Writer: Rege Behe — Lead Contributor
Brett Abarbanel named new executive director at UNLV’s International Gaming Institute
While she was an undergraduate majoring in statistics at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, Brett Abarbanel was bankrolled in a... more
Florida: Seminole Tribe breaks ground for new casino near Lake Okeechobee
A new era of gaming in central Florida began to take shape Thursday when the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground for... more
Merger of ad agencies leads to gaming industry-focused Good Giant
When Rich Sullivan joined his father’s Alabama-based ad agency Red Square after graduating from college, he wanted to do great work and... more
ICE London to feature GBG High Street Hub dedicated to licensed street gaming
The show floor at ICE London will have what organizers are touting as a “dynamic” look. The GBG High Street Hub, developed through a... more
Las Vegas: Plaza Hotel & Casino names Sue Ascanio general manager
The Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas Wednesday introduced Sue Ascanio as its new general manager. Ascanio, who has 30 years... more
Arcade1Up to unveil Wheel of Fortune “casinocade” home slot game this week at CES
Fans will soon be able to play Wheel of Fortune at home without waiting for Vanna White to unveil letters or an endless series of... more
ICE London selects charity partner Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) Monday was named the official charity partner of ICE London 2023. YGAM will also be... more
2022 in Gaming: Industry executives, workers, observers select the most important stories
From the continued growth of sports betting and its less mentioned online partner, igaming, to deals, mergers and acquisitions, it was a... more
As GGW’s new president, Lauren Bates plans to continue organization’s growth
When Lauren Bates joined Global Gaming Women in 2017, the organization was an outlier. Advocacy groups for women in the gaming industry... more
2022 in Review: Experts weigh in on year’s most important gaming industry stories
The gaming industry started 2022 on the tailwind of record-breaking revenue in 2021. As this year winds down, it appears revenue is on... more
