All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Government, Legislation & Politics

Early success of PA slots.  Increased competition from WV table games.

There is a strong likelihood that skill game operators will continue to be successful in the legal process.  The real battle will turn soon from a legal battle to a political one. Attorney General does not have clear legal authority to pursue this issue in court.

It appears that Congress may, yet again, renew many of the provisions in the 2002 program…pushing the issue of true reforms to be  played out in the courts of the WTO.  The US will eventually be forced to "level the playing field" on these issues, and it may be forced on the farm sector at...

Alitalia's new business plan abandoning Milan Malpensa airport opens the door to any non-European airline willing to make Malpensa its European hub, in one of the richest cities of Europe.

The consolidation in the Italian utility sector is a political game decided by the mayors of the biggest cities: Turin, Milan, Bologna and Rome. Turin's local utility Iride is trying to find a partner for a merger, after the acquisition of Genoa's local utility. Will it be Milan's AEM or Bologna's...

Italian oil company ENI will receive full support from Italian PM Romano Prodi and the Italian diplomacy for its negotiation with Kazakhstan for the drilling rights of Kashagan gas field.

The Fed  has  finally  started  acting. One key  rate has been cut. This would hopefully help revive  the  American mortgage market - but more  important - help revive that brittle commodity called market confidence. In this analysis I look  at  the ...

How the company that developed this cancer drug moves forward in addressing legitimate issues (raised by the FDA) will determine its credibility with the public. It's not just a matter of making a new pitch for the drug because at stake here is not only the long-term viability of the company,...

1.The trip is acceptable to China due to its current diplomatic charm offensive. 2.The trip is occurring at a delicate time for Chinese foreign policy. 3.The safety issue is related to other domestic problems in China. 4.The fundamental problem is corruption. The trip may end only in a PR exercise leaving...

The large wireless incumbants (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile) will participate heavily in the auction.  AT&T and Verizon will likely spend the most, given their deep pockets and affinity for low-frequency spectrum. If Frontline (or some similar entity) acquires the 10 MHz public safety...