2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Jamaica is Making Itself Known as a Hot Gambling Market
Jamaica's gambling industry is experiencing a notable surge, marked by steady and sustained growth. The results of a recent study by iGaming software provider Calimaco suggests this could continue for the next few years. Calimaco recently carried out an investigation into the...
Asia the Best Market for Online VIP Gambling: SoftSwiss Survey
Insights derived from an analysis by SoftSwiss, a global iGaming technology provider, and a data examination of its Casino Platform reveal distinctive trends across three key regions. Europe, Latin America, and Asia excel in online gaming, but Asia shows a higher concentration...
Betsson Officially Ends Chile Sponsorships After Unprecedented Betting Ban
Betsson, the global gaming operator that has continued to look for ways to dominate the market, is losing one of its Latin American footholds. The Chilean National Professional Football Association (ANFP) announced on Wednesday that it has officially split up with the...
Sportradar, Genius Sports Sued by SportsCastr for Patent Infringement
In a legal showdown that has the sports technology and betting industries watching closely, SportsCastr (also known as Panda Interactive) is garnering a significant amount of attention. The sports technology company has filed lawsuits against industry giants Sportradar and Genius Sports in...
300-Year-Old Coins Possibly Used for Gambling Found at Scottish Highlands Site
In the 17th Century Scottish Highlands, card games, dice games, and even betting on horses gained in popularity as forms of gambling entertainment. Over 300 years later, archeologists in Scotland may have found some of the coins that were used in the...
PokerStars and Brazilian eSports Team Furia to Launch Exclusive Products
PokerStars has announced the upcoming launch of exclusive products in collaboration with the Brazilian eSports team, Furia. Building on a sponsorship deal initiated last year, the partnership aims to bring together the realms of poker and competitive gaming. It's being done as...
Cockfight Loss Leads to Murder Charges in Thailand, Suspect on the Run
In an unexpected turn of events on Monday at a licensed cockfighting ring in Thailand, a dispute over a wager took a deadly turn. That resulted in the death of one of the participants. Police are now looking for the gunman, and...
Puerto Rico Seeks ‘Equitable Distribution’ of Slot Machine Revenue
Puerto Rico relies heavily on tourism for its economic stability, and casinos have played a significant role in attracting tourists. There has, however, been a recent decline in gaming, and new laws currently on the table should help turn things around. Puerto...
Dept. of Defense Official Charged for Role in Dogfighting, Illegal Gambling
In a scandal that will end any chance at being able to claim retirement benefits, Frederick Moorefield Jr. has been arrested and charged with crimes related to dogfighting and illegal gambling. The arrest of the now-former Deputy Chief Information Officer of the...
Australia’s Betr Loses Major Backer as News Corp. Dumps Shares
In recent months, News Corp. has been distancing itself from Australia's Betr, including the departure of two executives from Betr's board. This week, Australian Financial Review disclosed that News Corp. has divested its shares in the gambling startup. Betr, which secured a...
