2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Thailand Casino Future at Risk as Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote
There may be a future for land-based and online casinos in Thailand. However, political trouble could prove to be a roadblock. Mounting pressure for the possible ouster of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is a potential dealbreaker. As Thailand's lifting of COVID-19...
Suncity Group Board Proposes Name Change as It Tries to Escape Dirty Past
Suncity Group hopes a new name will help it separate itself from its dubious past, as well as its former leader, Alvin Chau. Formerly the largest junket operator in Asia, the company may soon change to LET Group Holdings Limited. A filing...
Sole Sports Betting Operator in Macau Continues Successful Rise
Last year was a good year for Macau Slot Co Ltd, previously the only sports betting operator in Macau. As casinos tried to jump-start their operations, the company reported a 31.8% year-on-year increase in profit. Macau Slot saw revenue of MOP629 million...
Loot Boxes Safe from Ban in the UK for Now, But Changes Coming
In a deviation from their normal hardline stance, UK regulators have determined that there’s no need to ban video game loot boxes. The decision comes as several European countries move in the opposite direction, and might offer a small glimpse at what’s...
Putin Palace on Black Sea With Casino, Erotic Nightclub Could Become Hotel
When he's not invading foreign countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin may have retreated to his own palace on the Black Sea. However, the property, complete with a casino, erotic nightclub, and other amenities, might become a hotel in the future. Very close...
Italy Gambling Reforms Delayed by Government Turmoil, Could Hurt Operators
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned yesterday, only to have President Sergio Mattarella tell him he couldn’t. The Italian government appears to be in a state of chaos right now, which could ultimately impact the future of gambling in the country. For...
Argentina Casino Cocaine Dealer Nabbed by Police
Police in Mar de Plata, Argentina, recently dropped a net over a drug dealer in the city. He, with the help of a female accomplice, was using a local casino as his cocaine dispensary, and it’s possible some clients will fall as...
Kangwon Land Looks to Build on Slot Success through New Manufacturing Plant
South Korea’s Kangwon Land casino is diving deeper into the world of slot machine development. It has announced its intentions to open a slot machine manufacturing center in the city of Taebaek. Kangwon Land already offers branded slot machines under the name...
Gaming Operators in the Netherlands Scratching Their Heads Over New Rules
The Netherlands recently announced plans to introduce tight restrictions on gambling advertising and sports sponsorships. However, an update to those plans the government released next is likely to cause confusion among operators and gamblers. Currently, the proposals are just proposals. A public...
Gambling White Paper in the UK Officially on Hold Again
The political turmoil in the UK is causing problems in virtually every economic sector, including gambling. Only days after stating that it would still move forward with the publication of its gambling white paper, the government is officially putting its plans on...
