2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Premier League Soccer Clubs Reportedly Back Voluntary Ban of Gambling Sponsorships
The UK government is currently in a heightened state of chaos, which is causing a delay in the release of its updated gambling laws. Although it might not include a forced ban on gambling sponsorships in sports, English Premier League (EPL) teams...
New Casino Could Come to Queensland as Tribe Lays Claim to State Land
An indigenous tribe in Australia is staking its claim on a valuable piece of land in Queensland. If it is able to hold on to the property, the Kombumerri-NgarangWal Saltwater People envision a tribal casino in one of the most sought-after areas...
Singapore Illegal Gambling Operation Leads to 29 Arrests
Casinos in Singapore reopened their gaming floors in April following extensive COVID-19 lockdowns. However, the illegal gambling element is still alive, with police arresting 29 people for their involvement in an underground gaming operation. This past Sunday, police simultaneously raided several locations...
Casino Operator NagaCorp Back in Black Despite Ongoing Strike in Cambodia
NagaCorp is seeing green as it leaves red and enters black. As a result, the casino operator behind Cambodia's NagaWorld casino was able to report a profit for the first half of 2022. NagaCorp provided a financial health update to the Hong...
Svenska Spel Profit Down Despite Increase in Revenue
Svenska Spel has released its financial health report for the second quarter of the year. Sweden's state-run gaming operator reported that its net gaming revenue slowed to a crawl, but its land-based operations saw better results. The company's net gaming revenue increased...
Online Casinos, Sports Betting Come to Peru Following Government Approval
Peru has become the latest Latin American country to join the online gaming market. Last Friday, lawmakers approved legislation that will allow online casinos and sports betting to operate in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its...
Paddy Power to Close a Number Handful of Sportsbooks as Bettors Move Online
Paddy Power's land-based sports betting operations are shrinking. As more bettors choose online platforms for placing wagers, the Flutter Entertainment-owned company will shutter at least 13 shops in Ireland. The Times reports that sports bettors have grown more accustomed to online betting...
Thailand Casino Future at Risk as Prime Minister Faces No-Confidence Vote
There may be a future for land-based and online casinos in Thailand. However, political trouble could prove to be a roadblock. Mounting pressure for the possible ouster of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is a potential dealbreaker. As Thailand's lifting of COVID-19...
Suncity Group Board Proposes Name Change as It Tries to Escape Dirty Past
Suncity Group hopes a new name will help it separate itself from its dubious past, as well as its former leader, Alvin Chau. Formerly the largest junket operator in Asia, the company may soon change to LET Group Holdings Limited. A filing...
Sole Sports Betting Operator in Macau Continues Successful Rise
Last year was a good year for Macau Slot Co Ltd, previously the only sports betting operator in Macau. As casinos tried to jump-start their operations, the company reported a 31.8% year-on-year increase in profit. Macau Slot saw revenue of MOP629 million...
