NIGC has New Acting Chairwoman
The Biden administration has named Sharon M. Avery Acting Chairwoman of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). She will also act as Associate Commissioner until a permanent chair is...
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GGB PODCAST: George Goldhoff, President, Hard Rock Atlantic City
This week we sit down with George Goldhoff (l.), the president of Hard Rock Atlantic City, about how the property has performed over the last year and what he...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Time for Regional Rumination
The regional brick-and-mortar casino industry is entering an interesting era, one marked by stiff competition from their big-market counterparts as well as online gaming and increasingly, skill games. Investors...
Philippine Lawmaker Demands Stricter iGaming Oversight
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gathchalian (l.) says operators in the scandal-plagued iGaming sector are insufficiently monitored and require more stringent background checks.
First Nebraska Sports Bet Placed at New Harrah’s Property
Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska Racing & Casino (l.) made news twice. It opened the longest racetrack in the state with the new resort. And it accepted the first sports bet.
Sports Betting Could Send Student-Athletes Into Legal Limbo
Sports betting scandals have permeated throughout college athletics in recent years, but does that mean that all the biggest schools invest in the proper resources to prevent them from...
U.K. Allows Debit Cards in Slots
The U.K. Gambling Commission will reportedly allow slot machines to accept cashless payments. This is considered a necessity for land-based casinos to stay competitive in an increasingly cashless market.
Bell Two, Hard Rock Snafu: Another Tough Week for Star
Star Entertainment suffered PR and regulatory blows last week, when it erroneously believed it was soliciting a bid from a partner of Hard Rock International and then faced stiff...
Thai Province of Songkhla Looks to Casino for Tourism
Tourism officials in Songkhla, Thailand want to be considered for one of the country’s first integrated resorts with gaming. The province on the southern border wants to avoid over-reliance...
Louisiana Casino Contribution Ban Upheld
A Louisiana legislative committee originally approved an amendment submitted by state Sen. Thomas Pressly reversing the ban on casino contributions to political campaigns. However, the amendment was then rescinded...
Bally’s Shareholders Reject Smoking Study
Shareholders of Bally’s Corp. rejected a proposal by anti-smoking groups to study the potential impact of banning smoking inside Bally’s casinos.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Sportsbooks Forgo Massachusetts Gaming Roundtable
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wanted to examine the way sportsbook operators deal with limits applied to customers. The regulator set a date for a roundtable discussion. All active operators...
Virginia’s Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Gaming Bill
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (l.) vetoed the bill passed by the General Assembly to officially legalize and regulate so-called skill machines banned by a previous law.
GGB PODCAST: Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, Partners, Convergence Strategy Group
This week the GGB Podcast talks with Scott Fisher and Suzanne Perilloux Leckert, partners in the Convergence Strategy Group, about how their company has become an important consulting organization...
Impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on the Gaming Industry
The recent enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act carries with it some noteworthy provisions for casinos and the gaming industry overall. These provisions are outlined in depth by Jones...
Sin City to Sports Heaven: Las Vegas as an Athletic Destination
The emergence of Las Vegas as a premier sports city wasn’t always a foregone conclusion, and its recent success isn’t unjustified—it’s been earned through persistence and execution. GMA Consulting...
GGB PODCAST: John Schadler, Executive Director, Monogram
This week the GGB Podcast sits down with John Schadler (l.), the executive director of Monogram, a new ad agency designed to help luxury brands achieve success in Las...
Cohen Does Albany Blitz for Citi Field Zoning Bill
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is embarking on a lobbying effort to pass a bill in the state legislature to rezone part of the parking lot of the...
Minnesota Racino Expands Federal Lawsuit
Running Aces racino in Columbus, MN expanded its federal lawsuit from three to five casinos, alleging the casinos illegally offered unauthorized games, giving them “illegal and unfair competitive advantages.”...
New York Rep. Tonko Preps Bill to Limit Sports Betting Ads
New York Rep. Paul Tonko (l.) is workshopping his federal sports betting advertising bill, expected to be introduced later this year.
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January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
