Silly Shuffles

Why are casinos still using the ribbon spread in baccarat? It’s part of the history of the game but procedure is time-consuming and leaves baccarat vulnerable and open to...

Published May 9, 2022

Numbers Don’t Lie

When casino executives oppose banning smoking at their casinos, they rely on data and studies done years ago when smoking was widespread. Now that casinos are virtually the only...

Published May 9, 2022

AGA Says Gaming Prospects Good to Go

In its latest Gaming Industry Outlook, the American Gaming Association says gaming CEOs are positive about future of industry, but macroeconomics and rising wages are issues of concern.

Published May 9, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Sequoyah Simermeyer, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Sequoyah Simermeyer, the chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, on his time in office and what he hopes to accomplish...

Published May 9, 2022

Seminoles Suspend Florida Casino Payments

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has pulled the plug on $500 million quarterly revenue-sharing payments to the state. The court is considering the tribe’s appeal of a federal judge’s...

Published May 9, 2022

2022 NFL Draft: Good for Vegas, Bad for Sportsbooks

Following the 2022 NFL Draft event in Las Vegas, league officials couldn’t be happier. But sportsbook operators try to heal their wounds again.

Published May 9, 2022

DraftKings Finalizes Acquisition of Golden Nugget OG

Golden Nugget Online Gaming Chairman Tilman Fertitta worked out a deal to sell his company to DraftKings. The all-stock deal passed was completed last week.

Published May 9, 2022

In U.K., 888 Shareholders to Vote on William Hill Acquisition

One of the smaller sportsbooks, 888, is planning to acquire the non-U.S. assets of William Hill. The cost of the purchase fell, but the deal is still on. 888...

Published May 9, 2022

Australian State Budgets Million to Strengthen Casino Oversight

Victoria will invest millions of dollars to bolster oversight of the Aussie state’s gaming industry. Minister Melissa Horne (l.) said, “We’re delivering the reforms and investments needed to strengthen”...

Published May 9, 2022

Macau Junkets Face Stricter Oversight

If Macau approves amendments to the city’s local gaming laws, contracts between junket operations and casinos would be subject to approval by the secretary for economy and finance. And...

Published May 9, 2022

Three Las Vegas Strip Properties Close to Changing Hands

After months of speculation, sources have identified the property that Caesars Entertainment hopes to sell on the Las Vegas Strip. The company is hoping to get $1 billion for...

Published May 9, 2022

AC Casinos, Casino Workers Differ About Smoking; Second Philly Casino Bans Smoking

New Jersey banned indoor smoking years ago, but casinos convinced lawmakers to allow smoking on 25 percent of the gaming floor, claiming a total smoking ban would negatively impact...

Published May 9, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: MGM to Acquire LeoVegas

MGM Resorts International has made an offer of around $607 million to acquire LeoVegas AB, the Swedish-based online gaming operator, to augment its BetMGM online gaming and sports betting...

Published May 9, 2022

Lightfoot Chooses Bally’s for Chicago, But Obstacles Remain

Last week, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Bally’s Corp. has been chosen to receive the Windy City’s sole casino license. The company will develop its $1.7 billion venue...

Published May 9, 2022

Something Brewing In Las Vegas

It’s American Craft Beer Week in May… Oh, the possibilities to market Las Vegas brew pubs and casinos. Just imagine the fizz!

Published May 2, 2022

Iowa Greyhound Tracks Going Down for the Count

Iowa will see the last of its greyhound races come to an end May 15. The dog tracks have suffered more than most with the rise of casino gambling...

Published May 2, 2022

Baseball Bets on Sportsbooks to Grow the Audience

Like other U.S. sports leagues, Major League Baseball has embraced partnerships with sportsbooks to boost attendance and viewership and increase all-around fan engagement. How is it working so far?...

Published May 2, 2022

All Casinos Hiring in Atlantic City

Atlantic City’s nine casinos are going all-out to entice new workers. Though Covid-19 restrictions have eased up, the workforce now stands at about 22,000, down from a high of...

Published May 2, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Richard St. Jean, Chief Operating Officer, Morongo Casino Resort & Spa

This week, the GGB Podcast is joined by Richard St. Jean, the chief operating officer for the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, explaining how the renovation and expansion of...

Published May 2, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Early Lessons from the First Quarter

As gaming companies report their first-quarter results, there are lessons to be learned from the prudent growth strategies of regional firms. But the full story is yet to come,...

Published May 2, 2022