2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Sweden Backs Off Lowering Online Gambling Limits, But New Rules Coming
In a surprising break from the norm, Sweden has decided not to clamp down on online gambling limits. Sweden authorities recently began entertaining the idea of introducing a new cap for iGaming deposits. Instead of the SEK5,000 (US$529) limit seen recently, the...
NagaWorld Workers Strike in Cambodia Supported by Coca-Cola, Chevron Employees
The saga surrounding a workers' strike at the NagaWorld casino resort in Cambodia last month is far from over. Support for workers jailed after the strike is coming from union employees at Coca-Cola, Chevron and more. A workers' strike at Cambodia's NagaWorld...
Revolut to Block Credit Card Use for Gambling in Ireland
Ireland has a ban on the use of credit cards for gambling purposes, but it isn't foolproof. Some people have figured out how to bypass it. But the online banking platform Revolut is going to cut some of them off. The UK...
Macau Gaming Could Be Damaged By Hong Kong Isolation
Hong Kong won't likely reopen its borders completely until 2024. Should this be the case, it could cause a ripple effect that might impact Macau's casino market. Hong Kong has implemented new policies in an effort to keep COVID-19 from becoming a...
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Praised for Strong AML Commitments
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has received a pat on the back. Its attention to anti-money laundering (AML) policies in the country has earned it a commendation from the country's AML watchdog. PAGCOR has a lot of activity to manage....
Global Sports Betting Alerts in 2021 Dropped 13% From the Previous Year
Except for an uptick in 2021, the level of suspicious activity in sports betting isn't changing. Data from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) shows the number of reports is still extremely low. The expansion of legalized sports betting, with the US...
BoyleSports Taps Aspire Global for Dutch Sports Betting Launch
BoyleSports is making the final preparations for a launch of its online gaming operations in the Netherlands. To get it to the finish line, it has turned to gaming solutions provider Aspire Global. BoyleSports wants to tackle the nascent iGaming market coming...
Betway to Expand Genius Sports Partnership to Increase Player Engagement
Betway wants to make sure it's capitalizing on its relationship with Genius Sports. The sports betting platform is now adding new services that will increase the options it delivers to its users. Betway, owned by Super Group, will add two new Genius...
United Arab Emirates to Welcome Wynn Resorts Casino to the Country
Wynn Resorts has achieved something very few casino operators can achieve. It will soon start building a new resort – with gambling – in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gambling isn't something that has received a lot of favor in the seven...
UK Gaming Regulator Blasted for Heavy-Handed Approach to Gambling Addiction
Lawmakers in the UK are divided about the gaming industry. Some believe that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is out of line for tackling gambling addiction. The UK's all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming isn't against responsible gambling. It's against...
