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On March 27, members of Thailand’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize casino resorts in the kingdom. If the measure passes, analysts say the first integrated resorts could...
Ukraine Soldier’s Petition May Lead to Online Casino Ban
The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in death, destruction and heightened geopolitical tensions. However, it has also reportedly spurred an increase in online gambling, and stricter regulation could...
GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
This edition of the GGB Podcast features E. Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.), former chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, in what was one of his final media interviews before...
Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
The Mashantucket Pequot Nation and Mohegan Tribe are said to be considering purchasing MGM Resorts International’s MGM Springfield (l.) casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, either separately or together.
Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
Sports bettors and industry analysts have had Georgia on their mind for quite some time, but alas, the latest legalization efforts have fallen through once again.
CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
Of all the ways that players attempt to cheat casino games, card counting in blackjack is the most popular, but surprisingly, the methods for teaching staff how to spot...
GGB PODCAST: Tribal Economic Growth with Kit Szybala and Seth Young, Founding Partners, GMA Consulting
Sustainability and preservation is a hallmark of the decision-making process for tribes everywhere, and this also applies to economics. Casinos have provided a great foundation, but future growth lies...
Entain and Former BetCity Owners sue Each Other
The former owners of the Netherlands-based BetCity and the U.K.-based gaming company Entain are suing each other. The suits, filed in the U.K. High Court, involve counterclaims regarding the...
Kindred’s Exit From U.S. Paves way for FDJ merger
A decision by Kindred to exit the U.S. market was helpful to the company that has bid to acquire it, French operator FDJ. Otherwise FDJ would have suggested doing...
888 Weathers License Review with No Penalty
The sportsbook and gambling company 888 Holdings has withstood a license review by the UK Gambling Commission. No further regulatory action is needed, the company announced.
MGM’s Hornbuckle Meets Xi in Beijing
MGM Resorts head Bill Hornbuckle (l.) was part of a delegation of U.S. business leaders who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week. The move was called an...
Singapore IRs to Begin Massive Expansions
Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore both will undertake multibillion-dollar expansions starting this year as part of their concession renewal agreements with the government.
Crown Melbourne Returns to Full Suitability
Victorian regulators have determined that Crown Melbourne (l.) has regained the ability to hold its casino license, more than two years after it was conditionally suspended for anti-money laundering...
What Not to Expect from Vegas
Las Vegas is evolving like never before, and so are its offerings. One can expect to find so many different things in Sin City that it begs the question,...
GGB PODCAST: Paul Hobson, President and General Manager, Sahara Las Vegas
Sometimes, the injection of experienced leadership can turn an ailing development into a winner, especially in the casino industry. Such is the case with the Sahara Las Vegas and...
Dean Serpa Accepts MA Gaming Commission Exec Position
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has appointed Dean Serpa (l.) executive director. He was formerly deputy chief of staff for former Gov. Charlie Baker.
Oklahoma Choctaw Casino Resort Opening in May
The Choctaw Nation’s $238 million Choctaw Landing Casino and Resort, which opens in May in Hochatown, Oklahoma, less than four hours from Dallas, is expected to attract 443,000 visitors...
GGB PODCAST: Brian Christopher, Casino Gaming Influencer and CEO, BC Ventures
The social media landscape has given rise to an ever-growing list of influencers, or those with sizable followings in a particular culture or industry. In the slot and casino...
London Mayor Criticized for Not Banning Transit Gambling Ads
When Sadiq Khan was running for mayor of London in 2021, he promised to eliminate gambling ads that cause harm on trains and buses. Now the London Assembly’s Health...
Bloomberry, GGAM Settle Solaire Dispute
Philippines gaming operator Bloomberry Resorts, which owns Solaire in Manila, has settled a longstanding legal dispute with Global Gaming Asset Management, agreeing to buy back 921 million shares held...