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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...

Published December 20, 2024

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...

Published December 20, 2024

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.

Published December 20, 2024

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

The latest announcements from JCM, Flows and Kuady.

Published December 20, 2024

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Paraguay ends its gambling monopoly, Peru approves new consumption tax, Brazilian stakeholders debate welfare betting ban and more.

Published December 20, 2024

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.

Published December 20, 2024

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Maverick loses Washington sports betting appeal, Ho-Chunk announces new Nebraska casino, Michigan tribe asks for SCOTUS help and more.

Published December 20, 2024

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Lawmakers take aim at election betting, ESPN Bet doubles down on ESPN connection, Bally Bet expands to Ontario and more.

Published December 20, 2024

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.

Published December 20, 2024

U.S. IN FOCUS

FTC institutes new rule regarding resort fees, Sanborn appeals license revocation, Cedar Rapids City Council approves casino project and more.

Published December 20, 2024

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.

Published December 20, 2024

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.

Published December 20, 2024

Ethical AI — A Timely Issue With No Clear Guidance (Yet)

Artificial intelligence is a technology that presents a plethora of new opportunities. But it also presents a significant ethical dilemma, one that the gambling industry is still grappling with....

Published December 13, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Hugh Turner, Chief Financial Officer, Ocean Casino Resort

This week we sit down with Hugh Turner (l.), chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

Published December 13, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Searching for Haystacks

Oftentimes, investing is a complicated, analytical process as investors search for the next “big thing.” But sometimes it’s worth pointing out that the best-performing and most well-established companies are...

Published December 13, 2024

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

The latest announcements from Global Gaming Women, Interblock, JCM and more.

Published December 13, 2024

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

New ad restrictions in Brazil, Colombian authorities crack down on illegal gambling, Chile considers new casino license and more.

Published December 13, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Hopes for Emerald Bay revived with new partnership, incoming Macau CE fills out executive team, NBA to bring preseason games to Macau next year and more.

Published December 13, 2024