GLPI to Buy Cordish Live! Casino Real Estate

Gaming and Leisure Properties will acquire the real estate under Cordish Companies’ three Live! Casinos, including the one in South Philadelphia (l.). The deal is part of a $1.81...

Published December 13, 2021

Can A Chicago Casino Work for the Operator?

A tough tax rate. A crowded environment. More than $1 billion in investment, with fewer returns. A Chicago casino comes with plenty of challenges, but three operators are ready...

Published December 6, 2021

GGB Magazine Announces the 20th Edition of 25 People to Watch

GGB’s annual list of the movers and shakers in the gaming industry’s highest honor, People to Watch 2022, celebrates its 20th anniversary. This special issue features an extensive interview...

Published December 6, 2021

Investigating Winning Players: Drilling Down through Charting

Table game expert Bill Zender gives a sneak peak of what he’ll be covering during his intensive seminar offered at the World Game Protection Conference, February 15-17 at the...

Published December 6, 2021

Study: New York Mobile Is a Buyers’ Market

A new study suggests New York State could be “a crown jewel” in the mobile sports betting market. But operators will have to pay to play, in the form...

Published December 6, 2021

Seminoles Shut Down Mobile After District Court Ruling

The Seminole Tribe of Florida discontinued mobile sports betting, after an appeals court panel refused to stay a district court judge’s ban on sports betting in the state. The...

Published December 6, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jonodev Chaudhuri, Principal, Chaudhuri Law

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Jonodev Chaudhuri, the founder of Chaudhuri Law, about how he’s been keeping busy following his departure as chairman of the National...

Published December 6, 2021

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Junking the Junkets

The end of the junket business in Macau—signaled by the recent arrest of Sun City head Alvin Chau—is sure to cause short-term pain. But it could possibly lead to...

Published December 6, 2021

IGT Sues DOJ Over Wire Act

IGT has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Justice seeking assurance that it will never be prosecuted under the federal Wire Act for its internet lottery business.

Published December 6, 2021

888 to Take Over Wm. Hill’s European Arm in ‘22

When Caesars bought William Hill in April, it promised to sell off its non-U.S. holdings. Online firm 888 expects to complete its purchase in early 2022, in which case...

Published December 6, 2021

San Manuel OK’d to Own and Operate Palms in Vegas

With its purchase of the Palms (l.), California’s San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will soon become the first tribe to own and operate a Las Vegas resort. The...

Published December 6, 2021

Crown Snubs Blackstone, Wants a Better Offer

Crown Resorts has rejected a third takeover attempt by the Blackstone Group, but is open to a higher bid from the U.S. company. Blackstone recently offered $8.46 billion for...

Published December 6, 2021

Kuwana City A Latecomer to Japan IR Race

Another potential integrated resort bidder has emerged in Japan. The mayor of Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, has inquired about joining the IR race. Up to three locations will be...

Published December 6, 2021

Mohegans’ Inspire Korea Phase 1 Fully Funded Ahead of 2023 Opening

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has closed on financing to develop its Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea. Phase 1 alone of the development comes with a $1.55 billion...

Published December 6, 2021

Las Vegas Tourism Officials Weigh Risk of Omicron

As several nations joined the U.S. in restricting travel from eight African countries due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 omicron variant, Las Vegas tourism officials are weighing the...

Published December 6, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Golden Nugget SPAC Falling Apart

Golden Nugget boss Tilman Fertitta (l.) last week canceled the planned IPO for his company using a SPAC as the vehicle. But Fast Acquisition says not so fast and...

Published December 6, 2021

The End of Junkets?

The arrest of Suncity head Alvin Chau (l.) has chilling implications for what remains of Macau’s junket sector, and makes it clear that Beijing will not tolerate cross-border gambling....

Published December 6, 2021

X(Mas) Marks The Spot

New Year’s Eve is the event of the year for Las Vegas. But why do we not give Christmas the same respect? Ira David Sternberg has some ideas.

Published November 29, 2021

Louisiana Sports Betting Starts With A Bang

It’s so-far, so-good for sports betting in Louisiana, which kicked off in October, just in time for the New Orleans Saints to whup the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. First-month revenue...

Published November 29, 2021

HHR King

Ainsworth has led the way for the industry to delve into a new market for slot suppliers in historical horse racing. Kentucky and Virginia lead the way and other...

Published November 29, 2021