Colorado Firm Buys Cal-Neva, Will Reopen as Proper-branded Hotel

A Colorado real estate firm has acquired the shuttered Cal-Neva resort (l.) in Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe, and will reopen the property under the luxury brand Proper.

Published April 24, 2023

Voluntary Exclusion Programs in U.S. Gaming

States make self-exclusion programs confusing with complicated regs and hoops to jump through. Richard Schuetz says keep it simple, stupid.

Published April 17, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, National Indian Gaming Commission

This week we sit down with Chairman E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, the chairman of the NICG on his final year in that position to talk about his achievements.

Published April 24, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE Zooming All the Way Out

As we await the start of first-quarter earnings season, let’s take a look at some of the trends to keep in mind from a macro perspective.

Published April 17, 2023

Lottery Debate Rages On in Nevada Legislature

There have been over 20 attempts to repeal Nevada’s lottery ban, none of which have succeeded. The latest try, in the form of the bill AJR5, is currently being...

Published April 17, 2023

Cowlitz Tribe Ends Six-Year Relationship With Mohegans

Washington’s Cowlitz Tribe has announced that it will take the reins of managing its ilani casino (l.) in Ridgefield. The casino was built and managed in its first years...

Published April 17, 2023

Legal Sports Wagering Unlikely In Missouri

The Missouri House passed a sports betting measure last month, but Senators can’t seem to agree on whether they want a sportsbook-only bill, a video-lottery-only bill, a bill that...

Published April 17, 2023

Bell Centre Casino Project Continues to Face Heavy Opposition

A proposed “mini-casino” at the Bell Centre (l.) in Montreal is facing heavy opposition from both resident groups and local officials, due to the large number of both gaming...

Published April 17, 2023

Japan Approves Osaka IR, Nagasaki Resort in Doubt

Japanese lawmakers have approved plans for the country’s first casino, an integrated resort to be built on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. The IR will be developed by a...

Published April 17, 2023

NV Regulator Raises Eyebrows with Rebuke of MGM Resorts

Former Las Vegas judge George Assad (l.), who was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in January, recently caused some controversy by questioning the recent business decisions of...

Published April 17, 2023

LV Spending Higher Than Ever, but LVCVA Cautious for the Future

The latest economic report from Applied Analysis shows that Las Vegas visitors are spending more than ever, even surpassing pre-Covid averages. Despite this, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

Published April 17, 2023

Atlantic City Casinos Struggled Last Year

Atlantic City casino profits dropped 4.6 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, with the operators’ association pointing to inflationary pressures and rising expenses.

Published April 17, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Everi to Acquire Video King

Everi will acquire the assets of Video King, a leading integrated electronic bingo gaming device and systems provider, for cash consideration of approximately $59 million.

Published April 17, 2023

Sports Betting Dead in North Dakota After Senate Kills Bill

The North Dakota Senate voted against putting sports betting on the 2024 ballot and proponents will have to wait until next year to reintroduce similar legislation.

Published April 17, 2023

Sports Betting Celebrates 5

The rejection of the Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Protection Act (PASPA) turns five next month with improvements in the AGA’s Code of Conduct.

Published April 10, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director, International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The GGB Podcast today is a repeat episode featuruing Brett Abarbanel, the executive director of the International Gaming Institute at UNLV, on how she plans to approach her new...

Published April 10, 2023

Former Global Payments Division Debuts as Pavilion Payments

The former Global Payments Gaming Solutions, a division of Global Payments, Inc., has debuted as Pavilion Payments, an independent company created with the acquisition of GPGS.

Published April 10, 2023

Patrick: Texas Senators Have “Zero Support” For Sports Betting

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (l.) said sports betting and casino gambling have no support among state Senators. He added he would not pass a sports betting bill if...

Published April 10, 2023

College Athletes Facing Social Media Threats from Gamblers

One athlete received threats after he hit a 3-pointer and the opposing team didn’t cover the spread. Others faced threats to their families. A coalition has met to search...

Published April 10, 2023

U.K. Gaming Operators May See New Tax

U.K.’s gaming operators may be required to pay a new tax to support treatments related to gambling problems. Currently they pay charitable contributions, however the National Health Service refuses...

Published April 10, 2023