Abe Throws His Support Behind Casinos

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (l.) has come out publicly in support of casino legalization in Japan, saying he considers the industry one of the keys to reviving the economy....

Published June 30, 2014

Showboat Shuttered

Atlantic City’s Showboat casino will become the latest victim of the economic decline of the Boardwalk. Showboat owner Caesars Entertainment last week told its employees that the casino will...

Published June 30, 2014

Echo, Chow Tai Fook Join Forces in Brisbane

Echo Entertainment appears to have outflanked rival Crown Resorts in Brisbane, combining its bid for the Queensland capital’s new casino license with those of Chinese powerhouses Chow Tai Fook...

Published June 30, 2014

Resorts Atlantic City Seeks to Launch PokerStars and Full Tilt Sites in New Jersey

Resorts Atlantic City has reaffirmed its deal with PokerStars to bring the online giant’s brand to New Jersey’s regulated online sites. The casino plans to launch both PokerStars and...

Published June 30, 2014

Nevada Commissioners Shuffle the Deck

The longtime chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission and Control Board has resigned to make way for new blood. Peter Bernhard (l.) will pass the baton to Tony Alamo...

Published June 30, 2014

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Unplug and Play

Mobile betting is growing at amazing rates, but a recently developed “in play” wager makes it even more profitable in countries where sports betting is legal.

Published June 30, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Steve Park, Managing Director, KORE Co. Ltd.

This week, the GGB Podcast joins with Steve Park, the managing director of KORE Company, a Korean consulting company focused on the Korean casino industry and its growth potential....

Published June 30, 2014

WEEKLY FEATURE: Back in the USA

The sale of PokerStars to Amaya Gaming for $4.9 billion could open the door for the poker giant’s entry into the fledgling U.S. online market. Amaya and its chairman,...

Published June 23, 2014

GTECH Bidding for IGT

Lottery and gaming giant GTECH is among those bidding to acquire leading slot manufacturer International Game Technology, which last week confirmed that its management was considering a sale.

Published June 23, 2014

Pennsylvania Senate Introduces Online Poker Bill

A bill to allow regulated online poker in Pennsylvania has been introduced in the state Senate by Senators Edwin Erickson and Bob Mensch (l.). The bill would also allow...

Published June 23, 2014

Michigan Tribe Applies For Land Trust Status

With trust applications filed with the Department of Interior, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians hopes to build off-reservation casinos in downtown Lansing (l.) and near the...

Published June 23, 2014

FANTINI’S FINANCE: How Are Ya, Amaya?

Amaya Gaming has been active in both the online and land-based casino supplier space, buying up small to mid-sized companies over the past couple of years. But nothing compares...

Published June 23, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Michalko, Director of Sales-Asia, International Game Technology

This week, the GGB Podcast features an interview with Mark Michalko, the director of sales Asia at International Game Technology, on the company’s strategies and growth prospects on the...

Published June 23, 2014

WEEKLY FEATURE: Back in the USA

The sale of PokerStars to Amaya Gaming for $4.9 billion could open the door for the poker giant’s entry into the fledgling U.S. online market. Amaya and its chairman,...

Published March 31, 2014

New Life for Japan Casino Bill

The lower house of Japan’s Diet has finally begun formal debate on a much-anticipated casino legalization bill. As late as last week the bill looked to be dead for...

Published June 23, 2014

New York: Hard Rock In, Foxwoods Out

One of the world’s best-known entertainment companies has joined the casino race in New York State. Last Thursday, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen (l.) announced that a casino...

Published June 23, 2014

Chinese Company Plans Antigua Megaresort

A Beijing-based investment group has signed an accord with the government of Antigua and Barbuda on development of a US$2 billion resort with a casino on the Caribbean island...

Published June 23, 2014

Report: IGT For Sale

The share price for International Game Technology jumped after Reuters reported that the company has hired Morgan Stanley to explore a sale of the company.

Published June 16, 2014

Scientific Games Names Isaacs as CEO

In what was gaming’s worst-kept secret, Scientific Games has named longtime gaming supply executive Gavin Isaacs as its new CEO, charged with leading the company following its acquisition of...

Published June 16, 2014

Tokyo Governor: Casinos Not of Interest

Tokyo’s governor, Yoichi Masuzoe (l.), dealt another blow to supporters of casino legalization in Japan, saying casinos are not a priority for the country’s capital and largest city. He...

Published June 16, 2014