2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Hippodrome Casino Cofounder Jimmy Thomas Passes Away at 88
Jimmy Thomas, the man who became an icon in the UK gambling space, died this weekend. Already a seasoned veteran in the industry, he opened the iconic Hippodrome Casino in London in 2012. Thomas was 88 years old when he passed away...
Osaka, Japan Referendum on Integrated Resort Falls Short
Opponents of casino gambling in Osaka, Japan, will have to look for another way to try to block a potential integrated resort (IR) in the area. Although they found enough support for a potential referendum on the matter, their attempt to stop...
Cambodia Casino Turns Deadly for Two Chinese Nationals Following Gunfight
The past few years have brought an increase in foreign influence in Cambodia, often with disastrous results. In particular, the city of Sihanoukville has become the “Wild West,” with the murder of two people at a casino last Saturday adding to Cambodia’s...
Singapore Debuts New Social Gambling Laws, Home Poker Games Now Illegal
Singapore is launching new social gambling rules. Beginning today, inviting friends over for an impromptu poker game is no longer illegal. There is now a new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) in place in the country. It will oversee all forms of gambling....
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operator Numbers Dwindles
It wasn’t too long ago that the Philippines offshore gaming operators (POGO) segment emerged and quickly flourished. However, as quickly as it arrived, it folded, and there are now only a fraction of the number seen a year ago. POGOs serve foreign...
French Gaming Operator FDJ Purchases Hospitality Platform
French gaming operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) is expanding beyond its borders. In an attempt to branch out and seek new investment opportunities, it will purchase L’Addition, a company serving the hospitality industry. FDJ announced the acquisition yesterday, acknowledging that it is...
Codere Is Moving to the Front for Argentine Soccer Team River Plate
Gaming operator Codere is giving up its spot as a sleeve sponsor for the Argentine soccer team River Plate. Instead, it is taking over the players' shirts, becoming the primary, front-of-shirt sponsor. River Plate, which claims ownership of 37 titles in Argentine...
Star Entertainment Needs More Time, Money To Complete Queen’s Wharf Casino
Australia's ambitious Queen's Wharf project in Brisbane is counting on Star Entertainment to give it a casino resort to improve its chances of success. The casino operator is currently developing the property, but is running into trouble with both time and money....
Flutter To Cut Staff in the UK and Ireland Following Boss’s Departure
Gaming giant Flutter Entertainment is going through a significant transition. It has recently said goodbye to two of its primary executives, and will now have to do the same with a number of employees in the UK and Ireland. Flutter, despite having...
Betting Solution Provider Kambi Group Sees Mixed Results in Latest Financial Report
Kambi Group, a global sports betting solutions provider, has delivered its latest financial health report. It covers the second quarter of the year and shows results that are simultaneously better and worse than a year ago. Kambi reported revenue of $35.2 million,...
