2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Crown Resorts Learns Fate in Western Australian as Crown Perth Inquiry Wraps Up
New South Wales was the first to go after Crown Resorts for its business practices. That's before Victoria followed. Now, Western Australia has completed its inquiry into the casino operator's past, and has issued its verdict. New South Wales (NSW) determined last...
Portugal Implements Ban on Publication of Live Odds for Sports Events
In-game betting is increasingly popular in the sports world. It's taking a step backward in Portugal, though, following the introduction of a new regulation restricting where sportsbooks can publish their odds. In-game, or live betting, is the act of wagering on a...
Imperial Pacific Could Permanently Lose Saipan Casino License in Two Months
Imperial Pacific International has been living on borrowed time for the past year. The company could permanently lose its casino license in Saipan, but just won a temporary reprieve that will delay any action. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is trying desperately to...
Chile Considering Ban on Sports Betting Advertising, Sponsorships
Chile could become the latest country to ban sports betting advertising in sports events. A legislator with the Independent Democratic Union Party hopes his initiative will lead the way. The advertising of sportsbooks has increased in recent years, especially in Chilean soccer...
Macau Legislators Review Gaming Law Amendments, Prepare for Final Reading
Macau continues to advance its efforts to update local gambling laws. The committee charged with their review wrapped up another reading this week, with another revision coming next month. Macau is a step closer to completing major gambling law reforms that could...
SkyCity Auckland Blasted for Allowing Banned Gambler to Play for 28 Hours Straight
SkyCity Entertainment Group is going through a bit of a rough patch. Topping off the casino operator's issues is an investigation by the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs that found disturbing and "deficient" responsible gambling practices. SkyCity operations slowed down over...
South Korean Firm Ignores Russia Debacle, Plans New Primorye Casino
Russia's economy is suffering tremendously due to sanctions and commercial exoduses as a result of the country's invasion of Ukraine. However, a South Korean firm is willing to ignore the troubles to build a casino resort in the Russian Far East. Many...
Camelot Gets Salt In Wound As Massive Fine Arrives Days After Losing Lottery Contract
Camelot recently learned that it will no longer operate the UK National Lottery. It will soon begin packing up its things, but not without first receiving a huge penalty from the UK Gambling Commission. It's bad enough that Camelot's future as the...
Star Entertainment Boss Couldn’t Handle the Truth About Money Laundering Failings
Australia's Star Entertainment Group continues to be the focus of attention over alleged breaches of anti-money-laundering (AML) policies and more. The casino operator's boss allegedly became aware of issues years ago, but apparently ignored the signs. "Wrong" and "unacceptable." These are the...
IGT Tapped to Provide Lottery Services for Singapore Pools
International Game Technology continues to seek out new lottery deals around the world. The latest is in Singapore, where it extends its ongoing relationship with lottery operator Singapore Pools. International Game Technology (IGT) is busy in a number of gaming verticals but...
