2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Cabo Verde Casino Project Led by Macau Legend Boss May Be Scrapped
A casino project in Cabo Verde meant to add new life to the Atlantic Ocean archipelago nation may not happen. Macau Legend Development, the company behind the failed Tak Chun Group junket, is apparently no longer in a position to cover the...
China Busts Illegal Gambling Ring That Laundered Almost $6B Through Cryptocurrency
Chinese authorities have reportedly taken down a massive criminal gang operating in the Hunan province. The group operated an illegal gambling network and telecom scams, utilizing cryptocurrencies to launder at least $5.6 billion in proceeds. Chinese media outlet Weixin reports that the...
Star Entertainment Accepts Failures at NSW Casino, Waits for Ruling on Future
After New South Wales (NSW) wrapped up its inquiry into Star Entertainment, it gave the casino operator two weeks to explain why it shouldn’t lose its license. The response is in, and Star has issued a reverberating mea culpa as it hopes...
DAZN, Sky Sports Continue to Battle for Position in European Sports
Competition breeds a better experience for consumers. That's good news for viewers, as DAZN and Sky Sports are each striking new deals in the European sports industry that will strengthen both of their positions. Sky Sports is going the route of additional...
Kindred’s Gaming License Fight with Norway Could Have Implications Across the EU
Kindred refuses to give up its ongoing battle with Norway. The gaming company is willing to go as far as it needs to in order to continue to serve the country, which might eventually chart a course for all operators in Europe....
Spanish Coastal City Huelva Considers New Casino in Revitalization Plans
Barcelona and Madrid have seen continued casino market expansion, but the southern city of Huelva may want in on the action. A reform there recently took a step forward. A local media outlet reports that Huelva, located in the Andalusian community of...
Poker World Sees Cheaters Suspended, PokerStars Tournament Halted By DDoS
Two regular faces in the poker world were notably absent from a popular, long-running tournament, and PokerStars is again experiencing technical difficulties during events. A few days ago, as the Poker Masters was getting started, Daniel Negreanu noticed that Ali Imsirovic and...
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators Crunch Hits 40K Chinese Nationals
The Philippines is currently shutting down offshore gaming operators (POGO) segment and deporting many foreign nationals. The Philippines Justice Department is taking decisive action against the online gaming segment, according to Reuters. A spokesperson for the agency, Jose Dominic Clavano, reported Monday...
Gambling and Crime Linked In UK Study, but Regulators Find Survey Flaws
A new UK study is examining the relationship between gambling and crime. The results state that increased gambling leads to increased crime, but those results may be biased. Will Grimond, a data reporter using information from the Howard League, a charity which...
Australia’s Northern Territory Says No New Slots Until at Least 2023
The plan to allow new slot machines in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) is now off the table. The idea was to authorize up to 60 machines in bars and restaurants. But public backlash proved to be greater than authorities expected. In August,...
