MGM Appoints Hyland to Lead in Japan

MGM Resorts International last week announced the appointment of Jason P. Hyland, former Charge d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Tokyo as the representative officer and president of...

Published August 14, 2017

Philadelphia Casino Gets Go Ahead

The long-delayed stadium casino in South Philadelphia received approval after the state Gaming Commission accepted a solution from the majority owner of Parx casino over his involved with the...

Published August 14, 2017

Trump Back in the Casino Biz?

DTTM Operations LLC, a company associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has been approved by Macau lawmakers to register trademarks including casino services to bring the Trump brand to...

Published August 14, 2017

Seminoles, Scott Meet In ‘Social Visit’

Seminole officials and Florida Governor Rick Scott (l.) recently had a "social visit." They may have discussed the end the legal battle over blackjack and the tribe's $2.3 billion...

Published August 14, 2017

Tribes Divided Over Sports Betting

Should sports betting be legalized? That question divides America’s gaming tribes, with the tribes who represent the lion’s share of the profits leaning towards legalization and participation by gaming...

Published August 14, 2017

British May Or May Not Crack Down On FOBTs

Different segments of the U.K. government are sending out conflicting signals as to whether the government will crack down on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. One top government official wants...

Published August 14, 2017

Interblock, GameCo Form Product Advisory Panel

Gaming suppliers Interblock and GameCo have established an advisory panel to counsel casino operators on the adoption of new products. John Connelly (l.), Global CEO of Interblock, says the...

Published August 14, 2017

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Regional Consensus

The U.S. regional casino market is growing for all companies involved. Their optimism was noted on second-quarter investor calls and reflected the many opportunities available in the sector.

Published August 14, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Richard Schwartz, President, Rush Street Interactive

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Richard Schwartz, the president of Rush Street Interactive, the iGaming arm of Rush Street Gaming, which owns casinos in Illinois,...

Published August 14, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Unlucky 13

The ultra-high end, ironically named 13 Hotel in Macau continues to run into bad luck as it tries to open. Designed as one of the most luxurious hotels in...

Published August 7, 2017

Will Japan Kill the Golden Goose?

Tokoname in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture says it may make a bid for one of the country’s first integrated resort licenses and is supported by Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura (l.)....

Published August 7, 2017

MGM Online Casino Goes Live In New Jersey

MGM Resorts International has launched an online casino site in New Jersey. PlayMGM.com is the first online casino site to bear the company’s name in its title and offers...

Published August 7, 2017

Hopes Fading in Jamaica

The government has pulled land on Montego Bay from one of two development groups, Celebration Jamaica Development (l.), on which it has pinned hopes for a destination-scale casino industry....

Published August 7, 2017

Revel: Sale or No Sale?

Multiple reports were made last week that the former Revel casino in Atlantic City—now called “Ten” by furtive owner Glenn Straub—had been sold. Reports included that an experienced east...

Published August 7, 2017

AGA Releases New Responsible Gaming Code

The American Gaming Association released a new code of conduct for casinos to promote responsible gaming, as part of the 20th Responsible Gaming Education Week. The AGA held press...

Published August 7, 2017

Mohegan Sun to Break Ground on South Korean Casino This Year

The tribe that operates the Mohegan Sun, and several other gaming properties in the U.S., is venturing into international gaming. The Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) has announced it...

Published August 7, 2017

Schuetz Leaving Bermuda Gaming Commission

For "personal and professional reasons," Richard Schuetz recently resigned as executive director at the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, which he joined in 2015 after serving four years on the...

Published August 7, 2017

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Andrew Burke, Senior Vice President, Slot Products, AGS

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Andrew Burke who was recently promoted to senior vice president of slot products for the up-and-coming slot manufacturer AGS.

Published August 7, 2017

WEEKLY FEATURE: Cordish Rejected in Madrid

The U.S.-based property developer has vowed to sue after failing a second time to gain approval for a €3 billion integrated resort with a casino near Spain’s capital city....

Published July 31, 2017

Shareholders OK Caesars Merger

The gaming giant has taken another big step closer to bringing its two-and-a-half-year bankruptcy saga to a successful conclusion. In a critical piece of the plan to satisfy creditors,...

Published July 31, 2017