GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jim Simms, CEO, Downtown Grand Casino Hotel

This week the GGB Podcast takes some time with Jim Simms, the CEO of Downtown Grand in Las Vegas, who was recently hired to bring the new property up...

Published October 12, 2015

Appeal Reverses Florida Slots Decision

An appeals court in Florida last week reversed a decision by a lower court that could have permitted all state parimutuel facilities to install slot machines. The 1st District...

Published October 5, 2015

Skill Rules Detailed

The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved regulations that divide the state’s approvals into three categories, adding skill-based and hybrid games to games of chance. Last week’s G2E gave some...

Published October 5, 2015

New Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Opens

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' new $110 million Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel opened September 28 Murphy, North Carolina. Thousands of visitors poured through the lavish lobby...

Published October 5, 2015

Loveman Joins Aetna

Caesars Entertainment Chairman and former CEO Gary Loveman (l.) is joining the Aetna insurance company to head a new health services division. Loveman still has the responsibility of overseeing...

Published October 5, 2015

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Giannantonio, President, Resorts Atlantic City

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Mark Giannantonio, the president of Resorts Atlantic City on his property and how it has continued to thrive in a...

Published October 5, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: Gaming Mania

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) concluded last week in Las Vegas bringing to a close one of the most dynamic events in its 14-year history. Highlights included a controversial keynote,...

Published October 5, 2015

Izmirlian, Bahamas Officials in Talks

Sarkis Izmirlian met with Prime Minister Perry Christie (l.) and the attorney general of the Bahamas in a last-ditch effort to save his Baha Mar resort project. The nearly...

Published October 5, 2015

Last Man Standing in Massachusetts

With federal approval for the one tribal casino envisioned in the southeastern region of Massachusetts now a reality, questions are being asked about how the bid to build a...

Published October 5, 2015

China Cash Crunch

China’s State Administration for Foreign Exchange has introduced new limits on UnionPay cash withdrawals by cardholders outside China. The move is further indication the Mainland government is concerned about...

Published October 5, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM Springfield Springs a Big Surprise

MGM Springfield shocked the state gaming commission by significantly downsizing its plans. Instead of a soaring hotel tower (l.), a smaller six-story hotel will suffice, says the company. Meanwhile,...

Published September 28, 2015

G2E Week!

The world’s largest and most important gaming trade show, Global Gaming Expo (G2E), debuts this week at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas with impressive keynotes, a comprehensive...

Published September 28, 2015

LVS in the Hunt for Georgia Casinos

A Georgia legislative committee took public comment regarding bills authorizing casinos and horseracing to help the underfinanced HOPE scholarship program. MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren made the case...

Published September 28, 2015

Las Vegas Gets Final Presidential Debate

Las Vegas will host the final 2016 presidential debate at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center (l.) before voters decide the matter at the polls, the Commission on Presidential Debates...

Published September 28, 2015

AGA Adds Six Members, New Staffers

The American Gaming Association last week announced the addition of six new members, including the second board member associated with tribal gaming. And the addition of Eloy Martinez as...

Published September 28, 2015

Bloomberry Eyes Argentina

Bloomberry Resorts Corp., the parent company of Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila’s Entertainment City largely owned by Ricky Razon (l.), has established a subsidiary that will explore investment...

Published September 28, 2015

FANTINI’S FINANCE: The World of Gaming

The world’s largest gaming tradeshow will take center stage next week in Las Vegas, with the usual post-show evaluations that could determine the success or failure of many gaming...

Published September 28, 2015

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Gavin Isaacs, President & CEO, Scientific Games

This week, the GGB Podcast features a special discussion with Gavin Isaacs, the president and CEO of Scientific Games on how his company has accomplished the convergence of casino,...

Published September 28, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: HOTLanta

A Georgia legislative study committee heard from members of the gaming industry, including MGM Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, as it considers ways to raise more money for the...

Published September 21, 2015

Nevada Introduces Skill Regulations

The first regulations that permit skill games in the casino environment were released last week by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The rules will permit players who are more...

Published September 21, 2015