LVA Spent Millions on Failed Texas Casino bid

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. spent at least $10 million and hired 74 lobbyists in an effort to convince the Texas legislature to support four casinos in the state...

Published June 21, 2021

Affinity Gaming Merges with Daily Racing Form

Nevada-based casino operator Affinity Gaming, owned by Z Capital Partners and its CEO James Zenni (l.), has merged with Sports Information Group, publisher of the Daily Racing Form.

Published June 21, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: DraftKings Weighs Fallout from Short-Seller Attack

DraftKings shares plunged after short-seller Hindenburg Research targeted the company with allegations that its platform subsidiary, SBTech, had former “black market” dealings. DraftKings denies the report.

Published June 21, 2021

Resorts World Las Vegas Opens This Week

Resorts World Las Vegas will open June 24, tapping into a mood of revival in the city. The $4.3 billion North Strip resort should benefit from post-Covid exuberance, the...

Published June 21, 2021

GGB Special Report: My Story

A long career as a regulator followed by the launch of a new law practice seemed like a great path forward until a scary diagnosis changed everything. Former Pennsylvania...

Published June 14, 2021

In the Great Smoking Debate, New Jersey Shows Its Cards

As of June 4, smoking returned to Atlantic City casino floors. Operators are glad the state didn’t make the ban permanent. Anti-smoking advocates are mad lawmakers failed to act....

Published June 14, 2021

Betting Increasingly Part of Sports Coverage

In an effort to gain market share, sportsbooks are becoming more involved with sports media, particularly ESPN and its “Daily Wager” broadcast, direct from the Las Vegas Strip. The...

Published June 14, 2021

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Awards programs in gaming are usually harmless fun where the organizers get to stroke their sponsors, but when one awards program recently regaled the 52 judges it has lined...

Published June 14, 2021

Macau Recovery Is Up and Down

Gross gaming revenue in Macau for June could be down 30 percent from May due to a spike in Covid cases in China. And the SAR has a long...

Published June 14, 2021

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jennifer Shatley, President, Nevada Council on Problem Gambling

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Jennifer Shatley, the president of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and a UNLV associate, on the need for the...

Published June 14, 2021

Sightline Acquires Mobile App Developer Joingo

Sightline Payments has acquired Joingo, the leading provider of mobile engagement solutions to the casino industry, to improve the Sightline Play+ flagship consumer solution.

Published June 14, 2021

Connecticut Next State to Legalize Online Casino, Poker

Governor Ned Lamont (l.) and Connecticut’s gaming tribes have agreed to legislation legalizing online sports betting and online poker. Now the state must find a provider to work with....

Published June 14, 2021

Miami Beach Mayor Slams Seminole Gaming Compact

Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber (l.) is urging Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to reject the proposed gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, saying it was...

Published June 14, 2021

Louisiana Legislature Approves Sports Betting Rules

Louisiana senators have passed legislation outlining the rules for sports betting in the state. It now goes to Governor John Bel Edwards (l.), who’s expected to sign it.

Published June 14, 2021

Australia Extends AML Probe to Star, SkyCity

Australia Extends AML Probe to Star, SkyCity Australian financial crime watchdog AUSTRAC has opened official investigations into two more gaming companies, SkyCity and Star Entertainment. Crown Resorts is already in...

Published June 14, 2021

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Looks at Skill Games

A key Pennsylvania state Senate committee has held the first of a series of hearings to examine unlicensed, unregulated so-called “skill-based” games, with the goal of either banning or...

Published June 14, 2021

U.S. Commercial Revenue Hits 2nd Highest Total Ever in April

According to the American Gaming Association, the April revenue numbers for commercial casinos in the U.S. were the second-highest in history, reflecting the pent up demand as players return...

Published June 14, 2021

WEEKLY FEATURE: Branson Gets the Party Started!

Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas is officially opened now that founder Richard Branson showed up to officiate at the grand opening, featuring the governor of Nevada, pop star Christina...

Published June 14, 2021

Wakayama IR Team Includes Weidner

Canadian private-equity firm Clairvest, chosen to develop a casino resort in Wakayama, Japan, will partner with French operator Groupe Partouche and a company linked to U.S. gaming veteran William...

Published June 14, 2021

Betting on IP Decisioning Data: Bad Luck for Online Fraudsters

The surge in U.S. online gambling industry is expected to accelerate. Along with increased traffic and demand on virtual gaming platforms, operators can expect to see growth in another...

Published June 7, 2021