EUROPE IN FOCUS

U.K. consumers spend big on gambling, Tipico snaps up Admiral Austria, French operators to reduce promotional spend and more.

Published January 09, 2025

U.S. IN FOCUS

Lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia to discuss iGaming bills, new racino proposed for Decatur, Tysons developers make first comments and more.

Published January 09, 2025

WEEKLY FEATURE: Will Customers Buy Into DraftKings Sportsbook+?

In the era of subscriptions, DraftKings Sportsbook+ makes perfect sense—but does that mean the company’s latest idea will actually gain traction with bettors?

Published January 09, 2025

The Latest on California Tribes’ Lawsuit Against Card Rooms

California’s gaming tribes fought long and hard for their day in court against state card rooms. Now that they’ve gotten it, expect the fight between both sides to be...

Published January 09, 2025

Saluting Las Vegas

Themed resorts are one thing, but an entire themed city? Ira David Sternberg (l.) explores the possibility of a new, militarized Las Vegas.

Published December 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Kate Spilde, Professor and Chair of the Sycuan Institute of Tribal Gaming, San Diego State University

In this episode we sit down with Kate Spilde (l.), chair of SDSU’s Sycuan Institute of Tribal Gaming and one of the preeminent academics in the gaming world.

Published December 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Evan Groat, VP and GM of Connectivity, Crane Payment Innovations

This week we sit down with Evan Groat (l.), vice president and general manager of connectivity for Crane Payment Innovations, to talk about the current state of cashless payments...

Published December 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Cynthia Hallett, President and CEO, Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights

In this episode we sit down with Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, to talk about the increasingly contentious issue of smoking in casinos.

Published December 20, 2024

Making Safe Hires Matters During Seasonal Lulls in Casinos

All businesses must be diligent in their hiring practices, but casinos are especially susceptible to risks related to their employees, writes Greg Natale, key account manager and integration specialist...

Published December 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming

In this episode we sit down with Stuart Hunter (l.), managing director of Clarion Gaming, to talk about the upcoming ICE Barcelona show, which will be the first edition...

Published December 20, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

A recent Wells Fargo research note has forced investors to ask some tough questions about the future growth prospects of land-based casinos in the U.S.

Published December 20, 2024

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

The latest announcements from JCM, Flows and Kuady.

Published December 20, 2024

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Paraguay ends its gambling monopoly, Peru approves new consumption tax, Brazilian stakeholders debate welfare betting ban and more.

Published December 20, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Online gaming spurs Philippine revenue record, Francis Lui takes the reins at Galaxy, China’s Xi makes a visit to Macau and more.

Published December 20, 2024

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Maverick loses Washington sports betting appeal, Ho-Chunk announces new Nebraska casino, Michigan tribe asks for SCOTUS help and more.

Published December 20, 2024

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Lawmakers take aim at election betting, ESPN Bet doubles down on ESPN connection, Bally Bet expands to Ontario and more.

Published December 20, 2024

EUROPE IN FOCUS

Dutch gaming reforms expected next March, U.K. operators seek clarity on supplier due diligence, Austria faces pressure to end monopoly and more.

Published December 20, 2024

U.S. IN FOCUS

FTC institutes new rule regarding resort fees, Sanborn appeals license revocation, Cedar Rapids City Council approves casino project and more.

Published December 20, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: L&W Antitrust Suit Cleared for Arbitration

Light & Wonder’s automated shufflers are the focus of an antitrust suit brought against the global gaming giant.

Published December 20, 2024

Congressional Committee Bullies Baker, Goes Off the Rails

The much-anticipated federal hearing on sports betting was not very kind to NCAA President Charlie Baker (l.). In fact, it wasn’t very kind to anyone, or productive.

Published December 20, 2024