GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Peter DeRaedt and Mark Pace, President and Vice President, IGSA

What started with an open letter from John Acres has transformed into something truly special—the International Gaming Standards Association has become one of the most important organizations in the...

Published September 18, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Take a Closer Look…

Overall, the U.S. economy and the press surrounding it isn’t very bubbly. So, surely that must mean that there are little to no opportunities for success in this market...

Published September 18, 2023

Training the Best

RG24seven is bringing free and effective responsible gaming education to the global gaming community, writes CEO Wendy Anderson (l.).

Published September 18, 2023

Seminole Tribe Scores What Could Be Decisive Win in Florida

As of now, it would appear that the Seminole Tribe has finally cleared all of the legal hurdles needed to launch (or re-launch) sports betting in Florida. However, West...

Published September 18, 2023

GeoComply: 242 Million Betting Transactions in NFL Week 1

GeoComply has built a business reporting where bettors are located when placing a bet. Sort of like a GPS in reverse. But the data it reports also tells a...

Published September 18, 2023

Irish Report Cites Huge Increase in Underage Gambling

The Irish Institute of Public Health (IPH) and the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland (TFRI) recently issued a report citing a growing trend of underage gambling.

Published September 18, 2023

Australia Moves to Ban Credit Cards, Crypto for iGaming

The Australian federal government has proposed new legislation that would ban credit cards and cryptocurrencies for iGaming. Notably, however, the bill would not apply to online lotteries.

Published September 18, 2023

Judge: Okada Manila Doesn’t Have to Merge with 26 Capital

A U.S. court has ruled that Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila (l.) is not obligated to complete a planned merger with 26 Capital Acquisition. The judge cited “conduct that...

Published September 18, 2023

Las Vegas: Tensions Rise as F1 Race Approaches

We’re approximately two months away from the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, and surely that means everyone in Las Vegas is excited, right? Well, not exactly. ...

Published September 18, 2023

Four North Carolina Casinos Unlikely

North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (l.) said a proposal for four statewide casinos does not have majority support and probably will be dropped from the long-overdue 2023-2025 state...

Published September 18, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: IGT Courts Buyers

Bloomberg reported last week that Apollo Global Management was just one of the companies interested in buying IGT’s gaming division, including its Wheel of Fortune franchise. IGT confirmed the...

Published September 18, 2023

Cyberattacks Disrupt MGM Resorts, Caesars

An apparent cyberattack against MGM Resorts International affected hospitality and gaming systems at several of the operator’s properties, while a cybersecurity breach at Caesars Entertainment may have breached customer...

Published September 18, 2023

Historic Advancements in Responsible Gaming

It used to be a discipline followed by very few people or organizations, but today responsible gaming is an important part of the industry’s maturation. But more needs to...

Published September 11, 2023

Problem Gambling: Regulation Is Not Working

Are responsible gaming programs designed by gaming companies effective? And if not, why not? Gambling researcher Dr. Kahlil Philander (l.) suggests that perhaps an increased involvement by regulators will...

Published September 11, 2023

Problem Gambling: Comorbidity & Smoking

As industry veteran and former regulator Richard Schuetz (l.)notes, compulsive gamblers usually are addicted to some other thing—drugs, alcohol, etc.—so what does the lack of a smoking ban in...

Published September 11, 2023

Problem Gambling Prevention: Who is Responsible & What Vital Component is Missing?

Greater public awareness and education about gambling harm is long overdue, but who is responsible and how can this be accomplished?

Published September 11, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Koster, Eastern Regional President, Caesars Entertainment

There’s nothing better than a plan that comes together, and John Koster (l.) knows a thing or two about effective business planning. As the eastern regional president for Caesars,...

Published September 11, 2023

New York Governor Could Resume Seneca Negotiations

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (l.) has said she no longer considers herself recused from negotiations with the Seneca Nation on renewal of the tribe’s gaming compact.

Published September 11, 2023

Kentucky Releases Limited Betting Menu

Kentucky is launching sports betting just as the NFL begins. Great timing. The state is also allowing wagers for 18-year-olds. Those concerned about responsible gaming say that can contribute...

Published September 11, 2023

Feds Say Florida Sports Betting Suit Doesn’t Need New Hearing

West Flagler Associates got a dose of somewhat bad news when the Department of Interior said a rehearing is unnecessary on whether to overturn the appeal court acceptance of...

Published September 11, 2023