2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator Numbers Dwindles
It wasn’t too long ago that the Philippines offshore gaming operators (POGO) segment emerged and quickly flourished. However, as quickly as it arrived, it folded, and there are now only a fraction of the number seen a year ago. POGOs serve foreign...
French Gaming Operator FDJ Purchases Hospitality Platform
French gaming operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) is expanding beyond its borders. In an attempt to branch out and seek new investment opportunities, it will purchase L’Addition, a company serving the hospitality industry. FDJ announced the acquisition yesterday, acknowledging that it is...
Codere Is Moving to the Front for Argentine Soccer Team River Plate
Gaming operator Codere is giving up its spot as a sleeve sponsor for the Argentine soccer team River Plate. Instead, it is taking over the players' shirts, becoming the primary, front-of-shirt sponsor. River Plate, which claims ownership of 37 titles in Argentine...
Star Entertainment Needs More Time, Money To Complete Queen’s Wharf Casino
Australia's ambitious Queen's Wharf project in Brisbane is counting on Star Entertainment to give it a casino resort to improve its chances of success. The casino operator is currently developing the property, but is running into trouble with both time and money....
Flutter To Cut Staff in the UK and Ireland Following Boss’s Departure
Gaming giant Flutter Entertainment is going through a significant transition. It has recently said goodbye to two of its primary executives, and will now have to do the same with a number of employees in the UK and Ireland. Flutter, despite having...
Betting Solution Provider Kambi Group Sees Mixed Results in Latest Financial Report
Kambi Group, a global sports betting solutions provider, has delivered its latest financial health report. It covers the second quarter of the year and shows results that are simultaneously better and worse than a year ago. Kambi reported revenue of $35.2 million,...
Betting Shops in Bremen, Germany Ordered to Close On Money Laundering Accusations
The German city of Bremen isn’t happy with betting operators. It has expressed concerns about their anti-money laundering (AML) practices, and has announced that all of the shops there will have to close. A local politician in Bremen is apparently unhappy with...
Betano To Continue Sponsorship of Brazil’s Fluminense Soccer Club
Sports betting sponsorships continue to be prevalent in Brazil, despite the lack of progress on betting legalization. Thus, soccer club Fluminense will continue to act as the partner of sports betting and iGaming operator Betano for a few more years. Fluminense has...
Bet365 Drafts Nolimit City To Deliver iGaming Content
UK-based Bet365 has a strong and stable history in the sports betting industry. Now it continues to dive deeper into the online casino segment, drafting iGaming content provider Nolimit City as part of its roster. Bet365 has signed a content agreement with...
Gambling Addict Manager of UK Charity Sentenced on Embezzlement Charges
She was supposed to be managing the finances of a nonprofit in Wales. Instead, Bethan Hopkins embezzled the funds and spent the money gambling online, for which she received her sentencing this week. Media outlet Wales Online detailed how Hopkins, a financial...
