2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Aristocrat Undeterred About Real Money Games Participation as Playtech Deal Collapses
Playtech shareholders have decided that selling the gaming software company to Aristocrat Leisure isn't a good idea. However, the Australian gaming operator isn't giving up on its real-money gambling ambitions. Aristocrat had submitted an offer to purchase Playtech months ago, enticing the...
National Betting Authority in Cyprus Shows 12% Gain in Latest Results
The sports betting market in Cyprus continued to gain strength in 2021. The National Betting Authority (NBA) indicates that it saw a 12% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of last year. The NBA, which provides regulatory oversight of sportsbooks in Cyprus,...
Genesis Global To Pay $4M Fine for Responsible Gambling Failures in the UK
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has hit an online gaming operator with a huge fine. Genesis Global will pay £3.8 million (US$4.2 million) for breaking a number of the regulator's rules. Genesis Global doesn't seem to have someone on its staff capable...
Saipan Casino Regulator Salaries Should End With Imperial Palace Closed, Lawmaker Says
Imperial Palace is the only licensed casino in Saipan, and has been closed for almost two years. A new legislative bill would strip regulators of their salaries, since no casino is currently open. At one point, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands...
Crown Resorts Investigation in Western Australia Finds Regulator Lax in Controls
Western Australia's (WA) investigation into Crown Resorts' history in the state is wrapping up. During the closing days of testimony, the gaming regulator admitted it could have done more to control the casino operator. The majority of the grilling of public officials...
PokerStars Launches in Greece Six Months After Securing License
It's been a long time coming, but PokerStars is now legally available to poker players in Greece. Flutter Entertainment has introduced the global gaming platform under the PokerStars.gr domain name. The journey toward a successful launch for Flutter and its PokerStars brand...
UK’s National Health Service Breaks Up with the Gambling Industry
The days of the UK's National Health Service (NHS) accepting donations or funds from charities associated with the gambling industry are over. This could impact GambleAware and its standing relationship with the government body. The Times reports that the UK's publicly-funded healthcare...
Entain Looking to Expand into NFT and the Metaverse
Entain is planning to expand its global reach to a new dimension. The gaming company is getting in on the craze surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFT) and the Metaverse. Entain isn't content with conquering just the tangible universe. It is now going after...
Macau Gaming-Related Crime up in 2021, But Could Fall as Junkets Removed
Crimes linked to the gaming industry in Macau increased last year from 2020 figures. However, changes coming to operators and junkets could lead to a decline later this year. A report presented by Macau's Judicial Police on Thursday indicates that Macau saw...
Bet365’s CEO Denise Coates’ UK Taxes Shows Gambling Benefits to UK Economy
The Sunday Times Tax List, the annual breakdown of the UK's top taxpayers prepared by The Times, is ready. Topping the list of those who pay the most is Denise Coates, head of gambling operator bet365. The Times prepares an annual list...
