WEEKLY FEATURE: First Bay State License Set to Go

Massachusetts’ first gaming license—for a slots parlor—will be issued by the state Gaming Commission on February 28, if things go according to schedule. The owners of Raynham Park believe...

Published February 10, 2014

Genting to Build IR in South Korea

As Genting announced a $2.2 billion integrated resort in South Korea’s Jeju island (l.), the government is reconsidering its rejection of Caesars Entertainment as a prospective investor in the...

Published February 10, 2014

Lawmakers Endorse Navajo Gambling Compact

After initially recommending the Navajo Nation and New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez renegotiate their agreed-to gambling compact, the legislative Committee on Compacts changed its mind and endorsed the deal,...

Published February 10, 2014

Lobbyists, Campaign Cash Flowing To Florida

Conservative legislators said they could support expanded gambling if Governor Rick Scott negotiates a Seminole Tribe compact this year, and if voters pass a constitutional amendment requiring their approval...

Published February 10, 2014

UK Betting Shops Under Fire

Local councils are renewing their push in the UK for powers to limit the proliferation of betting shops in town centers. The government appears to be getting behind the...

Published February 10, 2014

Fahrenkopf Named BMM Director

Former American Gaming Association President and CEO Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. (l.) has been named a director of gaming testing company BMM Testlabs.

Published February 10, 2014

Redmond Quits Echo

Industry veteran John Redmond (l.) has thrown in the towel as CEO of Australia’s Echo Entertainment. He was only in the job a little more than a year. But...

Published February 10, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Joe Valandra, Chairman and CEO, Great Luck

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Joe Valandra, the chairman and CEO of Great Luck, a technology company that will enable tribes to offer Class II...

Published February 10, 2014

WEEKLY FEATURE: Revelation

Media reports that Caesars Entertainment is preparing an offer for Atlantic City’s troubled Revel casino hotel comes just weeks after reports that Hard Rock International was considering a bid....

Published February 3, 2014

Foxwoods Back in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun the final review process of the proposals to build casinos in the state. But another player, Foxwoods, is preparing to file an application...

Published February 3, 2014

Businesses Line Up Behind Casinos in Japan

Japanese business leaders, including Takeshi Niinami (l.), head of the convenience store chain Lawson, are spearheading the formation of a group to advocate for casinos and influence the shape...

Published February 3, 2014

Attorneys General Back Adelson’s Online Gambling Fight

Sheldon Adelson’s fight to make online gambling illegal in the U.S. has been endorsed by at least 10 state attorneys general that have signed a letter to Congress asking...

Published February 3, 2014

State Supreme Court Hears Catawba Arguments

Attorney William Wilkins, representing the Catawba Indian Nation, recently argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's Gambling Cruise Act allows the tribe to offer video gambling....

Published February 3, 2014

Miodunski Leaving AGS; Lopez Named CEO

Bob Miodunski (l.) will retire as president and CEO of American Gaming Systems, and David Lopez, former president and CEO of Global Cash Access, will succeed him.

Published February 3, 2014

Vegas Wrangles Rodeo

Yee ha! After weeks of negotiations and number crunching, officials with the National Finals Rodeo have chosen to renew the event’s contract with Las Vegas. The NFR had originally...

Published February 3, 2014

Bermudians Demand Casino Referendum

The Bermuda government once planned a public vote on casinos, then opted for a legislative decision. Now thousands of Bermudians are demanding their right to be heard, and opposition...

Published February 3, 2014

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Sickening Slump

After 2013’s stellar performance, casino stocks have taken a big hit to start the new year. Regional casinos are off the most, but the slump has impacted all segments...

Published February 3, 2014

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Rob Goldstein, President, Global Gaming Operations, Las Vegas Sands

This week in a special edition of the GGB Podcast, Rob Goldstein, the president of global gaming operations for Las Vegas Sands sits down to talk about how the...

Published February 3, 2014

iGaming War Picks Up Steam

The war of words between the gaming industry and its largest company, Las Vegas Sands, heated up last week as the company circulated a letter issued by the FBI...

Published January 27, 2014

It’s Las Vegas Sands Versus Caesars at iGaming North America

The disagreements about online gaming between Las Vegas Sands and Caesars Interactive will be front and center at iGaming North America’s 2014 conference, March 19-21 at Planet Hollywood in...

Published January 27, 2014