Vegas MythBusters

Las Vegas has always had a flair for the dramatic, but just what is true and what isn’t? In this month’s column, Ira David Sternberg (l.) dissects some of...

Published July 31, 2023

New Tech Can Revolutionize Casino Marketing, Loyalty Programs

The recent deal between MGM and Marriott is a great example of how operators can grow their marketing and loyalty rewards capabilities, but as industry veteran Bruce Merati (l.)...

Published July 31, 2023

Not All Persistence Games Persist

Those in the slot world know all about the minutiae of game mechanics and how the various kinds of persistence games perform at various levels. The rest of us...

Published July 31, 2023

The Evolution of Reg Tech and the Importance it Now Plays

Reg tech is starting to play a bigger role in the gambling space with solutions becoming more and more sophisticated. So, how does it help operators with their commercial...

Published July 31, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Domenico Pastia, Senior Vice President, Global Product, IGT

In gaming, few brands, if any, can match the product power of IGT. Domenico Pastia (l.), the company’s senior vice president of global product, has harnessed that power in...

Published July 31, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Lucky in Kentucky

One of Warren Buffett’s most oft-quoted phrases is that you should invest in people, not companies. Churchill Downs has enjoyed an amazing multi-year run, but results for the second...

Published July 31, 2023

Oklahoma Lawmakers Object To Stitt’s Tribal Feuds

Oklahoma legislators are ready to remove Governor Kevin Stitt (l.) from tribal compact negotiations due to his hostile stance and numerous vetoes of tribe-supported measures. Stitt said he just...

Published July 31, 2023

U.S. Women’s Soccer Could be Boost for Women’s Sports Betting

The U.S. Women’s soccer team is favored to win a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. Will their popularity lead to an increase in women betting on the games, and...

Published July 31, 2023

Vermont Intent on Early 2024 Sports Betting Launch

Vermont has requested bids for sports betting operator licenses and officials said the goal is to launch by January 2024. The state was the last in the New England...

Published July 31, 2023

U.K. Says Gambling Review is on Track

The U.K.’s Gambling Commission announced the first consultations on regulations proposed by the White Paper entitled “High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age.” The consultations are expected to...

Published July 31, 2023

Quebec Casino Strike Reaches One-Month Mark

Quebec casinos and workers remain at odds over a new contract and have passed the one-month mark since they went on strike on June 22.

Published July 31, 2023

Japan: Osaka IR to Break Ground in 2024; Nagasaki Still Undecided

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle says the U.S. firm will begin construction of its long-awaited integrated resort in Osaka, Japan “by middle to late next year.” In Nagasaki, however,...

Published July 31, 2023

One Step Forward, One Back For Virginia Casinos

In Virginia, a referendum on a casino in Richmond, which voters narrowly rejected in 2021, will appear on the November ballot. In Norfolk, Pamunkey tribal leaders pulled plans for...

Published July 31, 2023

Report: Secret Change to NV Zoning Law Benefits Red Rock Resorts

New reporting from the Nevada Independent has indicated that Nevada lawmakers secretly amended state casino zoning laws to help pave the way for a development proposed by Red Rock...

Published July 31, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Italy Begins Modernization of Gambling Laws

In recent years, regulatory overhaul has been a global theme for the gaming community, and Italy looks to be the next high-profile market to revamp its previous framework.

Published July 31, 2023

MA Regulators Concerned with Rising Number of Violations

DraftKings and three Massachusetts casinos were found to be in violation of state law by accepting illegal bets, and regulators from the state gaming commission (l.) are beginning to...

Published July 31, 2023

Aristocrat Unveils NFL Slots

Aristocrat Gaming has revealed the first details on its new series of NFL-themed slot games, beginning with the launch game NFL Super Bowl Jackpots.

Published July 24, 2023

Optimized Underwriting Will Continue Gaming’s Acceleration Toward Cashless

For decades, the mantra of the gaming industry was that cash reigned supreme, but in today’s market we appear to be on the verge of a widespread revolution, one...

Published July 24, 2023

Illegal Gaming in Korea Curtails Legit Business

JP Morgan analysts say illegal gaming is taking a bite out of legal operations at Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea that welcomes locals.

Published July 24, 2023

Smoking on Airlines

Decades removed from doctor-sponsored cigarette ads and the rise and fall of the Marlboro Man, the retail casino industry is the last in the U.S. still grappling with indoor...

Published July 24, 2023