LVS, MGM Favored to Win Osaka IR

Two U.S. gaming operators—the Las Vegas Sands Corp. and MGM Resorts International—are neck-and-neck to win an integrated resort license in Osaka, Japan, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley. And...

Published May 13, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales, Rymax Marketing Services

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Paul Gordon, the senior vice president of sales for Rymax Marketing Services, about how his company provides products and services...

Published May 6, 2019

The DNA of Atlantic City

Marketing in the Atlantic City casino industry has always been super-competitive. That hasn’t changed today but gaming veteran Richard Schuetz (l.) explains some of the history behind today’s cutthroat...

Published May 6, 2019

Wire Act Opinion Could Cost States $220 Million in Lottery Proceeds

The new opinion by the U.S. Justice Department on the federal wire act has put states with online lotteries in danger of losing at least $220 million in annual...

Published May 6, 2019

Ho’s CE Bid Wins a Big Endorsement in Macau

The election for Macau’s next chief executive is three months away, but Beijing has lost no time in making it known that it considers Legislative Assembly President Ho Lat...

Published May 6, 2019

Florida, Seminoles Can’t Agree On Compact

Despite weeks of negotiations, the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe were unable to reach a compact agreement before the legislative session ended May 3. Under a settlement...

Published May 6, 2019

Tennessee Becomes First Online-Only Sports-Betting State

Tennessee will become the first state offering only online and mobile sports betting, effective July 1. Governor Bill Lee (L.) said he'll let the legislation become law without his...

Published May 6, 2019

A New Day for IPI?

Following several years of negative headlines, Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International says it’s turning a corner that will help it regain the confidence of investors and the island...

Published May 6, 2019

Caesars To Make MGM-Like Cuts

Strip hotel business was strong, and the company played lucky, and the result was a $50 million jump in net revenues in Caesars’ core market of Las Vegas. On...

Published May 6, 2019

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Gaming Falls 8% in April

April was the Macau market’s largest year-on-year decline in almost three years. Weakness in the VIP sector was the main cause, along with a less than favorable calendar and...

Published May 6, 2019

Wynn Survives in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission last week decided to punish Wynn Resorts for the sins of the father, but in the end allowed the company to retain its gaming license...

Published May 6, 2019

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kate Chambers, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Kate Chambers, the managing director of Clarion Gaming, on the rapid growth of her company, which produces the largest gaming...

Published April 29, 2019

New Jersey Governor: State’s Sports Betting Market Will Top Nevada

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (l.), speaking at the Betting on Sports America conference, said the state should overtake Nevada in sports wagering by 2020. Murphy said he is...

Published April 29, 2019

Scientific Games Launches SciPlay IPO

Scientific Games has launched the initial public offering of its social gaming business, putting 22 million shares of the company to be called SciPlay. The new company will include...

Published April 29, 2019

Eclipse Gaming Names Edidin CEO, Slotwinski CTO

Longtime WMS Gaming executive Orrin Edidin (l.) has been named president of Eclipse Gaming. And gaming industry veteran Steven Slotwinski has been named chief technology officer, directing new product...

Published April 29, 2019

Jonodev Chaudhuri Resigns as NIGC Chairman

After six years in office, Jonodev Chaudhuri has resigned as chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission. He lists many accomplishments during his tenure, including new initiatives that served...

Published April 29, 2019

Operators Form Sports Betting Monitoring Group

A group of U.S. sportsbook operators have announced the formation of the non-profit Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association. The organization will monitor the sports betting industry to detect and...

Published April 29, 2019

Suncity Bets on Primorye, Vietnam

Suncity Group Holdings Ltd. has become the largest single shareholder of the company that operates Tigre de Cristal (l.), the only integrated resort now open in Russia’s Primorye casino...

Published April 29, 2019

Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Opens At Colonial Downs

Rosie's Gaming Emporium opened at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia, offering 600 historical horseracing machines and simulcast racing. Additional Rosie's will open later, creating 800 jobs statewide...

Published April 29, 2019

MGM Cuts Continue

MGM Resorts last week chopped 254 management positions, with another round coming up soon, according to Chairman and CEO James Murren (l.). The job reduction is part of the...

Published April 29, 2019