest of the team at Good Giant have worked to position themselves as giants...

Published January 8, 2024