2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Codere Takeover by Shareholders Still Looking for Solid Ground
Gaming operator Codere released its latest financial health report last week. While there is still room for improvement, the last quarter of 2021 delivered a significant upswing in revenue. Spanish gaming operator Codere continues to undergo a transformation it began last year....
Nepal Shuts Down More Casinos Over Unpaid Fees
Nepal officials began shutting down properties in February over unpaid dues. The country has now added another three to that list. Meanwhile, the country is losing millions of dollars in expected revenue. The Nepalese Department of Tourism (DOT) stripped Rock International PVT, Happy...
Stats Perform to Help Spain’s LaLiga, Police Target Match-Fixing in Sports
Many developed countries are stepping up the fight against match-fixing in sports. Spain is among them, and is now taking additional measures with the help of Stats Perform. As the stage is being set for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Spain...
Paraguay Lawmakers Bring to a Halt Slot Machine Expansion Following ‘Illegal’ Deal
The number of slot machines in Paraguay is likely to be cut significantly in the near future. The approval of a new bill by the government highlights "illegal" acts by the country's gaming regulator and restricts its power. Paraguay's gaming regulator, the...
Italy’s Online Casino Market Lost Ground in February
Italy's online casino market continues to show strength this year, even as it slips. February's gross gaming revenue dropped from its January level, but was still better than where it was a year ago. In January, overall online gaming activity in Italy...
Tabcorp Lays Out Post-Demerger Plans after Court Approves Shareholder Vote
Tabcorp is a step closer to separating its businesses after a court in New South Wales approved a shareholder vote on the matter earlier this week. Now, the gaming operator is laying its plans for how things may look once the demerger...
Twenty English Soccer Teams Get Behind Initiative to Ban Gambling Ads
The love-hate relationship between sports and gambling is beginning to emphasize the latter. A large pool of soccer teams in the UK wants the country to ban all gambling advertising in sports. The UK is close to presenting its updated gambling laws...
Spain’s Online Gaming Revenue Lost Four Percent Last Year, But Casino Activity Up
Spain's online gaming market is still strong, but not as strong as previously. Online gross gaming revenue fell slightly last year, even as more online casino action was recorded. Spain's gaming regulator, DGOJ, just released its latest figures for online gaming. In...
Star Entertainment Chairman Takes Over, Confirms Board Changes Coming
Star Entertainment will undergo a shakeup similar to that witnessed at Crown Resorts. The casino operator already lost its CEO, but will also see a number of changes in its board of directors. Star announced today that John O'Neill is the company's...
Amusnet Interactive Taps Phenix to Improve the Live Dealer Gaming Experience
The online gaming market is undergoing a number of transitions. One is the arrival of live dealer games, which Amusnet Interactive hopes to improve through a partnership with Phenix. The first slot machine appeared in 1891, the creation of a New York-based...
