FANTINI’S FINANCE: Big Issues, Big Impact

Sometimes the overriding financial issues of the day overtake the trends that influence individual companies. That may be the case as tariffs, interest rates and other economic policies may...

Published April 2, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bob Boughner, Partner, Global Market Advisors

This week the GGB Podcast features a preview of the April 24 Episode II presentation at the UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series with Bob Boughner, a partner with...

Published April 2, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Wynn Exits; Galaxy Enters

A stormy two months for Wynn Resorts are drawing to a close on a couple of decidedly positive notes. Disgraced founder and ex-Chairman Steve Wynn (l.) is no longer...

Published March 26, 2018

Brazil Passes on IRs

On March 20, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies failed to reach a consensus on the inclusion of integrated-resort language in a tourism bill. As a result, the gaming passage was...

Published March 26, 2018

Japan Losing Momentum?

With lawmakers dawdling over the second part of required casino legislation and a corruption scandal swirling around Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (l.), the push to bring integrated resorts to...

Published March 26, 2018

NBA Changes Tune for ‘Integrity Fee’

The National Basketball Association’s latest explanation for wanting an “integrity fee” on sports betting is that it would cover the additional risk from more people betting on sports. Of...

Published March 26, 2018

Packer Exits Crown Resorts

Billionaire casino mogul James Packer (l.) has resigned as director of his company, Crown Resorts, for what he called “personal reasons.” His investment company referred to “mental health issues.”...

Published March 26, 2018

NRT Acquires OfferCraft

NRT Technology Corp. has acquired the assets of privately held OfferCraft, an award-winning provider of artificial intelligence, gamification and digital content solutions. OfferCraft won an recognition in the 2016...

Published March 26, 2018

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Growing Pains

Las Vegas and Reno are experiencing tremendous growth according to the U.S. Census, which bodes well for the future of the “locals” casino companies. But new markets like Brazil...

Published March 26, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Blaine Graboyes, CEO, GameCo

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Blaine Graboyes, the CEO of skill game pioneer GameCo on the next steps for his innovative company.

Published March 26, 2018

Will Macau Issue More Licenses?

As Macau’s gaming operators await details about the city’s gaming concession renewal process, David Chow (l.), the CEO of Macau Legend Development says the market can accommodate two to...

Published March 19, 2018

West Virginia Sports Betting Bill Becomes Law

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (l.) allowed a sports betting bill to become law without his signature. The bill excludes major sports leagues' desired 1 percent integrity fee, but...

Published March 19, 2018

Oklahoma House OKs Tribal Roulette, Craps

In a 66-22 vote, the Oklahoma House approved the state’s 102 tribal casinos, including the massive WinStar casino (l.), to offer roulette and craps in return for paying the...

Published March 19, 2018

PA Online Gaming Process to Start

Kevin O’Toole (l.), executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, told lawmakers that the state gaming board will begin accepting applications for online gaming licenses in mid-April. The...

Published March 19, 2018

UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series Announces Second Episode Content & Speakers

The second episode of the UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series will be held on April 24 at UNLV and feature a discussion on non-gaming revenue and attractions. The...

Published March 19, 2018

Sports Betting and March Madness

The American Gaming Association used the beginning of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament to once again highlight the need to eliminate the federal ban on sports betting. AGA President...

Published March 19, 2018

FANTINI’S FINANCE: The AGS Story

The recent IPO from AGS has been a success, with the bid being fully subscribed. While the company has used the capital to help reduce debt, the innovation and...

Published March 19, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Peter DeRaedt, President, Gaming Standards Association

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Peter DeRaedt, the president of the Gaming Standards Association, about the 20th anniversary of the organization and what has been...

Published March 19, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Japan Casinos Likely Stuck on 3

In light of public opposition to casinos, Japanese lawmakers are taking a restrained approach to the country’s first integrated resorts, with a limit on the number of IRs, entry...

Published March 12, 2018

Wynn Resorts, Okada Bury the Hatchet

A $2.4 billion settlement has put an end to a long-running dispute over Wynn Resorts’s forced redemption of millions of shares Kazuo Okada once controlled. The deal is expected...

Published March 12, 2018