Insight

There is a particular kind of institutional complacency that only reveals itself after the fact. The gambling industry is, in my experience, rather skilled at it. We are excellent at reacting to regulations that have... more

It is FIFA World Cup 2026: June 11, Mexico plays South Africa in Mexico City and South Korea is matched with Czechia in Guadalajara. The Federation Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, is holding its 23rd World... more

I’ve spent a lot of time at conferences lately, which has reinforced my belief that the gaming industry is simultaneously enormous and somehow made up of the same 200 people. No matter where you go, the same names... more

“Cocaine Quarterback” star Owen Hanson’s image rehab tour was thrown for a loss last week at Caesars Palace after casino security walked him off the property and forced the convicted drug trafficker and illegal... more

As a player, it’s always nice getting something back from casinos – room offers, free play, a third tea kettle to add to a shelf in the closet. And because players clearly enjoy a bit of chance, drawings are always a... more

Recently, analysts from Jefferies Equity went on tour to Virginia. Virginia is a growing market, with five casinos, eight mini-casinos with a total of 4,000 historic racing (HHR) machines, and a very healthy mobile... more

I am your customer. I gamble all over the world. I play in the high-limit baccarat rooms in Macau, Singapore, and Manila. I make bets at every major casino-resort in the world that offers gambling. I also play the... more

IAG’s sister company, O MEDIA, held a luncheon in mid-May at which it announced the establishment of a new brand called “Access Macau.” The brand aims to serve as a market entry facilitator for companies looking to do... more

For a long time, digital marketing had a fairly stable rhythm to it. Somebody searched for something on Google, marketers fought aggressively over keywords, customers clicked links, and brands spent years optimizing... more

Affinity Gaming recently announced it would close Primm Valley Resorts, the last of its casinos in Primm, Nevada on July 4. The news has attracted a great deal of attention. From London to L.A., New York to Las Vegas,... more