Russian Gaming Taxes Set to Soar

The country’s Finance Ministry has signed off on massive increases in the flat rates the central government assesses venues for each table game and slot machine they operate. However,...

Published January 30, 2017

Hard Rock Considers Grand Bahama Project

A hard luck resort that has lost millions over the years could be changing hands. Reports are that Hard Rock International is partnering with the Wynn Group and Sunwing/Memories...

Published January 30, 2017

Michigan Governor Asks Court To Toss Lawsuit

The Bay Mills Indian Community has sued Michigan Governor Rick Snyder for a declaration that its land in Vanderbilt, Michigan, site of its closed casino, is "Indian lands" because...

Published January 30, 2017

Regulating Skill and Hybrid Games

Gaming Laboratories International has been tasked with doing the testing to determine how skill and hybrid games will perform in the casino industry. The independent testing lab’s analysis will...

Published January 30, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Kelley, Chief Operating Officer, Galaxy Entertainment

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Kevin Kelley, the chief operating officer for Galaxy Entertainment, and his new role with one of the leading operators in...

Published January 30, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: New Jersey Sports Betting Suit Lives On

The U.S. Supreme Court has kept the hopes of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) alive in its challenge of a federal ban on sports betting by asking for...

Published January 23, 2017

Judge OKs Caesars Reorganization

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. was a giant wreck when it entered federal bankruptcy protection two years ago with $18 billion of debt. It’s been fixed, finally. A judge has...

Published January 23, 2017

Vietnam to Locals: Show Us the Money

Vietnamese citizens who want to gamble in the country’s casinos must produce proof of income and meet age and income minimums, according to the latest draft decree. Initially, two...

Published January 23, 2017

Florida Legislators Process Galvano’s Proposal

Florida Senator Bill Galvano’s wide-ranging gambling proposal attempts to strike a balance between the requirements of the Seminole Tribe, which operates the Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Hollywood (l.),...

Published January 23, 2017

MGM Cotai Opening Delayed

MGM Resorts and its Macau subsidiary, MGM China Holdings, say they’re pushing the opening of MGM Cotai (l.) from the second quarter to sometime in August. The parent company...

Published January 23, 2017

Connecticut Lawmakers Skeptical About Third Indian Casino

Some Connecticut lawmakers aren’t entirely sold on the idea that a third, satellite Indian casino to help the two gaming tribes ward off competition from Massachusetts is a good...

Published January 23, 2017

‘Poison Pill’ Bill Includes Expanded Gambling in Illinois

Expanded gambling is included in a 10-bill package created by Illinois Senator President John Cullterton and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (l.), allowing casinos in Rockford, Danville, Lake County,...

Published January 23, 2017

Innovation Group Founder Steve Rittvo Steps Down To Focus On Project Development

Now that founder and chairman Steve Rittvo has left to pursue other opportunities, the Innovation Group is building its future upon data analytics and emerging markets. Rittvo is working...

Published January 23, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Sands of Time

With the fourth quarter earnings season arriving, Las Vegas Sands should be one of the more interesting of the investors’ calls. The company has a multitude of issues to...

Published January 23, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Jacoby, Chief Executive Officer, Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with David Jacoby, the CEO of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, the first brand new casino to open in Las Vegas...

Published January 23, 2017

GGB PODCAST: Dirk Finstel, Executive VP, Corporate Strategy and Elizabeth Campbell, GM, Americas, Adlink Technologies

This week, the GGB podcast features a discussion with Dirk Finstel, executive vice president, corporate strategy & development and Elizabeth Campbell, general manager of the Americas for Adlink Technologies...

Published January 16, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Catch-All Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania

Jay Costa (l.), the minority leader of Pennsylvania’s state Senate, has introduced a bill that would authorize online gaming, daily fantasy sports, online lottery sales and tablet gaming at...

Published January 16, 2017

Senator Files First Florida Gambling Bill

Florida state Senator Bill Galvano (l.) recently filed the first gambling legislation for the upcoming session. The 112-page bill would allow blackjack to be expanded beyond Seminole Tribe casinos,...

Published January 16, 2017

Packer’s Back

Aussie billionaire James Packer (l.) has returned to the board of global casino operator Crown Resorts. In other changes, Robert Rankin is out as Crown’s board chairman. He will...

Published January 16, 2017

Victoria Gate Casino Debuts January 26

The Leeds Victoria Gate "super casino," the largest casino in the north of England and Scotland and the UK's third-largest, will open January 26. The 50,000 square foot property...

Published January 16, 2017