CASINO-OLOGY: Risk Assessment for Card Counting

Card counters often send chills up the spines of casino executives but what if you could develop a “risk assessment” for blackjack so you’d have a good idea exactly...

Published June 6, 2022

Chicago Casino: Why Such a Chilly Reception?

A casino in Chicago, such as the proposed Bally’s River West project (l.), has the potential to be a financial winner, or at least plug some budget holes. So...

Published June 6, 2022

GGB PODCAST SPECIAL EDITION: David Lopez, President and CEO, AGS

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with David Lopez, the president and CEO of gaming supplier AGS on how his company has been keeping clients happy on...

Published June 6, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Gary Ellis, Founder & CEO, MarkerTrax

This week, the GGB Podcast features a discussion with Gary Ellis, the founder and CEO of MarkerTrax, the innovative credit system that allows casinos to advance money to players...

Published June 6, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: By Now, Macau’s Struggles May Warrant New Outlook on Market’s Future

As the once-mighty Macau market continues its uphill trudge, investors may want to rethink their expectations for recovery. Pre-Covid averages are attainable again, but it’s far from certain that...

Published June 6, 2022

Britain Could Suspend National Lottery

The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission warns that the National Lottery could be suspended for the first time in its 30-year history due to a legal challenge by former operator...

Published June 6, 2022

CA Law Exempts Tribal Projects From Environmental Reviews

Tribal projects by two California gaming tribes will be exempt from scrutiny by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) thanks to a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom (l.)....

Published June 6, 2022

Ohio Regulators Announce January 1 Sports Betting Launch Date

Sports betting will launch in Ohio on January 1, 2023, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission, dashing hopes that legalized sports wagering would be allowed in time for...

Published June 6, 2022

U.K. Ministers Poised to Dilute Responsible Gaming Measures

Opposition from gaming operators in Great Britain is causing lawmakers to consider backing off from proposed measures designed to curb gambling addiction, enraging supporters of the changes.

Published June 6, 2022

AUS: Crown Resorts Fined $57.4 Million Over UnionPay Scandal

Crown Resorts is facing a $57.4 million fine from the Victorian government for a scam involving China UnionPay bank cards. The fine is the largest ever imposed against an...

Published June 6, 2022

Osaka Citizens Demand Referendum on IR

There’s yet another obstacle ahead for MGM’s planned integrated resort (l.) in Osaka, Japan. In May, a coalition of citizens’ groups announced that it had collected enough signatures to...

Published June 6, 2022

Iowa Regulators Punt On Cedar Rapids Casino

A Cedar Rapids casino (l.) may be on hold for another two years, as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission waits to see if Governor Kim Reynolds will sign...

Published June 6, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Second Richmond Casino Referendum Must Wait for Petersburg Study

Virginia State Senator Joe Morrissey opposes a second referendum to approve a casino in Richmond (l.) after the first was unsuccessful. He also wants the license sent to Peterburg,...

Published June 6, 2022

Okada Back in Control in Manila

Kazuo Okada (l.) used strong-arm tactics to take over the Okada Manila integrated resort last week, two weeks after a Philippine judge ruled that he should be returned to...

Published June 6, 2022

June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, But Not For Jackpots

Hitting the jackpot is the holy grail in Las Vegas so why can’t casinos get creative and figure out new and innovative prizes that will lure the casual players....

Published May 30, 2022

Trends Emerge in Ontario Sportsbook Market

The Ontario sportsbook market is just two months old, but some trends are already clear. Such as that a third of residents place sports bets. And that the most...

Published May 30, 2022

Oakland Fans Abandon Team That Might Abandon Them

Baseball’s Oakland A’s franchise is in a state of limbo. The team is negotiating with the city of Oakland and a bay area advisory committee to build an iconic...

Published May 30, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Jennifer Fales, Vice President of Global Licensing, IGT

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Jennifer Fales, the vice president of global licensing for IGT, on the 25th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune and its culmination...

Published May 30, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: As Selloffs Continue, Brick-and-Mortar Looms Large

With gaming stocks continuing to drop, every sector of the industry is feeling pressure. As investors look for buying opportunities amid market uncertainty, companies with an established brick-and-mortar presence...

Published May 30, 2022

Michigan Joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement

Michigan has joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, allowing online poker players to compete with residents of Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware.

Published May 30, 2022