The world’s 20th richest individual—yes, that would be Sheldon Adelson—has gotten richer as a result of a new employment contract that more than doubles his compensation to $26.1 million....
The first quarter reports are due in soon and they may not be as rosy as they have in recent quarters. Severe weather impact lots of different gaming jurisdictions...
This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Jerry Epstein, the CEO of Engaged Nation, a marketing company that specializes in gamification for companies in the gaming industry...
Lawmakers from Japan’s ruling coalition have agreed on pieces of a regulatory bill to launch casino gaming in the country. If the bill goes to parliament this month, it...
MGM Growth Properties (MGP) has purchased Ohio’s Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, outside of Cleveland—the state’s most lucrative casino. It’s the first property not operated by MGM Resorts that...
Odyssey Europe AS will take over Olympic Entertainment Group in a transaction worth €288 million (US$353 million). Odyssey will acquire 100 percent of shares at €1.90 per share in...
An NBA official revealed at an Illinois legislative hearing that the Professional Golf Association supports efforts by the NBA and MLB to support legalization of sports betting with “integrity...
Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran (l.) may call a special session over potentially losing millions in annual payments from the Seminole Tribe in return for exclusivity. Tribal attorney Barry...
Galaxy Entertainment Group says its planned resort on Boracay Island in the Philippines will bring in revenues of $100 million a year once it opens. Critics question the government’s...
A report in the New York Post last week speculated that MGM Resorts is interested in buying Wynn Resorts, despite denials from MGM Chairman & CEO Jim Murren (l.)....
The Mississippi Gaming & Hospitality Association last week announced the first inductees into the new Mississippi Gaming Hall of Fame. The honorees all played a key role in the...
This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Kate Lowenhar-Fisher, a member of the Gaming and Hospitality Practice Group of the Dickinson Wright law firm, on how sports...
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson (l.) celebrated in Las Vegas last week about a deal in which his Virgin Hotels agreed to buy the legendary Hard Rock Hotel. The...
The Japan government’s coalition partners, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito (symbol at left), remained deadlocked last week on the majority of issues surrounding passage of the...
Despite a recommendation to set the maximum bet for non-slot fixed odds betting terminals to £30 by the UK Gambling Commission, reports say many UK Parliament members are still...
The Star, formerly Star Entertainment Group of Australia, is looking to grow its holdings in Queensland, with investments totaling AU$3 billion on the Gold Coast alone. The company recently...
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Massachusetts, whose proposed $1 billion casino in Taunton has been languishing since a federal judge ruled for the tribe’s opponents two years ago. But...
The integrity fee being pushed by the major sports leagues will surely destroy the already slim margins for sports book operators. Worst of all, it’s not necessary, if you...
New game styles, skill slots and environments to please young players were weighed by a panel of casino executives who view the creation of the slot floor of the...