2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Malaysian Casinos Could Go Crypto as Government Ponders Legalized Bitcoin
An effort is underway in Malaysia to possibly allow bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to take their place alongside fiat as legal tender. If the initiative survives, it could be a great addition to the country's small casino market. It's a long shot...
Betting and Gaming Council Warns Against ‘Naïve Changes’ to UK Gambling Law
The Betting and Gaming Council is receptive to updated gambling laws in the UK, as the country closes in on its reform. However, the industry group warns that even "well-meaning" changes can have a negative impact. The BGC issued a statement today...
German State of Thuringia Issues Online Casino Monopoly to Finance Ministry
The German state of Thuringia has fulfilled its mission. It wanted to have a monopoly on its online casino operations, which is official as of last week. After Germany revised its outdated gambling laws last year, there was a chance for federated...
Wakayama Backs Integrated Resort Plans as More Investors Confirmed
Wakayama's optimism in its ability to secure one of the first three integrated resort licenses in Japan is on the rise. The prefecture is now ready to advance its plans after receiving confirmation of investments. Last month, there was some doubt over...
Real Madrid Breaks Up with Russia-Based Sponsor Fonbet
Sports organizations continue to distance themselves from gaming operators in Russia. The latest is Spain's Real Madrid, which has canceled its sponsorship by sportsbook Fonbet. Real Madrid had the sponsorship agreement with Fonbet since January of last year. Fonbet is a sportsbook...
Planned Integrated Resort in South Korea’s Midan City Losing Ground
South Korea has several integrated resorts (IR) in various stages of development. All have had to alter their timetables for completion, and one, by R&F Korea, just received a 12-month extension. It has been a long, hard road for the expansion of...
Belgian Gambling Regulator Adds Malta-Based Winzon Group, Others to Its Blacklist
Several new iGaming sites are no longer welcome in Belgium. This week, the country's gaming regulator added a host of sites, including one owned by Malta-based Winzon Group, to its blacklist. Among the latest additions to the blacklist of the Belgian Gaming...
Philippines President Doesn’t Want to Cut Off Highly Lucrative E-Sabong
E-sabong is currently receiving a lot of pushback in the Philippines as the result of criminal conduct tied to cockfighting. However, the country's president doesn't want to intervene because of the amount of money the activity generates. Sabong, the art of cockfighting...
Illegal Casino in Godoy Cruz, Argentina Shut Down by Police
An illegal casino in Argentina abruptly stopped operating this past Wednesday. Police descended on the property and shut it down after conducting a month-long investigation of the location. Police officers brought to an end a clandestine casino that operated in a private...
Spain’s Land-Based Gaming Operations Face New Regulations
New rules and regulations are likely to arrive in Spain's gambling industry soon. The changes, if approved, will impact not only casinos, but any location hosting gaming machines. The first VP and spokesman of the government of the Spanish autonomous region of...
