
Archive: Vol-23-No-03-January-31-2025




Cedar Rapids Casino Hopes Dwindling as Moratorium Advances
Proponents of a Cedar Rapids casino were hoping that the third time would be the charm. But a new moratorium on licenses, promised since the summer, would appear to be the death of those hopes.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Optimism for Brazil Casino Legalization in H1 2025
With a newly launched legal online gaming market in tow, Brazilian lawmakers are now expected to set their sights on legalizing land-based casinos.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Yaw to continue efforts to legalize PA skill games, Full House suffers blow to Indiana relocation hopes, Nevada’s casinos gear up to fight lottery initiative and more.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Miller lays out the newest Minnesota proposal, New Hampshire lawmakers keep betting age at 18, HG Vora nominates three to Penn’s board and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Florida suit at the center of tribes’ fight against sweepstakes, Chukchansi Casino fights against impersonators, Swinomish opens a new sportsbook and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
PAGCOR hails record results in 2024, Thai residents push back on casinos, LVS credits Singapore for healthy Q4 and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Apuesta Total looks to maintain pole position in Peru, ANJL urges parents to keep minors off betting sites, the latest jersey sponsorship deals and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from Aristocrat, IGT, Zitro and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Back Against the Wall
It ain’t easy being a regional U.S. casino operator these days. Revenue is being dwarfed by inflation and the threat of iGaming expansion looms large. But there is one company that could buck this trend, if it plays its cards right.
GGB PODCAST: Derek Webb, Table Game Inventor; Founder, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling
This week we sit down with Derek Webb (l.), a table game inventor and longtime industry figure, to talk about his newest mission with the Campaign for Fairer Gambling.
Tabcorp confirms CEO arrival
Tabcorp has confirmed the appointment of Gillon McLachlan as the Australia-facing operator’s new managing director and CEO.
Atlantic Lottery appoints McCready as new CEO
Dallas McCready has been promoted to the role of President and CEO of Canada’s Atlantic Lottery.
Groupe Partouche opens Benin casino
French land-based gaming operator Groupe Partouche has opened its first casino in the Republic of Benin.
Troubled Star Entertainment agrees A$60m deal to sell Star Sydney Events Centre
Star Entertainment Group has agreed to sell the Star Sydney Event Centre as part of an A$60m deal.
Doubts remain over casino space allocation in Thai bill
Thailand’s Council of State said on Tuesday that a consensus has not been reached yet on how much space should be set aside for casinos in the country’s Entertainment Complex bill.
Hard Rock strengthens loyalty program
Hard Rock International has integrated its Hard Rock Bet sports betting and online casino platform into the Unity by Hard Rock loyalty program, which can be used in more than 200 locations worldwide.
NFL and Responsible Gambling Council to launch student-athletes program
The NFL American football league has struck a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to develop and implement a training program for university and college student-athletes.
Analysts play down Vegas casino slowdown fears
Analysts have played down fears that declining revenue figures for Las Vegas casinos in recent months may signal a more worrying financial outlook.