2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Betway Out, Betsson In as Cordoba, Argentina, Approves Online Betting
In Argentina, the online gaming segment is gaining more traction as provinces establish their markets. The province of Cordoba is on that list, and has decided that Betway doesn't warrant an opportunity to operate within its borders. Cordoba has spent the past...
Australia’s Gambling Industry Faces Turning Point as Star Sydney Faces Closure
New South Wales (NSW) has wrapped up its inquiry into Star Entertainment, reaching an initial assessment that the casino operator doesn't deserve to run The Star in Sydney. The fallout from that decision, including the potential closure of the property, could be...
Rocky Balboa Stars in New Ladbrokes Ad
Film and boxing legend Rocky Balboa has been an enduring figure since 1976, and isn’t going away. The Sylvester Stallone character, who left his mark more than once on the big and small screens, is now again appearing on the small screen...
DAZN Sees Promising Path to Profitability in Central Europe After Raising Rates
Sports media platform DAZN, which recently launched its own sportsbook, is optimistic about its future. After several years of struggles, it expects that, at least in Central Europe, it will start making a profit within the next year and a half. Specifically,...
Chinese Gambling Business That Earned $28B Lands Nine in Jail
China continues to uphold its staunch anti-gambling stance, going after anyone who breaks the law. This time, it's jailing nine people who led a massive online gambling ring that earned over $28 billion. The online gambling ring began its operations in 2014,...
Boxer Confuses Fans and Sports Bettors by Giving Up as Fight Began
It should have been just like any other boxing match, but one fighter threw a right hook into the whole affair. The bout last Friday between Newfel Ouatah and Simon Kean will have fans and sports bettors talking for decades. Ouatah, a...
Spain’s Q2 Gaming Revenue Dips as Gambling Reform Approaches
Spain’s gaming industry has been strong, but is slipping this year. After a slow first quarter, the second quarter also delivered year-on-year declines. Q1 of 2022 brought a 14.83% year-on-year drop in gross gaming revenue (GGR), with its take of €204.4 million...
Online Gambling Not Important in Singapore, According to YouGov Survey
The benefits of online gambling haven't registered with people living in Singapore. That's according to a study YouGov released this week that found the majority of Singaporeans don’t believe it should be a legal activity. The UK-based research and analytics company’s report,...
Imperial Palace Asset Auction Moves Forward in Saipan, CCC Wants Major Role
An auction of Imperial Palace assets could soon move forward after months of delays. If the Saipan casino is going to part ways with its gaming equipment and fixtures, the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) wants to be a part of that action....
Star Entertainment Suspends Trading Amid Rumor of Impending License Suspension
Star Entertainment continues to face heightened scrutiny in Australia after admitting it failed to follow the rules. New South Wales (NSW) is close to wrapping up its inquiry, but the fallout is already hitting, as Star suspended trading its shares. The casino...
