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

Last Word on Boracay Casinos: No

Dashing the hopes of Macau’s Galaxy Entertainment Group, the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force has asked the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. to cancel all casino licenses on the island....

Published October 27, 2018

Is Osaka Suitable for IR?

Officials in Osaka are pushing Yumeshima Island (l.) as a prime spot for one of Japan’s first integrated resorts. But some are concerned the area is flood-prone and therefore...

Published October 27, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge Opens

Last week, a 34-mile bridge connecting Macau to Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland finally opened to traffic—with some restrictions. The Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge took nine years to build...

Published October 27, 2018

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Riverboat Triumph

Are the lumbering gaming behemoths a thing of the past? Owners who got their start in the riverboat environment are coming to dominate the gaming industry. And even a...

Published October 22, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jay Sevigny, President, VGT; and Matt Wilson, Managing Director for the Americas, Aristocrat

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Jay Sevigny, president of Aristocrat subsidiary VGT; and Matt Wilson, Aristocrat’s managing director for the Americas, about the remarkable success of...

Published October 22, 2018

Chubby Checker Honored at Casino Entertainment Awards

Singer and dancing legend of the 1950s and beyond, Chubby Checker (l.) was honored October 10 as Casino Entertainer of the Year. The award was presented at the Global...

Published October 22, 2018

Illinois Hearing Focuses On Sports Betting

Preparing for the 2019 legislative session, Illinois state Rep. Bob Rita held a second hearing on gambling expansion, focusing on sports betting. Legislators heard from professional sports league management...

Published October 22, 2018

Casinos, Sports Betting Pushed in Virginia

Sports betting and casinos will be on the menu for Virginia’s lawmakers next year. That’s the intention of a bevy of lobbyists who have been hired by companies such...

Published October 22, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Penn National Completes Pinnacle Deal

With the approval of 14 state regulators and the Federal Trade Commission, Penn National Gaming finalized its $2.8 billion acquisition of 12 Pinnacle Entertainment casinos. Boyd Gaming acquired four...

Published October 22, 2018

Sega Sammy’s Big Japan Plans

Sega Sammy Holdings is asserting its parity with the long list of global gaming operators looking to break into Japan. The pachinko and resort company may have an advantage...

Published October 22, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Rahul Sood, President, Unikrn

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Rahul Sood, the president of Unikrn, a company that focuses on esports wagering and events.

Published October 15, 2018

Bobby Baldwin Leaving MGM

A key figure in the evolution of modern-day Las Vegas, the 68-year-old is quitting the gaming giant he has served for nearly two decades. First with Steve Wynn, later...

Published October 15, 2018

AGA Inducts 2018 Gaming Hall of Fame

The Chairman’s Reception at G2E was the site for the induction of this year’s class into the Gaming Hall of Fame. The four honorees included (l. to r.) Peter...

Published October 15, 2018

GVC Holdings’s CEO Urges Ad Restraint

A coalition of church and political leaders are lining up behind a ban on sports betting advertisement before and after live event. Industry leaders are jumping on board too....

Published October 15, 2018

New Jersey Sports Book Revenues Double With Football

The NFL season has been a boon to New Jersey sports books. Revenues almost doubled from August, but the big surprise has been the dominance of the DFS companies—FanDuel...

Published October 15, 2018

Massachusetts Agency Seeks Input on Region C License

The agency that oversees gaming in Massachusetts is seeking input from residents of the southeastern part of the state as to whether it should reopen bidding for a casino...

Published October 15, 2018

Ireland Expected to Double Gaming Tax

The government of Ireland is poised to double its gaming tax. The Irish Bookmakers Association is predicting massive shutdowns by businesses that have a very small profit margin. Finance...

Published October 15, 2018