Interior Approves Florida Gaming Compact

The U.S. Interior Department has OK’d the gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, signed by tribal Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and Governor Ron DeSantis. The tribe gets...

Published August 16, 2021

BetMGM, PointsBet, Caesars Enter Arizona Market

Heavy hitting sportsbook operators have partnered with tribal and professional sports organizations to operate sports betting in Arizona. Including first NFL stadium MLB stadium sportsbooks.

Published August 16, 2021

Crown Bank Account Disguised VIP Transactions

Crown Perth created a bank account, Riverbank Investments, just for VIP transactions, according to recent testimony in Western Australia. Former Crown CEO Ken Barton (l.) said he was unconcerned...

Published August 16, 2021

Japan IRs in the Home Stretch, Nagasaki Chooses Casinos Austria

Casinos Austria has been chosen by Nagasaki prefecture as its integrated-resorts partner to develop the Huis Ten Bosch property (l.). Wakayama is also set with Clairvest, and MGM is...

Published August 16, 2021

AGA: Commercial Gaming Breaks Record in Q2

The American Gaming Association reported that U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached $13.6 billion in the second quarter of 2021, breaking the previous quarterly record of $11.1 billion.

Published August 16, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Sportsbooks Team Up for New York Licenses

A New York mobile sports betting market, long stonewalled by lawmakers, is now just around the corner. And a number of big names are teaming with their rivals to...

Published August 16, 2021

Big Deal: DraftKings to Buy Golden Nugget Online

In an unexpected move, DraftKings will purchase Golden Nugget Online Gaming for $1.56 billion. The deal gives DraftKings access to a combined database of more than 5 million customers...

Published August 16, 2021

Japan IR Partners: This Bet Could Still Pay Off

A number of global gaming operators have ditched plans to develop integrated resorts in Japan. But the remaining bidders and partners may yet find the holy grail they were...

Published August 9, 2021

Virginia Senator Plans VGT Legalization Next Year

Virginia state Senator Joe Morrissey (l.) recently viewed video gambling terminals up close in Illinois and came back ready to push for legislation next year that would allow the...

Published August 9, 2021

GGB PODCAST: David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with David Rebuck, the director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, about how the DGE regulated gaming during the...

Published August 9, 2021

Registration Now Open for G2E 2021

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) has officially opened registration for the 2021 edition, to be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas October 4-7.

Published August 9, 2021

AGA Promotes National Problem Gambling Help Line

The American Gaming Association announced it is recommending new efforts in national advertising campaigns to increase awareness of problem gambling help lines. AGA VP Jessica Feil (l.) says a...

Published August 9, 2021

Online Gambling a Growing Concern in the U.K.

GamCare, a national gambling helpline in the U.K. reported a rise on the number of women seeking help for gambling addictions. Statistics indicate online gaming is a factor in...

Published August 9, 2021

Catawba Nation Breaks Ground on NC Casino

The Catawba Nation will break ground for its $273 million Catawba Two Kings Casino in North Carolina on August 11. Meanwhile, the “pre-launch” facility, opened July 1, offers 500...

Published August 9, 2021

NHL’s Kane Denies Betting On, Fixing Games

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane (l.) has denied allegations made by his wife that he bet on NHL games, bet against his own team, and may have tried...

Published August 9, 2021

Caesars Sells European & African Casinos to Metropolitan

In its ongoing effort to reduce operations in non-core assets, Caesars Entertainment last week so the casinos it operates in the UK, including London’s Empire Casino (l.), Egypt and...

Published August 9, 2021

Crown’s Coonan, Walsh Get Their Walking Papers

Crown Resorts Executive Chairman Helen Coonan and CEO Xavier Walsh are headed for the door as Victoria brings its royal commission to a close. The state’s regulatory body is...

Published August 9, 2021

Grand Lisboa Palace Opens in Macau

The last major casino resort in Macau’s Cotai district has made its grand debut—finally. SJM Holdings’ sparkling Grand Lisboa Palace opened for business July 30 during a trying time...

Published August 9, 2021

Not So Fast on Chicago Casino

On Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (l.) gave gaming operators two more months to respond to the city’s casino request for proposals. Chicago hopes to host a multibillion-dollar casino...

Published August 9, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Penn National Pays $2 Billion for Canadian Company The Score

With the advent of full sports betting in Canada The Score Media and Gaming became the hot property. Penn National recognized this but it wasn’t just the Canadian connection...

Published August 9, 2021