
Archive: Vol-22-No-41-October-18-2024






Sportradar Unveils Enhancements for NBA Betting
NBA betting just got more exciting this season, thanks to a slew of upgrades announced today by sports data gurus Sportradar.





Innovation in Geolocation: One-on-One with Xpoint CEO Manu Gambhir
Geolocation has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of the gaming industry, and new players are making a name in the space as the technology becomes ever more important. One such player is Xpoint, headed by CEO Manu Gambhir (l.).





WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau’s New Chief Executive Won’t Disrupt Casino Industry
On Oct. 13, Macau electors appointed former judge Sam Hou Fai as the next chief executive. The sole candidate won 394 of 398 votes. Sam has been critical of the city’s casino industry, but also acknowledges its importance to the economy.
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Star Sydney Hit with Fine for Bell Two Inquiry but License Remains Intact
The Bell Two inquiry has reached a conclusion, and the NSW Independent Casino Commission has opted to fine Star Sydney US$10 million and implement new regulations. But its license was not revoked, which was the ultimate fear.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Two casinos proposed for Biloxi, new materials submitted for A’s stadium site, Sanborn arrested for more fraud charges and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
U.K. tax buzz sends shares plummeting, Finland’s online gambling regulation coming along, Entain sees Q3 revenue bump and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
The election’s impact on betting initiatives, analysts optimistic about Penn, a revenue roundup and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Pope County ballot initiative survives after ruling from Arkansas Supreme Court, Alabama tribal lawsuit revived by appeals court, sweepstakes take center stage and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Latest POGO arrest could signal a wider scandal, Macau cracks down on money exchanges, Melco opens City of Dreams Sri Lanka and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Loterj suit heads to Brazilian Supreme Court, Codere plans for LatAm growth, SPA hit with flurry of lawsuits from banned operators and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
Analysts downplay L&W Dragon Train snafu, GiG enters Peru, Marker Trax adds a new VP and more.
GGB PODCAST: Cory Morowitz, Managing Partner, GGHM
This week we sit down with Cory Morowitz (l.), a managing partner with GGHM, a global gaming and hospitality advisory company.