From Euphoria to Reality
If sports betting is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, why are operators spending wildly to acquire a customer who may or may not be...
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GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Darren Simmons, Executive Vice President & FinTech Business Leader
This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Darren Simmons, the executive vice president and fintech business leader for Everi, on the how cashless payments are transforming the...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Trends to Consider Heading Into 2Q Earnings
As we head into earnings season, it’s critical to consider both long and short-term trends in a market that can feel at times like fool’s gold. The short-term boom...
Registration Now Open for Global Gaming Expo 2022
G2E returns to Las Vegas this year amid record industry performance, and promises to bring some interesting new elements to gaming’s largest trade show and conference.
Kansas Sports Betting Takes Effect July 1
Sports betting will become legal in Kansas on July 1. The Kansas Lottery and Kansas Racing Commission will oversee the new industry. The state’s four casinos can offer an...
Single Vote Defeats North Carolina Sports Betting
In North Carolina, a two-bill strategy didn’t work out for sports betting, as one bill passed and one was defeated, both by a single vote, in the House. According...
UKGC Wants Operators to Do More to Protect Consumers
The UK Gambling Commission Chief Executive Andrew Rhode (l.) wants operators to take a more active role in protecting vulnerable consumers. It’s mandating that operators use “indicators of...
Brazil Will Postpone Gambling Vote
Fearing a potential backlash in the October elections, Brazilian officials have announced they are postponing a vote on a gaming and sports betting bill. Legislative leaders have already agreed...
Factions Struggle for Control of Okada Manila
The legal battle continues for control of the Okada Manila resort (l.) in the Philippine capital. The deposed board of its majority owner has frozen the company’s bank account...
PA Battles Manufacturers Over Legality of Skill Games
Pace-O-Matic makes games that look like slots but require skill to play—or at least that’s what they say. Courts in Pennsylvania have sided with the company. Still, casinos say...
Iowa Enacts 2-year Casino Moratorium
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (l.) signed legislation including a 2-year moratorium on new casinos. That means a Cedar Rapids investor group’s proposed $250 million casino will have to wait...
WEEKLY FEATURE: More Evidence that Smoking Bans Do Not Impact Casino Revenues
A new report from Las Vegas research firm C3 Gaming said the way casinos managed restrictions during the Covid pandemic showed that banning smoking will not be a major...
Done Deal: Macau Amended Gaming Law Takes Effect Amid Another Lockdown
Macau legislators passed amended gaming laws on June 21, a precursor to the concession tender that will award up to six new 10-year casino licenses. The overhaul comes at...
“Outhouse to the Penthouse”: Long Island’s Dark Horse Just Keeps Growing
Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino didn’t exist 10 years ago. Now, it’s one of the biggest VLT operators in the country, and it just secured the licenses to double...
Where the Buffalo Don’t Roam
Is the attempt by commercial sports betting companies to legalize online wagering (and eventually iGaming) just another attempt to strip Native Americans of their hard-earned gains and sustainable...
Shapes of Things
The most recent ‘State of the States’ report issued by the American Gaming Association reveals a rapidly changing gaming industry with more gaming tax revenue, new consumer trends, plunging...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Virginia Valentine, President, Nevada Resort Association
This week, the podcast features a discussion with Virginia Valentine, the president of the Nevada Resort Association, about how the rebound from the great shutdown has worked for the...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Federal Fundamentals
Gaming stocks have taken a hit recently because of the perceived discretionary spending that might be impacted by inflation, high gas prices and rising interest rates.
PGA Sportsbook Partners Accept Bets On Saudi-Backed LIV Tour
The upstart LIV Tour just held its first competition at the Centurion Club in London. The PGA is none too happy, and could prohibit LIV players from competing in...
Concession Agreement Paves way for Greek IR
Greece’s Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (l.) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Gek Terna and its consortium. This paves the way for the €1.1-billion Inspire Athens casino resort...
