2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
William Hill Bettor Receives 28,000% Return on Minimal Wager
One William Hill user enjoyed a massive windfall on a simple bet this past weekend. A simple accumulator bet, or parlay, hit all of its segments, turning £1 into £28,000. A William Hill bettor scored a huge payday this past weekend, according...
Spain Gaming Regulator’s Former Leader to Take Experience to the UK
Juan Espinosa García led Spain's gaming regulator from 2016 to 2020. He remains close to the industry and will use his expertise to assist gaming industry companies in the UK. Espinosa will continue his work in the gaming industry, but not in...
Crown Resorts Faces Victoria Discipline Over UnionPay Card Scheme
Crown Resorts continues to work toward overcoming its past failures as a casino operator in Australia. Star Entertainment should pay attention, as Crown will now have to respond to new charges related to UnionPay cards. It's a tumultuous time for Australia's casino...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Claims It Can Save Saipan Casino License
Imperial Pacific International reportedly has found a way to settle its debt with the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. This would allow it to retain its exclusive Saipan casino license and its hold on the Imperial Palace. Only days after Casino.org reported...
Colombia Increases Efforts to Combat Significant Presence of Illegal Gambling
Colombia is stepping up its efforts to diminish the presence of illegal gambling in the country. This week, regional leaders signed a new pact to respond to an analysis that shows the segment controls 30% of the market. Colombia has repeatedly been...
UK Gambling Reform Eyes More Restrictions, Sports Betting
The UK is closer to revealing its first major gambling overhaul in years. As the day approaches, the topic is receiving a lot of attention. But it isn't all good news. Changes to gambling laws in the UK are on their way,...
Gaming Innovation Group Completes Acquisition of Sports Betting Platform Provider Sportnco
Gaming Innovation Group is solidifying its ownership of sports betting platform provider Sportnco. The two have completed the deal, as Sportnco continues to expand its online footprint. GiG has been actively pursuing different avenues of expansion over the past year. Last December,...
The Star Accused of Looking the Other Way as Suncity Laundered Millions
Star Entertainment has virtually no chance of walking away from the New South Wales inquiry unscathed. Already facing allegations of serious wrongdoing, a new revelation about its ties to Suncity Group and money laundering will damage the casino operator more. Star Entertainment...
Codere Takeover by Shareholders Still Looking for Solid Ground
Gaming operator Codere released its latest financial health report last week. While there is still room for improvement, the last quarter of 2021 delivered a significant upswing in revenue. Spanish gaming operator Codere continues to undergo a transformation it began last year....
Nepal Shuts Down More Casinos Over Unpaid Fees
Nepal officials began shutting down properties in February over unpaid dues. The country has now added another three to that list. Meanwhile, the country is losing millions of dollars in expected revenue. The Nepalese Department of Tourism (DOT) stripped Rock International PVT, Happy...
