Smaller Books Huddle with “Valve Project” to Survive

The competitive nature of the U.S. sports betting industry has squeezed out much of the smaller bookmakers in recent years, but UPLAY1 CEO Bruce Merati (l.) has an idea...

Published January 15, 2024

Virginia Lawmaker to Reintroduce Casino Bill

Virginia state Senator David Marsden (l.) plans to once again sponsor legislation allowing a casino referendum in Fairfax County, preferably Tysons Corner. A similar bill he introduced last year...

Published January 15, 2024

GGB PODCAST: Derik Mooberry, CEO, Zitro USA

In recent years, slot supplier Zitro has made great strides in growing its presence in the U.S. market, thanks in large part to its U.S. CEO, Derik Mooberry (l.)....

Published January 15, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Fourth-Quarter Temperature Checks

The next round of earnings reports will soon be trickling in, which will likely give a little more clarity on where we could be headed. In the meantime, let’s...

Published January 15, 2024

Georgia Lawmakers Return to Deal With Sports Betting Again

Georgia is one of those states that always seem to find a way to shoot down sports betting legislation. But heck, it’s a new year and the second day...

Published January 15, 2024

Iowa Adopts New Betting Rules to Reduce Criminal Activity

Athletes at Iowa State and the University of Iowa went through a bad time when it came to sports betting last year. More than two dozen criminal charges. Now...

Published January 15, 2024

Estonian Gov’t Wants More Regulation on Gambling Influencers

Estonia is seeing a rise in social media influencers in areas like gambling and in response the government is drafting a bill with stricter regulations.

Published January 15, 2024

Italy to Reform Online Gambling Laws in 2024

Italy has announced an expansive overhaul of the laws on online gaming that were first established in 2011. The Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the...

Published January 15, 2024

Ecuador’s Noboa Eyes Reopening Casinos

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa (l.) recently presented an 11-point referendum, part of which is lobbying for the reopening of casinos, betting shops, and in-person gambling halls.

Published January 15, 2024

U.S. High Court Rejects IPI Move to Delay License Hearing

Last week, the US. Supreme Court denied an appeal by troubled Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific to halt a license revocation hearing. IPI is millions in arrears on annual...

Published January 15, 2024

NY to Weigh iGaming, Fixed-Odds Racing Bets

Lawmakers in New York will consider bills in the new session of both chambers to legalize online gaming and fixed-odds wagering for horse racing.

Published January 15, 2024

Two New Hampshire Gambling Bills Face Different Fates

The New Hampshire House approved a bill that would protect charitable organizations that get winnings from gambling. An online casino bill, however, will not be discussed this year.

Published January 15, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Kenosha City Council Approves Menominee Casino Agreement

Thwarted in its quest for a casino nine years ago by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, the Kenosha City Council recently approved an agreement with the Menominee Tribe to...

Published January 15, 2024

Culinary Sets February 2 Strike Deadline for Remaining Properties

The Culinary and Bartenders unions, fresh off of record-setting contracts with the Big 3 operators, have now turned their sights to 23 other properties across the state still yet...

Published January 15, 2024

Las Vegas Resolves To…

January is peak resolution time, so why not think of some good promises for Las Vegas to keep? As always, local expert Ira David Sternberg (l.) has some ideas....

Published January 8, 2024

Ex-Officiating Exec for NFL Says Refs Approached About a Fix

Dean Blandino spent four plus years overseeing the officiating for the NFL. While no game has ever been fixed, refs have been approached about doing just that.

Published January 8, 2024

Machine Learning: A Safe Bet For Improved Player Experience

In recent years, machine learning has become a powerful tool for businesses looking to maximize both efficiency and security—why not apply that technology to sports betting? Nikhil Koranne (l.),...

Published January 8, 2024

Legislators from Gambling States Congregate at NCLGS

Legislators from states that host gaming met last week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 29th annual National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) also included representatives of the...

Published January 8, 2024

GGB Podcast: Rich Sullivan, CEO, Good Giant

For Rich Sullivan (l.), advertising was a family business—gaming was not. However, he and the rest of the team at Good Giant have worked to position themselves as giants...

Published January 8, 2024

Maine Lawmakers Consider Expanding Tribal Gaming

The state of Maine has seen its lawmakers recently propose bills that would expand tribal rights for online gambling and land-based casinos.

Published January 8, 2024