WEEKLY FEATURE: The Ticket to Brazil

The two largest worldwide lottery suppliers have won a joint concession to operate the newly privatized instant lottery in Brazil, putting the normally rival suppliers together in a 50-50...

Published October 28, 2019

Seminoles Rock On

Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida, last week debuted the “Guitar Hotel,” the first building in the world modeled after the musical instrument. The addition to an already successful...

Published October 28, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Charles Cohen, Vice President, PlayDigital Sports Betting, IGT

Joining us on the GGB Podcast this week is Charles Cohen, the vice president of PlayDigital Sports Betting for IGT on his company’s success during the first year of...

Published October 21, 2019

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Recession? What Recession?

Talk of an economic downturn is just that, according to many gaming CEOs interviewed by Fantini Reports at G2E. From robust wagering business to lots of financial activity, the...

Published October 21, 2019

Nieman, Palermo Honored by AGEM

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has selected Tom Nieman as the recipient of the 2019 Jens Halle Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in Commercial Gaming Professionalism, and the...

Published October 21, 2019

Encore Boston Harbor President Bows Out

For five years, he oversaw the massive project of opening the $2.3 billion Encore Boston Harbor. Last week, four months after the casino opened its doors, Wynn Resorts announced...

Published October 21, 2019

U.S. Operator Unveils Athens IR Plans

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment of Connecticut, one of two U.S. operators vying for a Greek casino license, has revealed renderings of its planned integrated resort at the former Hellenikon...

Published October 21, 2019

U.S. Interior Seeks Dismissal of MGM’s Connecticut Lawsuit

U.S. Interior Department attorneys have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts International challenging is decision to allow an amendment to the gaming compacts...

Published October 21, 2019

MLB Lobbies for ‘Integrity Fee’ in Washington State

Passing gaming laws and adopting regulations is slow going in Washington State. The legislature is part-time and meets for two months in some years. The state Gambling Commission may...

Published October 21, 2019

Macau: 2019 Visitation Will Approach 40 Million

The Macau government’s tourism chief pointed to a robust Golden Week holiday and the impact of the new bridge connecting the casino hub to Zhuhai and Hong Kong in...

Published October 21, 2019

Nevada Regulators Want to Ban Wynn

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked the Nevada Gaming Commission to find former Wynn Resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn “unsuitable” to hold a license in the state....

Published October 21, 2019

AGA: More Americans Like Casino Industry

Research commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows growing approval for the casino gaming industry. Some 49 percent of U.S. adults held a favorable view, up 4 points...

Published October 21, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: G2Excitement

Global Gaming Expo wrapped up last week boasting robust attendance, a vibrant show floor and stellar networking opportunities. Show organizers estimated more than 27,000 people made their way to...

Published October 21, 2019

MGM Sells Bellagio, Circus Circus

MGM’s “asset-light strategy” has borne fresh fruit in the form of a $4.5 billion deal with Blackstone Group for its Bellagio resort (l.) in Las Vegas and an $825...

Published October 21, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Patrick Bosworth, Chairman, and David Woolenberg, President, Duetto

Joining us on the GGB Podcast this week is Patrick Bosworth, the new chairman of the board and David Woolenberg, the new president of Duetto, the innovative company that...

Published October 14, 2019

FANTINI’S FINANCE: G2E to Take On the Gaming Revolution

Sports betting, mobile betting, cashless betting, in-game betting—all these new betting innovations will be part of the buzz at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E). Learn what it means...

Published October 14, 2019

Maida Compares Technology, Gaming Law and Regulation

James Maida (l.) addressed the William Boyd School of Law at UNLV last week and used his 30+ years of experience in gaming to discuss technology advances and how...

Published October 14, 2019

Everi: Making Change for Charity

The Everi Cares charitable giving program has donated more than $700,000 to worthy causes in less than two years—all from spare change on cash-out tickets through the company’s kiosks.

Published October 14, 2019

Maverick CEO Persson: Destined for Gaming

Maverick Gaming CEO Eric Persson, whose Nevada-based company burst on the scene two years ago and began buying up small to medium-size casinos—and which will soon be operating in...

Published October 14, 2019

France Plans New Gaming Authority

France has announced plans to introduce a new national gaming authority, L’autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ). It will replace the current regulator, L’autorité Nationale de Régulation des Jeux en...

Published October 14, 2019