Texas Wagering Constitutional Amendment Filed

The years-long quest to bring gaming to Texas has begun anew, following the introduction of a sports betting bill. Will this finally be the year for the Lone Star...

Published February 14, 2025

IGT debuts new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet

International Game Technology (IGT) has launched its new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet with the Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California.

Published February 7, 2025

Churchill Downs opens new $100m historical horse racing venue

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has unveiled its newest historical horse racing (HHR) venue as the $100 million Owensboro Racing & Gaming facility was officially opened in Kentucky.

Published February 7, 2025

Buzz Bingo puts focus on omnichannel with new Playtech ECM terminals

Buzz Bingo is overhauling its customer offering across the UK through the roll-out of 10,000 touchscreen electronic bingo terminals (EBTs) from Playtech’s ECM Systems.

Published February 7, 2025

Net profit dips at Red Rock despite revenue growth in 2024

Red Rock Resorts has reported a year-on-year drop in net profit for its 2024 financial year despite revenue increasing by 12.5%.

Published February 7, 2025

Nevada sees net income drop in FY 2024

Nevada’s major casinos saw an almost $1bn drop in net income during the most recent financial year.

Published February 7, 2025

GGB PODCAST: Sandra Mottoh, Chief Compliance Officer, Responsible Gaming MENA

When gaming was legalized in the United Arab Emirates, Sandra Mottoh was ready. With two decades of experience in banking regulation, AML, governance and compliance audit, Mottoh brings a...

Published February 7, 2025

Star Entertainment in talks to sell Brisbane casino stake

Star Entertainment Group has rejected numerous bids from its Hong Kong-based partners who are seeking to acquire its stake in the partially opened Star Brisbane casino resort.

Published February 7, 2025

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana to launch with DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings has announced that it will operate a retail sportsbook facility inside the new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, which is set to open its doors for the first...

Published February 7, 2025

Game Nation strengthened by new managerial appointments

Eric Howell and Sharon Lewis have been recruited to senior roles by UK gaming machine operator Game Nation.

Published February 7, 2025

Bombay Group names Kevin McGowen as new CEO

Estonia-based casino operator Bombay Group has announced the appointment of industry veteran Kevin McGowen as its new chief executive.

Published February 7, 2025

GGB PODCAST: WagerWire Founders Zach Doctor, Travis Geiger and Guy Dotan

On this episode of the GGB Podcast, we sit down with the team from WagerWire, a sports betting exchange platform that is melding the worlds of betting and trading....

Published February 7, 2025

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

New Brazilian Senate president looks to advance casinos, new match-fixing scandal in Bolivia, Coljuegos shuts down 10,000 sites and more.

Published February 7, 2025

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau January revenue comes up short of estimates, CNMI could close casino commission, PAGCOR sells two casinos and more.

Published February 7, 2025

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Tribes forecast life under Trump, Florida helpline funding dries up, Comanche Cache to reopen later this month and more.

Published February 7, 2025

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

DeWine seeks another Ohio tax hike, online wagering moves in Mississippi and Hawaii, Abbott signals support for Texas sports betting and more.

Published February 7, 2025

EUROPE IN FOCUS

UKGC rolls out first-time deposit limits, Aviator drops Flutter trademark suit, Gamstop shows uptick in exclusions and more.

Published February 7, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Tysons casino efforts gaining steam, Nevada casinos prepare to fight room-cleaning measure, casino bill pops up in Georgia and more.

Published February 7, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: In Stunning Turn, Cedars Rapids Gets its Casino

A lot can change in a week. After a fast-moving moratorium on gaming licenses suddenly stalled out in the state Senate, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved...

Published February 7, 2025

Mizuhara Sentenced to 57 Months for Sports Betting Scheme

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter and close friend of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, has been handed a 57-month prison sentence in federal court for stealing millions from Ohtani to...

Published February 7, 2025