The More the Merrier

Gaming research needs to be upgraded to include more subjects and greater depth, according to Alan Feldman (l.), a distinguished fellow at the International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada...

Published September 4, 2023

Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference

Behavioral science principles can be an effective tool to reduce gambling harms, writes Dr. Sally M. Gainsbury (l.) and colleagues from the University of Sydney.

Published September 4, 2023

Collaborating for Success

Responsible gaming programs will only be effective when all facets of the gaming industry share their knowledge, writes Pavilion Payments CEO Christopher Justice (l.).

Published September 4, 2023

Will Land-Based Gaming Ever Be Responsible?

AXES.ai CEO Earle G. Hall (l.) takes a look at why brick-and-mortar gaming establishments are not using the tools necessary to minimize problem gambling.

Published September 4, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: John Payne, President, VICI Properties

Not too long ago, the idea of casino operators relinquishing their real estate assets seemed absurd—now it’s commonplace, thanks to several high-performing, gaming-focused real estate investment trusts (REITs). One...

Published September 4, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Would You Like a REIT While You Wait?

It’s the strangest thing—everyone acknowledges the possibility of a recession and even the likelihood of one, but it has yet to materialize in any quantitative way. In any case,...

Published September 4, 2023

A Work in Progress

RG programs are a dime a dozen, but are they effective? How can laymen disseminate the complex research surrounding the issue? Have no fear—as ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky (l.)...

Published September 4, 2023

Does PointsBet Promo Put Fanatics Launch in Harm’s Way?

Fanatics and PointsBet have the deal sewed up. But some discrepancies in Michigan could stand to delay the full rollout of Fanatics, which is making a huge bet by...

Published September 4, 2023

DOJ Agrees it takes Illegal Gambling Seriously

With the NCAA and the NFL kicking off for the 2023 season, is the DOJ really invested in putting illegal sportsbooks out of business? Some think not.

Published September 4, 2023

U.K. Report Indicates Hardening Stance Towards Gambling

New research from the U.K. is indicating that the public may not be as opposed to gambling reform as previously thought.

Published September 4, 2023

Crown Sydney Closes VIP Floor as Operator Looks to Pivot

Crown Sydney (l.) has closed its Mahogany VIP room merely a year after it was first unveiled, thanks in large part to declining Asian visitation and a lack of...

Published September 4, 2023

Is Macau Unduly Tapping Concessionaires for Investment?

A Macau casino executive says the local government may be asking too much of the city’s gaming concessionaires, who are required to spend millions on non-gaming attractions over the...

Published September 4, 2023

Poll: Most North Carolinians Want Casino Vote

A poll of 600 North Carolina voters indicated 76 percent want a statewide referendum on allowing three commercial casinos and 55 percent support legalizing casino gambling. Three tribal casinos...

Published September 4, 2023

Brooklyn Comes Out for Coney Island Casino

More than 10,000 residents of Brooklyn, New York have signed a petition in support of The Coney, the casino proposed by a consortium led by Thor Equities and the...

Published September 4, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: U.S. Integrity Becomes Key Player in College Sports

With a small but growing wave of questionable moves by colleges around the country, U.S. Integrity deployed a full-court press with the help of partners. We’ll see if the...

Published September 4, 2023

Malta Gaming Act Stirs E.U. Backlash

Malta recently amended its Gaming Act to make it so that operators based on the island are shielded from offshore liability. Other countries around Europe, namely Germany, haven’t taken...

Published September 4, 2023

Celebrating 25 Years of Responsible Gaming Education

September is officially Responsible Gaming Education Month (REGM), as according to Cait DeBaun (l.), vice president of strategic communications and responsibility for the American Gaming Association, RGEM 2023...

Published August 28, 2023

Macau Jockey Club At the Finish Line?

Asian media report that the Macau Jockey Club could shut down soon. Club Chair Angela Leong reportedly has been asked to explain the venue’s failure to upgrade its facilities...

Published August 28, 2023

Roblox Sued for Targeting Minors with Illegal Gambling

Two California parents have initiated a class action lawsuit against Roblox, an online game platform, alleging sites are using it for illegal gambling that targets minors.

Published August 28, 2023

The Evolution of Free-to-Play Games

Rob Egan (l.), business development director at The Unit, discusses how free-to-play games have transitioned from being an acquisition tool to a retention tool and how strategies for deploying...

Published August 28, 2023