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

Committee Approves 12 Percent Brazil Sports Betting Tax

The Brazilian Senate’s Committee on Economic Affairs (CAE) has approved regulations and taxes for online gambling and sports betting with a 12 percent tax. The Chamber of Deputies has...

Published December 4, 2023

In Korea, Inspire Debut Highlights Non-Gaming

Mohegan Gaming of Connecticut opened its new Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea last week. The soft opening featured non-gaming attractions as the operator awaits its casino license.

Published December 4, 2023

NJ Smoking Ban Vote Delayed

A bill that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City casinos remained stalled in the state Senate Health Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee after Democrats delayed a scheduled vote.

Published December 4, 2023

Strike Ends At Two Detroit Casinos; MGM Workers Reject Deal

Union workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown voted to ratify a new 5-year contract, ending the strike that began October 17. Workers at MGM Grand Casino...

Published December 4, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Vietnam PM Reviewing Locals Casino Plan

The Vietnam Ministry of Planning and Investment has filed a report with the prime minister about a proposed locals casino resort to be built in Van Don, Quang Ninh...

Published December 4, 2023

Miriam Adelson Buys Majority Stake in NBA’s Mavericks, Casino Rumors Swirl

Las Vegas Sands controlling shareholder Miriam Adelson (l.) has purchased a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks using proceeds from a $2 billion LVS stock sale. Former majority owner...

Published December 4, 2023

GGB PODCAST: Ray Pineault, President, Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Ray Pineault (l.), the president of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, on how his company is approaching its expansion possibilities including the...

Published November 20, 2023

Increased Adoption of Cashless Benefits Compliance Efforts

Gaming isn’t always synonymous with emerging innovation, but Ana Galeski (l.), executive director of compliance for Marker Trax, argues that cashless credit and play can help with compliance efforts...

Published November 20, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Do Picks and Shovels Equate to Dollars and Cents?

In the gaming investment landscape, affiliates and data providers represent an interesting alternative to land-based operators, bookmakers and iGamers. Despite lagging performance of late, many of the biggest players...

Published November 20, 2023

Keith, I Need a Favor

Carol O’Hare (r.) has been a trailblazing figure in the world of problem gambling treatment and management for decades, and when industry veteran Richard Schuetz needed some help in...

Published November 20, 2023

Gaming Tax Rates are Simple—Gaming Tax Policy is Anything But

As more jurisdictions around the U.S. adopt various forms of gaming, the challenge of setting effective tax rates remains as important as ever. However, as veteran consultant Michael Pollock...

Published November 20, 2023