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

Amazon Sued for Alleged Illegal iGaming

A Nevada resident has filed a class-action suit against Amazon.com over Amazon’s social casino apps, alleging sales of virtual chips makes the apps an illegal internet slot operation.

Published November 20, 2023

Richmond Casino Proponents Crushed by Second Defeat

The second attempt to pass a casino referendum in Richmond, Virginia failed 62 percent to 38 percent, even worse numbers than the 2021 outcome of 51 percent to 49...

Published November 20, 2023

GGB PODCAST: Lamont White, Co-Founder, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE)

Lamont White is the co-founder of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), an effort organized first in Atlantic City and which has now spread across the country.

Published November 20, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Bull and Bear Dissect Post-Q3 Trends

On this episode of Bull and Bear, we hear opposing views about the state of gaming for investors. There’s no denying that the overall economy is showing signs of...

Published November 20, 2023

Florida Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Seminole Sports Betting

An attempt by the parimutuels in Florida to halt the sports betting launched by Seminole Hard Rock earlier this month has been thwarted.

Published November 20, 2023

ESPN Bet, ESPN Attempt to Stay Out of Each Other’s Way

The ESPN Bet era has begun as it takes over the 17 states its predecessor operated in. Penn Entertainment stands to gain by tapping into the ESPN brand it...

Published November 20, 2023

NCAA’s Baker Says Prop Bets Don’t Belong in College Athletics

The president of the NCAA, Charlie Baker (l.), said in a lengthy interview with CBS News recently that he opposes proposition bets on college sports.

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Millions of Germans Addicted to Gambling or at Risk

Over 4 million Germans either have a gambling disorder or are at risk of developing one, according to a new report presented by the country’s Federal Drugs Commissioner Burkhard...

Published November 20, 2023

Brazil’s Sports Betting Market Waits for Senate to Act

The Brazilian Senate looks close to final voting on a bill that would legalize sports betting in the republic. The Chamber of Deputies has already acted on the Federal...

Published November 20, 2023

Genting Earmarks $5 Billion for Resorts World Singapore

Malaysian casino giant Genting will spend $5 billion to expand Resorts World Sentosa (l.) in Singapore. The total investment of $5 billion is almost double the amount planned in...

Published November 20, 2023

New York Judge Voids Sands Nassau Lease

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has nullified the 99-year lease agreement between the Nassau County government and Las Vegas Sands, signed to allow LVS to place a casino...

Published November 20, 2023

MLB Approves A’s Move to Las Vegas

A unanimous decision by the owners of all 30 Major League Baseball teams has given the permission for the owners of the Oakland A’s to move to Las Vegas....

Published November 20, 2023