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

WEEKLY FEATURE: Texas Lawmaker Proposes Tribal Gaming Compacts

Texas state Rep. Mary Gonzalez (l.) is sponsoring a bill that would require the governor to negotiate Class III gaming compacts with three tribes that currently offer electronic bingo...

Published April 3, 2023

Lawmakers: NY Sports Betting Tax Rate Here to Stay

Sportsbooks set up shop in New York with eyes open with the outlandish tax rate. Lawmakers are reluctant to tinker with the rate, but they may go along with...

Published April 3, 2023

The Smartest Politician in Gaming

It doesn’t take long for politicians to succeed in gaming. And if you take lessons from Frank Fahrenkopf, you’ve got a good foundation, one that Dina Titus seems to...

Published March 27, 2023

iGaming Operators vs. Fraud: the Stakes Have Never Been Higher

The growth of iGaming and mobile sports betting in the U.S. can only be matched by one thing: the growth of fraudsters attempting to steal customer data, illegally...

Published March 27, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer, Evolution Gaming

The GGB Podcast today meets with Todd Haushalter, the chief product officer of Evolution Gaming, the world’s largest supplier of online games, and gaming shows.

Published March 27, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Closing the Book on 2022 and Preparing for the Next Chapter

Now that we’ve gleaned every last drop of analysis from 2022, it’s time to take what we’ve learned and apply it to the rest of 2023 and beyond.

Published March 27, 2023

Top Sportsbooks Control Growing Share of the Market

It’s crowded at the top. Five sportsbooks control more than 92 percent of the market share in the U.S. The top two—FanDuel and DraftKings—are ahead of the next three:...

Published March 27, 2023