2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Dutch Gaming Regulator Kansspelautoriteit Head Hints at More Regulations
Gaming operators in the Netherlands should be prepared for more changes to the industry. The head of the country's gambling regulator expects 2022 to pick up where things left off last year. The Netherlands has a gaming industry that has been met...
South Korea Casino Operators Continue to See Mixed Results
The global casino market continues struggling as it tries to fight off COVID-19. This is especially true of South Korea's market, although there was one development that improved in 2021. Casinos in South Korea have seen their ups and downs as a...
Playtech Gives JKO More Time to Make Binding Purchase Bid
Former Formula 1 team leader Eddie Jordan has been given a little breathing room. His attempt to purchase gaming company Playtech through JKO Play Ltd. will be allowed more time to submit a bid. Playtech expected JKO, the company created by Jordan,...
Maltese Woman Admits She Scammed Lotto Booth Boss to Go Gambling
A Maltese woman appeared before a judge this week, accused of pilfering from her employer. She allegedly embezzled almost €7,000 (US$7,930) to feed her gambling habit. Joanne Borg allegedly couldn't help herself. The 33-year-old was working at a lotto booth. She allegedly...
Macau May Become Proving Ground for China’s Digital Yuan
The year 2022 is going to bring about a number of changes to Macau's gambling industry. One of the most notable could be the inclusion of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. The new year is going to bring...
New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Rings in the New Year with a Workers Strike
SkyCity Hamilton in New Zealand greeted 2022 with a departure of its employees. Workers at the casino launched a strike on December 31 in a bid to find pay equality. SkyCity Hamilton employees made history this year. They became the first to...
Ending Imperial Pacific’s Control Over Saipan’s Casino Market Called Unconstitutional
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) continues to hold onto its monopoly of Saipan's casino market through the Imperial Palace casino. It might continue, as one high-ranking official now asserts that removing that control would be unconstitutional. It wasn't too long ago that Andrew...
Macau to See 80% Drop in Tax Revenue as Junkets Exit
With casino junkets possibly looking at the end of their run in Macau, the revenue they once provided will be dramatically reduced. The government anticipates an almost 80% loss from the segment in fiscal year 2022. Junkets have been a regular part...
Singapore Man Faces Caning After Failed Extortion Plot at Marina Bay Sands
An attempt to extort two employees at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore could carry a painful fine. A 29-year-old man faces caning for his alleged criminal acts at the casino resort. There are those who will use any situation – legally...
888 Holdings Expects Delay in Completion of William Hill Acquisition
888 Holdings expected to complete its acquisition of William Hill's non-US assets during the first quarter of the year. Those plans have now changed, with a second-quarter completion more likely. 888 finalized its agreement to purchase William Hill's non-US assets from Caesars...
