2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Elon Musk Eyes Manchester United Purchase, Later Recants
Outspoken multibillionaire Elon Musk said on Tuesday he was looking to buy Manchester United. The English Premier League (EPL) fans thought it was a relatively good idea. Until the SpaceX and Tesla founder later said it was only a joke. Musk made...
Illegal Casinos in Madrid, Spain Busted, Seven People Arrested
Police in Spain's capital city of Madrid recently launched an exercise to uncover illegal gambling. It worked, as a sweep of various locations led to the dismantling of a number of underground casinos. Agents of the Spanish National Police began the crackdown...
Premier League Soccer Team Aston Villa Partners With Crypto Gaming Platform Duelbits
The English Premier League (EPL) has stated that most of its clubs favor a voluntary ban on sports betting front-of-shirt sponsorships. However, this doesn’t mean they can’t partner with gaming platforms, and Aston Villa FC has teamed up with cryptocurrency gaming platform...
Singapore’s New Gaming Regulator Has Officially Taken Over
Just weeks after Singapore finalized its new gambling regime, the country's unified Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has taken over. The agency officially launched yesterday with a ceremony that passed control to it from the former Casino Regulatory Authority. The inauguration highlights Singapore's...
Crown Melbourne Casino Could Ban Indoor Smoking
Crown Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, is the only casino in the country where indoor smoking is still permitted. However, if lawmakers approve new legislation, that could soon change, and the Crown Resorts casino would become entirely smoke-free. Australia began eliminating smoking in...
Online Gaming’s GAN Ltd. Has Mixed Results in Latest Financial Report
There have been mixed results in the gaming industry for the second quarter of the year, and GAN Limited has added its name to that list. The online gaming software provider purchased iGaming and online sports betting operator Coolbet two years ago...
Euromillions Lottery Multimillionaire is Spanish Baker, Disappears to Celebrate
A massive lottery win, like the recent $1.33-billion Mega Millions prize, is inarguably a life-changing experience. Winners will take different approaches to the sudden windfall, like the Spanish baker who won €131 million (US$133.3 million) and disappeared shortly after. Watching the dough...
New Julian Assange Lawsuit Against the CIA Could Involve Las Vegas Sands
A new legal battle involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could pull casino operator Las Vegas Sands into the fight. Assange is suing the CIA in a case involving Spanish security firm Undercover Global, which Sands allegedly united with the US spy agency....
Queensland, Australia, Gaming Delivers Higher Revenue in July
July was a good month for gaming in Queensland, Australia. The state has reported the monthly gross gambling revenue (GGR), showing a 16% month-over-month improvement. July resulted in a total GGR of AU$62 million (US$43.46 million) across all gambling activity. Not only...
Sands China Takes Larger Loss in 2022, but Ready for New Macau Concession
Sands China, the Asian arm of casino operator Las Vegas Sands, is going through an extended rough spell. In its latest financial report, the company indicated that it suffered a loss that was greater than the one it reported last year. Sands...
