Novomatic-Ainsworth Sale Nears Completion

The chairman of Ainsworth Game Technology told shareholders at the company’s annual meeting that the sale of a majority stake in the company to Novomatic AG is nearing completion....

Published December 4, 2017

Support Grows for Third Connecticut Casino

Federal lawmaker, Rep. John B. Larson (l.), has thrown his weight into trying to persuade the Department of the Interior to issue a ruling making it possible for Connecticut’s...

Published December 4, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Something Fishy

The sale of Big Fish Games to Aristocrat Technologies is just more evidence that gaming companies need to stick to what they are good at. Churchill Downs can concentrate...

Published December 4, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jeff Hartmann, CEO, The Hartmann Group

This week the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Jeff Hartman, the CEO of the Hartmann Group on how his long experience in the gaming industry benefits his tribal...

Published December 4, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: ‘Loot Boxes’ Become Problem For Vid Games

Another form of “skins” betting—the betting of virtual items within video games—is gaining attention of regulators. Belgium and the Netherlands are launching investigations into “loot boxes” within video games....

Published November 27, 2017

List of Japan IR Hopefuls Grows

Osaka, Yokohama, Hokkaido, Tomakomai—the list of proposed sites for Japan integrated resorts has lengthened. An all-Japan consortium that hopes to develop in Rusutsu may be facing an uphill battle,...

Published November 27, 2017

Mohegans Delay Korean Casino Groundbreaking

Construction will be delayed on the $1.6 billion Mohegan Sun casino (l.) in South Korea’s Incheon Free Economic Zone until spring of 2018. This will give Mohegan Gaming and...

Published November 27, 2017

Adelson Misses Party in Macau

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson (shown at the resort’s grand opening) missed the Venetian Macao’s 10th anniversary party after taking a fall. The 84-year-old billionaire...

Published November 27, 2017

Caixa Seeks Regulatory Role

Brazil’s largest state-owned bank and lottery operator, Caixa Econômica Federal, wants to serve as the regulator for that country’s land-based and online gaming industries.

Published November 27, 2017

Laguna Misses Eldorado/Isle Deadline

After more than a year of negotiations, the $134.5 million sale of Eldorado Resort's Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles to Laguna Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the...

Published November 27, 2017

Mississippi Lottery May Finally Be Approved

Supporters and opponents of a state lottery presented their opinions at the final meeting of the Mississippi House lottery study committee. Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association Director Larry Gregory...

Published November 27, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Diversification Dreams

Some of the larger slot machine companies have seen record highs in the past year as the reasons for consolidation become more apparent. While selling and leasing slots remains...

Published November 27, 2017

Hope Remains For Skill-based Gaming Machines

Despite setbacks in Atlantic City, there is still a push to include skill-based gaming machines in Atlantic City’s casinos. Caesars Entertainment introduced some skill-based games, but pulled them from...

Published November 27, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Ramesh Srinivasan, President & CEO, Agilysys

This week the GGB Podcast visits with Ramesh Srinivasan, the president and CEO of Agilysys on his company’s unique products in data analytics and non-gaming technology systems.

Published November 27, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Stakeholders Align Ahead of Sports Betting Case

The American Gaming Association previews the U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the federal ban on sports betting, as suppliers, operators and states jockey for position in anticipation of legal...

Published November 20, 2017

Regulator Steps Down In Bermuda to Retain Integrity of Commission

Alan Dunch, the chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, resigned last week in the face of a bill that would upend the entire regulatory process in the island...

Published November 20, 2017

Another Squeeze for Macau VIPs?

Officials in Macau are taking a closer look at lending practices of the city’s 126 junket operators, continuing with a general audit that started earlier this year. Officials have...

Published November 20, 2017

FinCEN Slams California Card Club With Huge Fine

FinCEN last week issued $8 million penalty on California Card Club for willful violation of anti-money laundering controls. The agency claimed that Artichoke Joe’s Casino turned a blind eye...

Published November 20, 2017

Brazil Has ‘Necessary Votes’ to Pass Casino Gaming Law

The publication Games Magazine Brazil last week conducted an interview with Federal Deputy Herculano Passos (l.), a major figure in the effort to legalize gaming in Brazil. Passos told...

Published November 20, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Lou DeGregorio, Founder and President, Shark Trap Gaming & Security Systems

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Lou DeGregorio, the founder and president of Shark Trap Gaming & Security Systems, about his new shufflers which he promises...

Published November 20, 2017