New York: Senecas Violate Compacts

The administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) has declared the Seneca Indians in violation of their gaming compact for halting revenue-sharing payments from the tribe’s three casinos. The move,...

Published September 18, 2017

Gateway Weighing IPO Or Sale

Backed by private equity firm Catalyst Capital Group, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd of British Columbia is considering an initial public offering or a sale, based on which would...

Published September 18, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian who is up for re-election in November after a tough four years in office, mostly...

Published September 18, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Storms Rattle Industry

A typhoon and a hurricane impacted gaming in two distant gaming jurisdictions. In Macau, the cleanup after Typhoon Hato (l.) continued and gaming operations should be back to normal...

Published September 4, 2017

Where, Oh Where Will Japan IRs Go?

As Japanese lawmakers prepare for the autumn parliamentary session, cities including Osaka, Wakayama (l.) and Hokkaido are pushing for their chance to host one of the country’s first integrated...

Published September 4, 2017

Shelter From The Storm

Typhoon Hato has once again proven that the fate of Macao is intricately entwined with its integrated resorts. Desmond Lam (l.), a professor at the University of Macao and...

Published September 4, 2017

For the New Caesars, Only Two States to Go

Caesars Entertainment executives will be in Missouri and Louisiana this month to sell regulators on the complexities of the restructuring of its main casino subsidiary out of bankruptcy. If...

Published September 4, 2017

Four Winds Will Be A Game-Changer

The Pokagon Band's Four Winds South Bend will be Indiana's first tribal casino, but probably not its last. The tribe owns three casinos in Michigan, which has three commercial...

Published September 4, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Calm After the Storm

The tropical weather disturbances have been an annoyance to a couple of locations in the gaming industry. What is the impact and how long lasting will the effects be...

Published September 4, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Ortzman, Regional President, Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Kevin Ortzman, the regional president of the Atlantic City properties for Caesars Entertainment, which includes Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort...

Published September 4, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Cuomo Threatens Senecas

Governor Andrew Cuomo (l.) is raising the stakes in New York’s revenue-sharing dispute with the Seneca Indian Nation, threatening the tribe with a competing commercial casino in its lucrative...

Published August 28, 2017

Japan Casino Hearings Continue

Public hearings on Japan’s imminent gaming industry continue to unfold as global operators look for regulatory details. Cities looking to bid on a license now include Osaka, Yokohama and...

Published August 28, 2017

N.J., Feds, Sports Leagues Star in Supreme Court ‘Blockbuster’

Opposing sides are trading blows ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court case that is likely to decide the future of sports betting in America. No date for oral arguments...

Published August 28, 2017

Century Casinos Seeks Bermuda Casino License

The 130-year-old Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club could become Bermuda's first integrated casino resort if the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission approves Century Casinos' license application. The casino resort...

Published August 28, 2017

October Launch For MGM GameSense

MGM Resorts International will launch the responsible gambling program MGM GameSense in October, with signage and kiosks in its 10 Southern Nevada properties, then in MGM casinos in Maryland,...

Published August 28, 2017

Outside Experts Share Insights At Global Gaming Expo 2017

Leaders in neuroscience, generational studies and consumer marketing will converge at casino industry’s marquee event, G2E, October 2-5 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Kelly McDonald (l.),...

Published August 28, 2017

PokerStars Readies Australian Exit

PokerStars has confirmed that it will leave the Australian market in the face of new gambling laws in the country. The company said it will close down operations in...

Published August 28, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eileen Moore, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment, the Linq, Flamingo and the Cromwell

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Eileen Moore, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment, the Linq, Flamingo and the Cromwell

Published August 28, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Renegade Tribe Signs New Mexico Compact

A New Mexico tribe that fought for two years not to be forced to sign a gaming compact that would increase the share it pays to the state has...

Published August 14, 2017

Toronto Casino Likely Under OLG Contract

Great Canadian Gaming and Brookfield Business Partners will take over casino and slot operations in the Greater Toronto Area, earning at least $72 million a year under a 22-year...

Published August 14, 2017