2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Premier League Soccer to Delay Decision on Gambling Sponsorship Ban
Just a few days ago, English Premier League (EPL) soccer clubs were gearing up to vote on whether they should ban gambling sponsorships. However, the quick and sudden exit of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and others is forcing them to change...
Online Gambling in Argentina Could Soon Become More Expensive
Argentina has officially set in place a new tax regime for online gambling. As a result, operators need to prepare to pay new indirect taxes, which could affect the benefits and bonuses players receive. A month ago, the Executive Branch of Argentina's...
Spain’s Gambling Reform Bill Tweaked as Industry Evolves
While different autonomous communities in Spain advance their own frameworks to regulate gambling, the Government of Spain took a step forward as well. This week, an update to the Gambling Regulation Law appeared in the country's Official Gazette. The update includes the...
Shinzo Abe Assassinated: Ex-PM of Japan Who Put Casinos on the Map
This story has been updated to reflect that, according to local Japanese media outlet NHK, Shinzo Abe passed away. In 2020, then-Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe fought to bring casinos and integrated resorts (IR) to the country. Last night, a gunman...
Online Gambling Site Bet-At-Home Loses UK License Over Rule Violations
The UK is in turmoil, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson steps down and the gambling white paper won’t likely come soon. However, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) isn’t slowing down, and has temporarily pulled the gaming license of online operator Bet-at-home.com for...
Entain Revenue Grows in First Half, Even as Online Traffic Drops
The first quarter of 2022 brought good results for gaming operator Entain, building on the success it saw last year. The company's performance continues to increase, despite taking a hit in its online operations. In a new financial health update, Entain reported...
Queensland Lands $30M Lottery Winner, but International Competition on the Rise
Only about a week ago, someone from Canberra, Australia, picked up AU$60 million (US$40.77 million) after matching all the right numbers in a Powerball lottery draw. The latest Oz Lotto draw has produced another multimillionaire, with someone in Queensland landing the big...
Crown Resorts Passes First Remediation Test, Taps Wynn Executive as New CEO
After Victoria, Australia, determined that Crown Resorts was not suitable to hold a casino license, it gave it a second chance. The state put it on probation for two years and, six months in, Crown has passed its first test with flying...
Poker Tournament Circuit in Spain Heads to Seville for the First Time This Month
Many poker tournaments in Spain head to Barcelona or Madrid, although it isn't uncommon for other cities to welcome players. Spain's National Poker Circuit (CNP, for its Spanish acronym) regularly moves around, and this month, is heading to the Casino Admiral in...
The Netherlands Unlikely to Enforce Stricter Gambling Loss Limits
While some countries, like the UK, are clamping down on how much consumers can spend gambling online, the Netherlands doesn’t want to overtighten the screws. Instead, Franc Weerwind, the country’s Minister for Legal Protection, believes a pragmatic approach to loss limits and...
