2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
UK Game Nation Casino Thieves Brandish Knife to Steal £10K
Police in the UK are on the hunt for two thieves who carried out a brazen daytime assault. In less than five minutes, they were able to steal £10,000 (US$11,800) from the Game Nation casino in Bearwood, Smethwick, using only a knife....
Online Gaming’s Spreadex Fined More Than $1.6M by UK Gambling Commission
English Football League Championship soccer club Sunderland may be having second thoughts over its relationship with Spreadex, the financial trading and sports betting company. The company received a fine of £1.36 million (US$1.6 million) from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over a...
New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Posts Major Loss for Latest Fiscal Year
The latest financial report from SkyCity Entertainment Group shows that it’s going through a rough patch. The New Zealand casino operator’s financial health for its fiscal year 2022 saw a significant drop from the previous year. The removal of COVID-19 restrictions has...
Genius Sports Launches New Fan Campaign with CFL
The sports betting industry in Canada is continuing to grow. The latest addition to the market is a new product from Genius Sports that targets Canadian Football League (CFL) fans. Genius introduced CFL Blitz Picks in collaboration with online sportsbook and casino...
Mexico’s Winpot Casino in Hot Water Over Hidden Cameras in Bathroom
UPDATE: Officers with Mexico's Ministry of Public Security and Civil Protection agencies have shut down the casino as a result of the former employee's complaint. Gamblers know that when they visit a casino, surveillance cameras will follow them almost everywhere they go....
Thailand’s Casino Plans Cause Mixed Reactions Among Industry Insiders
Thailand is closer than ever to allowing legal casinos. While it expects massive revenue from the market, the reaction from some in the gaming industry shows less optimism. Should the final recommendations of a government committee exploring the possibility of casinos be...
Legal Sports Betting Being Pushed By Albanian Sports Organizations
Three and a half years ago, Albanian lawmakers decided that online gambling and sports betting were not welcome in the country. Sports industry insiders are now hoping they’ll have a change of heart and bring back legal sports betting. Exit News reports...
Dominican Republic To Cut Off Unlicensed Lottery and Sports Betting Operators
The Dominican Republic (DR) continues to revamp its gambling industry in an effort to prove that it provides legitimate operations. After warning a few months ago that lottery and sports betting operators needed to register, the DR is following through with its...
Star Entertainment Revelations During Queensland Inquiry Are Unsettling
Star Entertainment is now in the spotlight in Queensland, Australia, and the company is certainly feeling the pressure. Not surprisingly, the hearing into how the casino operator has conducted business for years is not putting it in a good light. A similar...
Portugal to Turn Over Two Land-based Casino Licenses to New Operators
Two land-based casinos in Portugal are now up for grabs. The country’s gaming regulator is accepting bids for two gaming concessions, which will expire at the end of this year. Two years ago, Portugal’s Gaming Regulation and Inspection Services (SRIJ, for its...
