New York’s Gain Is New Jersey’s Loss? Not So Fast

Opening New York to mobile sports betting has flooded the state with revenue. A good slice of that money was predicted to come at New Jersey’s expense. Maybe that’s...

Published January 31, 2022

European Casinos Still Under Pressure from Covid

Although the worst of the pandemic appears over, European casinos are still under tremendous strain imposed by Covid governmental measures, according to European Casino Association Chairman Per Jalding (l.)....

Published January 31, 2022

Ontario Covid Restrictions Could Ease

The government of Ontario, Canada under Premier Doug Ford (l.) will soon ease pandemic restrictions at provincial casinos. Proof of vaccine and masks will still be required, but capacity...

Published January 31, 2022

Bally’s Las Vegas to Become Horseshoe

The famous Horseshoe casino brand will return to Las Vegas as Caesars Entertainment transforms the existing Bally’s resort (l.). The renovation will begin this spring.

Published January 31, 2022

Florida Casino Petitions Can’t Win

An investigation found evidence of fraud in a drive to bring casinos to Florida. That aside, it’s unlikely a Sands-backed PAC can get the signatures to put the issue...

Published January 31, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Shareholder Wants to Buy Bally’s Corp., Take It Private

Standard General is Bally’s Corp.’s largest shareholder controlled by Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim (l.), but wants a stake greater than 21 percent. The company has offered to buy Bally’s...

Published January 31, 2022

Big News From Wynn Resorts

Wynn Resorts is planning an integrated resort with gaming on Al Marjan Island (l.), a man-made island in the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with an international developer. And...

Published January 31, 2022

The Next-Generation Casino Resort: Know Your Real Customer

Casinos can’t attract younger players if they don’t understand who they are. Let’s look at the myths and misperceptions surrounding this group—which is broad-based, growing and maturing, with the...

Published January 31, 2022

An Embarrassment of Riches

One of the centerpieces of the presentation when gaming is pitched to a new jurisdiction is how much it will benefit the community with better jobs and a higher...

Published January 24, 2022

Mess in Missouri

For the fourth time, Missouri state Senator Denny Hoskins (l.) has sponsored a sports betting bill, and pro sports teams and casino operators have signed an agreement to support...

Published January 24, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Patent, CEO, VizExplorer

This week’s podcast features a discussion with David Patent, the CEO at VizExplorer, on how his company has rebounded following the pandemic and discovered the key to gaming analytics....

Published January 24, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Look for the Silver Lining

Ahead of gaming companies’ fourth-quarter earnings reports, sentiment among investors is increasingly cautious and in some cases, even skeptical. But there could be positive outlooks in the mix for...

Published January 24, 2022

IGT Shuffles Top Management

International Game Technology announced that Lorenzo Pellicioli is retiring as chairman of the board, CEO Marco Sala (l.) will become executive board chairman, and Vincent Sadusky will become CEO.

Published January 24, 2022

Federal Government to Appeal Florida Compact Decision

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (l.) has notified a federal court that her department will appeal the striking down of a compact drawn up between the state of Florida and...

Published January 24, 2022

‘Mattress Mack’ Loses Over $5 Million in a Stretch of Betting

Jim McIngvale (l.), promotional genius and inveterate gambler, lost several bets recently totaling more than $5 million. He shrugged it off. Even if he loses, publicity for his Houston...

Published January 24, 2022

Minnesota Lawmaker Pursues Sports Betting Bill

Minnesota state Rep. Zack Stephenson (l.) said he’s working with stakeholders, including the state’s 11 tribal nations, to draft sports betting legislation. “The momentum is growing,” he said.

Published January 24, 2022

Though Opposed, Brazil’s President Expects Legalized Gaming

The Brazilian Congress is considering legislation that would legalize casinos in the country. President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) expects it to pass, even though he plans to veto it.

Published January 24, 2022

Merger Will Create Chile’s Largest Casino Giant

Chilean gaming companies Enjoy and Dreams plan to merge by the fourth quarter of this year. Their merger will result in the largest gaming company in Chile, controlling 58...

Published January 24, 2022

Singapore IRs Will Feel Junket Loss

A weaker Asian junket industry means more competition for premium-mass players in Singapore. Marina Bay Sands (l.) and Resorts World Sentosa just saw their exclusivity periods extended until 2030.

Published January 24, 2022

Genting Upgrades in New York Could Improve Casino Odds

New York State will soon accept applicants for three casino licenses in the greater New York City area. Genting Malaysia is expanding its Queens slot parlor, Resorts World New...

Published January 24, 2022