2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
B2B Sports Betting and iGaming Supplier FSB Opens New Tech Hub in Colombia
The Latin American gaming market continues to evolve with growing operations arriving in Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and other countries. As it advances, FSB, a global provider of B2B sports betting and iGaming, continues strengthening its position in the market with a new...
UK Study Asserts Problem Gamblers More Likely to Give Children Scratch-Off Tickets
New research in the UK shows how parents with gambling problems may foster similar traits in their children. The study, commissioned by British gambling charity GamCare, found that chronic gamblers have a tendency to imbue children with an interest in scratch-off tickets,...
Las Vegas Sands to Award $1M in Education Scholarships in Singapore
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) wants to make sure tomorrow’s leaders in Singapore have the right tools for the job. Through its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino resort, it’s ready to give out cash for education scholarships. LVS has a solid history in...
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Casino Opens with Technical Issues, Glitches
Venezuela is hoping the country's newest casino can help to alleviate its economic troubles. But the opening of the new facility in the city of Barquisimeto didn’t go according to plan. The Royal Casinos Barquisimeto held its grand opening this past Saturday,...
Entain Sued by Man Making $3k per Month for Letting Him Gamble Over $2M
Gaming giant Entain is going through a rough patch. On the heels of a record fine of £17 million (US$21 million) in the UK, it will now have to respond to a lawsuit that could open the floodgates to additional legal challenges....
Maltese Fortune Teller With a Gambling Habit Blindsided by Arrest
A fortune teller in Malta never saw it coming. But Maria Magdalena Sultana has avoided jail time after authorities arrested her for money laundering in conjunction with her long-running gambling habit. Sultana allegedly made a decent living staring into her crystal ball...
Brazil’s Legalized Gambling Initiative Facing Lengthy Delay
While other Latin American countries find room in their legislative agendas to discuss gambling, Brazil seems to be stuck. The head of the Senate has confirmed that there won't be any progress until December, at the earliest. The latest delay doesn't come...
The Venetian in Vegas to Host Mid-States Poker Tour in September
The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is ready to return to one of its favorite haunts. The next stop on the circuit is the Venetian in Las Vegas, coming up from Sept. 3-5. The Venetian will host the MSPT’s Main Event, an $1,100...
Australian Casinos Face More Accusations of Violating Regulations, Working With Junkets
First, it was Crown Resorts. Then, it was Star Entertainment. Now, other casinos in Queensland face accusations they violated regulations. But regulators aren’t ready to launch a widespread investigation into the industry. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and 60 Minutes, the...
SkyCity Auckland Casino Workers Strike in Push for Living Wage
It's been a slow year financially for New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment. Still, workers at its Auckland casino are demanding more pay and launched a strike over the weekend to get it. SkyCity has had difficulty gaining traction following the COVID-19...
