FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Roundup

The merger of Penn National Gaming and Pinnacle Entertainment, which includes at third party, Boyd Gaming, shook up the U.S. regional gaming market last week. There are now four...

Published December 25, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Geoff Freeman, President & CEO, American Gaming Association

This week, the GGB Podcast gets together with Geoff Freeman, the president and CEO of the American Gaming Association marking the beginning of his fifth year at the helm...

Published December 25, 2017

Oz Gambling Losses Raise Concerns

Gambling losses in Australia have reached record highs, according to a new study by the Queensland state government. Punters lost almost A$24 billion (US$18 billion) in a year, half...

Published December 25, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Tribes OK to Compete for Bridgeport

MGM Resorts and the two Connecticut gaming tribes have both indicated that they are ready, willing and able to compete for the right to operate a casino in Bridgeport,...

Published December 18, 2017

Brazilian Gaming Law Vote Scheduled

The Brazilian Constitution and Justice Commission has finally scheduled a vote on the bill that will legalize casino gaming in the nation. A scheduled vote last week was postponed...

Published December 18, 2017

Resorts Race to Open in ’18

MGM Cotai (l.) and Jeju Shinhwa World are both on track to open next month. Imperial Pacific International should complete construction of its eponymous resort on Saipan, which is...

Published December 18, 2017

New Owner Could Reopen Revel Atlantic City Casino in May

Despite no official acknowledgement of a sale, a Colorado-based group is moving ahead with plans to invest more than $375 million to purchase and reopen the former Revel Atlantic...

Published December 18, 2017

Control Board’s Burnett Calls It Quits

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett is resigning after five years to join a private law practice in Reno. Hailed for his dedication, his tenure saw the agency...

Published December 18, 2017

Michigan Reviewing Online Gambling, Sports Betting

A revised version of a measure legalizing online gambling, sponsored by state Rep. Brent Iden (l.), passed a Michigan House committee. It requires online servers to be located on...

Published December 18, 2017

Greece May Add Three Casinos

Greek lawmakers soon may vote on a measure allowing casino resorts in Crete, Santorini and Mykonos. The bill also would let current casinos relocate, including the Regency Casino Mont...

Published December 18, 2017

Sarah Harrison to Leave UK Gambling Commission

UK Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Harrison has announced she will be leaving the commission at the end of February 2018 to take up a senior role with the Department...

Published December 18, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Northern Lights

The north end of the Strip is finally starting to live up to its billing. With Steve Wynn buying the Alon site, Resorts World under way, and the Fontainebleau...

Published December 18, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Blake Sartini II, Senior Vice President of Distributed Gaming, Golden Entertainment Inc.

This week the GGB Podcast sits down with Blake Sartini II, Senior Vice President of Distributed Gaming, Golden Entertainment, about his path to gaming and how he was influenced...

Published December 18, 2017

Bermuda Enters Third World of Gaming Regulations

The legislature of Bermuda last week destroyed any appearance of regulatory transparency when it allowed the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission to fall under the influence of Minister of Tourism...

Published December 11, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Talks Heat Up in GVC/Ladbrokes Coral Deal

GVC Holdings Plc is in advanced talks to acquire U.K. bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral Group Plc for a price approaching $5.2 billion. The move is seen as another step in...

Published December 11, 2017

Scientific Games, William Hill End Dispute

Scientific Games and William Hill have ended their dispute over the former’s acquisition of NYX Gaming, with William Hill agreeing to sell its NYX shares to Scientific Games. In...

Published December 11, 2017

Brazil Bump

Just as it was getting to the finish line, the bill that would legalize gambling in Brazil has been sidelined yet again. Senator Benedito de Lira (l.) said amendments...

Published December 11, 2017

Macau GGR Hits $2.9 Billion in November

Macau posted gross gaming revenue of $2.9 billion for the month of November for the second-highest monthly total of 2017. A 23 percent increase hiked YTD GGR above $30...

Published December 11, 2017

Penn National-Pinnacle Merger Could Result in Sales

Penn National Gaming is considering acquiring Pinnacle Entertainment. The potential cash-and-stock deal could affect four of St. Louis' six casinos, since each operator owns two in the market, including...

Published December 11, 2017

New Jersey Racetracks Ready to Cash In on iGaming

The New Jersey Assembly last week approved a bill that would permit racetracks in the state, including the Meadowlands (l.), to participate in internet gambling. Currently limited to casinos,...

Published December 11, 2017