GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Tristan Sjöberg, Executive Chairman, TCSJohnHuxley

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Tristan Sjöberg, the executive chairman of TCSJohnHuxley, on new developments in his company and the fascinating world of table games.

Published December 7, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: NY Confusion for DFS

The judge in a New York hearing on whether daily fantasy sports constitutes illegal gambling did not render a decision, instead saying he would take one to two weeks...

Published November 30, 2015

Vietnam Cuts IR Investment to $2 Billion

Vietnam, which had demanded a minimum investment of $4 billion for new integrated resorts in the country, may halve that requirement. In addition, the investment can be made in...

Published November 30, 2015

Pennsylvania iGaming Bill Detailed

Pennsylvania’s gaming expansion bill is up for a floor vote in the state House, with amendments cleared by the chamber’s Gaming Oversight Committee. It is still unclear whether the...

Published November 30, 2015

Senator Tries to “Fix” Carcieri

Senator John Barrasso (l.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hopes that he will be able to get support on a compromise bill to “fix” what many...

Published November 30, 2015

Tropicana Evansville Plans $50 Million Move to Dry Land

Indiana is looking to stem declines in its riverboat casino markets by allowing the operations to relocate on-shore, the better to cope with competition from neighboring states. Tropicana Evansville...

Published November 30, 2015

California’s New Bicycle Hotel & Casino Unwrapped

The Bicycle Casino Hotel & Casino in Bell Gardens, California, last week celebrated it’s the grand opening of the $50 million facility with a lavish ribbon cutting. Governor Jerry...

Published November 30, 2015

Ladbrokes, Coral Merger Approved

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes was forced to defend its merger with Gala-Coral after it was publicly slammed by Irish financier and minority stakeholder Dermot Desmond. The deal is done, but...

Published November 30, 2015

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Bottoming Out in Macau

It’s old news now, but the steep decline of gaming revenue in Macau continues. But has it bottomed out? What impact have two new resorts had on the SAR?...

Published November 30, 2015

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kevin Brown, Chairman, Mohegan Tribal Council

This week, the GGB Podcast lands in Connecticut to speak with Kevin Brown, the chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Council, on recent developments with the tribe and its...

Published November 30, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: Yahoo Snared In New York DFS Mess

A ruling by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman that daily fantasy sports is illegal gambling specifically named DFS giants DraftKings and FanDuel, but reports have surfaced that Yahoo...

Published November 23, 2015

Chui: Macau Recovery Will Take Time

Macau Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai-on (l.) says the city can expect more contraction in its gaming industry. But the economy will stabilize in time, and the decline will...

Published November 23, 2015

Ainsworth Steps Up

Consolidation in the supplier industry continued last week when Ainsworth Game Technology decided to step up its presence in the U.S. market with a plan to acquire a slot...

Published November 23, 2015

MGM President Calms Springfield

Concerns that the casino product that MGM Resorts will bring to Springfield, Massachusetts were alleviated a bit last week when company President Bill Hornbuckle appeared at a city forum...

Published November 23, 2015

Pennsylvania Moves on iGaming

A key state House committee in Pennsylvania has cleared a bill that would legalize a complete slate of online casino games to be linked to the state’s land-based casino...

Published November 23, 2015

Massachusetts Tribe Can’t Put Casino on Martha’s Vineyard

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head appears to have seen its dreams to build a bingo hall in a former community center (l.) on Martha’s Vineyard dashed on the...

Published November 23, 2015

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Scientific Success

Although doubts remain about the consolidation that created the giant gaming vendor Scientific Games, it’s so far, so good, as synergies, talents and direction have eased worries about debt....

Published November 23, 2015

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Lucchese, Executive Vice President, Games, Everi Holdings

This week the GGB Podcast visits with David Lucchese, the executive vice president of games for Everi Holdings, about how the former Multimedia Games has prospered following the purchase...

Published November 23, 2015

WEEKLY FEATURE: FBI + AGA = Busted!

The FBI and American Gaming Association have partnered to fight illegal gambling and provide an online site where people can report illegal gambling operations. FBI Assistant Director Chris Warrener...

Published November 16, 2015

Christie Conditionally Vetoes Atlantic City Casino Rescue Package

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (l.) has conditionally vetoed most of a package of bills designed to stabilize Atlantic City casino taxes. A conditional veto sends the bills back...

Published November 16, 2015