Not Much Love for Chi-Town Casino

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the bidding for a casino license in the city, hoping to get more action. Participation so far has been underwhelming, and a number...

Published August 23, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Scott Sibella, President, Resorts World Las Vegas, Rick Hutchins, SVP Casino Operations, Resorts World Las Vegas and Tom Jingoli, EVP & COO, Konami Gaming

In a special edition of the GGB Podcast, we bring together Scott Sibella, President, Resorts World Las Vegas, Rick Hutchins, , SVP Casino Operations, Resorts World Las Vegas and...

Published August 23, 2021

FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Perfect Quandary: Who’s Right, the Bull or the Bear?

The Bull and the Bear rarely see eye-to-eye. But investors need both viewpoints to make informed decisions. Let’s get their takes on the current economy, future prospects and the...

Published August 23, 2021

Sightline Payments Achieves Unicorn Status

Sightline Payments completed a $244 million funding round via a company controlled by billionaire Bill Foley (l.) that raises the company’s value to more than $1 billion, making it...

Published August 23, 2021

Nevada Non-Strip Operators Object to Online Gaming

A coalition of non-Strip operators, small casinos and bars and restaurants have sent a letter to the Nevada Gaming Control Board urging it to reject the legalization of online...

Published August 23, 2021

Report Highlights U.K., U.S. Gambling Attitudes

Research firms Toluna and Harris Interactive have released a report on gambling attitudes in both the U.K. and U.S. The firm interviewed more than 4,000 people about sports betting,...

Published August 23, 2021

Arizona: More Sports Betting Applicants than Licenses

Arizona has more sports betting license applications than it has licenses. Now that the August 9 deadline is past, the Arizona Department of Gaming must decide which of 15...

Published August 23, 2021

Brazil Moves Toward Legal Casinos

A bill is making its way through Brazil’s National Congress that would allow integrated resorts, including casinos. According to a report submitted to the Economy Minister, IRs could attract...

Published August 23, 2021

Macau Committee: Undertake Gaming Amendments Now

A committee of the Macau Legislative Assembly says the government should get underway with a public consultation on amendments to local gaming laws, which would include details on the...

Published August 23, 2021

MGM Resorts Now Requires Employee Covid Vaccination

In a change of policy, MGM Resorts now requires Covid-19 vaccinations “as a condition of employment for all salaried employees and new hires throughout the United States.”

Published August 23, 2021

WEELKY FEATURE: Was Nagasaki IR Process Rigged?

Earlier this month, a Nagasaki, Japan IR bidder announced it would withdraw due to concerns about the RFP process. Oshidori Development claims the prefectural government played favorites to eliminate...

Published August 23, 2021

Report: Pandemic Took a Toll on Tribal Gaming

Reports from the American Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission show dramatic drops in gaming revenues due to Covid-19. But the declines weren’t as dire as projected for...

Published August 23, 2021

Sportsbooks, Sports Bars Team Up In a Win for Both

A proliferation of partnerships between taverns and sportsbooks promises to increase the bottom line of both businesses. The formula is all over the country, from Philly to Pittsburgh, DC...

Published August 16, 2021

GGB PODCAST SPECIAL EDITION: Captain Jack Andrews, Professional Bettor and Co-Founder, Unabated.com

In a special edition of the GGB Podcast, we sit down with Captain Jack Andrews, a professional bettor and Youtube personality on how he advises online sports bettors and...

Published August 16, 2021

The Rest of the Story: Insights into the California Sports Betting Scene

California is the holy grail for sports betting. With more than 40 million people chomping at the bit to get started, there is money to be made. But will...

Published August 16, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Richard ‘Boz’ Bosworth, President & CEO, JC Hospitality Partners

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Richard “Boz” Bosworth, the president and CEO of JC Hospitality Partners, which owns the Virgin Hotel Casino in Las Vegas...

Published August 16, 2021

FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Consolidation Waltz

Penn National has bought Score Media and Gaming. DraftKings has acquired Golden Nugget Online. It’s safe to say there will be further consolidation in the online realm. Who’s next,...

Published August 16, 2021

It’s Rush Street Interactive, Sportech for CT Sports Betting

Last Thursday, the Connecticut Lottery announced that Rush Street Interactive has been chosen as its online sports betting partner, with Sportech running retail sportsbooks. Betting is expected to launch...

Published August 16, 2021

Entain Buys Unikrn, Sets Up Esports Division

In an important endorsement of the importance of esports to betting companies, the UK-based Entain has bought esports betting company Unikrn (founders Karl Flores and Rahul Sood at left)...

Published August 16, 2021

Top Gaming Market Researcher Mike Meczka Dies

Less than a month after he shared his wisdom at the Indian Gaming 2021 conference, respected market researcher Michael Meczka has passed away due to complications from Covid.

Published August 16, 2021