Florida Parimutuel Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Rule

It ain’t over till it’s over was one of Yogi Berra’s famous truisms. It seems to be applicable to the battle between a couple of parimutuels and the Seminole...

Published February 19, 2024

Ukraine Seizes Millions from Gambling Operator, Claiming Tax Evasion

Ukrainian authorities have seized UAH 700 million ($18.6 million) from Cosmolot. They accuse Cosmolot, one of the country’s largest gaming companies, of evading millions in taxes. It denies...

Published February 19, 2024

Wynn Could Begin UAE Hotel Construction Soon

With the foundation finished, Wynn Resorts expects to soon begin building the $4 billion casino hotel tower at Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates. It could open...

Published February 19, 2024

Report: Marina Bay Sands Highest in Brand Value

Singapore casino resort Marina Bay Sands (l.) tops the 2024 Brand Finance list on brand value. The property’s “status as a key landmark” earned it comparisons to the Eiffel...

Published February 19, 2024

With Durango Open, New LV Locals Projects Put on Hold

Now that Red Rock’s Durango (l.) has opened, are there any significant projects in the works for the Las Vegas locals market? Early indications say no.

Published February 19, 2024

Several States Consider Skill Game Legalization

As Pennsylvania’s governor submits a budget including provisions for the regulation and taxation of ubiquitous unregulated skill games in the state, debate on legalization heats up in Virginia and...

Published February 19, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Second Thai Committee Needs More Time to Study Legal Gaming

A Thai committee considering legal casinos in the country needs four more months to study the matter before filing a report. A prior committee proposed five integrated resorts to...

Published February 19, 2024

Gambling Bills Pass Alabama House

The Alabama House passed two gambling bills. One is a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling, lottery and sports betting. It would require a voter referendum in November. The other...

Published February 19, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming,

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Jim Allen, the chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, on the recent implementation of the compact...

Published February 12, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Best in Class

For investors with a buy-and-hold strategy, solid companies like Wynn Resorts and Red Rock have reaffirmed their staying power. Nearer term, Flutter, now on the NYSE, could offer investors...

Published February 12, 2024

Super Sunday in Vegas

The gaming business got a boost last week when the NFL Super Bowl was held in Las Vegas, setting records for sports bets in Nevada and worldwide.

Published February 12, 2024

Tribal, Local Leaders Sign Wisconsin Casino Agreement

In Wisconsin, Menominee tribal leaders and city and county officials have signed intergovernmental agreements for the proposed Kenosha Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (l.). Governor Tony Evers remains mum...

Published February 12, 2024

Mississippi House Approves Online Sports Betting

The Mississippi House has passed sports betting legislation, but it was a bumpy ride. The state, home to 26 casinos of various sizes, may not be able to compete...

Published February 12, 2024

Georgia Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill

The Georgia Senate has passed a sports betting bill that would require a change to the state constitution. If it passes in the House, a voter referendum could be...

Published February 12, 2024

Kindred Group Reports Reduced Harmful Gambling Revenue

The Kindred Group out of Malta has reported a decrease in the percentage of revenues it received from harmful gaming last year. Its goal is to reduce such revenues...

Published February 12, 2024

Brazil Sportsbook, iGaming Expected Live by July

Brazil is anticipated going live with regulated sports betting and online gaming by July. José Francisco Manssur, special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance confirmed this to an...

Published February 12, 2024

Global Suspicious Betting Alerts Down 35 Percent

The International Betting Integrity Association says a decline in suspicious betting alerts demonstrates the effectiveness of IBIA’s global monitoring network in collaboration with sports organizations and regulators.

Published February 12, 2024

Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Casino Referendum

A Virginia Senate committee has rejected a proposal allowing Fairfax County to replace Richmond as the state’s fifth casino host city. The move makes it more likely Petersburg voters...

Published February 12, 2024

Alabama Governor Supports Lottery, Casino Bills

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (l.) says, “Now is the time” for a statewide vote on a lottery and up to 10 casino locations. Lotteries and casinos currently are banned...

Published February 12, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Virginia Bill Would Legalize ‘Gray’ Machines

A proposed bill would expand the number of so-called “gray” skill games in Virginia from 9,000 pre-pandemic to 91,000, and regulate and tax the games. Opponents have launched a...

Published February 12, 2024