Pedestrian Gaming Regulatory Websites

When a regulatory agency is asked to present its market for a transparent website or a full accounting of the year’s gross gaming revenues, they usually can’t—or won’t—because they...

Published March 6, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Christopher Justice, President, Global Payments Gaming Solutions

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Christopher Justice, the president of Global Gaming Payments Solutions, on how his company’s services can be utilized by casinos of...

Published March 6, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Las Vegas Speculation and a Golden Opportunity

The good times have rolled through Las Vegas for two years now, but many believe that by the end of 2023, the long arm of recession may finally catch...

Published March 6, 2023

Aristocrat Tops Diverse Field in EKG Slot Awards

Aristocrat took the top award as best overall slot supplier in the fifth EKG Slot Awards, although its former dominance of the individual awards yielded to a more diverse...

Published March 6, 2023

Miami Beach Mayor Fears Tribal Casinos

A proposed federal rule could lead to Indian tribes buying land in Miami Beach to build a casino, ignoring local opposition, said Mayor Dan Gelber (l.). But the Bureau...

Published March 6, 2023

Kentucky Lawmakers File Sports Betting Bills

Kentucky state Rep. Michael Meredith (l.) filed a bill allowing horse racing tracks and Kentucky Speedway to offer sports wagering. Legislation to either ban or regulate and tax slot-like...

Published March 6, 2023

New York Passes Stricter Age-Related Sports Betting Ad Regulations

The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously passed rules targeting advertising and promotional materials that target underage gamblers.

Published March 6, 2023

U.K. GGY Declines 2 percent

Great Britain’s gross gambling yield (GGY) declined 2 percent to £1.2 billion in last year’s third quarter. The figure comes from the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC.), which used data...

Published March 6, 2023

Unemployment Down, GGR Way Up in Macau

In Macau, unemployment is down and GGR is soaring, thanks to the return of tourism in early January. Many casino workers, while glad to be back on the job,...

Published March 6, 2023

Bally’s Acquisitions Fail, Putting Pressure on New CEO

Bally’s spent $250 million on Monkey Knife Fight and Bet.Works. Neither did what they were supposed to do, forcing a promotion to CEO for Robeson Reeves and a promise...

Published March 6, 2023

Top Gaming REITs Continue to Perform

The two top gaming real estate investment trusts, GLPI and Vici Properties, are continuing to amass big-name properties, especially in Las Vegas, which has translated into billions of dollars...

Published March 6, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Sonoma County Approves Casino Pact With Rancheria

After three years of negotiations, Sonoma County officials have reached agreement with the Dry Creek Rancheria, allowing the tribe to move forward with plans to build a casino (l.)...

Published March 6, 2023

Texas Eyes Sports Betting, Casinos with Governor Support

Texas remains one of the largest states without either a commercial casino or sports betting. Supporters are optimistic that changes this year. Several bills are circulating in the legislature...

Published March 6, 2023

Five Things that are Absolutely Necessary to Protect Casino Games, Part 4

NOTE Willy Allison, the organizer of the World Game Protection Conference, to be held March 5-7 at Tropicana in Las Vegas, and one of the top experts in casino...

Published February 27, 2023

Five Things that are Absolutely Necessary to Protect Casino Games, Part 3

NOTE Willy Allison, the organizer of the World Game Protection Conference, to be held March 5-7 at Tropicana in Las Vegas, and one of the top experts in casino...

Published February 27, 2023

Five Things that are Absolutely Necessary to Protect Casino Games, Part 2

NOTE Willy Allison, the organizer of the World Game Protection Conference, to be held March 5-7 at Tropicana in Las Vegas, and one of the top experts in casino...

Published February 27, 2023

Five Things that are Absolutely Necessary to Protect Casino Games

NOTE: Willy Allison (l.), the organizer of the World Game Protection Conference, to be held March 5-7 at Tropicana in Las Vegas, and one of the top experts in...

Published February 27, 2023

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Mark Lipparelli, Chairman, International Center for Responsible Gaming

Mark Lipparelli, new chairman of the International Center for Problem Gaming, spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros in February in Las Vegas.

Published February 27, 2023

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Pixels at the End of the Tunnel

To this point, much of gaming’s momentum from 2022 has continued into 2023, but as fears of recession continue to rise among brick-and-mortar outfits, online sports betting and iGaming...

Published February 27, 2023

Penn Entertainment Concludes Purchase of Barstool Sports

It took three years, but Penn Entertainment has completed its purchase of Barstool Sports. The multi-faceted entertainment company will continue enhancing its role as a sportsbook.

Published February 27, 2023