2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
PAGCOR Expects Gaming Revenue to Double Even as POGOs Lose Ground
The Philippines is finally beginning to recover from COVID-19. As it lifts more health restrictions, the country's gaming regulator is confident that a dramatic shift in casino and gaming revenue is coming quickly. The Philippines has begun the task of recreating stability...
Macau’s Gaming Scene Continues Unpopular Streak with Locals
Macau depends greatly on gaming and casinos for economic support. However, one industry expert points out that depending on local traffic is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. The Chinese SAR has built its landscape around The Venetian, Sands Macao and...
Argentina to Appeal Court Ruling Ordering It to Pay Millions to Casinos Austria
Casinos Austria is receiving millions of dollars from Argentina over a dispute that led to the cancellation of its license in the country. An international tribunal upheld the payment plan last November, but Argentina is going to appeal the ruling. Almost a...
UK Gambling Commission: More Gaming Activity, Problem Gambling Near Nil
The UK Gambling Commission just released the results of a new survey on gambling in the country. Participation is on the rise, but problem gambling is virtually nonexistent at just 0.2%. Every quarter, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) conducts a phone survey...
Crown Resorts Vote on Blackstone Acquisition Delayed a Month
Crown Resorts shareholders expected to vote on the casino operator's acquisition by The Blackstone Group this Friday. The vote will have to wait, as the private equity firm still doesn't have all the Australian permissions it needs. Everything seemed to be progressing...
Colombia’s Gaming Industry Continues to Raise the Bar on Success
Colombia's gaming industry is proving itself to be one of the most successful industries in the country, as well as in Latin America. Revenue from the sector continues to rise, creating more job opportunities than any other. Colombia has been at the...
UK Woman Gives Away Half Her Lottery Fortune
After winning millions of euros in the EuroMillions lottery in 2019, a UK woman has already given over half of it away, calling it her "addiction." Frances Connolly always knew that some day, she would win the lottery. She was so confident...
Nagasaki, Osaka Submit IR Proposals Ahead of Deadline
Japan's campaign to bring integrated resorts to the country is now in the hands of the nation's leaders. The only two remaining candidates, Nagasaki and Osaka, submitted their proposals Tuesday ahead of the April 28 deadline. Nagasaki and Osaka can now do...
Novibet Gaming/Betting Renews Nuvei Deal, Gets Easier Apple Pay Access
Online sports betting and iGaming platform Novibet is reinforcing its position in the European market. Taking its partnership with payments platform Nuvei to a new level, users can now fund their accounts directly through Apple Pay. There's a competition of sorts going...
Brazil’s Senate May Put the Brakes on Gambling Bill, Political Divide Widens
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies had no difficulty approving an expanding gambling bill two months ago. The Senate, however, is dragging its feet, and may not put the topic on the agenda until next year. Two months ago, Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved...
