Ukraine Gaming Bill Gets Preliminary OK

A sweeping bill that would allow land-based casinos, online gambling, sports betting and lotteries in Ukraine has passed in its first parliamentary vote. It must pass two more readings...

Published February 3, 2020

Crown Chairman, Others Ousted Amid ‘Suitability’ Probe

Crown Resorts Executive Chairman John Alexander (l., with former Crown honcho James Packer) has resigned, and others in the Australian company’s executive ranks are also casualties of a regulatory...

Published February 3, 2020

Poll: Most in Japan Say Suspend IR Plans

In Japan, just one-fifth of people responding to an Asahi Shimbun survey favor moving ahead with plans to build three multibillion-dollar integrated resorts in the country. Many residents have...

Published February 3, 2020

Hawaii Proposals Could End Gaming Ban

Bills originating in the Hawaii Senate would create a Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corp. If approved, the legislation would end the Aloha State’s long ban on any form of...

Published February 3, 2020

Record $26 Million Americans Wagered on Super Bowl LIV

The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that Americans wagered $6.8 billion on the NFL championship game Sunday, in which the Kansas City Chiefs vanquished the San Francisco 49ers 31-20,...

Published February 3, 2020

Coronavirus Creates Macau Ghost Town

The coronavirus pandemic left Macau’s casinos largely deserted last week, during a Lunar New Year holiday that should have been their busiest season of the year. Visitation was down...

Published February 3, 2020

Hawaiian Gardens, California: The Money Laundering Capital of the World

In the ongoing saga of card-room corruption in California, one facility stands head and shoulders above the rest: Hawaiian Gardens Casino (l.), located in the town with the same...

Published January 27, 2020

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Travis Foley, Chief Operations Officer, BMM Testlabs

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Travis Foley, the chief operations officer for BMM Testlabs on the progress of his company and the role of test...

Published January 27, 2020

FANTINI’S FINANCE: In Macau, Is Viral Outbreak A Blip Or A Black Swan?

Last week, Chinese New Year in Macau celebrations were cancelled due to fears about the Wuhan coronavirus. In response, Hong Kong-listed casino stocks took a dive. For investors, does...

Published January 27, 2020

UNLV Tech Park Opens With Caesars Funding

Gardner Company, UNLV, and Caesars Entertainment last week celebrated the completion of the first research building at the UNLV Tech Park, launching new era for research and innovation in...

Published January 27, 2020

Former Aristocrat Execs Take Over at Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corp. has confirmed the imminent arrival of a trio of executives formerly with rival Aristocrat Technologies, including Matt Wilson (l.), Siobhan Lane and Connie James. The hires...

Published January 27, 2020

Arizona Legislators Use Compacts as Stick in Water Disputes

Some Arizona lawmakers want to tie new tribal gaming compacts to certain tribes’ water rights disputes. If officials have their way, the tribes wouldn’t be able to secure new...

Published January 27, 2020

Prop Bets Rule for Super Bowl

For bettors, the Super Bowl is the king of the hill. Along with win-loss wagers, gamblers can also take their pick of special wagers known as proposition bets, such...

Published January 27, 2020

In Washington, Competing Sports Bills and a Tight Deadline

Competing sportsbook bills are off and running in the Washington State legislature. But with a 60-day session, many don’t hold out much hope for a final bill this year....

Published January 27, 2020

U.K. Health Chief Now Targets VIP Programs

Along with major changes in U.K. based gaming, including the banning of credit cards to fund gameplay, Claire Murdoch (l.), head of the National Health Service, is calling for...

Published January 27, 2020

Corruption Charges Back to Haunt Canadian Province

A 2009 report recently uncovered through freedom-of-information requests by Canadian media alleges that a businessman “connected to Asian organized crime” was able to buy part of a B.C. Lottery...

Published January 27, 2020

In Asia, Competition Heats Up for China’s VIPs

Last year’s 18 percent decline in Macau VIP revenue may be the symptom of a larger phenomenon—an exodus of Chinese high rollers to other destinations in the region’s burgeoning...

Published January 27, 2020

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenues Hit New High

Pennsylvania’s 12 commercial casinos logged a new revenue record for 2019: $3.4 billion in revenue, thanks partly to a 2017 gaming expansion. At the same time, municipalities continue to...

Published January 27, 2020

WEEKLY FEATURE: Coronavirus Hits Macau; Casinos Could Close

Macau has confirmed its second case of the potentially deadly Wuhan virus, all but dashing hopes that Chinese New Year visitation will get the market moving again. Even more...

Published January 27, 2020

Get Them to the Greek: Mohegans Win Athens Casino License

U.S.-based gaming operator Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has won the right to develop a billion-dollar integrated resort (l.) at the former Hellinikon International Airport in Athens. It will work...

Published January 27, 2020