2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Gaming Operator Bet-at-Home Cuts Workforce After Giving Up on UK Market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently raised questions about the legitimacy of some of Bet-at-home’s operations, leading the gaming operator to call it quits on the UK market. That was the latest blow the company suffered. It is now handing out pink...
UK Gambling Commission Finds Low Levels of Problem Gambling
The UK has asserted for years that it needed to make drastic changes to its gambling laws in order to force gaming operators to address responsible gambling. But another quarterly survey by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) finds a low level of...
Dubai Imprisons More Than a Dozen Over Illegal Casino Operations
Police in Dubai raided an illegal casino this past April. Now, 17 involved in the operation are headed to prison. Five others will have to pay a fine. The illegal operation was located in a Dubai villa. The underground casino apparently attracts...
Spain’s Casino Admiral in San Roque Under Threat From Blazing Wildfire
The massive heat wave that has been pounding much of Europe has already led to a number of wildfires that have destroyed homes and livelihoods. Spain has been dealing with several blazes over the past few weeks, and a new one could...
Gaming Ecosystem Has Increased Gender Inequality, New Report Suggests
A study last year revealed that the gaming industry was split almost right down the middle in terms of gender employment. Things have changed, though, as gender inequality may have crept into the ecosystem over the past 12 months. All-in Diversity Project's...
NagaCorp Chair Sees the End of Traditional Junkets, Even on the Global Stage
The future of junkets in their traditional form is in doubt. Once a major part of casino operations and their VIP segments, the chairman of NagaCorp believes that they won’t survive without making significant changes. For years, Macau, Australia and other casino...
Victoria, Australia Residence Proves Advantageous for Lottery Players
If becoming a lottery millionaire is enticing, Victoria, Australia, may be the place to call home. New details on Australian lottery winners show that the state finds more winners than any other. Although one of Australia’s recent lottery winners is from Canberra,...
Casino Committee in Thailand Ready To Present Findings on Suitability
Efforts to introduce legal casinos in Thailand continue to progress. The government committee that is leading the charge is wrapping up its investigation and should turn over its findings before the end of the week. Throughout the process, Thailand has determined that...
Star Sydney Gambler Who Sued After Ban Has Case Tossed by Judge
Kim Nguyen won't have an opportunity to win back the money she blew at Australia's Star Sydney casino. She sued the Star Entertainment property in an attempt to have it lift a ban it placed on her, but a judge has thrown...
Philippine Gambling Sector Needs Four Years To Reach Pre-COVID-19 Revenue, PAGCOR Chief Says
The Philippines is working on getting rid of COVID-19 this year and still has some difficulty. As a result, the country’s gaming industry will need at least four more years to return to where it was before the pandemic began. Daniel Cecilio,...
