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

The California Legislature: A Parliament of Whores

The long and winding road of California card rooms must stop with Robert Lytle, a regulator who approved radical changes to card room procedures, and then was booted from...

Published January 20, 2020

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kristian Nylen, CEO, Kambi

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Kristian Nylen, the CEO of Kambi, the Swedish-based sports betting provider that has made a big impact in the U.S....

Published January 20, 2020

FANTINI’S FINANCE: 2020: So Far, So Good

In the new year so far, we’ve seen a general rise in gaming stocks, with more ups than downs, and the broader economy looks encouraging too. Here are some...

Published January 20, 2020

UNLV Conference Eyes Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics

It’s coming fast so the UNLV Boyd School of Law held a conference last week focusing on artificial intelligence, biometrics and big data. The conference brought together academics, scientists,...

Published January 20, 2020

Florida Proposal Would Renew Seminole Compact

Under proposed legislation, the Seminole Tribe would pay Florida $3 billion in the first four years of a renewed gaming compact. The bill would allow the tribe to offer...

Published January 20, 2020

On the Road to Sports Betting, MLB Is Taking it Slow

Sports betting offers Major League Baseball a host of in-play opportunities, the kind denied to other sports that aren’t as statistics-heavy. At a Las Vegas summit, MLB executive Kenny...

Published January 20, 2020

Mohegans Advance in Greece, but Hard Rock Won’t Go Quietly

Connecticut-based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is the final remaining bidder in the race to win an Athens casino license, at the now-closed Hellenikon International Airport (l.). But reports indicate...

Published January 20, 2020

Mexican President Says No New Casinos

The president of Mexico has forbidden new casinos in the country, and warned local governments that if they defy his order, they do so at their peril. Andrés Manuel...

Published January 20, 2020

Japan Casino Scandal Shakes Public Trust

The corruption scandal surrounding Japan’s looming integrated resort (IR) industry has shaken the confidence of the public. Some are now asking the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (l.)...

Published January 20, 2020

Hard Rock’s Allen Awards AC Employees, Blasts City & State

Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen (l.) led an “Employee Town Hall” to show appreciation for the employees of Hard Rock Atlantic City. But he still had harsh words...

Published January 20, 2020

WEEKLY FEATURE: UK Bans Online Credit Card Bets

Online bettors in the U.K. will soon have to pay for the activity in cash. A newly instituted ban on credit-funded bets will become effective in April. Ewallets and...

Published January 20, 2020

MGM Grand Sold in $4.6 Billion Strip Megadeal

The game plan for MGM Resorts is to exit the real estate business and amass a pile of cash in the process. The newly announced sale of its 5,000-room...

Published January 20, 2020

Harry and Meghan and Sherwood Valley

A small California tribal casino has offered development opportunities or employment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. The two have resigned from their official duties...

Published January 13, 2020

Tired of Wynning Yet?

The insistence of Nevada regulators to further punish Steve Wynn could cost the state millions and damage the reputation of the state agencies as the decision to hold him...

Published January 13, 2020