
Archive: Vol-22-No-37-September-20-2024








New Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Announced
The Innovation Group and Global Gaming Business recognize the latest class of next generation of industry leaders.







Merger of Design Firms Has Big Implications for Gaming
Global design firm WATG is acquiring Atlantic City-based SOSH Architects. The two firms are integrating to form a single entity, combining their industry-leading expertise in design for the hospitality, entertainment and gaming sectors.







Lessons Learned
Responsible gaming needs a paradigm shift that focuses on player health with the priority of the well-being of everyone who chooses to gamble, argues Mark Vander Linden (l.), director of research and responsible gaming for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.







The Key to Better Gambling Regulation: Educating the Regulators
Regulators in the gaming industry come and go. By the time one is up to speed, the term is over and it’s time to break in another. Let’s speed up this education process to benefit responsible gaming, says Dr. Maris Catania (l.).







Mixed Messages
Responsible gambling awareness must illuminate betting’s potential pitfalls and work to eliminate them, while differentiating problem gambling from responsible gambling, argues Felicia Grondin (l.), executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: UAW Denied Expedited Appeal of Smoking Ruling
Anti-smoking advocates in New Jersey face another roadblock now that the state Supreme Court has denied a request for an expedited appeal of a lower court ruling that allowed smoking to continue inside Atlantic City casinos.
US IN FOCUS
Sanborn hopeful for another extension for Concord Casino sale, Cedar Rapids market study highlights casino’s potential, Nevada regulators hit with discrimination lawsuit and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Flutter bets big on Italy with Snaitech deal, BGC spotlights black market gambling in U.K., Dutch tax hike moves forward and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Operators funding both sides of the Missouri sports betting effort, new regulations in Illinois and North Carolina, Boyd continues brick-and-mortar push and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Patrice Kunesh (l.) outlines priorities in NIGC Senate hearing, new study points to Choctaws’ impact in Mississippi and San Manuel makes big donation to California initiatives.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Marcos (l.) set to make POGO ban official, Star works to secure financing lifeline, Macau preps for Golden Week and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Brazil lays out October deadline for suspensions, concern in Colombia over proposed tax increase, Playtech and Caliplay resolve dispute and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
Interblock continues expansion quest with Zuum acquisition, Ainsworth expands in Ontario, promotions at Live! Maryland and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: What Have You Done for Me Lately?
All of gaming’s biggest players have touted their plans to become the best and brightest. But how many actually point to real progress in the near future? As it turns out, only a select few.
GGB PODCAST: Daron Dorsey, President & CEO, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
The gaming supplier world has grown tremendously in recent years, and few organizations are as important to that growth than the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, led by President & CEO Daron Dorsey (l.).