
Archive: Vol-22-No-42-October-25-2024





Artificial Intelligence Holds Wealth of Opportunity for Operators
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate discussions regarding all businesses, gaming included. But how might the technology help operators in 2025 and beyond?




Bally’s Looking to Open Las Vegas Casino Alongside A’s Ballpark
Bally’s has confirmed it will attempt to build the first phase of its new Las Vegas casino to coincide with the opening of the new Oakland A’s stadium on the same site in spring 2028. The rest of the property would be built out in subsequent phases.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Fight Against Sweepstakes Creates Strange Bedfellows
Sweepstakes have captured the attention of the entire U.S. gaming community, and California tribes are certainly a major force as they begin to place the controversial platforms in their crosshairs. But the odd thing is that for once, commercial bookmakers look to be on their side.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Goldstein pumps the brakes on LVS’ NY outlook, more fallout in the Station-Culinary feud, Holt leaves IC360 and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
UKGC takes on the black market, France mulls online legalization, BetMGM launches in Sweden and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Money pouring in from both sides of Missouri sports betting initiative, MA fantasy operators face new lawsuit, a new college basketball betting scandal and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Tribes, operators seek clarity on sweepstakes, Biden offers an apology to Indian Country and Stitt files a new lawsuit over tribal compacts.
ASIA IN FOCUS
South Korea sees spike in illegal online gambling, more POGO arrests, Hoiana Resort operator pledges $1 billion investment and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Brazil-mania: casino legalization vote postponed again, bill introduced to ban online gambling, Dudena pens new editorial on regulation and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
New announcements from Aristocrat, Zitro, Unibet, IGT and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE
In gaming, operators often receive much of the attention and love from the financial press. But as it turns out, suppliers big and small offer some of the most compelling opportunities for investors.
GGB PODCAST: Jim Allen, Chairman, Hard Rock International
This week we sit down with Jim Allen (l.), chairman of Hard Rock International, on the occasion of his induction into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame.