Uncovering the Chinese Culture: A Guide for Casino Executives Working in Macau

The Chinese culture is nothing like western cultures. For westerners hoping to work with Chinese they must understand the basics of the culture. In this special feature, one of...

Published April 11, 2016

Fung: No Queensland Casino

Tony Fung (l.) has announced he will shelve plans to include a casino in his $8 billion Aquis resort in Queensland, Australia. Fung blames the government, which delayed licensing...

Published April 11, 2016

It’s All About eSports at iGNA 2016

If last week’s iGaming North American conference in Las Vegas had any message to the gaming industry, it would be “Get ready for eSports.” The rise of the new...

Published April 11, 2016

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bobby Soper, President, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Bobby Soper, the president of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, on the new Sightline Play+ system installed at Mohegan Sun that...

Published April 11, 2016

WEEKLY FEATURE: War of the Wynns

Wynn Resorts co-founder Elaine Wynn has sued the company and ex-husband Steve Wynn (the couple in happier times at left) to gain control of her company stock and assailing...

Published April 4, 2016

Baha Mar Officially For Sale

The receivership controlling the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas has appointed Colliers International to find a buyer for the unfinished $3.5 billion property. Receivers for the stalled project...

Published April 4, 2016

Suspect in $81 Million Philippine Money Laundering Case Pleads Ignorance

Junket operator Kim Wong (l.), who has been described as a “missing link” in an $81 million money-laundering case in the Philippines, says he knew nothing about the illicit...

Published April 4, 2016

Supreme Court Nixes Slots at Alabama Tracks

The Alabama Supreme Court last week ruled that the electronic bingo machines were slot machines and therefore illegal under the state constitution, which means the devices seized from VictoryLand...

Published April 4, 2016

9th Circuit Rejects Challenge of Arizona Casino—Again

Once again federal judges have shot down an attempt by rival gaming tribes and the state of Arizona to prevent the Tohono O'odham tribe from operating the Desert Diamond...

Published April 4, 2016

Baazov to Take Leave of Absence in Wake of Insider Trading Charges

Amaya Chairman and CEO David Baazov (l.) will take a temporary leave of absence as he answers charges of insider trading by Canadian regulators stemming from Amaya’s acquisition of...

Published April 4, 2016

Pinnacle, GLPI Finalize Deal for The Meadows

Regional casino giant Pinnacle Entertainment’s love affair with the REIT concept is getting a little sweeter via a deal that will see Pinnacle acquire the Meadows (l.), a Pennsylvania...

Published April 4, 2016

Scientific Games Wows with ‘Empower’

Scientific Games treated customers from around the world with its Empower conference, which offers a sneak peek at next-generation technology for the casino.

Published April 4, 2016

One Last Chance

With a referendum set up to decide whether to expand gaming in New Jersey outside Atlantic City, it’s just the latest blow for the Boardwalk town. But GGB Publisher...

Published April 4, 2016

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Bill Hornbuckle, President, MGM Resorts International

This week the GGB Podcast features an interview with Bill Hornbuckle, the president of MGM Resorts, on the new developments on the company’s drawing board, starting with the new...

Published April 4, 2016

WEEKLY FEATURE: Lippo May Quit Caesars

Property developer Lippo Ltd. may pull out of its joint venture with Caesars Entertainment Corp. in South Korea. The companies had planned to develop a parcel in Incheon, near...

Published March 28, 2016

FanDuel, DraftKings Reach Settlement In New York to Stop Taking Bets

FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest daily fantasy sports operators, have reached a settlement with the New York Attorney General’s Office and agreed to stop taking bets in the...

Published March 28, 2016

Caesars Responds to Negative Examiner’s Report

Caesars Entertainment responded to the report of an independent examiner in the bankruptcy case of its largest operating unit, defending disputed asset transfers. The examiner said transferring some of...

Published March 28, 2016

No Last-Minute Deal, Courts Will Decide Seminole Compact

Although lawmakers and lobbyists tried to patch together a last-minute agreement to save expanded gambling in Florida, the deal fell through before the session ended. Now rulings in the...

Published March 28, 2016

Is the Japan Casino Bill Completely Dead?

Japanese media are reporting that a 30-member team in charge of Japan’s casino bill is about to be dissolved. If that’s true, it could mean the legislation supported by...

Published March 28, 2016

Atlantic City to Shut Down Government April 8 if PILOT Fails

Atlantic City will shut down its government services—save for police, fire and sanitation—for three weeks starting April 8 unless the state gives it financial aid via a bill that...

Published March 28, 2016