Playtech Offer to Acquire 888 Rebuffed

A Sunday Times report has revealed Playtech had significant interest in the acquisition of William Hill’s parent company and global operator, 888, but was turned down by the company.

Published December 11, 2023

Senecas, Hochul Extend Compact Through March

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (r.) announced that the state and the Seneca Nation have signed a temporary extension of the tribe’s gaming compact, which was set to expire...

Published December 11, 2023

Florida Responds to the Sports Betting Challenge

The state of Florida says West Flagler and Associates waited too long to file a suit challenging the state compact with the Seminoles over sports betting. Attorney General Ashley...

Published December 11, 2023

U.K.’s Land-Based Casino Sector Grows by More than 20 Percent

The land-based casino industry in the U.K. grew by more than 20 percent in 2023. The growth shows that the sector has finally reached and surpassed revenue achieved before...

Published December 11, 2023

Winnipeg Casino Workers Set December 23 Strike Deadline

Workers at three Winnipeg casinos voted nearly unanimously in favor of a strike deadline two days before Christmas.

Published December 11, 2023

PH Resorts Still Seeking Cebu Investors

Philippines gaming firm PH Resorts Group Holdings continues to pursue investors to get a stalled Cebu integrated resort (l.) off the ground. The company is in “substantive discussions” with...

Published December 11, 2023

Nevada-California Railway Project Secures $3 Billion Grant

The proposed railway system that would connect Las Vegas to southern California has received $3 billion in federal funding, which could be the boost the 20-year-old project needs to...

Published December 11, 2023

Durango Casino & Resort Hosts Grand Opening

Durango Casino & Resort (l.), the $780 million locals-catered casino from Red Rock Resorts, held its long-awaited grand opening ceremony on December 5.

Published December 11, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Another Court Victory for ‘Skill Games’

A Pennsylvania judge has upheld a lower ruling that unlicensed, unregistered slot-like “skill games” placed in convenience stores, pizza shops and other locations are legal.

Published December 11, 2023

Last-Minute Gaming Bill Delays Halt Progress in Brazil

For weeks now, Brazil’s lawmakers have slowly made progress in crafting legislation that would regulate sports betting and iGaming. However, things have come to a halt thanks to a...

Published December 11, 2023

Las Vegas, Brought to You By…

Vegas is always on the lookout for new revenue streams, and as Ira David Sternberg (l.) posits, innumerable off-the-wall sponsorships may be worth some more consideration.

Published December 4, 2023

A Tribute to a Legend

When Steve Norton (l.) passed away a few weeks ago, the industry chugged along, doing what it does best, providing jobs, tax revenue, entertainment and tourism. But none of...

Published December 4, 2023

MGM Reveals Empire City Plan

MGM Resorts International has revealed its plan to transform its current racino, Empire City Casino in Yonkers, New York, to MGM Empire City (l.), if granted one of three...

Published December 4, 2023

Kindred to Exit North America

Kindred Group announced that as a result of its ongoing strategic review, the online gaming operator will exit the North American market immediately.

Published December 4, 2023

GGB PODCAST: Gil Rotem, President, iGaming, IGT

IGT has some of the most impressive games and platforms for iGaming, which are being directed by Gil Rotem (l.), who was named president of that division in 2021...

Published December 4, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Post-Turkey Potpourri

The death of investing giant Charlie Munger is cause for reflection and appreciation for some of the companies that demonstrate the beauty of buying good fundamentals at fair prices....

Published December 4, 2023

Senecas, Hochul Agree to Temporary Compact Extension

The Seneca Nation and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have agreed to a short-term extension of the tribe’s gaming compact with the state, just eight days before the original...

Published December 4, 2023

Sports Betting Yes, iGaming No in Mississippi

Online sports betting seems like a certainty for Mississippi, but online casinos don’t have much chance to be approved.

Published December 4, 2023

ESPN Bet Breaks Download Record in First Week

ESPN Bet flexed its name-begotten muscle by breaking a record for the number of downloads in a week. The 1 million downloads made the new record difficult to duplicate....

Published December 4, 2023

U.K.’s Entain to Pay $739 Million in Fines After Turkish Bribery Probe

The British-based gaming group Entain has agreed to pay $739.2 million (£585 million) to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This arose from investigations into Turkish bribery uncovered illegal practices....

Published December 4, 2023