Australia: Leading Bookmakers Grilled on Excluding Winning Players

In Australia, an ongoing inquiry into the effects of online gambling, led by Peta Murphy MP (l.), has turned its focus to online sports betting. Recently, representatives from the...

Published April 10, 2023

Japan IR Decision Delayed, Again

Japanese lawmakers apparently will not announce their decision on integrated resorts in the country until after local elections this month. The wait has frayed the nerves of potential developers...

Published April 10, 2023

Officials, Residents Join to Protest Nassau Casino

Elected village officials of Nassau County joined around 50 Long Island residents in yet another protest against the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the site of Nassau...

Published April 10, 2023

Louisiana Regulators Approve Diamond Jacks Sale to Cordish

The shuttered Diamond Jacks (l.) in Bossier City, Louisiana will be sold to the Cordish Companies, which has grandiose plans for the venue. Foundation Gaming purchased the property from...

Published April 10, 2023

Kentucky Sports Betting Approved, Takes Effect June 28

Kentucky passed a sports betting bill last week and it was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear (l.) nearly 24 hours later. The legislation will take effect in...

Published April 10, 2023

Skill Games Makers, Operators Sue Kentucky

Pace-O-Matic and other skill-game operators, locations and players sued Kentucky over a new law banning the games which have proliferated statewide. Plaintiffs claim the law violates numerous aspects of...

Published April 3, 2023

Card Counting Threats In Baccarat: What’s to Detect?

While traditional card counting measures won’t work on regular baccarat games, table game expert Bill Zender there are still methods that may be effective. Here’s how to combat them....

Published April 3, 2023

Down but Not Out: Entain’s Gamble on the Resurgence of Unikrn

After the SEC brought the hammer down on unikrn back in 2020 over an ICO mishap, it seemed as though the up-and-coming esports, iGaming and mobile sports betting platform...

Published April 3, 2023

NCPG Announces New Advisory Board Chair, Vice Chair

The National Council on Problem Gambling announced Christopher Hebert, J.D. is the new chair and Martin Lycka is the new vice chair of the organization’s 2023 Advisory...

Published April 3, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel

The GGB Podcast today is meeting with Kenny Epstein, Co-Owner and COO, El Cortez Casino Hotel on how he’s keeping his Downtown Las Vegas young.

Published April 3, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Observations and Congratulations

All told, it’s been a rather good week—the latest data from the Nevada gaming industry remains as strong as ever, the IGA show in San Diego went swimmingly and...

Published April 3, 2023

Philippine Senator Demands End to POGOs

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (l.) has joined the call to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations. Gatchalian wants to fast-track the process and shut down POGOs within three months.

Published April 3, 2023

IGT’s Asher Receives White House Appointment

President Joe Biden has appointed Joe Asher (l.), president of sports betting for IGT PlaySports, as chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for...

Published April 3, 2023

DraftKings Prefer to be 2nd in Market Share than 3rd

DraftKings ranks second in online sportsbook market share at 27 percent. While trailing the leader, FanDuel by a wide margin, most sportsbooks are in single digits looking up. But...

Published April 3, 2023

Senator Calls for Transparency With College-Bookie Deals

In response to the rising number of partnerships being formed between American universities and bookmakers, Senator Richard Blumenthal (l.) recently sent a request for additional information to over 60...

Published April 3, 2023

William Hill Fined £19.2 M for Social Responsibility, AML Failures

The U.K. Gambling Commission has fined William Hill £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The amount is a record for the commission. The previous record...

Published April 3, 2023

Puerto Rico Readying for Online Sports Betting Launch

Puerto Rico is readying itself for online sports betting, and recently awarded nine companies licenses, including two sportsbook operators.

Published April 3, 2023

Are PAGCOR Casinos Overpriced?

The Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. has announced plans to sell off its portfolio of 40-plus casinos and serve only as a gaming regulator. But sticker shock may discourage...

Published April 3, 2023

Nevada Gaming Posts Best February Ever, Fueled by Strip, Air Travel

The latest round of data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board revealed that the state had its best February ever in 2023, adding to its streak of 24 straight...

Published April 3, 2023

Fertitta Slows Las Vegas Momentum, Acquires Hard Rock Lake Tahoe

After making a splash debut in the Las Vegas market last year, Tilman Fertitta appears to be pulling back on development, opting to wait and see how the market...

Published April 3, 2023