2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Marina Bay Sands May Need Two More Years to Recover, Asserts Analyst
Marina Bay Sands is going to need some additional time to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, said at least one analyst. The casino resort is beginning to rebound, but progress may be slow over the next two years. After a few false...
UK Online Gaming Operators Banned from At-Risk Consumer Marketing
Ahead of the major reform of its gambling laws, the UK is implementing some changes. The UK Gambling Commission has presented new rules, including a provision that prevents marketing to at-risk consumers. The UK has embarked on a mission to drastically alter...
Ex-Baseball Player Enters Plea for Running Illegal Costa Rica Sportsbook
Wayne Nix, a former minor league baseball player, pled guilty this week to running an illegal sportsbook out of Costa Rica. Wayne Nix had hopes of becoming a baseball player whose name would appear in the news around the world. He achieved...
Cambodian Illegal Gambling, Phone Scam Ring Busted, 66 Thai Rescued
Thai and Cambodian police joined forces this week to break up another illegal gambling and phone scam ring. In the process, they freed 66 Thai nationals forced to work for the organized crime group. There has been an increase in police actions...
Star Entertainment ‘Out of Control’ Operations Could Be Its Downfall
The investigation in New South Wales into Star Entertainment continues this week. Executives are giving their testimonies about the casino operator's business, which one hearing leader calls "out of control." The grilling of Star Entertainment's former and current executives in New South...
Smarkets Lines Turn for Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak in UK Elections
Smarkets bettors continue to shift their position on the fate of political leaders, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The odds of an early 2022 departure are on the move once again after he received a fine over Partygate. Boris Johnson may...
Melco Resorts to Use AI to Count Chips, Enhance Loyalty Program in Manila
Melco Resorts and Entertainment is going to count on artificial intelligence (AI) to count its chips. The casino operator is bringing in an AI-based solution from Cogniac to support its Melco Club loyalty program. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already part of many...
EuroMillions Winner Still Waiting for Payout a Year after Hitting the Jackpot
Although it wasn't the big prize, a woman from the UK was happy when she won £60,000 (US$78,000) in the EuroMillions lottery. Her elation has since faded away, as more than a year later, she's still waiting for her total payout. Fallon...
Flutter Boss Set to Receive 26 Percent Pay Increase Unless Shareholders Resist
Two proposed pay increases for top executives at Flutter Entertainment shouldn't happen. That's the viewpoint of advisors, who are urging the gaming company's shareholders to reject the lofty increases. Flutter Entertainment's stock is off. In March, it was 40% lower than where...
Sportsbook Grand National Winnings Go to Charity as Race Future in Doubt
Several charitable organizations in the UK received bonuses following the recent Grand National race. However, they may not be able to count on them again, depending on the outcome of the country's gambling law review. Sports betting operators made a deal ahead...
