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

Brazil Shoots Down Gaming Bill

On March 7, the government of Brazil voted 13-2 to reject a bill to legalize all forms of gaming from land-based casinos, bingo halls and video gaming to online...

Published March 12, 2018

Florida Gambling Bills Fail Again

The Florida legislature last week failed to act on any gaming bills that were bing considered. The measure was an omnibus gambling bill that was being weighed as the...

Published March 12, 2018

Integrity Fee Challenged as States Advance Sports Betting Bills

The 1 percent "integrity fee" promoted by the NBA and MLB, which experts said actually is a 20 percent cut of all sports book revenue. One expert called the...

Published March 12, 2018

China Concessionaires Hungry for News

Wilfred Wong (l.), president and COO of Sands China Ltd. may have expressed the thoughts of fellow casino executives in Macau as he “eagerly waited for details” about upcoming...

Published March 12, 2018

CrownBet Buys William Hill Australia, Consolidating Stars Group Presence

In a quick moving deal, UK bookmaker William Hill announced it has sold its Australian division to CrownBet Holdings and a group of shareholders associated with the founder and...

Published March 12, 2018

Bermuda Gags Former Regulator

A secret court hearing last week in Bermuda has attempted to silence criticism coming from former Gaming Commission Executive Director Richard Schuetz (l.). The latest comes after tourism minister,...

Published March 12, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Lopez, President & CEO, and Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer, AGS

This week, the GGB Podcast features a dual interview with David Lopez, the president and CEO, and Julia Boguslawski, the chief marketing officer, for booming gaming supplier AGS about...

Published March 12, 2018