Vol-22-No-29-July-27-2024 Archives

Lawmakers Should Never Forget: Gaming Licensure is a Privilege, Not a Right

With today’s rapid expansion of all forms of gaming, the importance of proper licensing seems to fade into the background. However, as industry expert Michael Pollock (l.) notes, gaming licenses should still be regarded as a privilege rather than a foregone conclusion.

Apollo to Acquire IGT Gaming and Everi

In a surprising turn of events, Apollo Global Management has come over the top of IGT and Everi’s planned merger and will acquire both companies for $6.3 billion.

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bally’s Accepts Standard General Buyout at $18.25 per Share

Standard General has bought out the remaining shares of Bally’s Corp. and will merge the operator with Queen Casino & Entertainment.

U.S. IN FOCUS

The New York casino race trudges on, Nittany casino approved, Las Vegas expansions and more.

EUROPE IN FOCUS

New CEO at Entain, UKGC releases survey, gambling streaming nixed in Germany and more.

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

DraftKings to launch in DC, two more books call it quits, Jaguars file lawsuit and more.

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Land dispute drags on in California, official denounces Mohegan bid, WarHorse gets approval in Omaha and more.

ASIA IN FOCUS

Marcos announces POGO ban, LET mulls potential Tigre de Cristal sale, Crown announces leadership roles, Macau promotes tourism and more.

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Argentina mulls iGaming advertising ban, more licenses in Brazil, Betano still down in Rio and more.

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

Latest news from Light & Wonder, AGS and Konami.

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Operators and Delaware Politics

Early on in this second-quarter earnings season, the stocks of both big and small regional operators have been perhaps the most notable. Some, like Monarch Casino, were predictable—others, like Bally’s Corp., made a big splash. Also, a peek into the small world of Delaware politics as Biden bows out.

GGB PODCAST: Anika Howard, President and CEO, Wondr Nation

This week we sit down with Anika Howard, president and CEO of Wondr Nation. A veteran of the industry for over 20 years, Howard was tapped to be Wondr Nation’s first president and CEO in 2021. The company is the online gaming arm of Connecticut’s powerhouse Mashantucket Pequot tribe and has become one of the most innovative ventures in the tribal sector.

GGB Podcast sponsored by Pavilion Payments.