2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
London’s Hippodrome Casino Adding New Food and Beverage Options
The Hippodrome Casino in London is going to undergo a transformation this summer. Following a multimillion-dollar investment, the casino is going to expand its operations to offer additional dining and drinking venues. The Hippodrome Casino is a landmark in London's Leicester Square....
Puerto Rico’s Gaming Regulator Head Resigns Amid Scandal
Puerto Rico needs a new leader for its gaming regulator, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission. Orlando Rivera Carrión is packing up his things over concerns he has mismanaged his responsibilities. The executive director of the Gaming Commission, Orlando Rivera Carrión, resigned from...
Brazil Sports Betting Ready for Launch as Government Lays Out the Rules
Brazil is a step closer to expanding its gaming industry. The government has released draft rules for the sports betting segment that will find a lot of support from operators. Brazil's gaming industry is undergoing some fundamental changes. Even though the subject...
President Duterte Bans Online Cockfighting in the Philippines
Online cockfighting, or e-sabong, is no longer welcome in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte has changed his mind on the subject and banned the activity as of yesterday. In a speech released on Tuesday, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has made...
UK’s Greyhound Racing Could Get New Legs Through Entain Joint Venture
Greyhound racing may be running out of stamina in many parts of the world, but Entain wants it to thrive. It recently launched a new racing initiative in the UK, to which it appointed Lord David Lipsey as its chairman. Greyhound racing...
City of Dreams Mediterranean Delays Completion of Casino Once Again
City of Dreams Mediterranean, the next big casino property for Melco Resorts and Entertainment, is facing continued delays. However, the latest setback is only a minor one, with the company expecting to launch the first phase by the end of this year....
Suncity Group Gasping for Air, Promises Major Financial Cuts
Suncity Group, the junket operator that began to fall apart after Macau authorities arrested former CEO Alvin Chau, thought it might rebound. Now, however, it is realizing the full extent of its financial difficulties, and is going to make major operational changes....
Brazil’s Gambling Market Adding New Lottery, Sports Betting Options
Brazil's lottery market is amid several changes. The most anticipated change is the introduction of a new lottery that includes a minimum prize of R$10 million (US$2 million). Brazil's new +Millonaria lottery is only waiting on a few minor adjustments before it...
Australian Online Sportsbooks Prove Too Strong for the Government
Online sportsbooks in Australia wield a great deal of power, even over the government. They are capable of swaying government decisions to their own benefit in order to control how much they pay in taxes. Online sportsbooks in Australia have the ability...
Colombia Casino Robbery Ends with Arrest of Gang Members
Colombian police ended a casino robbery in Santa Marta in the act this week, potentially stopping a crime spree. Among those captured is a man on the list of most-wanted criminals in the city. Three young men were caught in flagrante delicto...
