
Archive: Vol-22-No-49-December-20-2024










Wanna Bet? You Can Learn From the Pros in New MasterClass
A new MasterClass taught by six gambling professionals aims to take wagering more mainstream.









GGB PODCAST: Kate Spilde, Professor and Chair of the Sycuan Institute of Tribal Gaming, San Diego State University
In this episode we sit down with Kate Spilde (l.), chair of SDSU’s Sycuan Institute of Tribal Gaming and one of the preeminent academics in the gaming world.









Coalition for Fantasy Sports, idPair Announce Pilot Testing of RG Tool
A new responsible gambling tool from idPair will allow for one-touch self exclusion. It's set to to debut in two states in March 2025.









GGB PODCAST: Evan Groat, VP and GM of Connectivity, Crane Payment Innovations
This week we sit down with Evan Groat (l.), vice president and general manager of connectivity for Crane Payment Innovations, to talk about the current state of cashless payments in the gaming industry and how the sector might evolve in 2025 and beyond.









GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Hallett, President and CEO, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights
In this episode we sit down with Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, to talk about the increasingly contentious issue of smoking in casinos.









Making Safe Hires Matters During Seasonal Lulls in Casinos
All businesses must be diligent in their hiring practices, but casinos are especially susceptible to risks related to their employees, writes Greg Natale, key account manager and integration specialist at AmericanChecked.









Congressional Committee Bullies Baker, Goes Off the Rails
The much-anticipated federal hearing on sports betting was not very kind to NCAA President Charlie Baker (l.). In fact, it wasn’t very kind to anyone, or productive.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: L&W Antitrust Suit Cleared for Arbitration
Light & Wonder’s automated shufflers are the focus of an antitrust suit brought against the global gaming giant.
U.S. IN FOCUS
FTC institutes new rule regarding resort fees, Sanborn appeals license revocation, Cedar Rapids City Council approves casino project and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Dutch gaming reforms expected next March, U.K. operators seek clarity on supplier due diligence, Austria faces pressure to end monopoly and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Lawmakers take aim at election betting, ESPN Bet doubles down on ESPN connection, Bally Bet expands to Ontario and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Maverick loses Washington sports betting appeal, Ho-Chunk announces new Nebraska casino, Michigan tribe asks for SCOTUS help and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Online gaming spurs Philippine revenue record, Francis Lui takes the reins at Galaxy, China’s Xi makes a visit to Macau and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Paraguay ends its gambling monopoly, Peru approves new consumption tax, Brazilian stakeholders debate welfare betting ban and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from JCM, Flows and Kuady.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
A recent Wells Fargo research note has forced investors to ask some tough questions about the future growth prospects of land-based casinos in the U.S.
GGB PODCAST: Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming
In this episode we sit down with Stuart Hunter (l.), managing director of Clarion Gaming, to talk about the upcoming ICE Barcelona show, which will be the first edition away from London.