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On March 27, members of Thailand’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize casino resorts in the kingdom. If the measure passes, analysts say the first integrated resorts could...
Pappageorge: Culinary to Continue to Pursue New Growth in 2024
The Culinary Union had itself a great 2023, and 2024 has already proved fruitful. According to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge (l.), however, more is still to come for the state’s...
Atlantic City Dealers, Union Sue Over Smoking
An organized group of Atlantic City casino dealers and the union representing them, the United Auto Workers, are suing the state of New Jersey to end the loophole allowing...
WEEKLY FEATURE: Ban on Collegiate Prop Bets Could Cost Operators $200 Million
NCAA President Charlie Baker has made it clear that the association wants to see college prop bets outlawed entirely. Numerous players have voiced their frustration about harassment from bettors....
Ukraine Soldier’s Petition May Lead to Online Casino Ban
The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in death, destruction and heightened geopolitical tensions. However, it has also reportedly spurred an increase in online gambling, and stricter regulation could...
GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
This edition of the GGB Podcast features E. Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.), former chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, in what was one of his final media interviews before...
Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
The Mashantucket Pequot Nation and Mohegan Tribe are said to be considering purchasing MGM Resorts International’s MGM Springfield (l.) casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, either separately or together.
Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
Sports bettors and industry analysts have had Georgia on their mind for quite some time, but alas, the latest legalization efforts have fallen through once again.
CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
Of all the ways that players attempt to cheat casino games, card counting in blackjack is the most popular, but surprisingly, the methods for teaching staff how to spot...
GGB PODCAST: Tribal Economic Growth with Kit Szybala and Seth Young, Founding Partners, GMA Consulting
Sustainability and preservation is a hallmark of the decision-making process for tribes everywhere, and this also applies to economics. Casinos have provided a great foundation, but future growth lies...
FANTINI’S FINANCE: Show ‘Em What You Got
Unfortunately, not much of the success from other sectors of the overall market has managed to spill over into the gaming side. The industry seems to have exhausted much...
Time Runs Short for Maryland iGaming Bill
Maryland senators declined to vote on an iGaming bill last Tuesday. If they don’t do so by April 8, the legislation is kaput for the year. The proposal passed...
Stitt Asks Regulators To Block 2034 Compact Renewal
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (l.) wants the Horse Racing Commission to enact a resolution making sure the Model Tribal Gaming Compact doesn’t automatically renew on December 31, 2034, as...
NCAA Prez Calls for End of Prop Bets in College Games
Charlie Baker (l.), the president of the NCAA, wants proposition bets on college players stricken from sportsbook menus. Too much stress on young student athletes who have to worry...
888 Weathers License Review with No Penalty
The sportsbook and gambling company 888 Holdings has withstood a license review by the UK Gambling Commission. No further regulatory action is needed, the company announced.
Star’s CEO, CFO Step Down as Company’s Struggles Continue
Star Entertainment has announced the resignation of CEO Robbie Cooke and CFO Christina Katsibouba, the latest in a growing list of departures that have plagued the company since it...
Singapore IRs to Begin Massive Expansions
Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore both will undertake multibillion-dollar expansions starting this year as part of their concession renewal agreements with the government.
Skill Games Secure Another PA Court Victory
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed its decision holding that so-called “skill games” produced by Banilla Games can be operated legally in the state.
NYC Casino Licensing Far Off
The New York Gaming Commission estimates that applications for three downstate licenses for commercial casinos in and around New York City will not be accepted before Q1 2025.
WEEKLY FEATURE: Thailand IRs Could Boost Tourism by Half
A new study suggests that Thailand could boost tourism revenue by more than 50 percent if lawmakers approve integrated resorts with gaming. Major operators including MGM and Galaxy are...