Gaming Looks to Macau’s New CE—and He to Them

Macau’s casino operators should find much in their favor if they forge positive relations with the city’s new leader, Ho Iat Seng (l.). But as their casino concessions near...

Published September 1, 2019

Hard Rock Bids on Greek Casino

U.S.-based gaming giant Hard Rock International has submitted a binding offer for a €1 billion (US$1.1 billion) casino development planned for a former airport near Athens. Chairman Jim Allen...

Published September 1, 2019

Cordish Grows Pennsylvania Footprint

Cordish Companies’ Stadium Casino subsidiary is targeting both sides of the state of Pennsylvania with new Live! casino and hotel projects in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Philadelphia project (l.)...

Published September 1, 2019

Georgia Again Considers Expanded Gambling

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (l.) has asked state agencies to cut their budgets. In response, House and Senate committees will consider casino gambling, horseracing and sports betting as new...

Published September 1, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: Focus Shifts in Japan

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has bowed out of plans to pursue an integrated resort license in Osaka, Japan, preferring to focus on Tokyo and Yokohama. That pivot seems...

Published September 1, 2019

Illinois Expansion No Sure Thing

In an announcement that shocked the Illinois horseracing industry, Churchill Downs said high taxes and a “hyper-competitive" gaming market made it “untenable” for it to pursue a gaming license...

Published September 1, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Aaron Gomes, Chief Operating Officer, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment

This week’s GGB Podcast features a discussion with Aaron Gomes, the chief operating officer for Peninsula Pacific Entertainment on how the company is opening the first gaming establishments in...

Published August 26, 2019

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Safe in a Storm

With worries about a recession looming, some investors are putting their money in “safe” casino stocks. But what are these stocks and why are they considered to have less...

Published August 26, 2019

FinCEN Watching Cryptocurrency Transactions

The rise in sports wagering in the U.S. has caused a rise in the use of digital currencies to fund betting transactions. At a recent conference on money laundering...

Published August 26, 2019

New Jersey Sports Betting Off to Fast Start

There’s a clear advantage to being the first kid with a new toy. New Jersey was the first to jump into legal sports betting after last year’s Supreme Court...

Published August 26, 2019

Cora Alpha Applies to Build Spain Resort

U.S.-based developer Cora Alpha, headed by former Disney executive John Cora, has formally applied to build a mega-resort called Elysium City in Extremadura, Spain. The government has 30 days...

Published August 26, 2019

Yokohama Mayor Climbs Off the Fence, Backs IR Plan

Fumiko Hayashi, mayor of Yokohama, Japan, reportedly has committed herself to pursuing an integrated resort in the Japanese city. Hayashi is said to be considering a JPY260 million (US$2.4...

Published August 26, 2019

Beijing’s Man Takes Helm in Macau

As expected, businessman and former legislator Ho Iat Seng has been chosen by a committee of pro-Beijing electors as the casino hub’s next chief executive. His election is believed...

Published August 26, 2019

PA Truck Stop Gaming Goes Live

As the first video gaming terminals go live at truck stops in Pennsylvania, regulators work to approve more licenses—and more communities in Lancaster County opt out of the new...

Published August 26, 2019

Genting Goes All In in New York

The Malaysian gaming conglomerate is taking full control of Resorts World Catskills in New York. It should prove enough to keep the struggling casino hotel out of bankruptcy. But...

Published August 26, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Springfield President Calls First Year a Success

MGM Springfield’s inaugural year was a success as far as President Michael Mathis is concerned—this although the casino underperformed in terms of revenues that were promised to the Massachusetts...

Published August 26, 2019

Cambodia, Philippines Call a Halt to Online Licenses

Bowing to pressure from the Chinese government, two hubs of online gaming—Cambodia and the Philippines—have announced they will suspend the issuing of new licenses for the operators. The Philippines...

Published August 26, 2019

Justice Department Appeals Wire Act Verdict

The Department of Justice last week said it would appeal the decision of a New Hampshire judge that the federal Wire Act does not apply to lotteries or iGaming...

Published August 19, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Robert DeSalvio, President, Encore Boston Harbor

This week brings a very special guest to the GGB Podcast, Bob DeSalvio, president of Encore Boston Harbor, to discuss the long and complicated process to open the new...

Published September 1, 2019

Washington Tribes Gather for Active Shooter Drill

On August 7, in an ongoing effort to increase safety preparedness in Washington State’s tribal casino community, Snoqualmie Casino in the Seattle area hosted an active-shooter preparedness and mass-casualty...

Published August 19, 2019