Ho Hum: New Record for Macau

Visitation to Macau soared to over 1 million over Chinese New Year, more than three-quarters of them from mainland China, whose numbers were up 23 percent over last year....

Published March 10, 2014

Bay State Bonanza

Gaming in Massachusetts had a good week. The state gaming commission chose the defunct Plainridge racetrack as the site of the state’s only slot parlor (l.), with gaming to...

Published March 3, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Derik Mooberry, Senior Vice President of Games, Bally Technologies

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Derik Mooberry, the senior vice president of games, table game products, and interactive research & development for Bally Technologies, on...

Published March 3, 2014

UK Bookies Defend FOBTs

Britain’s bookmaking giants are going on the offensive—or defensive, depending on the point of view. They’re denying opponents’ claims that electronic table games are a leading cause of problem...

Published March 3, 2014

Blackpool is Back

The Irish Sea resort town that was talked about a decade ago as the launching pad for a British resort gaming industry, may yet get its casino, albeit one...

Published March 3, 2014

Japan Shaping Up as a Battle of the Billions

Sheldon Adelson says he’ll spend $10 billion to build a resort in Japan. Rival James Murren (l.) says he’ll match it. Joining them are an A-list of global operators...

Published March 3, 2014

Strong Year for SJM

Macau casino giant SJM Holdings saw its market lead slip in 2013 but still managed to beat analyst profit estimates on strong play across all segments of the business....

Published March 3, 2014

Singapore Stuck at No. 3

After starting with a bang back in 2010, Singapore’s two resort casinos were expected to easily overtake the Las Vegas Strip as the world’s No. 2 market. But it...

Published March 3, 2014

Vietnam Lawmakers Tour Ho Tram

How best to fix Vietnam’s resort gaming problems was the topic of discussion during a recent visit to The Grand – Ho Tram by members of the National Assembly....

Published March 3, 2014

PAGCOR Closing Another Manila Casino

The Philippines government continues to downsize its role as a casino operator with plans to close another Manila venue, Airport Casino Filipino, the second in the last year. PAGCOR,...

Published March 3, 2014

Macau Wants Ban on Non-Casino Gambling

The Macau government forced the closure of five neighborhood slots parlors last year and says the day is coming when all gambling outlets outside casinos will be shuttered. More...

Published March 3, 2014

Naga Outlines Plans for Russia

Cambodia’s leading casino operator says it will begin building its casino near Vladivostok early next year. Hong Kong-listed NagaCorp. says the local government supports the $350 million resort, which...

Published March 3, 2014

Macau Concessions Safe, Experts Say

A recent news report out of Hong Kong claims that Macau will limit casino licenses to five to 10 years when they come up for renewal beginning in 2020....

Published March 3, 2014

No to Navajos

When the New Mexico Senate least week defeated a gaming compact negotiated between the Navajo Nation and Governor Susana Martinez, reaction was swift and bitter. Navajo President Ben Shelly...

Published February 24, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eric Tom, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, IGT

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Eric Tom, the executive vice president of global sales for IGT, on his company’s success in the international and the...

Published February 24, 2014

UK Gambling Drops

Gambling dropped by 2 percent in the UK in 2013 according to a UK Gambling Commission report, but online gambling showed signs of growth.

Published February 24, 2014

Ladbrokes Closing Betting Shops

With local governments in the UK demanding more powers to limit the spread of betting shops, industry giant Ladbrokes has decided it may have overbuilt. It plans to ax...

Published February 24, 2014

Genting Details Casino Plans in South Korea

Genting Singapore is pursuing a resort casino on the South Korean island of Jeju and hopes to have the project’s $300 million first phase open by 2017. The target...

Published February 24, 2014

MGM Growing Stronger in Macau

Robust increases in both VIP and mass-market play lifted MGM China Holdings to a banner fourth quarter. The Macau operator controlled by MGM Resorts International booked $238 million in...

Published February 24, 2014

Goa’s Leader Blasted as Pro-Casino

Critics of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar (l.) accuse him of reneging on a campaign promise to rid the Indian state of its floating casinos. They say he’s far...

Published February 24, 2014