2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Macau GGR Still Down as August Delivers Another Blow Amid Slow Traffic
Macau thought its casino market would be approaching pre-COVID-19 levels by now, but that's not happening. The city still faces a threat from the coronavirus pandemic, suppressing traffic and keeping gross gaming revenue (GGR) well below expectations. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination...
Crown Resorts Faces New Regulatory Fines in Victoria Over Blank Checks
Australia’s Crown Resorts can’t escape the clutches of the country's regulators. Crown is now facing a third case of alleged wrongdoing in Victoria, with more investigations still underway. In May, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) fined Crown AU$80 million...
Greek Gaming Company OPAP Sees Revenue Rebound Following Slow Year
Greek operator OPAP has reported significant improvements in gaming revenue. From January to June 2022, the company recorded a profit of €570.1 million (US$573.3 million). This considerably increased by 57.7% compared to the first half of 2021. The increase resulted from OPAP...
Brazil Sportsbook Taps Soccer Star as Ambassador, Betting Faces Intense Scrutiny
Brazilian sportsbook and gaming operator Dollar.Bet hopes adding a familiar face to its ranks will give it a leg up on the competition. It's tapped former soccer star Márcio Amoroso as its newest ambassador. Adding someone with star power as an ambassador...
Star Sydney to Close Popular Nightclub, New South Wales Gets New Gaming Regulator
After a decade of giving everyday people a chance to mingle with celebrities like Drake, Post Malone, and others, the Marquee nightclub at the Star Sydney resort is shutting down. The Daily Telegraph reports that Star Entertainment, the casino’s operator, wants to...
Brazil Would Block Illegal Internet Gambling Sites Payments Under Bill
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies continues to work on legislation to shape the country’s gaming industry. Their latest measure includes a bill to prevent using credit and debit cards on unlicensed gambling websites. The lower house of Brazil’s Congress is exploring Bill 1823/22,...
Mexico Prepares to Add Three New Casinos
A new integrated resort, the Royalton Splash Riviera, is coming to Cancun later this year, and there are now more casinos on the list. Different media outlets have revealed that three new casinos will soon open across Mexico. The first indications arrived...
Jake Paul to Face Former UFC Champ Anderson Silva, Oddsmakers Roll With the Punches
YouTuber turned pro pugilist Jake Paul has lined up his next fight. After a couple of recent rejections, Paul will face UFC legend Anderson Silva in his next match, according to reports from No Smoke Boxing. Although his bouts are spaced far...
Imperial Pacific Intl. Keeps Casino License, Gets Arbitration For Saipan Property
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has once again managed to cling to its exclusive casino license in Saipan. A judge has intervened and approved an injunction by the company to stop the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) from taking further action. The CCC and...
Belgium Sports Betting Market Finds New Operator Limits
Online sports betting in Belgium isn’t as popular as it once was. The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) recently announced a reduction in the number of licensed operators, highlighting a slide that has been occurring for the past few months. Belgium’s gaming industry...
