U.S. IN FOCUS

A’s seek financing help for stadium, Petersburg casino breaks ground, Bally’s plans IPO for Bronx casino proposal and more.

Published March 21, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: LVS Removes Casino from Texas Proposal Amid Pushback

After securing initial zoning approval, Las Vegas Sands has opted to remove a casino from a mixed-use development on the site of the former Texas Stadium, citing legislative hangups...

Published March 21, 2025

Robinhood Back in the Prediction-Market Game

One month after the Super Bowl, prediction markets are back in full force for March Madness, and a renewed partnership between Robinhood and Kalshi is the latest example.

Published March 21, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Las Vegas F1 economic impact lower than 2023, New York casino bidders spend big on lobbying in 2024, YouTube to crack down on gambling content and more.

Published March 7, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Nevada First to Issue Cease-and-Desist to Kalshi

Kalshi, the controversial online prediction market, has received its first cease-and-desist order, courtesy of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Published March 7, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Potential roadblock emerges for Churchill Downs’ newest HHR venue, casino bills in MS, El Cortez unveils new expansion and more.

Published February 28, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

AGA announces record revenue in ‘24, Cohen’s Metropolitan Park moves forward, Cedar Rapids casino license under fire and more.

Published February 21, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Light & Wonder Bets Big on Charitable Gaming with Grover Acquisition

Global giant Light & Wonder is going all-in on charitable gaming, dishing out a total of $1 billion to acquire North Carolina-based Grover Gaming.

Published February 21, 2025

GGB PODCAST: Steven Myers and Robert Montgomery, Founders, FiNTEL Sustain 

In this episode we sit down with Steven Myers and Robert Montgomery, founders of an innovative new gaming ESG initiative known as FiNTEL Sustain. 

Published February 14, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Cannibalization continues to polarize Marylanders, Tysons casino dies in subcommittee, new anti-online gambling group emerges and more.

Published February 14, 2025

GGB PODCAST: WagerWire Founders Zach Doctor, Travis Geiger and Guy Dotan

On this episode of the GGB Podcast, we sit down with the team from WagerWire, a sports betting exchange platform that is melding the worlds of betting and trading....

Published February 7, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Tysons casino efforts gaining steam, Nevada casinos prepare to fight room-cleaning measure, casino bill pops up in Georgia and more.

Published February 7, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: In Stunning Turn, Cedars Rapids Gets its Casino

A lot can change in a week. After a fast-moving moratorium on gaming licenses suddenly stalled out in the state Senate, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved...

Published February 7, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Yaw to continue efforts to legalize PA skill games, Full House suffers blow to Indiana relocation hopes, Nevada’s casinos gear up to fight lottery initiative and more.

Published January 31, 2025

Cedar Rapids Casino Hopes Dwindling as Moratorium Advances

Proponents of a Cedar Rapids casino were hoping that the third time would be the charm. But a new moratorium on licenses, promised since the summer, would appear to...

Published January 31, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Intralot fined for violating DC sports betting contract as ESPN Bet gains market access, FanDuel enlists Mannings for ad and more.

Published January 17, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

New iGaming bills drop, Maryland governor wants tax hikes, Iowa lawmakers race to block Cedar Rapids casino and more.

Published January 17, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Coquilles Gain Medford Approval, Waste No Time Opening

The Coquille Indian Tribe fought long and hard for its off-reservation Medford casino. Now that it’s been approved, the tribe immediately got to work setting up machines.

Published January 17, 2025

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