Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Top EKG Slot Awards

Aristocrat Gaming was once again named Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content in the EKG Slot Awards, but Light & Wonder scored the most individual awards this year.

Published March 4, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Simon Thomas, Executive Chairman, Hippodrome Casino

The historic Hippodrome theater dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Simon Thomas (l.) and his father Jimmy took over that facility and turned it into London’s...

Published March 4, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Back to the Future

One of legendary investor Peter Lynch’s most-quoted aphorisms is that of “deworseification,” meaning that diversification is not always sensible. IGT has spun off its lottery business and returned to...

Published March 4, 2024

Chicken Ranch Tribe Unveils CA Online Sports Betting Product

Indian Country in California has gone through conniptions over sports betting including a high-stakes ballot battle in 2022. Then along comes the Chicken Ranch Tribe with a real sports...

Published March 4, 2024

Ohio Gaming Commission Prohibits Collegiate Prop Bets

At the request of the NCAA, the Ohio Casino Control Commission put an end to proposition bets on collegiate games in-state. The primary reason is to avert harassment or...

Published March 4, 2024

Daily Fantasy Sports Face Different Regulatory Approaches

Daily fantasy sports have faced an uneven regulatory life in recent months, especially those with pick’em elements. Some states want them gone as an imitator of sports betting. Still...

Published March 4, 2024

Sweden Bans Gambling With Credit

Sweden’s ban on gambling with credit is coming under assault from the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS). BOS claims the government’s new stand is 180 degrees from...

Published March 4, 2024

Tigre de Cristal Buyer Exits Deal

A controversial deal to sell the Tigre de Cristal casino in Russia is off. The would-be buyer, Dalnevostochnyj Aktiv LLC, has notified operator Oriental Regent Ltd. of its intent...

Published March 4, 2024

Does Macau Gaming Crime Bill Miss the Mark?

Newly proposed gaming legislation in Macau, sent to the Legislative Assembly for review, creates new categories of crime and punishment without suggesting preventive measures, say several industry experts.

Published March 4, 2024

Alabama Senators Review Gambling Legislation

Legislation including casino gambling, a lottery and sports betting easily passed the required two-thirds of the Alabama House. But rounding up enough support among Senators isn’t a given, with...

Published March 4, 2024

Genting Reveals $5 Billion Bid for Expanded Resorts World NYC

Genting has revealed its proposal for a downstate casino license, a sweeping $5 billion expansion (l.) that would include additional hotel rooms, a massive casino expansion and thousands of...

Published March 4, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: U.K.’s Cap on Online Slot Spins Could Cost Casinos Millions

The government of the U.K., as part of updating the Gambling Act of 2005, is proposing setting an upward wagering limit of £2 for online slots for young people....

Published March 4, 2024

IGT, Everi to Merge in $6.2 Billion Deal

IGT will spin off its gaming and digital divisions to create a new company in combination with Everi Holdings, Inc. in a $6.2 billion deal. The new public company...

Published March 4, 2024

Study: iGaming Does Not Cannibalize Casino Revenues

A new study by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming has found that the addition of online gaming does not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casino revenues, and in fact boosts them.

Published February 26, 2024

With F1 in Rear View, Vegas Stakeholders Debate Race’s Future

Last November’s first-ever Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix was certainly a success in terms of economic impact and visitation. But does that mean that everyone involved is pleased...

Published February 26, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive, AGS

For several years, AGS has produced some of the most fun and creative content in the industry. AGS’ Vice President of Interactive, Zoe Ebling (l.), is looking to keep...

Published February 26, 2024

Feature Combo Frenzy: Triple-Pot Dominates 2023’s Slot Design

2023 was a record year for U.S. gaming, driven primarily by slot performance, as is typically the case. When it comes to dissecting trends among top-performing games, there are...

Published February 26, 2024

GGB PODCAST: The PA Skill Game Debate with Joseph Grad, Co-founder and Partner, Hensel Grad P.C.

The skill game debate is as prominent as ever across the U.S., but Pennsylvania has become the hotbed of the issue, thanks to high-profile court rulings as well as...

Published February 26, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Mother Was A Mudder

The ho-hum fourth-quarter results for U.S. operators have been, well, a little boring. What is exciting, however, is the solid performance and future growth prospects of racers-turned-HHR-extraordinaires Churchill Downs....

Published February 26, 2024

Study Reveals NY’s Dominance in U.S. Sports Betting Tax Revenue

A study from the Quarterly Survey of State and Local Tax Revenue highlighted New York's dominance in US sports betting tax revenue, with more than 37 percent of the...

Published February 26, 2024