2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Entain Looks to World Cup Betting for Revenue Boost
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is almost here, with the first competitions kicking off in slightly more than a month. When it does begin, gaming operator Entain is confident the international soccer tournament will bring great results to its sports betting...
Philippines Forced to Walk Back Claim China Blacklisted the Country Over POGOs
It now seems that China hasn’t blacklisted the Philippines, as previously reported by a Philippine Senator. The country isn’t happy with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), but hasn’t yet dropped the ax. Only a couple of days ago, per comments from Senate...
Uruguay Casino Workers Strike in Protest of Online Gaming
Uruguay is in the process of legalizing online casinos, and the brick-and-mortar segment isn't happy. It's convinced its workers to launch a strike today in protest of gambling expansion, although the exercise isn't likely to alter the country's course. In a statement,...
Mexican Casino Loses Almost $90K in Armed Gang Attack
Operating a casino comes with inherent risks because of all of the cash that's in play, at least until cashless gaming becomes the norm. A recent assault on a Mexican casino provides more support for the continued reduction of tangible currency in...
Thursday Night Football Sees Desperate Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears host the Washington Commanders for Thursday Night Football and the start of the NFL's Week 6. The Commanders are anxious for another win, but oddsmakers can't make up their mind on how this game will go. The Bears are...
GGPoker Fined for Violating UK Anti-Money Laundering and Social Responsibility Rules
GGPoker is in trouble with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The online poker platform, where Daniel Negreanu is a high-profile ambassador, allegedly violated the regulator's anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility rules, resulting in a six-figure fine. The UKGC announced the fine...
ZenSports, Ultimate Gamer Acquisitions Reflects eSports Popularity Rise
The increased interest in eSports continues to shape not only the gaming industry, but the betting industry as well. Now, a company with little involvement in eSports and sports betting has set its sights on ZenSports and Ultimate Gamer in order to...
Skill-Based Gambling Preferred by Higher IQ People, Research Finds
The results of a new study might give gaming operators new data for targeting potential clients, or possibly, give regulators more data to introduce controls. Research shows that people with a higher IQ tend to lean more toward skill-based gambling when selecting...
Online Sports Betting Doubles in Colombia with BetPlay and WPlay Leading the Way
Gambling insiders know that Latin America is a hot target for online operations. The region is experiencing substantial growth, and Colombia is among the top countries leading the way. By 2025, gross gaming revenue for Latin America’s overall sports betting market is...
Problem Gambling the Biggest Target of Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Spain's government wants to take a closer look at the gambling industry, with a specific focus on problem gambling. To do so, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain (MCE, for its Spanish acronym) wants to allocate most of its budget to...
