Japan Casino Hearings Continue

Public hearings on Japan’s imminent gaming industry continue to unfold as global operators look for regulatory details. Cities looking to bid on a license now include Osaka, Yokohama and...

Published August 28, 2017

N.J., Feds, Sports Leagues Star in Supreme Court ‘Blockbuster’

Opposing sides are trading blows ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court case that is likely to decide the future of sports betting in America. No date for oral arguments...

Published August 28, 2017

Century Casinos Seeks Bermuda Casino License

The 130-year-old Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club could become Bermuda's first integrated casino resort if the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission approves Century Casinos' license application. The casino resort...

Published August 28, 2017

October Launch For MGM GameSense

MGM Resorts International will launch the responsible gambling program MGM GameSense in October, with signage and kiosks in its 10 Southern Nevada properties, then in MGM casinos in Maryland,...

Published August 28, 2017

Outside Experts Share Insights At Global Gaming Expo 2017

Leaders in neuroscience, generational studies and consumer marketing will converge at casino industry’s marquee event, G2E, October 2-5 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Kelly McDonald (l.),...

Published August 28, 2017

PokerStars Readies Australian Exit

PokerStars has confirmed that it will leave the Australian market in the face of new gambling laws in the country. The company said it will close down operations in...

Published August 28, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eileen Moore, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment, the Linq, Flamingo and the Cromwell

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eileen Moore, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment, the Linq, Flamingo and the Cromwell

Published August 28, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Renegade Tribe Signs New Mexico Compact

A New Mexico tribe that fought for two years not to be forced to sign a gaming compact that would increase the share it pays to the state has...

Published August 14, 2017

Toronto Casino Likely Under OLG Contract

Great Canadian Gaming and Brookfield Business Partners will take over casino and slot operations in the Greater Toronto Area, earning at least $72 million a year under a 22-year...

Published August 14, 2017

MGM Appoints Hyland to Lead in Japan

MGM Resorts International last week announced the appointment of Jason P. Hyland, former Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Tokyo as the representative officer and president of...

Published August 14, 2017

Philadelphia Casino Gets Go Ahead

The long-delayed stadium casino in South Philadelphia received approval after the state Gaming Commission accepted a solution from the majority owner of Parx casino over his involved with the...

Published August 14, 2017

Trump Back in the Casino Biz?

DTTM Operations LLC, a company associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has been approved by Macau lawmakers to register trademarks including casino services to bring the Trump brand to...

Published August 14, 2017

Seminoles, Scott Meet In ‘Social Visit’

Seminole officials and Florida Governor Rick Scott (l.) recently had a "social visit." They may have discussed the end the legal battle over blackjack and the tribe's $2.3 billion...

Published August 14, 2017

Tribes Divided Over Sports Betting

Should sports betting be legalized? That question divides America’s gaming tribes, with the tribes who represent the lion’s share of the profits leaning towards legalization and participation by gaming...

Published August 14, 2017

British May Or May Not Crack Down On FOBTs

Different segments of the U.K. government are sending out conflicting signals as to whether the government will crack down on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. One top government official wants...

Published August 14, 2017

Interblock, GameCo Form Product Advisory Panel

Gaming suppliers Interblock and GameCo have established an advisory panel to counsel casino operators on the adoption of new products. John Connelly (l.), Global CEO of Interblock, says the...

Published August 14, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Consensus

The U.S. regional casino market is growing for all companies involved. Their optimism was noted on second-quarter investor calls and reflected the many opportunities available in the sector.

Published August 14, 2017

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

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Richard Schwartz, the president of Rush Street Interactive, the iGaming arm of Rush Street Gaming, which owns casinos in Illinois,...

Published August 14, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Unlucky 13

The ultra-high end, ironically named 13 Hotel in Macau continues to run into bad luck as it tries to open. Designed as one of the most luxurious hotels in...

Published August 7, 2017

Will Japan Kill the Golden Goose?

Tokoname in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture says it may make a bid for one of the country’s first integrated resort licenses and is supported by Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura (l.)....

Published August 7, 2017