2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain’s Gambling Ecosystem To Undergo a Shift Following Approval of New Legislation
On October 26, the Health and Consumer Affairs Committee of Spain's Senate gave the green light to a bill that will introduce several changes to the country's gambling industry. With that committee's approval, the Senate stepped up and followed suit, and the...
Justin Bonomo Earns Nearly $48K a Day Playing Poker in October
Justin Bonomo had a solid run at the poker tables this month, averaging nearly $48K a day in winnings. As he continues to show off his skills at the felt, Bonomo pocketed a little more than $1.6 million in just five tournaments...
Portugal’s Casino Lisboa and Casino Estoril to Remain in the Ho Family
Portuguese gaming authorities have made their decision regarding who gets a new license for two casinos. The results of the bidding process weren’t too shocking, given that the man behind one of the two companies is on trial for running illegal gambling...
Tom Brady Sets Unfortunate Record in ‘Thursday Night Football’ Loss
The Baltimore Ravens went into their Thursday Night Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a plan. It worked, too, according to head coach John Harbaugh, as the Ravens controlled the second half to hit the Bucs when they were already down....
Lottoland’s Deceptive Ads Draw Complaints from UK’s Advertising Watchdog
Lottoland, the operator that allows consumers to place bets on lottery draws around the world, continues to run into trouble for its operations. The latest problems come in the UK, where it has previously had run-ins with regulators. The UK's Advertising Standards...
Spanish Gaming Trade Group Head Says Industry is Being Decimated
The Spanish Association of Entrepreneurs of Game and Recreational Halls (ANESAR, for its Spanish acronym) just wrapped its latest meeting. One of the main takeaways, according to its president, is that Spain's land-based gaming segment – outside of casinos – is on...
Argentina’s Gambling Industry Continues to Grow as Mendoza Seeks Operators
It's taken a couple of years to make progress, but the Argentinian province of Mendoza is ready to move forward with online gambling and betting. The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos (IPJyC, for its Spanish acronym) has issued a call for...
New Zealand Couple Bags $9M in ‘Glitch’ Lottery Win
A married couple in Wellington, New Zealand, hit the jackpot last week when their lottery numbers found their target in the Powerball draw. They're now NZ$16 million (US$9.3 million) richer, although they initially thought the win was nothing more than a glitch....
Argentina Former Prosecutor Charged with Illegal Gambling, Embezzlement
A former government official in Argentina could soon head to prison for committing the same crimes he was charged with arraigning. Patricio Serjal is a former prosecutor who kept illegal gambling alive in the country instead of preventing it, and could soon...
NFC, AFC Division Leaders Meet in Crucial ‘Thursday Night Football’ Matchup
Two NFL division leaders – one with a not-so-impressive record – will meet on Thursday Night Football. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Baltimore Ravens in a game the Bucs need to win if they want any chance of saving their season. Tampa...
