Filipino Billionaire to Open ‘Vegas-Style’ Casino in ’23

Manny Villar (l.), the richest man in the Philippines, will start construction on what has been described as a “Las Vegas-style casino resort” in the country in 2023. The...

Published December 12, 2022

Poll: 65 Percent of Texans Support Legal Gambling

Gaming appears to be gaining momentum in the Lone Star State, as a poll conducted by PlayTexas showed that 65 percent of Texans would support a ballot measure to...

Published December 12, 2022

Manhattan Caesars Casino Proposal Brings Jay-Z into the Fold

The two entities pitching a casino project in the heart of Times Square brought in a third partner: hip-hop legend Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company, who will program...

Published December 12, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Massachusetts Gaming Commission Begins Applicant Hearings

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission began its hearings into applicants seeking a license to operate a sportsbook in the state. Beginning with Plainridge Park Casino, owned by Penn Entertainment, they...

Published December 12, 2022

Learning to Speak Californian

The lobbyists who advise the companies looking to legalize mobile sports betting in California speak their own language. As a public service, gaming observer Richard Schuetz acts as an...

Published December 5, 2022

U.K. Gamblers Moving Toward More Online Play

Online gaming has surpassed retail gaming in the U.K. and is becoming the dominant form in the sector. Meanwhile, according to the U.K. Gambling Commission, 15 million people gamble...

Published December 5, 2022

Protecting the Alternative Games: Mississippi Stud Poker

Blackjack, craps and roulette are not the only vulnerable games to cheating on the casino floor. In a second installment on what to watch for in the alternate games,...

Published December 5, 2022

Sports Betting Operators Plagued by Account Hacks

Hackers have figured out how to commit fraud to siphon money from DraftKings player accounts. The situation has affected FanDuel as well, along with BetMGM. Global Payment Solutions was...

Published December 5, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Tristan Sjöberg, Executive Chairman, TCSJohnHuxley

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Tristan Sjöberg, the executive chairman of TCSJohnHuxley, on how his company survived the pandemic and how it is working with the...

Published December 5, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Real Estate Reaction

In the past year, we’ve seen a sea change when it came to ownership of the Las Vegas Strip. VICI has become the dominant force as it bought out...

Published December 5, 2022

Facebook Stiffens Rules for Gambling Ads

Facebook parent Meta has instituted new, stricter guidelines for gambling advertisers, while defining what does and does not require Facebook permission.

Published December 5, 2022

Judge Rules Oklahoma Tribes Lack Standing

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly (l.) recently ruled four Oklahoma tribes had no standing to challenge gaming compacts Governor Kevin Stitt signed with the United Keetoowah Band of...

Published December 5, 2022

Maryland Mobile Sportsbooks Complete Boffo Debut

Maryland bettors stepped to the plate for the opening of mobile sports betting and produced the kind of results anyone would envy. The state had 16.5 million transactions, almost...

Published December 5, 2022

Brazil Still Without Sports Betting Regulations During World Cup

Although a bill legalizing sports betting in Brazil was passed four years ago, it still awaits the publication of regulations to launch. The outgoing president, Jair Bolsonaro, has delayed...

Published December 5, 2022

Analyst: Despite Concession Shutout, Genting to Pursue Macau Venture

While Genting didn’t win a Macau gaming concession, this may not be the firm’s final go at the market. Analysts at JP Morgan say the Malaysian company, which operates...

Published December 5, 2022

Philippine Lawmaker Pushes PAGCOR Split

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (l.) says the country’s gaming regulator, which also operates its own casino brand, should be divided into two separate bodies, to end the perception of...

Published December 5, 2022

Gambling Interests Prepare For Texas Session

Before and since Texas Governor Greg Abbott (l.) indicated he’d support expanded gambling, casino and sports betting operators have lined up more than 300 lobbyists and donated to influencers’...

Published December 5, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Pressure Mounting from All Sides as Star Continues Uphill Climb

There isn’t a lot going right for Star Entertainment at this point—the company is facing suitability proceedings in multiple states across Australia, and was just notified by AUSTRAC that...

Published December 5, 2022

Competition Heats Up for NY Casinos

Caesars and a major developer want a casino on Times Square. The Mets are contemplating a casino next to their home at CitiField (l.), and Yankees are...

Published December 5, 2022

What Holds A Candle To This Celebration?

Celebrate Hanukkah in Vegas? Columnist Ira David Sternberg has some ideas how the city and its casinos can attract and honor the Jewish faith.

Published November 21, 2022