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The Las Vegas Golden Knights are back in the Stanley Cup Finals. But this time they are the favorites. Sportsbook operators have vowed to cheer the hometown team on even if it impacts the bottom line. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 10 months ago (13 June 2023)

The Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined two lotteries for offering online games not covered by their licenses and asked the government to update the country’s online gaming laws. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 10 months ago (13 June 2023)

Gaming operators in Macau will be fined if they run afoul of a proposed new amendment to the gaming law. The law would prohibit management and sub-concessionaires from extending credit to gamblers if passed. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (18 May 2023)

The new NBA players union agreement follows along the lines of other pro sports in moving towards a closer relationship with sportsbook operators. Players can invest in and endorse operators now. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (18 May 2023)

The latest Nationwide Impacts of Indian Gaming Report says the industry reached $48.4 billion in gross revenue in 2022, a 10 percent increase over 2021. It comes from more than 500 casinos in 29 states. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (18 May 2023)

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby set records for betting, and wagering was up as a whole for the week leading up to the famed Triple Crown race. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (17 May 2023)

Bally’s said it may offer shares in its $1.7 billion Chicago casino to residents who “satisfy the qualification agreements.” Meanwhile, the company announced major management changes. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (15 May 2023)

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey withdrew from a lawsuit against the state Highway Patrol filed by two companies accused of operating illegal gambling machines. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (12 May 2023)

CEASE, an Atlantic City casino workers group, is urging New Jersey lawmakers to eliminate the casino exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban before the legislature breaks for the summer. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 11 months ago (09 May 2023)

Three states—North Carolina, Missouri and Minnesota—are all dealing with roadblocks in regards to sports betting that threaten to push legislation back until 2024. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 12 months ago (04 May 2023)

Macau junket kingpin Levo Chan was sentenced to 14 years behind bars for illegal gaming, fraud, money laundering and other crimes on April 21. His rival, Alvin Chau, recently got 18 years on similar charges. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 12 months ago (03 May 2023)

Michael Rubin says his e-commerce firm is the key to competing as a sportsbook. He expects to convert as many as 2.5 percent of his customer base into sports bettors. Only time will tell. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 12 months ago (02 May 2023)

In March of this year, the Nevada Resort Association's economic report revealed that the state's tourism revenue declined despite increased visitation and convention attendance. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the code

Posted 12 months ago (02 May 2023)

A gaming website puts Singapore at the top of its list of jurisdictions with the toughest penalties for illegal gambling. A person convicted of gambling crimes there can face up to ten years in prison and steep fines. FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (27 April 2023)

The 26th East Coast Gaming Congress examined issues ranging from the future of omnichannel gaming to the battle against unregulated gaming and the emerging sports betting market. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (27 April 2023)

As part of its campaign to bring in more international tourists, Macau’s six casino concessionaires have opened a total of 12 new gaming zones reserved just for foreigners. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (25 April 2023)

The Japanese government has given a thumbs-up to a plan to build an integrated resort on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. But that’s just the first step in a long process to bring the project to fruition. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (25 April 2023)

Two issues regarding sports betting in Tennessee have come under scrutiny and legislation of the 10 percent win rate and official data aims to correct what many see as a problem. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (24 April 2023)

The Oakland Athletics have announced plans to purchase an off-Strip plot in Las Vegas from Red Rock Resorts, build a new ballpark and relocate to the city that is now home to three pro franchises. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 12 months ago (24 April 2023)

The latest round of data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board revealed that the state had its best February ever in 2023, adding to its streak of 24 straight months with $1 billion-plus in revenues. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (05 April 2023)

A study of junkets operating in Philippine casinos revealed multiple instances in which operators failed to report transactions covered by the country’s anti-money laundering laws. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (31 March 2023)

As states legalized sports betting one after another, promotions followed, just as night follows day. Sportsbooks and regulators only had to look at the U.K. to see the future here. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (31 March 2023)

Wynn Resorts will soon break ground on its integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates. Wynn CFO Julie Cameron Doe made the announcement on the resort that will have 1,000 luxury hotel rooms. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (28 March 2023)

Okada Manila and Universal Entertainment are trying to get out of a longstanding deal to merge with U.S.-based 26 Capital Acquisition Corp. and list the merged entity on the NASDAQ. The parties are suing. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (27 March 2023)

