2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Thailand Integrated Resort Plans Take a Step Forward
Thailand recently announced that integrated resorts (IR) could soon be a reality in the country. As an apparent step toward that goal, five different casino sub-committees have now been created. There seems to be a shift occurring in the global casino market....
Victoria Australia Named ‘Best Places to Buy Lotto Tickets’ By Lottery Operator
The Lott, an official lottery provider in Australia, recently released a report on the best locations to purchase lottery tickets. Victoria, in particular, stands significantly higher than the rest. The report isn't precisely a list of the best places. But rather, where...
European Gaming and Betting Assn. Rolls Its Eyes Over Finland’s Online Gambling Block
Finland continues to give its own Veikkaus operator more control. The latest decision supporting the operator involves instituting certain payment block measures. The decision has caused the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) to once again call for an overhaul. The Finnish...
Melco Cyprus Receives RG Check Responsible Gambling Accreditation
The subsidiary created by Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) to oversee its casino operations in Cyprus has achieved a first. Melco Cyprus has received responsible gambling accreditation from RG Check, an initiative of Canada-based Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). Melco Cyprus said today...
888 to Sell UK Bingo Biz to Focus on US Expansion and Core Operations
888 Holdings is turning in their bingo cards. The gaming operator announced yesterday that it is selling its B2C and B2B bingo businesses to a UK company so it can focus on its core business and US growth. Online bingo isn't a...
Cambodia’s NagaWorld Workers Plan to Strike on Saturday
Employees at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, plan to strike, as ongoing differences with the casino resort's management have reached a breaking point. This is the same company that, only a week ago, was singled out for its commitments to social and...
BtoBet Predicts a Galloping Return of Horse Race Betting in France
Horse racing is a contentious topic everywhere. While some believe it should be erased permanently, others believe it still has merit. Many French citi is experiencing a little of both. However, an increase in betting on the ponies in the country has...
Flutter UK Proactive on Responsible Gaming Despite Slow Government Movement
The UK is in the process of updating its gambling laws, but things are moving much slower than expected. Flutter Entertainment doesn't want to wait for the government and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). While the government finalizes its latest terms and...
Australian Gaming Regulator ACMA Blocks More Offshore iGaming Websites
Australians who use one of several offshore online gaming websites will soon find they can no longer log in. A crackdown on unlicensed iGaming operations continues, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) adding 14 more sites to its list. In...
Wakayama and Nagasaki Integrated Resorts Projects On Different Paths
There hasn't been much talk out of Osaka regarding its integrated resort (IR) plans. But Wakayama and Nagasaki are staying busy. IR candidates have to present their final plans to the Japanese government by April, and both are now on completely different...
