Putin Signs Crimea Casino Bill
The prospect of casinos in the Crimea and Sochi is moving closer to reality now that Russian President Vladimir Putin (l.) has signed the legalization bill. Both economies are...
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Labor Troubles at Sands China
A group representing Macau dealers and pit staff staged a public protest against what they claim are pay inequities and arbitrary promotion policies at Sands China’s casinos. The company...
California Card Clubs Support Online Poker
After months where only gaming tribes expressed their opinions about online poker, 25 card rooms, led by the California Grand Casino (l.), have entered the fray with a letter...
Crown Partners for Brisbane Bid
The battle for a resort casino in Brisbane (l.) is down to rival joint ventures by Crown Resorts and Echo Entertainment. Crown is partnering with China property giant Greenland,...
SugarHouse Breaks Ground on Expansion
Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino has broken ground on a $164 million expansion that will add an event venue, new restaurants, a 30-table poker room and a parking garage. General Manager...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Experiential Success
The malaise affecting casinos across the country must have something to do with how they are treated and what they want. Do we want to constantly rely on “less...
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Dr. Mark Yoseloff, Director, Gaming Innovation Center, UNLV
This week, Dr. Mark Yoseloff, director of the Gaming Innovation Center at UNLV, joins the GGB Podcast to discuss his efforts to promote creativity in the gaming industry.
WEEKLY FEATURE: No Stinkin’ Compact: California Tribe Launches Online Poker Site
The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Indians has launched a real-money online poker site despite no state regulations in California for online gambling being in place. The tribe has...
Nevada Regulators OK Plan to Expand Online Poker
Online gaming has failed to meet expectations in three U.S. states where it’s legal: Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey. Now Gibraltar-based 888 Holdings has proposed linking poker rooms through...
Boston Mayor Pulls out of Wynn Arbitration
Mayor Martin J. Walsh (l.) has pulled out of surrounding community arbitration with Steve Wynn for the casino resort he proposes for Everett. Since Walsh has boycotted the process...
Saipan Awards Casino License
The road to Saipan’s first and only casino has been a bumpy one. There have been allegations of favoritism and shady dealings in connection with the bidding process. But...
Holland Casino Soon To Be History
The government of the Netherlands is breaking up its casino monopoly and opening the market to competition. Lotteries and online gambling also will be put out for bid.
New Partner for Ho Tram
Vietnam’s largest casino hotel has a new investor in budget hotel tycoon Chien Lee. The Grand – Ho Tram (l.) has struggled in the absence of domestic play, but...
Isle of Capri Shakes Up Management
In a move that will reduce annual corporate expenses by $2.5 million, Isle of Capri eliminated the executive chairman of the board, chief strategic officer and other senior corporate...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Global Convergence
The purchase of IGT by GTECH means more than just another massive gaming deal. It demonstrates the acceleration of globalization and convergence of all gaming sectors.
GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
This week, the GGB Podcast presents an important interview with David Rebuck, the director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, on the shape of the iGaming industry in...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Aristocrat Steps Up
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. wraps up a month of acquisitions and partnership deals aimed at keeping up with powerful competition with the purchase of VGT, a leading Class II manufacturer....
Theme Parks Join Crowded Japan Field
Universal Studios wants a casino to complement its Osaka theme park, and Huis Ten Bosch wants one in Nagasaki, where it operates a popular Dutch-themed park. But Universal is...
Casinos OK’d for Crimea, Sochi
Russian lawmakers have approved a bill to bring casinos to economically struggling Crimea and Sochi, site of the recent Winter Olympics (l.). The Crimea zone, expected to be centered...
New York: Hurry Up and Wait
Last month, 17 gaming partnerships formally submitted their casino proposals to the state of New York (Nevele proposal for Catskills at left). The winners will not be chosen until...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
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November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
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