Great Canadian Entertainment has plans to build a $724.9 million “Vegas-Style” casino/resort, but the proposed facility has come under fire from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (23 March 2023)

On March 10, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a list of 40 countries approved for outbound travel by the Chinese. Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore made the list. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (23 March 2023)

Lawrence Ho, head of Macau casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment, suggests that the gaming mecca join with Hengqin Island to jointly host tourism events. Easing visa requirements would help. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (21 March 2023)

When it comes to sports betting, the Kentucky Senate is where legislation goes to die. Supporters hope this year proves a different outcome. Could the potential windfall in taxes be a help? For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (21 March 2023)

New York Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council are preparing to consider zoning changes that will clear the way for as many as three casinos in New York City. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (20 March 2023)

The planned bid by Seminole Hard Rock to build a casino near the Citi Field stadium in Queens, already the subject of local protest, is in question because of Hard Rock’s business ties to Russia. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (16 March 2023)

Rep. Ken Luttrell is fighting to keep Oklahoma sports betting alive, but a source says the gap between tribal wishes and the governor’s wishes may be too wide to bring together. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (15 March 2023)

Sydney’s recent Regulating the Game conference was chock-full of important players, such as Jane Lin, a top regulator in the state. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (15 March 2023)

Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., whose Bloomberry Resorts controls the Solaire Resort & Casino in Manila, is planning a second integrated resort in the country. Solaire saw a net profit of $93 million in 2022. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (14 March 2023)

Proposed tribal-state changes could toss out parimutuels’ lawsuit against the Interior Department, allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer online sports betting &let tribes buy off-reservation land for casinos. FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (14 March 2023)

A proposed federal rule could lead to Indian tribes buying land in Miami Beach to build a casino, said Mayor Dan Gelber. But the Bureau of Indian Affairs said the rule streamlines the land-into-trust process. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (09 March 2023)

Cambodia has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” of jurisdictions at greater risk for money laundering. The Philippines remain on the list. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (08 March 2023)

Maverick Gaming and its CEO Eric Persson have lost what they believe is merely the first round in a long legal battle over tribal exclusivity of sports betting in Washington state. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (01 March 2023)

When New York Congressman Paul Tonko introduced a bill to ban ads for sports betting, did he expect this reaction? Either way, the reaction among the industry has been swift and critical. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (28 February 2023)

A foreigners’ gaming zone with baccarat and English-speaking staff is ready for guests at the Venetian Macao, in a space once reserved for VIPs. Meanwhile, consultant Alidad Tash says VIPs may move beyond Macau. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (27 February 2023)

Japanese lawmakers were expected to announce their decision on two proposed integrated resorts in the new year. It hasn’t happened yet, and Bill Hornbuckle, CEO of bidder MGM Resorts, says time is wasting. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (24 February 2023)

A Virginia Senate committee last week denied the opportunity for voters in Petersburg to approve a $1 billion+ casino, but opened the door for Richmond to hold another second referendum to approve a casino. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (24 February 2023)

Three tribes based in North Dakota—the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation—have begun the process to buy the former White Sands Motel property on the Las Vegas Strip. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (23 February 2023)

Senator Joe Addabbo has introduced a bill to legalize online gaming in New York state even though Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently proposed budget claims no revenue from the activity. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (21 February 2023)

The smoking ban in New Jersey casinos took another step towards reality when the state legislature held a hearing to discuss the debate, though no date was set for a vote. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (20 February 2023)

Bally’s Corporation has named Robeson Reeves its new CEO, replacing Lee Fenton, who is stepping down after one and a half years on the job; Reeves will oversee efforts to win a license for a Bronx casino. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (20 February 2023)

Alvin Chau, who once ruled Macau’s junket sector as head of the Suncity Group junket operation, is appealing his 18-year prison sentence. In January he was convicted of illegal gambling and organized crime. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (16 February 2023)

It’s been a hectic few days for ClubsNSW—the trade body was already facing criticism for a regulatory proposal that many considered to be lackluster, and now it’s been forced to fire longtime CEO Josh Landis. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (09 February 2023)

Soloviev Group has named Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment as the operator of its proposed casino at Freedom Plaza near the United Nations headquarters in New York City. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (08 February 2023)

A surprising new poll by the University of Houston has revealed that 75 percent of Texas voters support online sports betting and the establishment of at least four integrated resorts in Texas cities. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (08 February 2023)

