2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Peru Online Casino and Sports Betting Almost Ready to Go Live
In August, Peru lawmakers approved legislation to authorize online gambling and sports betting. As with most laws, it required a three-month delay, which has now ended. The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym), Roberto Sánchez, announced that...
Omar Eljach and Shaun Deeb Lead World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event is playing down to its champion. The action will wrap up Wednesday when the last eight players hit the felt at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. The event attracted some of the...
Philippines Reports Significant Year-on-Year Increase in Revenue for Q3
Recovering from COVID-19 has been painful for the gaming industry everywhere, especially in the Philippines. The good news is that things are returning to normal, and the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) likes what it sees. The gaming regulator and casino...
Brazil’s Video Games, Daily Fantasy Sports, eSports Could Win ‘Industry’ Tag
Video games, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and eSports are on track to receive greater recognition in Brazil, where they are already extremely popular. A bill currently in the works would legitimize them as part of an official “industry,” leading to new jobs...
Imperial Pacific International Wants to Reopen Imperial Palace Next Year
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) believes it still has what it takes to be a legitimate casino operator. It's so confident, in fact, that it's starting to make plans to relaunch its Imperial Palace casino in Saipan next year. In a filing with...
FIFA World Cup: Messi Ready to Lead Argentina to Victory in Qatar
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2020 in Qatar continues, with the first match coming this Sunday. Around the world, national teams are bringing the best they can to seize the trophy, and Lionel Messi is ready to take the lead...
Brazilian State of Santa Catarina Lottery Not Going to Happen
In a setback for its underprivileged citizens, Brazil's state Santa Catarina won't be moving forward with an official lottery. Lawmakers caved to pressure from special interest groups and lobbyists who forced the project to a halt. The Santa Catarina Lottery (Lotesc), created...
Ireland Gaming Operators Face Jail Time for Breaking Rules Under New Law
If Ireland’s government moves favorably on a new bill Tuesday, gambling ads on TV and radio will face new restrictions. At the same time, the first Gambling Regulation Bill suggests sending gambling operators who violate the rules to prison for up to...
Illegal Gambling Den Robbery in Thailand Ends in Shootout
An armed heist and shootout last week at an underground gambling den in Thailand didn’t raise any alarms at first. It took a Facebook post about the incident for the police to realize it happened, and there are continuing claims of corruption...
‘Monday Night Football’ Delivers a Blow to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Egos
Not since 1972 has an NFL team completed a season without suffering a loss. That reign continues, as the Washington Commanders celebrated an underdog win against the now-broken Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Washington beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh when they...
