GGB Magazine Launches the UNLV Gaming & Hospitality Education Series

Always one of the go-to sources for printed and online information in the gaming industry, GGB magazine is launching a new educational effort in collaboration with UNLV’s William F....

Published January 8, 2018

Baha Mar Founder Sues Chinese Contractor

Sarkis Izmirlian (l.), founder and original owner of the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas, is suing China Construction America, the Chinese state-owned building contractor, alleging massive fraud.

Published January 8, 2018

New Jersey’s Brendan Byrne Dies

Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne, the major force behind the legalization of gaming in Atlantic City, died last week at 93. Under Byrne, two referendums were held to...

Published January 8, 2018

Russia Backs Off Casino Tax

Russian lawmakers have passed a law exempting casinos from a requirement to deduct taxes from their clients’ winnings. The law was signed by President Vladimir Putin (l.) at the...

Published January 8, 2018

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Todd Cravens, Chief Executive Officer, Galaxy Gaming

This week, the GGB Podcast meets with Todd Cravens, the CEO and president of Galaxy Gaming, which recently received its all-important gaming license in Nevada and is poised to...

Published January 8, 2018

WEEKLY FEATURE: Fun in Florida?

Developments are popping up in Florida on several gambling fronts. A bill that would require a statewide vote on any gambling expansion progressed. The Seminole tribe sued 25 internet...

Published December 25, 2017

GVC Completes Deal for Ladbrokes Coral

Ladbrokes Coral Plc will become a part of GVC Holdings now that the long-rumored deal has been completed. The convoluted structure of the company and pending UK regulatory changes...

Published December 25, 2017

China Reinstates Korea Gambling Ban; Locals Casino Stressed

China has reinstated a ban on tour groups to Korea, three weeks after it was relaxed and one week after a visit from President Moon Jae-in (l.) was expected...

Published December 25, 2017

New Jersey’s Pallone Introduces PASPA Repeal

New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone has introduced a new bill that would repeal the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. The bill is being introduced prior to a...

Published December 25, 2017

Ho Dumps Summit Ascent Stake

Melco Resorts & Entertainment head Lawrence Ho (l.) will sell off his entire stake in Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd., developer of Tigre de Cristal in the Russian Far East....

Published December 25, 2017

Great Canadian to Operate Greater Toronto ‘Bundle’

Despite an ongoing investigation of one of its casinos, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has been given a 20-year contract to operate the “bundle” of casinos in the Greater Toronto...

Published December 25, 2017

The Skill Dilemma

Skill gaming puts casinos between a rock and a hard place. How can you allow very skilled gamblers to win every time on your skill games? Gaming industry tech...

Published December 25, 2017

GGB Magazine Announces 25 People to Watch for 2018

The 25 People to Watch feature is one of the most widely read of the year for GGB Magazine. This year will be no different and the lineup of...

Published December 25, 2017

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