
Archive: Vol-22-No-46-November-22-2024







HOA Vegas!
Modern design isn't as unique and kooky as some of the themed resorts of years past. But if sameness is the goal, shouldn't Las Vegas establish an HOA for that purpose? Ira David Sternberg (l.) explores that reality.






FANTINI’S FINANCE: Atop the Holiday Wish List
Of all our wishes for this holiday season, some help in understanding the potentially murky future of U.S. iGaming is perhaps the biggest.






Sportradar Launches New Micro Markets
The data specialists at Sportradar announced last week that they are rolling out new micro markets to provide "a dynamic and fast-paced betting experience across major sports."






Outgoing Macau CE Reflects on Covid Challenges, Economic Diversity
In his last official address, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng (l.) said efforts to diversify the economy beyond gaming are working. Covid-19 accelerated the shift.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Poarch Creeks Buy Alabama Track
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians have purchased Birmingham Race Course through its Wind Creek Hospitality business arm. The deal could prove more significant depending on how expansion efforts unfold in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session.
U.S. IN FOCUS
AGA touts Q3 growth, debate continues over Cedar Rapids casino proposal, Bally’s-Queen merger approved by shareholders and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Flutter shuffles its international divisions, Spanish regulator doles out $65+ million in fines, questions still lingering about Irish gambling bill and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Chris Christie makes bold predictions, Missouri sports betting vote tally shows even smaller margin, Intralot under fire in D.C. and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Coquilles continue quest for off-reservation casino, Turning Stone expansion gets underway and Wilton Rancheria invest in Sacramento Republic FC.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Resorts World Sentosa (l.) sees license term shortened, Goa launches iLottery, progress in Thailand and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Industry pushes back on Peruvian consumption tax, more sites blocked in Brazil, Betano secures Colombian license and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from GLI, Zitro, Light & Wonder and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Reflecting and Projecting
As we approach the end of the year, the time has come to look back at notable developments from 2024 and project ahead to 2025.
Debi Nutton, Latest Inductee into AGA Gaming Hall of Fame
Very few of the nearly 150 members of the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame ever actually dealt a casino game. That is not true for the third member of this year’s class, Debi Nutton. She was the first female craps dealer on the Las Vegas Strip, the first female craps supervisor and the first woman pit manager. As she moved around to different casinos early in her career—as was the plan in those days—Nutton soon joined the Mirage, when it was about to open. She impressed the senior executives so much, she was promoted again and again....
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