WEEKLY FEATURE: More Evidence that Smoking Bans Do Not Impact Casino Revenues

A new report from Las Vegas research firm C3 Gaming said the way casinos managed restrictions during the Covid pandemic showed that banning smoking will not be a major...

Published June 27, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: New Gaming Law Imminent in Macau

Lawmakers in Macau could sign off on the city’s new gaming law as early as June 21. The final draft includes a tax increase of 1 percent, with a...

Published June 20, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Oaktree Acquires Interblock

Oaktree Capital Management LP, a U.S.-based asset management firm, has acquired Slovenia’s Interblock, one of the pioneers in the electronic table game genre. Interblock will continue to operate as...

Published June 13, 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

WEEKLY FEATURE: Labor Strife Threatens Montreal, Atlantic City

It’s strike season in Montreal and Atlantic City (l.), where casino workers are demanding higher wages as the industry recovers from Covid-19. In Las Vegas, however, Resorts World has...

Published May 30, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Chicago Wants More Money from Bally’s

Chicago reportedly is looking for a sure bet from its planned Windy City casino. It has proposed that the River West site of a billion-dollar Bally’s casino resort (l.)...

Published May 23, 2022

WEEKLY FEATAURE: Final Macau Gaming Law In Flux

The bill that would change Macau gaming law is changing the closer it gets to the deadline of late June for its passage, according to committee chairman, Andrew Chan...

Published May 16, 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

WEEKLY FEATURE: Osaka, Nagasaki Sole Bidders for Japan IR License

In the end, just two prefectures submitted bids for integrated resort licenses in Phase 1 of Japan’s planned casino industry. Following the abrupt withdrawal of Wakayama last month, the...

Published May 2, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Maine Sports Betting Bill Goes to Governor

A bill to legalize sports betting has passed in the Maine Senate and House and could soon be on the desk of Governor Janet Mills (l.). Complicating the bill’s...

Published April 25, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: More Details Released on Three Gotham Casinos

New York State has included three casino licenses in the fiscal budget. Governor Kathy Hochul is accelerating the timeline and scrapping penalties due to earlier state casinos all in...

Published April 18, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Palms Las Vegas, Now a San Manuel Property, to Reopen April 27

The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has announced April 27 as the official reopening date for the property, now under the ownership of the San Manuel tribe. The...

Published April 11, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: New York High Court Says DFS ‘Skill’ Gaming

New Yorkers who play daily fantasy sports have been in limbo for years as courts sorted out whether the games should be considered gambling or skill-based. The New York...

Published March 28, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: In U.K., Camelot Era Ends, Allwyn Is New Lottery Operator

The U.K. Gambling Commission has selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. to run the National Lottery, bypassing longtime operator Camelot UK Lotteries. The switch was made due to falling lottery sales.

Published March 21, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: In Solidarity with Ukraine, Gaming Groups Cut Ties with Russia

International gaming groups including all American sports betting operators are cutting ties and canceling projects in Russia. It’s part of a sweeping protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Published March 14, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Brazil Lawmakers Take Sides on Legal Gaming

Today, many countries have legal gaming. Now it’s Brazil’s turn to consider a legal industry, and lawmakers are facing off across both sides of the divide. The Chamber of...

Published March 7, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: In Billion-Dollar Deal, Churchill Downs to Buy Peninsula Pacific

Churchill Downs Inc. will acquire most of the assets of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment for $2.485 billion. The deal includes Colonial Downs Racetrack (l.) and Rosie’s Emporiums in Virginia, as...

Published February 28, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Macau Counts Down to Concession Expiry

Macau lawmaker Andrew Chan Chak Mo (l.) told reporters last week he expects the final vote on the local gaming industry amendment bill to be finished on time, before...

Published February 21, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Super Bowl Bets Expected to Rise, ‘Mattress Mac’ Sets Record

Last weekend’s Super Bowl featured a not-so-glamourous pairing: the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the L.A. Rams. No matter. When all the bets are tallied, the American Gaming Association predicts record...

Published February 14, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Florida Petition Drive Falls Short, Extension Denied

In its attempt to place on the November ballot a constitutional amendment allowing casino in North Florida, the Las Vegas Sands-backed political group Florida Voters in Charge fell short...

Published February 7, 2022