The reopening of travel to Macau and the Chinese New Year celebration combined to boost gaming revenues for January, butut the city still has a long climb ahead. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (06 February 2023)

Chinese courts sentenced billionaire Alvin Chau to 18 years in prison. Lawmakers in the U.K. want an inquiry into the ties between Chau, an Isle of Man tech company called TGP and organized crime. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (03 February 2023)

In the last six months, Las Vegas has seen a slew of casino robberies, which has left operators and law enforcement scratching their heads. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (02 February 2023)

A voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to expand gambling in Texas has been proposed by state Senator Carol Alvarado. The bill also would set up a gaming commission. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (01 February 2023)

Maverick Gaming’s ongoing lawsuit that challenges the ability of Washington tribes to hold exclusive rights to sports betting in the state is heating up, and could be headed to the highest court in the land. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (30 January 2023)

The Dutch Gaming Authority said in a report that was obtained by a television station that 27 Netherlands soccer players placed bets on soccer, including matches they were in. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (26 January 2023)

A tight labor market could put pressure on Macau resorts for Chinese New Year, a peak tourism period that could come back strong with relaxed Covid restrictions. The Year of the Rabbit began January 22. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (25 January 2023)

Don’t expect a decision on casinos in Thailand for at least three years, if not longer, says lawmaker Pakornwut Udompipatsakul. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (25 January 2023)

It took 16 years to claw back, but New Jersey finally equaled its high mark in revenues with $5.2 billion. But hold your applause. Retail casino play only represented half of that amount. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (23 January 2023)

Kirk Hendrick, an attorney with decades of gaming and sports-related legal experience, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board by recently elected Governor Joe Lombardo. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (20 January 2023)

Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled last week that the Cherokee Nation’s Legends Resort & Casino was granted the license unconstitutionally, granting the motion by Gulfside Casino Partnership. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (19 January 2023)

The number of junket operators in Macau now stands at 36, down 85 percent from their peak year in 2013. Back then, 235 junkets brought big-spending VIP gamblers to the town, for about 60 percent of all revenues. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (18 January 2023)

Four states that have historically held fast against the expansion of gaming and sports betting, but the tide could be starting to turn as tax revenues continue to pour into their neighboring markets. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (17 January 2023)

An announced deal between the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Chilean businessman Claudio Fischer that would have led to a $120 million Strip resort fell through this week. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (13 January 2023)

Last year, Macau casinos generated $5.3 billion in gaming revenues, the lowest total in 18 years. But the ongoing relaxation of pandemic restrictions could mean a happier new year for casino concessionaires. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (12 January 2023)

The FBI and IRS uncovered a money laundering scheme involving the holder of the only gaming license in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, which is a U.S. territory. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (12 January 2023)

Despite the fact that Las Vegas continues to post promising visitation figures, its revenues are dropping slightly after 18-plus months of brilliance. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (11 January 2023)

January 1 brought the launch of sports betting in Ohio, and overall it was a success, despite the usual glitches most sportsbooks experience. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (10 January 2023)

Star Entertainment, despite its ongoing battles within the state of NSW and elsewhere, has now embraced the change regarding the cashless gaming debate, and is calling on its competitors to do the same. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (09 January 2023)

The Japanese city of Tomakomai may pursue an integrated resort development in the next few years. An IR bid is part of the city’s public policy plan, with public comment invited in January. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (05 January 2023)

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission completed licensing its three in-person sports betting casinos. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (03 January 2023)

A former CEO of Osage Casinos, Byron Bighorse and his extravagant expenses will be the subject of an investigation by the Osage Nation Congress. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the coupon code

Posted 1 year ago (30 December 2022)

Hard Rock International has now completed its acquisition of the operations of Las Vegas’ Mirage from MGM International, a year after it was first announced. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the coupon code

Posted 1 year ago (30 December 2022)

Philippine Senator Grace Poe says it’s time for lawmakers to craft a formal policy on iGaming operations given its association with crimes including kidnapping. Poe alleges that an acquaintance was victimized. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use code

Posted 1 year ago (29 December 2022)

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved its first retail sportsbook: Encore Boston Harbor. The agency also gave a license to WynnBET as the first online approval. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the coupon code

Posted 1 year ago (23 December 2022)

A year after the Department of Interior filed an appeal to a district court decision voiding the state compact with the Seminoles, the case began oral arguments. For a FREE sub to GGB NEWS use the coupon code

Posted 1 year ago (23 December 2022)