2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Italy’s eSports Market Just Folded Because of a Casino Operator’s Complaint
A single complaint from a casino operator has turned Italy's esports market upside down. The complaint raises questions over the legitimacy of eSports and LAN rooms, and a number of these have already closed as a result. The risk of permanent closure...
Sportsbooks in Germany’s Hesse State Are Going After the Government
Sports betting operators in the German state of Hesse aren't happy with the way the market is moving. They have run out of patience and are suing the government in one massive lawsuit. Germany's gambling industry is in disarray. It has been...
Casinos in Sonora, Mexico, Just Landed in the Taxman’s Crosshairs
A discrepancy in tax revenue casinos provided in Sonora, Mexico, last year has provoked the federal taxman. The government is ready to put the casinos' accounting practices under the microscope this year. Sonora, Mexico, has 33 licensed casinos, all of which regularly...
Macau Enters the Metaverse with Asia Pioneer Entertainment’s New NFT Project
Asia Pioneer Entertainment hopes to bring the Metaverse to Macau. The gaming equipment supplier is rolling out Asia Tigers Club, a new non-fungible token (NFT) project on the ethereum blockchain. The Metaverse is real, as real as a virtual world can be....
Flutter Loses Millions on Mandatory Safety Measures in the UK
Flutter Entertainment increased its group revenue by 6% in the first quarter of the year. However, the figure could have been better had it not implemented new safety measures in the UK and Ireland. Flutter Entertainment, overall, had a successful first quarter....
Aspire Global Sees Q1 Revenue Increase But Overall Profit Drop
Gaming company Aspire Global has provided its latest financial health report. Although the first quarter delivered improved revenue, the company's bottom line fell, as profits continue to drop. Aspire Global is still enjoying "strong business momentum" as it completes the first quarter...
Spain Tennis Match-Fixing Trial of 14 Accused Gets Underway
Over a dozen people are standing trial in Spain over accusations they colluded to rig the outcome of tennis matches. The trial begins today and the accused face lengthy sentences if found guilty. Match-fixing in sports is a problem that plagues the...
London’s Hippodrome Casino Adding New Food and Beverage Options
The Hippodrome Casino in London is going to undergo a transformation this summer. Following a multimillion-dollar investment, the casino is going to expand its operations to offer additional dining and drinking venues. The Hippodrome Casino is a landmark in London's Leicester Square....
Puerto Rico’s Gaming Regulator Head Resigns Amid Scandal
Puerto Rico needs a new leader for its gaming regulator, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission. Orlando Rivera Carrión is packing up his things over concerns he has mismanaged his responsibilities. The executive director of the Gaming Commission, Orlando Rivera Carrión, resigned from...
Brazil Sports Betting Ready for Launch as Government Lays Out the Rules
Brazil is a step closer to expanding its gaming industry. The government has released draft rules for the sports betting segment that will find a lot of support from operators. Brazil's gaming industry is undergoing some fundamental changes. Even though the subject...
