2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Match-Fixing Assn. IBIA Signs Colombian Sports Deal With Gaming Operator
The International Betting Integrity Association is expanding its reach in Latin America. It has signed a new agreement with Colombia's primary gaming operator group to address match-fixing in the country. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Japan Prime Minister Nods at Importance of Casinos for International Tourism
Japan's ruling political party is doubling down on integrated resorts. As potential host candidates ready their final presentations, the government is certain casinos will boost international tourism. Japan is only a little more than a month away from concluding the latest phase...
Summit Ascent Optimistic on Tigre de Cristal despite Russia’s Declining Economy
Summit Ascent understands that Russia is completely unstable right now. However, it is confident that its Tigre de Cristal resort will successfully navigate the situation and emerge strong. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to many analysts, will have an impact on the...
Evoplay Relocating Employees Out of Ukraine, Offering Additional Support
Commercial activity in Ukraine suffers as Russia continues its attack on the country. Companies are forced to alter their operations, and iGaming studio Evoplay is taking action. Evoplay, the Ukraine-based game development studio for the online casino industry, activated a contingency plan...
Kings Entertainment to Offer iGaming, Lottery Options in Mexico
Kings Entertainment Group is preparing to introduce new online gaming options in Mexico. The Canada-listed company signed a partnership with telecommunications service provider Balesia to bring its products to the Latin American market. Balesia has more than six million mobile phone users...
Trinidad and Tobago Gets Gambling Regulator
Trinidad and Tobago now has its own gambling regulator. After the Caribbean territory approved updated gambling laws last year, lawmakers have now successfully introduced its new Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Commission. A press release by the government on Tuesday reports that...
Mexico Daily Fantasy Sports Platform Gains Support from International Stars
Just a few months ago, Mexico's own daily fantasy sports platform Draftea was operating in beta mode. Things are now advancing well, and new funding from a number of international sports stars will help. Draftea is planning on taking Mexico, and possibly...
Genting-Linked Treasure Island in Macau Sees Man Jump to His Death
The Treasure Island Resort World in Macau is still under construction, but is already dealing with a tragedy. The property, which Genting Hong Kong previously backed, is a crime scene following a man's apparent suicide there today. The Macau News Agency reports...
Argentinian Province of La Pampa Discusses Possibility of Online Operations
The provinces of Buenos Aires and Chubut have already given iGaming its place in the larger gambling ecosystem. The province of La Pampa could be next, after local officials gathered to talk about the possibility over the weekend. Argentina continues to see...
Cambodia NagaWorld Union Leaders Released, Others Arrested in Dispute
Eight more union leaders associated with Cambodian casino NagaWorld's striking workers are now free. They are part of a group of more than 200 police have arrested since the strike began last December. Since last December, employees at Cambodia's NagaWorld casino have...
