2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Finland’s State-Run Gaming Operator Admits Monopoly Isn’t Working
Finland's state-led gaming monopoly, Veikkaus, has come to realize what others in the industry have been trying to say for years – monopolies don't work. As a result, Veikkaus could be ready to throw in the towel. Now Veikkaus is considering a...
Argentina’s City Center Casino to Pay ARS $5M to Man Beaten by Security
In old-school Las Vegas, it was commonly accepted that street justice was the preferred method for keeping gamblers honest. That time has passed in Sin City, but the approach is still apparently used in Argentina, and it's going to cost one casino...
New Crown Resorts Boss Says ‘No’ To Junkets
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has a new boss. In his first week as Crown's CEO, Ciarán Carruthers has made it clear that working with junkets is a thing of the past. The “old junket model” is dead, according to Carruthers. Instead...
Australian Gambling Researcher Lobbies for Mandatory Preset Loss Limits
Long-time Australian gambling researcher Charles Livingstone suggests all slot machines come with mandatory loss limits. Slot machines are common in Australia. They can be found in casinos, bars, restaurants, and other gathering places throughout the country. Australia's ABC News reports over 40K...
Gambling Hall Serves as Backdrop in Spanish Kidnapping Hoax
Police in Spain recently responded to reports of a kidnapping. However, after an investigation, police discovered it was an elaborate hoax involving a local gambling house, fabricated by the woman's mother in law. It took Spain's Civil Guard just 24 hours to...
Netflix Bans Gambling, Cryptocurrency Ads in New Commercial Plan
To stem its financial hemorrhaging, Netflix is readying a new business model that includes commercials. But when the streaming platform introduces its new ad-supported tier, it likely won’t have gambling, political, or cryptocurrency ads. The introduction of the ad-supported tier is a...
Grosvenor Casino Union Employees to Walk Out in Demand for Better Pay
Employees at the seven Grosvenor Casinos properties in London are set to walk out on the employer this weekend, according to Bloomberg. The UK is dealing with inflation that, if it remains unchecked, could cripple the gambling industry. People are demanding their...
Gaming Suppliers Lose Interest in Macau, Begin Moving Out
Macau’s new gaming laws, which go into effect next year, include drastic cuts in gaming machines and tables. As a result, gaming equipment suppliers once based in the Chinese SAR are packing up and moving elsewhere. Jay Chun, chairman of the Macao...
Philippines Lawmaker Proposes October as Esports Month
A legislator in the Philippines wants to give Esports more recognition. He has authored a new bill, House Bill 01285, which aims to make October National Esports Month. There is already a World Esports Day, celebrated on October 23. However, Representative Christopher...
Crown Resorts Bans AFL Hall of Famer Wayne Carey From Casinos After Alleged Drug Incident
Wayne Carey, who had a long and colorful career in the AFL, was gambling at Crown Perth last Thursday when a baggie of white powder fell out of his pocket while at a gaming table, catching the eye of the casino and...
