New Jersey Lawmakers Push Casino Tax Breaks

New Jersey legislators want to remove sports betting and online gaming from calculations of the taxes owed by Atlantic City casinos. The gaming halls say much of the revenue...

Published November 22, 2021

AGA: Industry on Pace for Record 2021

The American Gaming Association reports that commercial gaming in the U.S. saw record third-quarter revenues, and is on pace for record earnings in 2021. CEO Bill Miller (l.) said...

Published November 22, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Chicago Casino Bidders Show Their Hands

Last week, the Chicago mayor’s office released long-awaited details of five casino proposals for the city. Bally’s submitted two $1.6 billion plans, and local player Rush Street Gaming also...

Published November 22, 2021

Churchill Downs Wins Terre Haute Casino

The Indiana Gaming Commission has awarded the Vigo County casino license to Churchill Downs Inc., edging out runner-up Full House Resorts. CDI will develop the $240 million Queen of...

Published November 22, 2021

It’s Time For The Gambling Industry To Kick Start Its Social-Purpose Journey

What happens when an organization begins its social purpose journey? The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has embarked on that path. Find out how it’s working from its leader,...

Published November 15, 2021

Pay for Play on the Boardwalk?

Why would local politicians in New Jersey support a bill that would damage their constituents in Atlantic City and across the state? The bill sponsored by outgoing Senate President...

Published November 15, 2021

Global Gaming Women: Your ‘Personal Board of Directors’

During the pandemic, Global Gaming Women grew its virtual presence to ensure its educational content and networking opportunities were still available to members. The organization is designed to give...

Published November 15, 2021

San Manuel to Yaamava’: The Art of the Rebrand

The rebranding of a world-famous Southern California resort wasn’t done lightly—and it didn’t happen overnight. Here’s how the San Manuel Casino and Resort became Yaamava’.

Published November 15, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kent Young, President, Spin Games

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Kent Young, the president of Spin Games, who talks about the acquisition of his company by the Bragg Gaming Group and...

Published November 15, 2021

Entain Launches Diversity and Inclusion Plan

Sports betting and iGaming operator Entain is launching a global diversity and inclusion initiative “EnTrain,” to increase access to technology and improve diversity. The program aims to train and...

Published November 15, 2021

Aristocrat Now Competing for Playtech

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. said it will continue with its planned acquisition of iGaming content supplier Playtech PLC despite a competing takeover offer from minority stakeholder Gopher Investments.

Published November 15, 2021

Feds: Seminole Compact Doesn’t Violate IGRA

On November 8, attorneys for the U.S. Interior Department filed a decision saying a new compact giving Florida’s Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting does not violate the...

Published November 15, 2021

Ohio Lawmakers Negotiate Sports Betting Measure

Ohio state Senator Kirk Schuring (l.) says lawmakers have made “significant compromises” on a sports betting measure. He called the negotiations a “Rubik’s cube,” but added, “We’re making progress.”

Published November 15, 2021

Canada: Bill Would Make it Harder for Gamblers to Sue Casinos

Legislators in Newfoundland and Labrador are mulling a bill that would make it harder for gambling addicts to sue government-run casinos in class-actions. Finance Minister Siobhan Coady (l.) says...

Published November 15, 2021

Macau CEOs in a Holding Pattern

Despite a lack of clarity on the concession retender, the CEOs of U.S. gaming companies in Macau continue to express confidence in their renewals, either next year or later...

Published November 15, 2021

Fontainebleau Jumpstart Sign of Market Confidence

Construction on the long-dormant Fontainebleau on the Las Vegas Strip is back on launched with a re-groundbreaking last week, with the project expected to be complete in 2023. Developers...

Published November 15, 2021

Chicago Mayor Weighs Casino Bids

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) will create a review committee consisting of a cross-section of city departments to review and choose finalists for a Chicago casino license. The Illinois...

Published November 15, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Maddox Departing Wynn Resorts

Matt Maddox announced that he will be stepping down from his position as CEO of Wynn Resorts effective January 31, 2022, to be replaced by President and CFO Craig...

Published November 15, 2021

New York Selects Nine Mobile Sportsbook Operators

Supporters of mobile sports betting in New York are one step closer to their first legal wagers. Last week, the New York State Gambling Commission selected nine operators split...

Published November 15, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST SPECIAL EDITION: Jonathan Michaels, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Government Affairs, Sightline Payments

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Jonathan Michaels, the senior vice president, strategic development and government affairs for Sightline Payments on his new job and how his...

Published November 8, 2021