GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Brant Iden, Vice President of Government Affairs, Fanatics Betting & Gaming

Today, the GGB Podcast sits down with Brant Iden, the recently appointed vice president of government affairs for Fanatics Betting & Gaming, on how he got an bill passed...

Published December 26, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM

Today, the GGB Podcast sits down with Adam Greenblatt, the CEO of BetMGM, which is one of the top three sports betting and iGaming sites in the U.S., on...

Published December 26, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Earle Hall, CEO, Axes.ai

Welcome to a special holiday edition of the GGB Podcast. Today we sit down with Earle Hall, the CEO of Axes.ai, on how his groundbreaking company is providing data...

Published December 26, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: January Signals a New Era for Macau Casinos

Macau’s newly relicensed casino concessionaires will begin their second concession terms on January 1. Under the new rules, they must double foreign visitation (non-Chinese or Hong Kong) and invest...

Published December 26, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with David Rebuck, the director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, on his future with the agency and a review...

Published December 26, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Betting the House on Full House

When looking for winners in the gaming market for 2023 , the big names don’t have nearly the same growth potential as Full House Resorts, a regional operator with...

Published December 26, 2022

Osage Congress to Investigate Former Casino CEO’s Spending

A former CEO of Osage Casinos, Byron Bighorse (l.) and his extravagant expenses will be the subject of an investigation by the Osage Nation Congress. During his tenure,...

Published December 26, 2022

Public Gets Revenge on bet365 in Argentina’s World Cup Victory

The betting public at bet365 had been losing pretty steadily in the opening round of the World Cup, but made some of the losses back in the final between...

Published December 26, 2022

Massachusetts Licenses MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission completed licensing its three in-person sports betting casinos. The sometimes lengthy hearings ended up with lingering concerns for MGM Springfield (l.) and Plainridge Park, which...

Published December 26, 2022

U.K. Minister Vows to Help Racing, Betting Sectors Thrive

U.K. Minister Paul Scully (l.), who has been put in charge of updating the law on horse racing and gambling is warning: “Nobody is going to get everything they...

Published December 26, 2022

Philippines: Decision Time for POGOs?

Philippine Senator Grace Poe (l.) says it’s time for lawmakers to craft a formal policy on iGaming operations given its association with crimes including kidnapping. Poe alleges that an...

Published December 26, 2022

Hard Rock Mirage Acquisition Finalized, Approved by Nevada Regulators

Hard Rock International has now completed its acquisition of the operations of Las Vegas’ Mirage from MGM International, a year after it was first announced. The iconic Strip destination...

Published December 26, 2022

Times Square Businesses Welcome Caesars

A coalition of more than 20 New York City restaurants, businesses and labor unions has released a statement in support of Caesars Entertainment’s plan for a Times Square casino...

Published December 26, 2022

Fontainebleau Gets Construction Financing

With a “groundbreaking” for renewed construction on the Fontainebleau Las Vegas more than a year old, the owners of the property last week revealed they had received the final...

Published December 26, 2022

Churchill to Acquire Exacta Systems

Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding equity interests of Exacta Systems, expanding CDI’s reach in the historical horse racing market, and instantly...

Published December 26, 2022

GGB Magazine Announces Its 25 People to Watch for 2023

GGB’s annual list of the movers and shakers in the gaming industry’s highest honor. The January issue features such high flyers as FanDuel’s Ann Howe, BetMGM’s Adam Greenblatt, Everi’s...

Published December 19, 2022

Panel: Danger Exists of More Cyberattacks

A panel discussion at the recent National Council of Legislators from Gaming States conference warned that casinos are vulnerable to further cyberattacks. Continent 8’s Michael Tobin (l.) says the...

Published December 19, 2022

Hospitality Heros Honored in Vegas

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority last week celebrated the city’s top hospitality workers with the tourism industry’s “Best of the Best” honored during Hospitality Heroes reception. LVCVA...

Published December 19, 2022

Backroom Brawl

Illegal gaming has been around forever and the growth of legal gaming has forced it back into the shadows. But it hasn’t gone away, as proven by a recent...

Published December 19, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Indiana State Senator Jon Ford

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Jon Ford, the state senator from Indiana who was largely behind the legalization of sports betting in the state, about...

Published December 19, 2022