DOI, Indian Affairs to Host Tribal Consultations

In May, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland (l.) said the U.S. Department of Interior and Indian Affairs will consult with tribes on changes to the process for...

Published April 11, 2022

Symptoms of Capture: The Nevada Gaming Control Board

How much influence does the Nevada gaming industry have over state regulators? That question has a series of long and complicated answers depending upon the circumstances, but none has...

Published April 11, 2022

Esports Betting Takes Big Leap Forward in New Jersey

Esports has made it to the betting stage with sanctioned matches in New Jersey, including live games at the Hard Rock. The games expect to bring a younger demographic...

Published April 11, 2022

ICE Opening Keynote Speech by Per Jalding, Chairman, European Casino Association

The International Casino Conference opened yesterday, the first salvo of the ICE conference and tradeshow in London. Kicking off the conference was a keynote speech by Per Jalding the...

Published April 11, 2022

G2E Asia Relocates to Singapore

Continuing Macau travel restrictions has forced the operators of G2E Asia to relocate the 2022 version of the show to Marina Bay Sands (l.) in Singapore. The new dates...

Published April 11, 2022

L&W Completes Lottery Divestiture

Light & Wonder has completed the sale of its lottery business to Brookfield Business Partners LP, under which the business will continue to be known as Scientific Games.

Published April 11, 2022

NagaCorp Names Three CEOs, All Sons of Founder

Cambodian casino operator NagaCorp has appointed three new CEOs, all sons of founder Chen Lip Keong (l.), who has assumed the title of senior chief executive.

Published April 11, 2022

Seminole Tribe Maintains Florida Monopoly

In Florida, a political action committee backed by the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has dropped a lawsuit regarding its petition to put a casino question on the November ballot....

Published April 11, 2022

Ontario: Canada’s First Legal Sports Betting Market Opens

Last Monday, sports betting became legal in Ontario. The first Canadian province to offer sports wagers is already crowded, with 16 licensed sportsbook operators and more providers warming up.

Published April 11, 2022

Crown Pushes Blackstone Sale

Crown Resorts is encouraging shareholders to vote in favor of an AU$8.9 billion bid from the U.S. private equity group Blackstone, saying the offer “represents a fair outcome for...

Published April 11, 2022

Report: Macau Satellites Need Stricter Regulation

A new report from Macao Polytechnic University says the crackdown on satellite casinos in the Chinese city is called for, as they are “fraught with opacity and undesirable business...

Published April 11, 2022

New York Budget Counts On NYC Casino Licenses

The New York State budget set last week included three casino licenses in or around New York City. Odds favor two racinos in Queens and Yonkers operated by MGM...

Published April 11, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Palms Las Vegas, Now a San Manuel Property, to Reopen April 27

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has announced April 27 as the official reopening date for the property, now under the ownership of the San Manuel tribe. The...

Published April 11, 2022

Chicagoans Drill Casino Finalists

In three recent and often contentious community meetings, officials from Hard Rock, Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming presented their vision for a downtown Chicago casino, and responded to questions...

Published April 11, 2022

Losing The Information War

The gaming industry in the UK is in a struggle for its life. Anti-gaming activists are spreading lies and half-truths, and the industry is on its heels, says leading...

Published April 4, 2022

Bringing Back Bettors, Sans Promos

New York State launched mobile sports betting with tons of promotions and heavy ad rotations. But when the promos stopped, profits were nowhere in sight. Firms like Enteractive specialize...

Published April 4, 2022

Counting the Cost

Card counting costs the casino industry millions of dollars each year. But it’s not the person sitting at the table that’s doing it. Casino expert Bill Zender points the...

Published April 4, 2022

Online Slots vs Land Based Slots: Similarities and Differences

How are land-based and online slots different? A new Eilers & Krejcik report examines five categories where there are opportunities to improve the performance of both sides of the...

Published April 4, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Scott Winzeler, Chairman & CEO, Sega Sammy Creation

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Scott Winzeler, the chairman and CEO of Sega Sammy Creation on his plans to help the Japanese company make a...

Published April 4, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Big Handle or Sleight of Hand?

As sports betting and iGaming expand across the United States, most operators and some analysts are touting impressive handle numbers. But those figures are easily picked apart, as Deutsche...

Published April 4, 2022