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Andrew Klebanow’s article published in Global Gaming Business Magazine

Cash Back to Free Play

by Andrew Klebanow

Non-negotiable slot credits, or what is more commonly known as “free play,” has emerged as the most often-used tool in the casino marketing arsenal.  It has supplanted cash prizes, complimentary dining and invitations to special events as the primary incentive for rewarding player loyalty.

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John English quoted in Forbes

Bet on U.S. Supreme Court Sports Wagering Verdict to Change the Game in Asia

by Muhammad Cohen

A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the federal government ban on sports betting would trigger expansion of all forms of online gaming in Asia, industry experts say.  Opinions differ on how fast U.S. legalization might alter Asia’s gaming landscape and whether online revenue will be int he tens or hundreds of billions of dollars, but there’s no doubt legal sports betting in the U.S. will change the game.

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Shaun McCamley mentioned in Bloomberg Businessweek

A Chinese Casino Has Conquered a Piece of America

by Matthew Campbell

Dr. Marty Rohringer was ending a graveyard shift at the lone hospital on Saipan, the exceptionally remote U.S. Island, when four Chinese men arrived with a body.

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Bill Bryson interviewed by CalvinAyre.com

Bill Bryson: Taiwan needs to shift paradigm to accommodate casinos

Taiwan, which is strategically located southeast of mainland China, has continuously struggled to open a single integrated resort at a time when its neighbors in the Asia-Pacific region have been racing to get a fair slice of the regional gambling pie.

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GMA’s Japan Whitepaper quoted in Inside Asian Gaming

Japan must cluster casinos to succeed: Paul Steelman

Globally renowned casino architect Paul Steelman says that Japan must create a casino cluster rather than award single casino licenses to individual cities if it hopes to achieve its goal of boosting inbound tourism.

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Brendan Bussmann quoted in AP News

Should New Jersey lessen its expectations on sports betting?

by Wayne Parry

Atlantic City is dreaming of vast new riches that might come its way if the U.S. Supreme Court legalizes sports betting here and across the nation, but some analysts say the state might do well to curb its enthusiasm a bit.

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Article by Andrew Klebanow and John English published in Global Gaming Business

Deep Dive

The Future of Sports Betting in the United States

by Andrew Klebanow and John English

As the nation awaits the upcoming decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Christie v. NCAA, various stakeholders are evaluating their next steps, and how to maximize the revenue potential from legalized sports betting.

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Andrew Klebanow interviewed in Casino Review

Market insight: Tax rates and red tape on investment hamper growth in Vietnam

Andrew M. Klebanow, senior partner at Global Market Advisors, gives the low-down on the strengths and weaknesses of the Vietnamese integrated resort market

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John English quoted in Fox 2 Detroit article

Betting on sports could soon be legal in Michigan pending U.S. Supreme Court case

by Randy Wimbley

It is estimated that illegal sports betting is a $150 billion industry – that could change by the end of the year with states taking a sizeable bite out of that pie.

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Andrew Klebanow quoted in Asia Gaming Brief

2018 in focus: Cambodia bitcoin and regulatory change

The year of the dog is about to dawn in Asia, with most gaming markets in the region starting on a positive note after a strong 2017.  The focus this year is likely to be on emerging markets, though regulatory change and disruptive technologies, such as the stellar growth of bitcoin are also expected to make their presence felt.  the following are predictions from some of AGB’s advisors on what to expect in the year to come.  The comments are in alphabetical order:

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