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

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Quick Custom Intelligence

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Andrew Cardno, the co-founder and chief technology officer for Quick Custom Intelligence, on how his company is streamlining data analytics in...

Published February 7, 2022

Hunter: ICE London Will Happen in April

Stuart Hunter (l.), the managing director of ICE London producer Clarion Gaming, says the conference and exhibition is on track for April 2022, despite several exhibitor cancellations.

Published February 7, 2022

Acres Launches Foundation App Store

Acres Manufacturing has launched the Foundation App Store, a new marketplace allowing for rapid development and deployment of apps for any slot or table linked to the Acres Foundation...

Published February 7, 2022

New York Smashes Sports Betting Records

It’s not a surprise that the most populous state to legalize online sports betting posted record handle. In just three weeks, New York sports bettors wagered more than $1.6...

Published February 7, 2022

U.K.: New RG Campaign Aimed at Women

The U.K. charity GambleAware has launched a responsible gambling campaign specifically aimed at women. According to its research, up to 1 million women in the U.K. may be at...

Published February 7, 2022

Brazil Closer to Legal Gaming

Within weeks, the National Congress of Brazil could pass a bill to lift the longtime ban on gaming. President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) promises to veto such a bill, but...

Published February 7, 2022

Second Macau Junket Boss Jailed

On January 30, the chairman of Macau junket operator Tak Chun Group was arrested and jailed. Chan Weng-Lin (l.), known as Levo Chan, is being detained in the same...

Published February 7, 2022

Regulators Approve Apollo to Buy LVS Strip Properties Management

Apollo Global Management will assume operation of the Venetian, Palazzo and Venetian Expo Center after real-estate investment trust VICI acquires the real estate. But the Nevada Gaming Control Board...

Published February 7, 2022

Richmond, Virginia Council Passes Casino Revote

In November, Richmond, Virginia voters rejected the Urban ONE casino project by less than 1,500 votes. City council is taking steps toward a revote, and a state senator has...

Published February 7, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Florida Petition Drive Falls Short, Extension Denied

In its attempt to place on the November ballot a constitutional amendment allowing casino in North Florida, the Las Vegas Sands-backed political group Florida Voters in Charge fell short...

Published February 7, 2022

Playtech Votes Down Aristocrat Takeover Offer

Shareholders of Playtech PLC torpedoed the offer of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. to acquire the online gaming giant, falling far short of the required 75 percent shareholder approval. Former bidder...

Published February 7, 2022

Vegas Of The Month Club

How can we increase visitation to Las Vegas? How about special packages each month that encapsulate everything that is cool about Vegas. Columnist Ira David Sternberg explains how it...

Published January 31, 2022

Could Maryland License 100-Plus Sportsbooks?

When it comes to awarding licenses, Maryland has expanded the sportsbook universe. In addition to casinos, racetracks and mobile licensees, applicants could include OTBs, taverns and even bowling alleys.

Published January 31, 2022

Pro-Gaming MPs Critical of U.K. Gambling Commission

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Betting and Gaming has criticized the U.K. Gambling Commission as an underperforming rogue agency. The MPs want the industry treated with respect.

Published January 31, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Cynthia Kiser Murphey, General Manager, The Palms

This week’s podcast features a discussion with Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, the general manager of The Palms in Las Vegas on the reopening of the property in the spring now that...

Published April 11, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Land of Opportunity

The influx of international gaming companies into U.S. markets and onto U.S. public listings continues. These companies see lots of opportunity stateside, particularly on the iGaming, sports betting and...

Published January 31, 2022

Cancellations Add to ICE London Woes, iGB Affiliate Show Growing

More major international exhibitors announced they will not participate in ICE London due to Covid-19 concerns, the latest being the show’s largest exhibitor, Novomatic Group. Meanwhile the concurrent iGB...

Published January 31, 2022

JKO Drops Playtech Bid, Clearing the Field for Aristocrat Purchase

The JKO Play group, controlled by Eddie Jordan (l.) and Keith O’Loughlin. has dropped its plan to submit a rival bid to Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. to acquire iGaming supplier...

Published January 31, 2022

Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Amending Compacts

Oklahoma state Rep. Ken Luttrell (l.) sponsored a bill to amend tribal gaming compacts to include sports betting. But tribal officials said legalizing sports betting has to make economic...

Published January 31, 2022