2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Reset Australia Report Reveals Facebook Still Not Protecting Children from Gambling Ads
Over the past several years, Facebook has faced backlash for not doing enough to protect children from harmful ads, such as those related to gambling. The company has repeatedly said it was improving its technology and processes to overcome these concerns, but...
Wakayama Locals Speak Out Over Proposed Integrated Resort Plan
A proposed integrated resort plan for Wakayama is being opposed by some residents of the prefecture, who are currently organizing a petition drive against the project. Some residents believe that the plan should be open for discussion. They say they were not...
Maltese Con Artist Stands Trial Following Embezzlement, Gambling Spree
A Maltese woman has been charged with embezzling three people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and using the money to fuel her casino gambling. Anna Cutajar, 60, of Zabbar, was charged with fraud, fraudulent gain, and money laundering, according to...
Moody’s Lowers Melco Expectations Due to ‘Negative’ Outlook
Moody's Investors Service Inc has downgraded Melco Resorts Finance Ltd's corporate and family ratings, as well as senior unsecured ratings, from Ba2 to Ba3. According to an announcement from the firm on Monday, the change was a result of the outlook for...
Australia’s Liquor & Gaming NSW Clamping Down on Gambling Operators with More Fines
Australia, like some other countries, is taking a harder stance on how gambling operators advertise. New South Wales (NSW) is coming down on a repeat offender and is apparently getting frustrated with a lack of improvement in compliance. Following Liquor & Gaming...
Gambling Ad Crackdown in the UK Continues, 888 UK Unable to Avoid Punishment
Media and advertising watchdogs in the UK are determined to hold gambling-related companies to higher standards, even if those standards aren't always clear. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled against 888 UK Ltd for a complaint about the gambling group's 777.com...
Genting Singapore Doesn’t Expect Immediate Changes as Borders Reopen
Genting Singapore has stated that it does not expect Singapore's opening of its borders to visitors from select countries to boost Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) anytime soon. Genting Singapore, seen above, is optimistic about its COVID-19 recovery but doesn't expect sudden changes...
Sports Information Services Adds Gaming Betting Platform To Poland’s Betfan
Sports Information Services (SIS) has partnered with Betfan to offer its SIS Competitive Gaming esports betting on the latter's platforms. The agreement with the Polish sports betting operator will allow SIS to supply livestream images, commentary, and data with betting triggers. As...
Crown Resorts Recruits Simon McGrath to Oversee Crown Sydney
Crown Resorts is hoping an industry veteran from outside the casino operator's ranks will help put it on the right track. The beleaguered company has hired Simon McGrath, Accor Pacific's boss, to oversee its Crown Sydney operations, as well as the luxury...
1×2 Network Makes Danish iGaming Market Debut
Danish players now have access to the most popular slots from 1x2 Network & Iron Dog Studio brands. That's thanks to 1x2 Network's rapid expansion throughout Europe in the past 12 months. 1X2 Network's Denmark debut was part of the British gaming...
