U.S. Sports Betting Forecast: Market Could Triple in 3 Years
Researchers indicate that the growth of sports betting revenue should triple in the space of three years. If true, the handle could reach close to $25 billion.
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Ocean Casino’s Rising Tide
Ocean Casino Resort is now number-three in Atlantic City when it comes to gross gaming revenue. Why? A combination of a stellar property, great marketing and excellent service.
ECGC Smoking Panel Canceled After Giannantonio Pulls Out
A panel on the state of Atlantic City casinos’ exemption to New Jersey’s indoor smoking ban was canceled after Mark Giannantonio (l.), president of the Casino Association of New...
New Jersey Lawmakers Mull iGaming Extension
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure to extend online gaming—slated to sunset next year under current law—another 10 years to 2033. And esports could be on the table...
Disney Working Hard to Develop ESPN Sports Betting App
Disney CEO Bob Chapek (l.) said the company won’t get rid of ESPN. Indeed, Disney/ESPN is developing a sports betting app. Sports betting, according to network president Jimmy Pitaro,...
Study: U.S. Gambling Industry Tops $215 Billion
A study by the affiliate site PlayUSA puts the value of the gambling industry in the U.S., considering all forms of gaming, at more than $215 billion—that does not...
Gov. Murphy Keynote at 25th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will deliver a luncheon keynote address at the ECGC, September 21-23 at the Hard Rock Atlantic City
Promotion Tax Deduction Not Accepted in New York, New Jersey
The silver lining in the cloud that is promotions is that in most cases you can deduct the cost from your taxes. But states like New Jersey and New...
Gaming Execs Go Bald For a Cause
More than 15 senior executives from gaming’s largest operators and suppliers are shaving their heads this month to help to battle childhood cancer. Take some time to read about...
Penn to Own 100 Percent of Barstool Sports
Penn Entertainment announced in an SEC filing that it is exercising its option to purchase all of the remaining shares of its sportsbook partner, Barstool Sports, for $387 million....
IG Report: Official Lied About Blocking Conn. Tribes from Casino
A report by the Department of the Interior’s inspector general says former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (l.) lied to investigators probing whether he wrongly blocked Connecticut tribes’ efforts to...
New Jersey Must Pay Millions Over PILOT Payments
Judge sides with Atlantic County in PILOT disbute
Labor Peace at Atlantic City Casinos
Resorts Casino Hotel and Golden Nugget Atlantic City have reached an accord with Unite Here Local 54 on a new contract. The two were the last to join the...
Hard Rock Taps AC’s Joe Lupo to Take Over Las Vegas Casino
Hard Rock International has chosen Joe Lupo (l.) to be the new president of the Mirage in Las Vegas once the company completes its acquisition of the property from...
Podcast with Felicia Grondin, Executive Director, Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
The Global Gaming Business Podcast features a discussion with Felicia Grondin, the executive director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, on how and why group allowed...
McDowell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at ECGC
Virginia McDowell (l.), former CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos and co-founder of Global Gaming Women, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the East Coast Gaming Congress.
Judge to Rule on New Jersey PILOT Case Within 30 Days
A Superior Court Judge will rule in the next 30 days whether the state owes money to Atlantic County over an amendment to the PILOT law.
Podcast with David Cordish, Chairman & CEO, The Cordish Companies
The Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with David Cordish, the chairman and CEO of the Cordish Companies, on the 10th anniversary of the opening of Maryland LIVE!...
New Jersey DGE at Forefront of Responsible Gaming Issues
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement feels an obligation to deal with responsible gaming issues as part of its mission. This includes requiring limit setting for online gaming...
A.C. Casino Workers Wanted Harris to Support Smoking Ban
Vice President Kamala Harris (l.) came to Atlantic City to participate in an abortion roundtable. Supporters of a ban to close the smoking loophole hoped Harris would say something...
