It’s no secret that G2E is one of the most important and influential events for the regulated global gaming industry. As such, it takes a lot of effort, planning...
What’s In a Name
Is “gambling” the same thing as “gaming”? Responsible gaming expert Brianne Marie Doura-Schawohl claims it matters what we call it, when we’re talking about a disorder.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Payne, President, VICI Properties
Not too long ago, the idea of casino operators relinquishing their real estate assets seemed absurd—now it’s commonplace, thanks to several high-performing, gaming-focused real estate investment trusts (REITs). One...
Responsible Gaming Education Month & GGB
In support of the AGA’s Responsible Gaming Education Month initiative, we at Global Gaming Business magazine will devote our Daily Updates to articles submitted by the industry’s best responsible...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bart Blatstein, Founder and CEO, Tower Investments
Las Vegas may be the capital of U.S. gaming, but Atlantic City remains an extremely prized and lucrative market in its own right. Developers who bet big on its...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Birtha, President, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento, which debuted right before the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, has risen to become one of the premier properties in the northern California...
GGB Podcast Classic: Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel
This week, we’re revisiting a classic episode first posted in April featuring Kenny Epstein (l.), co-owner and COO of the El Cortez Casino Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director, International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The GGB Podcast today is a repeat episode featuruing Brett Abarbanel, the executive director of the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, on how she plans to approach her new...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel
The GGB Podcast today is meeting with Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel on how he’s keeping his Downtown Las Vegas young.
iGaming Operators vs. Fraud: the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
The growth of iGaming and mobile sports betting in the U.S. can only be matched by one thing: the growth of fraudsters attempting to steal customer data, illegally...
Former Spy: Casinos Must Address Security Vulnerabilities
Vaillance Group Chief Executive Officer Shawnee Delaney (l.), a former military spy, warned casinos that security threats can occur from the inside and outside, so strong vulnerability assessments and...
Calls to Pennsylvania Gambling Helpline Rise with New Gaming
A 1-800 helpline debuted in Pennsylvania in 2007, the same year slots debuted. And while there is no hard and fast rule on the ups or downs of callers,...
New York Suit Attacks Caesars for Risk-Free Promise
Caesars promised Lachae Vickers and dozens of other bettors a risk-free bet if you lost. That promise will now be judged in a courtroom as Vickers wanted the cash...
New South Wales: High-Profile Figures Weigh in at Key Regulatory Conference
With all of the gaming-related debates currently being waged across New South Wales, it makes sense that everyone should at least gather in one place. Sydney’s recent Regulating the...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Christopher Justice, President, Global Payments Gaming Solutions
This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Christopher Justice, the president of Global Gaming Payments Solutions, on how his company’s services can be utilized by casinos of...
Apollo: First Year of Venetian Takeover a Success
Apollo Global Management first acquired the Venetian (l.) from Las Vegas Sands Corp., over one year ago, and so far, things have gone about as well as it could...
Stitt Faces Uphill Battle for Oklahoma Sports Betting in 2023
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (l.) is looking to get sports betting legalized by the end of 2023 but could face opposition by Native American tribes, as well as members...
Researchers Tripping Out on Mushrooms as Gambling Cure
Using a derivative of magic mushrooms has been promoted as a cure for several addictions, including gambling, and now researchers at the University of Miami, Ohio are showing promising...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director, International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The GGB Podcast today welcomes Brett Abarbanel, the executive director of the International Gaming Institute, at UNLV on how she plans to approach her new position leading one of...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Stephanie Goodman, Executive Director, Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center
This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Stephanie Goodman, the executive director of the Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center in Las Vegas on how she and...