2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
President Duterte Bans Online Cockfighting in the Philippines
Online cockfighting, or e-sabong, is no longer welcome in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind on the subject and banned the activity as of yesterday. In a speech released on Tuesday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has made...
UK’s Greyhound Racing Could Get New Legs Through Entain Joint Venture
Greyhound racing may be running out of stamina in many parts of the world, but Entain wants it to thrive. It recently launched a new racing initiative in the UK, to which it appointed Lord David Lipsey as its chairman. Greyhound racing...
City of Dreams Mediterranean Delays Completion of Casino Once Again
City of Dreams Mediterranean, the next big casino property for Melco Resorts and Entertainment, is facing continued delays. However, the latest setback is only a minor one, with the company expecting to launch the first phase by the end of this year....
Suncity Group Gasping for Air, Promises Major Financial Cuts
Suncity Group, the junket operator that began to fall apart after Macau authorities arrested former CEO Alvin Chau, thought it might rebound. Now, however, it is realizing the full extent of its financial difficulties, and is going to make major operational changes....
Brazil’s Gambling Market Adding New Lottery, Sports Betting Options
Brazil's lottery market is amid several changes. The most anticipated change is the introduction of a new lottery that includes a minimum prize of R$10 million (US$2 million). Brazil's new +Millonaria lottery is only waiting on a few minor adjustments before it...
Australian Online Sportsbooks Prove Too Strong for the Government
Online sportsbooks in Australia wield a great deal of power, even over the government. They are capable of swaying government decisions to their own benefit in order to control how much they pay in taxes. Online sportsbooks in Australia have the ability...
Colombia Casino Robbery Ends with Arrest of Gang Members
Colombian police ended a casino robbery in Santa Marta in the act this week, potentially stopping a crime spree. Among those captured is a man on the list of most-wanted criminals in the city. Three young men were caught in flagrante delicto...
Cambodia’s Star Vegas Casino Reopens Following Year-Long Shutdown
More casino activity is returning to normal after the long-running COVID-19 debacle. Donaco International's Star Vegas in Cambodia will soon reopen its doors. The global COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the land-based gaming industry worldwide. Some areas took it worse than...
Star Entertainment Ex-Boss Matt Bekier Blames Others for Company’s Failures
In New South Wales' ongoing inquiry into Star Entertainment, former CEO Matt Bekier is dismissing his role in the casino operator's mismanagement and alleged money laundering. Instead, according to him, other executives should receive all of the blame. Matt Bekier resigned as...
Illegal Gambling Operation in Argentina That Drew More Than 500 Spectators Busted
Police dismantled an illegal gambling operation at a recognized sports complex in Buenos Aires, Argentina over the weekend. There were more than 500 spectators. However, only a small percentage participated in the gambling activity. Police uncovered a massive illegal gambling operation at...
