WEEKLY FEATURE: Bally’s Accepts Standard General Buyout at $18.25 per Share

Standard General has bought out the remaining shares of Bally’s Corp. and will merge the operator with Queen Casino & Entertainment.

Published July 27, 2024

Apollo to Acquire IGT Gaming and Everi

In a surprising turn of events, Apollo Global Management has come over the top of IGT and Everi’s planned merger and will acquire both companies for $6.3 billion.

Published July 27, 2024

NCLGS Summer Meeting Touches on Major Gaming Issues

Last week’s Summer Meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States saw debates on skill games, sports betting and iGaming legalization.

Published July 20, 2024

EUROPE IN FOCUS

KSA chairman addresses black market concerns, Evoke slumps in H1, Ukraine blocks more illicit sites and more.

Published July 20, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Kurt Gissane, Chief Revenue Officer, Aristocrat Gaming

This week we sit down with Kurt Gissane (l.), chief revenue officer of Aristocrat Gaming, to talk about the supplier's plans for the upcoming Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association trade...

Published July 20, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Outside Looking In

Lately, it seems that regardless of overall market trends, gaming stocks have continued to underperform. There have been some exceptions, but generally speaking, second-quarter earnings should shed more light...

Published July 20, 2024

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

New launches from Caesars, IGT

Published July 20, 2024

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Sports betting progress in Brazil and new licensing in Argentina and Peru.

Published July 20, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macau GGR could miss forecasts, Bamban mayor nowhere to be found, SkyCity Auckland to close temporarily later this year and more.

Published July 20, 2024

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

NCPG establishes tribal council, Spokane Tribe Casino expansion, Jamul tops off hotel and more.

Published July 20, 2024

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

MLB concerned about player harassment, Jontay Porter denied passport, Boutte’s charges dropped and more.

Published July 20, 2024

U.S. IN FOCUS

Petersburg referendum approved, Churchill Downs rebuked for HHR facility, Accel acquires Fairmont Holdings and more.

Published July 20, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: BetMGM, Caesars Go Live with Sports Betting in DC

After a false start, BetMGM and Caesars have joined FanDuel in offering mobile sports betting throughout Washington, DC.

Published July 20, 2024

Mirage Closes After 34 Years on the Strip

The legendary Mirage has officially closed, making way for the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in 2027.

Published July 20, 2024

Playing the Hits: How Rock & Brews Became a Casino Staple

Rock and roll is one of the most beloved and enduring themes in American culture. It evokes emotion and energy, much like the experience of going to a casino....

Published July 13, 2024

Suppliers in Focus

Aristocrat's NFL slots go digital, IGT expands Whitney Houston slot launch and Everi seeks Koin lawsuit dismissal.

Published July 13, 2024

Latin America in Focus

Slow licensing in Brazil, new regulatory appointments, Mexican iGaming buzz and more.

Published July 13, 2024

Asia in Focus

Downfall of Macau junkets, patience for McCann and Star Entertainment, hopes for Thailand IRs and more.

Published July 13, 2024

Tribal Gaming in Focus

Southern Utes spar with Colorado over sports betting, Redding Rancheria finally get Win-River relocation approval, new Chicken Ranch casino preview and more.

Published July 13, 2024

Sports Betting in Focus

Guilty plea for ex-NBA player Jontay Porter, sundown for SaharaBets, expansion in D.C., fines from the NJDGE and more.

Published July 13, 2024