2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Thailand Political Parties Pushing for Land-Based, Online Casino Legalization
The idea of offering legalized land-based and online casinos in Thailand is gathering momentum. A number of Thai political parties have presented a draft amendment to the Gambling Act that, if approved, would legalize land-based and online gambling. The Thai Local Power...
European Dealer Championship Crowns the Best Croupier in Europe
After two years, the European Casino Association (ECA) was able to bring back the European Dealer Championship (EDC) this month. Laying all the cards on the table, Christoph Boo is the best croupier in Europe. The 14th edition of the EDC took...
Crown Resorts Shareholders Approve Blackstone Takeover Bid
Crown Resorts shareholders are in favor of handing over the Australian casino operator to private equity firm The Blackstone Group. They voted today on the $6.6-billion offer, overwhelmingly supporting the move. Shareholders were initially going to vote on the sale of the...
UK Legal Online Gambling Revenue Dips Slightly in Q1
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) just released an update on the impact COVID-19 has had on gambling behavior. The update primarily covers the first quarter of this year and shows a slight drop in online gambling activity. Overall, gambling continues to play...
Suncity Group Executive Director Is Taking Control of the Company
Suncity Group is trying to pick up the pieces following its recent administrative and financial troubles. There's a new man ready to steer the junket operator's future, with a senior executive purchasing its controlling shares. Andrew Lo Kai Bong is now in...
Spanish Man’s Counterfeit Euro Scheme to Feed Betting Habit Falls Apart
A Spanish man from the town of Cuéllar thought he had an ingenious way to launder counterfeit money for clean bills to use on sports bets. However, it fell apart, and police tracked him down by following the breadcrumbs. The Spanish Civil...
Aristocrat to Launch iGaming Solution before Year’s End
Aristocrat Leisure has reiterated its plan to jump into the digital gaming space. The gaming equipment manufacturer said in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange today that it is ready to tackle the growing market. Aristocrat will launch an online casino...
Bloomberry Resorts Wants to Build Another Integrated Resort in the Philippines
Bloomberry Resorts envisions the Philippines as a massive gambling destination. The company already owns or invests in several casinos and integrated resorts there, but wants to add another. Bloomberry, the Enrique Razon-led empire, plans to build a third integrated resort (IR) on...
Sweden Gambling Bill Update Removes Restrictive Marketing Regulations
Sweden's government has introduced a series of changes to the country's gambling laws. It listened to the gaming industry before finalizing the changes, backing off plans to severely handicap operators' marketing initiatives. Like most countries, Sweden is revamping its gambling regulations to...
Match-Fixing Scandal Sees Irish Police Arrest 10 for Involvement in Plot
Police in Ireland continue to uncover elements of extensive match-fixing through an investigation that began three years ago. They arrested 10 more people today, but more arrests are likely. Since 2019, an investigation into alleged match-fixing involving League of Ireland games, dubbed...
