
Archive: Vol-22-No-43-November-1-2024






All Quiet on the Vegas Front
Las Vegas has had multiple periods of growth, but none like the last decade. This has led Vegas veterans like Ira David Sternberg (l.) to wonder if the city could use a break, a cooling-off of the relentless expansion. But would such a break really align with the ethos of Sin City?





How Experience-Focused Casinos Are Using AI, Attracting Millennials, Gen Z
It's no secret that each generation has its entertainment preferences. As casinos evolve to meet the experiential needs of Millennials and Gen Z patrons, artificial intelligence plays a key role in that analysis.





Frenemies? West Flagler, Seminoles Team Up
One of gaming’s most high-profile legal battles has ended in an unlikely truce. West Flagler and Associates has partnered with the Seminole Tribe to offer jai alai betting on the tribe’s Hard Rock Bet app after years of fighting over the platform’s legality.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Pope County License Battle Eclipses $30 Million in Funding
In Arkansas, a ballot initiative that seeks to rescind a casino license awarded to the Cherokee Nation has garnered more than $30 million in contributions from both sides, a new state record.
U.S. IN FOCUS
A plethora of Virginia casino developments, Dream Las Vegas developers seek extensions, Nevada revenue jumps despite Strip declines and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
U.K. operators avoid tax hike, Bulgarian operators face tough outlook following ad ban, EasyJet founders launch betting brand and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Lines continue to be drawn for the Missouri sports betting initiative, another co-conspirator pleads guilty in the Jontay Porter case, Maynard becomes permanent MGC chair 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
Another public official arrested in Philippine POGO scandal, Star posts sizable losses in Q1, new residency coming to MGM Cotai and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
New Santander report highlights both sides of legal iGaming in Brazil, Peruvian regulator sets out November deadline for registration, Paquetá’s CPI Testimony pushed to December and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Different Strokes for Different Folks
As the U.S. online gaming industry continues to evolve, operators have adopted various business models to maximize their potential. The question for investors is, which model do you think will ultimately be most effective?
GGB PODCAST: Luann Pappas, CEO, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
This week we sit down with Luann Pappas (l.), CEO of Mississippi’s Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort.