Safeguarding Player Data with Encryption and Blockchain Technologies

Cyberattacks have rocked the global casino industry as of late, and industry veteran Bruce Merati (l.) argues that new technologies such as data encryption and blockchain systems will help...

Published October 2, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Earle G. Hall and Nimish Purohit, Chairman and Vice Chairman, IGSA

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has become a staple in the international gaming community, thanks in large part to its steadfast leadership and dedication to excellence. Now, with...

Published October 2, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Watch What Happens Next

The third quarter of 2023 is complete, but it seems that much of the dialogue from the first half of the year will be repeated again here soon. As...

Published October 2, 2023

Winners of 23rd Annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards Announced

The judging for the 23rd annual GGB Gaming & Technology Awards is complete, and this year’s winners have now been announced. In addition to a new category for best...

Published October 2, 2023

Oklahoma Governor Seeks Compact Approval, Again

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) wants the legislature to approve two gaming compacts that were rejected by the state Supreme Court in 2020. The compacts would generate additional revenue...

Published October 2, 2023

U.K. to Begin Second Gambling Consultations Soon

The U.K. Gambling Commission is nearly done with the first round of consultations on the Gambling White Paper proposals. The next consultations should begin this winter.

Published October 2, 2023

CGA Attempts to Clarify Sports Betting Advertising Standards

There has been some confusion about the new Advertising Standards set by the Canadian Gaming Association and Paul Burns (l.), president and CEO of the CGA, is trying to...

Published October 2, 2023

Quebec Casinos, Employees Agree to End Strike

After three months, the Quebec casino strike has ended as both parties have reached an agreement, though terms were not disclosed.

Published October 2, 2023

Japan Formally Approves Osaka IR

Osaka, Japan’s integrated resort is finally a go, with final approvals by the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The MGM Resorts-led project will be the first...

Published October 2, 2023

MGM, Caesars Face Lawsuits Over Cyberattacks; NIGC Seeks Public Update

Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International are now facing five separate class-action lawsuits related to the compromise of personal data in the recent cyberattacks.

Published October 2, 2023

Reno’s GSR Announces $1 Billion Investment, New Arena

Grand Sierra Resort owner Alex Meruelo has announced a sweeping $1 billion capital investment project centered around a 10,600-seat arena that will become the new home of Nevada Wolf...

Published October 2, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Will Florida Sports Betting Case Lead to Date with High Court?

West Flagler and Associates, owners of three jai alai licenses and a poker room. Yet they continue to maneuver against Florida’s biggest casino business, the Seminole Tribe, to prevent...

Published October 2, 2023

Las Vegas Union Workers Vote in Favor of Strike Authorization

With no deal in place by the September 26 deadline, Las Vegas workers represented by Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165 have voted in favor of...

Published October 2, 2023

My Personal RG Journey

Ted Hartwell (l.) knows the pain of disordered gambling. Just as he hit the heights in his career, problem gambling brought him down. Now it’s his mission to warn...

Published September 25, 2023

Responsible Gaming in Indian Country: It Takes a Village

The tribal gaming industry, like the commercial side of the industry, believes that we all are responsible for helping problem gamblers. Valerie Spicer (l.), a member of the NCPG...

Published September 25, 2023

Responsible Gaming Efforts Keeping Pace with Changing Industry

MGM Resorts’ efforts to identify and protect problem gamblers includes a game-changing program, GameSense. Stephen Martino (l.), the company’s chief compliance officer, believes if gambling isn’t fun, people should...

Published September 25, 2023

Assisting Customers to Gamble in a Sustainable Way is the Only Win-Win Solution

Tools and resources that encourage and enhance gambling at a sustainable level, within affordable limits and without experiencing harms, will provide long-term benefits for individuals and businesses, writes Dr....

Published September 25, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Maureen Beddis, Senior Vice President Membership & Events, American Gaming Association; and Korbi Carrison, Vice President G2E Event, RX

It’s no secret that G2E is one of the most important and influential events for the regulated global gaming industry. As such, it takes a lot of effort, planning...

Published September 25, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Book Your Tickets Now

It’s late September and that could only mean one thing: G2E is nearly upon us once again. Every year, one topic or buzzword seems to dominate the conversation above...

Published September 25, 2023

Gambling with Fate

How lifelong exposure to gambling led iProtekt co-founder and co-CEO Mike Borukhov (l.) to create a responsible gaming company and why that will help problem gamblers.

Published September 25, 2023