More Bidders Line Up for Japan

It’s getting crowded in the pool of potential Japan IR license bidders. Barriere France has now joined the throng, along with Casinos Austria. The list already includes MGM, Caesars,...

Published November 12, 2018

Wynn Sues Wynn

Steve Wynn (l.), the former chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts, last week filed suit against the company he founded for releasing information to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission that...

Published November 12, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Exploring a Deal for Caesars?

A merger between the two industry giants MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment presents an array of possibilities—and a raft of potential complications. But whether it comes to anything or...

Published November 12, 2018

Election 2018: Gaming Wins, Loses, Maybes

The mid-term 2018 elections held much drama surrounding the impacts on Congress and state houses. While the results were not as astounding as the election of Donald Trump as...

Published November 12, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Michael Tobin, CEO, Continent 8 Technologies

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Michael Tobin, the CEO of Continent 8 Technologies, a company that serves the gaming industry by storing the immense amount...

Published November 5, 2018

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Is Bear Season Over?

Earnings season has brought a renewed interest in gaming stocks as companies have posted better earnings and investors react to perceived value. The rally is focused across all sectors...

Published November 5, 2018

Frissora to Exit Caesars

Mark Frissora will leave as CEO of Caesars Entertainment in February when his five-year contract expires. The contract would have automatically renewed had he or the company done nothing,...

Published November 5, 2018

William Hill Offers $308 Million for Mr Green

William Hill Plc is seeking to acquire Swedish-listed Mr Green & Co AB for about $308 million. The UK Bookmaker is seeking to expand its digital businesses and European...

Published November 5, 2018

UK Announces Online Gambling Tax Increase for October 2019

Britain’s Finance Minister Philip Hammond (l.) announced expected increases in taxes on offshore online gambling companies planned to offset revenue losses from a coming cut to the maximum stake...

Published November 5, 2018

Delta Corp. Plans Goa IR—with Conditions

Delta Corp., India’s only listed casino operator, wants to develop an integrated resort in Goa, but only if the government moves the state’s offshore casinos ashore. Chairman Jaydev Mody...

Published November 5, 2018

Will Bolsonaro Support Gaming?

Brazilian President-elect and former military leader Jair Bolsonaro (l.) is not an avid proponent of gaming, but may be pragmatic and back it as an economic palliative. He’s expected...

Published November 5, 2018

Sochi Casino OK’d, Azov City Zone to Close

Three years after declaring that Russia’s Azov City casino zone would close with all three of its casinos (l.), the government has made good on that pledge. The zone...

Published November 5, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Voting Counts

Although the buzz around this week’s general election in the United States surrounds which party will take control of Congress, there are still a few gaming referendums that will...

Published November 5, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brooks Pierce, President and COO, Inspired Entertainment

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Brooks Pierce, the president and COO of Inspired Entertainment, to talk about how the company has moved forward with superior content...

Published October 27, 2018

90-Day Wonders

Suddenly there are dozens of experts in the world of sports wagering who have never taken a bet in their life. While they opine eloquently on the subject, they...

Published October 27, 2018

Numbers Boom at Global Gaming Expo 2018

Attendance figures for this month’s Global Gaming Expo revealed significant increases for the gaming industry’s marquee event. Key buyer attendance was up more than 16 percent.

Published October 27, 2018

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Crash and Burn?

Gaming stocks have finally come down to earth. So had they been over-valued or is this just a reaction to higher than normal values? But a recent study by...

Published October 27, 2018

DC, Maryland, Virginia Legislatures May Legalize Sportsbook

If some lawmakers have their way, sports betting could become legal in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Currently the closest place for residents of the nation’s capital to place bets...

Published October 27, 2018

Reports: Caesars-Fertitta Merger a No Go

Caesars’ board is expected to reject a reverse merger offer from Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta (l.). The deal would significantly boost the combined company’s earnings, analysts say. It...

Published October 27, 2018

U.S. Operators Eye Elliniko

Three major U.S.-based gaming firms are still in the running for a license to offer gaming at the former Athens airport, Elliniko (l.). Caesars Entertainment, Hard Rock International and...

Published October 27, 2018