Connecticut Gaming Expansion ‘Wildly Successful,’ But Concerns Arise About Problem Gambling

Connecticut went live with iGaming and sports betting last fall, and in the first few months, bettors spent more than $2 billion on sports wagers alone. State Senator Cathy...

Published February 14, 2022

Commercial Gaming Smashes Revenue Records in 2021

The American Gaming Association last week revealed that commercial gaming brought in $53 billion in 2021, an increase of $23 billion over the Covid-Impacted 2020. The spread of online...

Published February 14, 2022

Entain Acquires Avid Gaming

Entain PLC has acquired Avid Gaming, owner of Canadian iGaming brand Sports Interaction. Sports Interaction, licensed in Quebec, is operated by Mohawk Online and owned by the Mohawk Council...

Published February 14, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Anthony Cabot, Distinguished Fellow in Gaming Law, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Anthony Cabot, a Distinguished Fellow in Gaming Law at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, on a program funded...

Published February 14, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Go Go Local

While the pandemic walloped the Las Vegas locals market, the recovery is well under way, with the Strip not far behind. Red Rock Resorts and Boyd Gaming posted record...

Published February 14, 2022

ICRG Receives $300,000 From Sands

Las Vegas Sands has contributed $300,000 to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to conduct research and education in the field of responsible gaming. Maria-Christina Annaloro, director...

Published February 14, 2022

Croker: Aristocrat Will Continue Pursuit of iGaming

Trevor Croker (l.), chairman of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., says the company’s operational momentum remains strong, despite failing in its takeover bid for Playtech PLC.

Published February 14, 2022

Florida Judge Lets Seminoles Intervene in Casino Lawsuit

According to a Florida judge, the Seminole Tribe may intervene in a lawsuit by a Las Vegas Sands-backed political action committee pushing a casino referendum.

Published February 14, 2022

New York Addresses Uptick in Problem Gambling

Mobile sports betting in New York State has proven a quick success, but it has also caused an increase in problem gambling. The state has set aside $6 million...

Published February 14, 2022

In Crown Probe, Australian Regulator Seeks Millions from Melco

The gaming regulator in New South Wales is pursuing legal action against Melco Resorts & Entertainment to recoup millions in legal fees associated with its probe of Crown Resorts,...

Published February 14, 2022

Covid-Free Macau Celebrates Chinese New Year

Macau hasn’t registered a locally transmitted Covid-19 case in four months. As a result, the gaming hub pulled out (most of) the stops for its 2022 Chinese New Year...

Published February 14, 2022

Poll: Nevada Voters Support Gaming Tax Increase

A poll shows that most Nevada voters favor a casino tax increase to support public education, but rejected a sales tax hike earmarked for the same purpose. The measure...

Published February 14, 2022

Mask Mandates Dropped in Blue States

Last week the governors of heavily Democrat states—several major gaming states, including Nevada—dropped the mask mandates, defying the federal government, which has been guided by CDC policy that recommends...

Published February 14, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Super Bowl Bets Expected to Rise, ‘Mattress Mac’ Sets Record

Last weekend’s Super Bowl featured a not-so-glamourous pairing: the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the L.A. Rams. No matter. When all the bets are tallied, the American Gaming Association predicts record...

Published February 14, 2022

Five Gaming Bills Introduced in Hawaii

Gambling may be illegal in Hawaii, but that doesn’t mean Hawaiians don’t bet. Facing a cash crunch due to Covid-19, some lawmakers want to legalize something that has gone...

Published February 14, 2022

Super Sunday

The Super Bowl this year is headed to the next level. With legal sports betting now in 30 states and jurisdictions, wagering on the gaming is expected to soar....

Published February 7, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Joe Asher, President, Sports Betting, IGT

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Joe Asher, the president of sports betting for IGT about how he transitioned from leading William Hill US to advising gaming...

Published February 7, 2022

Message From a Small Town

Is the Nevada regulatory system still the “gold standard”? Gaming expert Richard Schuetz believes it is tarnished, especially after last week’s hearing about the Apollo purchase of Las Vegas...

Published February 7, 2022

Massachusetts Tribal Leadership Passes to a New Generation

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Brian Weeden (l.), elected last May, is the youngest person ever to hold the role. He foresees a turning point for the Massachusetts tribe, which...

Published February 7, 2022

Busted: Analyzing and Maintaining Table Game Evidence from a Law Enforcement Point of View

Cheaters come in all shapes and sizes, using various and sundry methods, so how should investigators handle it? Table-game expert Bill Zender explains the proper procedures to employ when...

Published February 7, 2022