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Andrew Klebanow Quoted in Global Gaming Business Magazine

Mining Millennials
by Marjorie Preston
Global Gaming Business Magazine

Gambling first became legal in Nevada in 1931, but slots have been around a lot longer than that. The original modern-style slot machine, the Liberty Bell, was introduced way back in 1899. Invented by a San Francisco auto mechanic named Charles Fey, it had three spinning reels with diamond, spade, and heart symbols, plus the image of a cracked Liberty Bell.

Mining Millenials

Gambling in Crimea, Sochi, No Threat to Vladivostok

GGR Asia

The two new gambling zones on the Black Sea coast approved by Russia will not divert investors from Vladivostok in the Russian Far East, a market that targets Chinese high rollers, Global Market Advisors LLC partner Steve Gallaway says.

Gambling in Crimea, Sochi, No Threat to Vladivostok

Russian Parliament Approves Crimea, Sochi Gambling Zones

GGR Asia

Russia’s State Duma passed a new law on Friday, July 4, allowing the establishment of gambling zones in Crimea and Sochi, Russian newspaper St. Petersburg Times reports.

Russian Parliament Approves Crimea, Sochi Gambling Zones

China Eastern Airlines Launches Budget Carrier

Jonathan Galaviz, Partner at Global Market Advisors, says China Eastern’s move is in line with Beijing’s view that the future growth of avaiation lies with budget travelers.

IGT’s Search for a Buyer Prudent Move: Analysts

GGR Asia

A potential sale of International Game Technology (IGT) could help the company’s shares rebound after falling 31 percent this year through June 6.  Analysts say IGT’s reported search for a buyer is prudent and it shows the company’s board is looking to consider alternative paths giving the competitive dynamics in the marketplace.

IGT’s search for a buyer prudent move: analysts

Casino Talk with Brooke Dunn: Steven Gallaway and Andrew Klebanow

Link to audio of the show

Global Market Advisors to open Bangkok office

GGR Asia

U.S. based consultancy Global Market Advisors, LLC will soon open an office in Bangkok as it seeks to expand its reach and tap a growing market in Asia.

Global Market Advisors to open Bangkok office

Fresh Support Released That Malaysian Airlines Jet Ended in Indian Ocean

By Gaurav Raghuvanshi and Andy Pasztor

Wall Street Journal

Raw satellite data released Tuesday by Malaysian authorities and a separate report issued by Australian accident investigators offered fresh support for views that missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went down in a remote section of the Indian Ocean after running out of fuel.

Fresh Support Released That Malaysian Airlines Jet Ended in Indian Ocean – WSJ.com

Gaming Market Advisors Acquires Galaviz & Company, Enhancing Global Footprint and Service Offerings

GGR Asia

LAS VEGAS – Gaming Market Advisors (GMA), a leading provider of economic feasibility reports and marketing strategies to the casino gaming industry, annouced today at G2E Asia the acquisition of Galaviz & Company.  The acquisition positions GMA with a stronger foothold to support clients in Asia and to increase its consulting presence to associated tourism industries such as airlines and hospitality.

Gaming Market Advisors Acquires Galaviz & Company