Spanish Athletes Charged in Match-Fixing

Police in Spain have arrested 11 people in a match-fixing case following a sting called “Operación Oikos.” Among those detained were athletes and sports club “presidents and executives,” according...

Published June 3, 2019

Japan Puts Brakes on Policy Release

Japan lawmakers have announced they will not issue their Fundamental Policy on Integrated Resorts until after this summer’s elections. As a result, the expected timeline for IR openings may...

Published June 3, 2019

Pennsylvania Regulators Approve Sands Bethlehem Sale

Gaming regulators in Pennsylvania unanimously approved the sale of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem by Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Wind Creek Hospitality, an arm of Alabama’s Poarch Band of...

Published June 3, 2019

Five Apply for Arkansas License

At last week’s deadline there were five applicants for the two vacant Arkansas casino licenses approved by voters last year. But four of the applications are for a casino...

Published June 3, 2019

Encore Boston Harbor to Open June 23

With the trial by fire from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission now behind Wynn Resorts Ltd. has decided to take its bitter punishment and pay $35.5 million in fines related...

Published June 3, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: Massive Gaming Expansion Passed in Illinois

It came down to the wire—the last day of the Illinois legislative session—but a gambling expansion and sports betting bills, passed the legislature and was signed by Governor J.B....

Published June 3, 2019

Melco Moves on Crown

Melco Resorts & Entertainment last week bought 19.99 percent of former partner Crown Resorts Ltd. and said it would welcome the opportunity to buy a larger share of the...

Published June 3, 2019

FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Boston Conundrum

A purchase of Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor would have been a major mistake by MGM Resorts. It flies against everything the company has said it’s doing. But a...

Published May 27, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Dinius, General Manager, Sycuan Casino Resort

This week the GGB Podcast is joined by John Dinius, the general manager of the Sycuan Casino Resort, to talk about the huge expansion of his property and the...

Published May 27, 2019

G2E Asia Ends on a Troubled Note

G2E Asia, the continent’s largest gaming tradeshow and conference, expected a record 18,000 visitors for the annual three-day event that concluded last week. The show hosted nearly 200 exhibitors...

Published May 27, 2019

GVC Gets License, May Bring PartyPoker to Nevada

Nothing is official, but there are signs that GVC may be considering challenging WSOP.com for online poker in Nevada. The company was awarded a license for its partnership with...

Published May 27, 2019

Strip Veteran Sibella to Head Resorts World LV

“A tremendous honor,” Scott Sibella said of his appointment as president of the Asian-themed super-resort under construction on the Las Vegas Strip. Fresh off eight years as president of...

Published May 27, 2019

House Passes Mashpee Trust Bill

The House last week passed the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act. It would put 321 acres in Massachusetts into trust for the Mashpee tribe, allowing it to operate...

Published May 27, 2019

FanDuel, DraftKings Ready to Challenge Illinois Exclusion

A report by lawyers for daily fantasy sports companies FanDuel and DraftKings says the two companies—which both now offer sportsbooks—will challenge any Illinois law that seeks to exclude them...

Published May 27, 2019

Okada Vows to Fight Arrest Order

Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada says he will “vigorously defend” himself against charges he defrauded one of his own Philippine companies of US$3 million. A statement on Okada’s behalf called...

Published May 27, 2019

Penn National Closes Greektown Purchase

Penn National and real estate investment trust VICI Properties were expected to close on the $1 billion purchase of Jack Entertainment's Greektown Casino-Hotel in downtown Detroit May 23. Penn...

Published May 27, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: It’s Wynn’s Encore

After some very public flirting, Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts agreed to end talks aimed at a purchase of Encore Boston Harbor. The discussions were not well received in...

Published May 27, 2019

Trouble Ahead for Japan IRs?

Government stalling on about gaming regulations, a possible shortage of domestic workers and the proposed five-year license terms for IR operators all are creating concerns about Japan’s nascent gaming...

Published May 27, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Richard Schwartz, President, Rush Street Interactive

This week, the GGB Podcast talks to Richard Schwartz, the president of Rush Street Interactive, on how his company is well positioned in the industry to partner with small...

Published May 20, 2019

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Bad to Worse?

The history of economic cycles tells us that sooner or later we’re going to be hit by a recession. Good times don’t last forever and trees don’t grow to...

Published May 20, 2019