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

Maverick Lawsuit Against Tribal Monopoly Dismissed

Maverick Gaming and its CEO Eric Persson (l.) have lost what they believe is merely the first round in a long legal battle over tribal exclusivity of sports betting...

Published February 27, 2023

U.K. Gambling White Paper Delayed Again

Another day, another new Culture Secretary for the U.K. and another delay in the release of the White Paper that will detail proposed changes for the Gambling Act of...

Published February 27, 2023

Brazil Government Ends Delay, Will Regulate Sports Betting

Brazil could soon have functioning sports betting regulations by the end of February. That’s if President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (l.) signs a Provisional Measure (PM) that would...

Published February 27, 2023

Macau Rebound Limited by Labor Shortages

Macau tourism has bounced back since travel restrictions were lifted in January, and non-gaming spend is also on the rise. But staff shortages in the hospitality sector could affect...

Published February 27, 2023

New York City Competition Heats Up

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (l.) is staying out of the competition for three casino licenses in and around the Big Apple, even as new developments crop up...

Published February 27, 2023

Tonko’s Bill to Ban Gambling Ads Draws Fire

When New York Congressman Paul Tonko (l.) introduced a bill to ban ads for sports betting, did he expect this reaction? Either way, the reaction among the industry has...

Published February 27, 2023

WEEKLY FEATURE: Bermuda Premier Wants to Save Casino Industry

The government of Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, has called for a redo of gambling laws in order to restart the process for bringing casino gambling to the country....

Published February 27, 2023

Sports Betting Legislation Likely in Some States, Unsure in Others

There are six states that are mulling over legalizing sports betting and while North Carolina seems certain to pass legislation, states like Alabama are finding it hard to gain...

Published February 27, 2023

Michigan Proposes Responsible Gambling Education

Michigan state Senator Joseph N. Bellino Jr. (l.) introduced a bill requiring the state education department to create age-appropriate curriculums on responsible gambling by July 1, 2024. The program...

Published February 20, 2023