2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Tokyo to Explore IR Potential as Osaka’s Rising Costs Lead To Concern
There are still a lot of unanswered questions regarding Japan's integrated resort (IR) industry. Tokyo is taking a step toward possible involvement, while Osaka's exploding cost estimate is raising more flags. Tokyo has always received a lot of support as an ideal...
Hong Kong Gambling Raid Results In Two Dead After Ill-Fated Attempt to Avoid Arrest
Police in Hong Kong raided an illegal gambling operation on Wednesday night. It ended in the worst way for two individuals who fell 10 stories while trying to escape. Hong Kong police descended on an industrial building in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong...
Betting Industry Supports Use of ‘E-ID’ For European Union Gaming Verification
The European Union (EU) is considering the implementation of a "European Digital Identity" (E-ID) for identification verification. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBC) thinks it's a great idea, especially for the gaming industry. A measure is underway in the EU that...
DAZN Out, Discovery In, as BT Sport Heads in a Different Direction
DAZN is no longer a contender to purchase BT Sport. BT Group announced this morning that it has decided to head in a different direction, with Discovery Inc its new target. Only a couple of weeks ago, DAZN was confident it had...
Aristocrat Undeterred About Real Money Games Participation as Playtech Deal Collapses
Playtech shareholders have decided that selling the gaming software company to Aristocrat Leisure isn't a good idea. However, the Australian gaming operator isn't giving up on its real-money gambling ambitions. Aristocrat had submitted an offer to purchase Playtech months ago, enticing the...
Spotlight Sports Creates Olympic Betting Microsystem for Sweden’s Svenska Spel
Sweden's Svenska Spel is getting its own Olympics sports betting platform. Spotlight Sports Group has developed a novel interactive Winter Olympics microsite for the gaming operator. The Winter Olympics are, finally, here. They were put on hold two years ago because of...
National Betting Authority in Cyprus Shows 12% Gain in Latest Results
The sports betting market in Cyprus continued to gain strength in 2021. The National Betting Authority (NBA) indicates that it saw a 12% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of last year. The NBA, which provides regulatory oversight of sportsbooks in Cyprus,...
Genesis Global To Pay $4M Fine for Responsible Gambling Failures in the UK
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has hit an online gaming operator with a huge fine. Genesis Global will pay £3.8 million (US$4.2 million) for breaking a number of the regulator's rules. Genesis Global doesn't seem to have someone on its staff capable...
Saipan Casino Regulator Salaries Should End With Imperial Palace Closed, Lawmaker Says
Imperial Palace is the only licensed casino in Saipan, and has been closed for almost two years. A new legislative bill would strip regulators of their salaries, since no casino is currently open. At one point, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands...
Crown Resorts Investigation in Western Australia Finds Regulator Lax in Controls
Western Australia's (WA) investigation into Crown Resorts' history in the state is wrapping up. During the closing days of testimony, the gaming regulator admitted it could have done more to control the casino operator. The majority of the grilling of public officials...
