2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Finland’s State-Run Gaming Operator Veikkaus To Cut Gaming Hours
Veikkaus, Finland's state-run gaming monopoly, is slowly forcing itself out of the gaming business. The latest example is a reduction in operating hours of its slot machines in retail establishments. Veikkaus announced that it will limit the opening hours of slot machines,...
Uruguay Becomes Latest LatAm Country to Advance Online Gaming Legislation
Uruguay is a step closer to becoming the latest Latin American country to embrace iGaming. A Senate committee has approved a bill circulating among legislators, but there is still more work to do. The country's Senate Finance Committee approved a bill the...
Cambodian Slave Casinos See Dozens Swim to Freedom
There is a growing number of witnesses that can testify to the atrocities of human trafficking at casinos in Cambodia. Dozens of people just swam across a river from Cambodia to Vietnam, where they told border guards of their slave-like lives. Online...
NFL Gives up on BBC Broadcasting Rights, Turns to New UK Outlet
Sports bettors in the UK will need to change the channel in order to catch up on the NFL action this season. The league is giving up its long-standing relationship with BBC Sport. The NFL and ITV have signed a three-year agreement...
World Championship of Online Poker To Give Out Over $85M in Cash
Another major poker tournament series is coming, and it won’t require players to travel halfway around the world. PokerStars will host its World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) series next month, with at least $85 million in guaranteed cash up for grabs....
Colombia Considering National Cryptocurrency, May Allow Crypto in Gambling
The Colombian government is considering launching its own national cryptocurrency, which could bring changes to the gaming industry. Currently, Colombia doesn’t recognize cryptocurrency as valid tender and it isn’t authorized for gambling. However, sweeping reforms could soften the government’s position. The goal...
Australian Gambling Access Increasingly Controlled by Facial Recognition
The use of facial recognition is a controversial topic around the globe. However, it's one that is catching on, and a new initiative in Australia could see it expand to help problem gamblers protect themselves. Casinos across Australia have been incorporating facial...
Imperial Palace Casino Equipment Headed to Auction to Cover Debts
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is no closer to figuring out how to keep control of the Imperial Palace casino in Saipan. As a result, a previous court order to auction assets in order to pay down its debt is back in motion....
China Plans Further Crackdown on Gambling After Arrest of Fugitive
The Chinese government’s long-standing public show of animosity toward gambling is well-known. However, it’s going to increase its hunt for lawbreakers following the recent arrest in Thailand of a man they have spent 10 years wanting to capture. China prohibits gambling in...
Mr Green Shutting Down UK Sportsbook Operations, iGaming Safe For Now
Gaming operator 888 Holdings recently announced that it was going to be making cuts to offset financial losses. One of those cuts has arrived, with the company planning on halting the Mr Green Sportsbook in the UK next month. 888 recently completed...
