2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Praised for Strong AML Commitments
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) has received a pat on the back. Its attention to anti-money laundering (AML) policies in the country has earned it a commendation from the country's AML watchdog. PAGCOR has a lot of activity to manage....
Global Sports Betting Alerts in 2021 Dropped 13% From the Previous Year
Except for an uptick in 2021, the level of suspicious activity in sports betting isn't changing. Data from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) shows the number of reports is still extremely low. The expansion of legalized sports betting, with the US...
BoyleSports Taps Aspire Global for Dutch Sports Betting Launch
BoyleSports is making the final preparations for a launch of its online gaming operations in the Netherlands. To get it to the finish line, it has turned to gaming solutions provider Aspire Global. BoyleSports wants to tackle the nascent iGaming market coming...
Betway to Expand Genius Sports Partnership to Increase Player Engagement
Betway wants to make sure it's capitalizing on its relationship with Genius Sports. The sports betting platform is now adding new services that will increase the options it delivers to its users. Betway, owned by Super Group, will add two new Genius...
United Arab Emirates to Welcome Wynn Resorts Casino to the Country
Wynn Resorts has achieved something very few casino operators can achieve. It will soon start building a new resort – with gambling – in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gambling isn't something that has received a lot of favor in the seven...
UK Gaming Regulator Blasted for Heavy-Handed Approach to Gambling Addiction
Lawmakers in the UK are divided about the gaming industry. Some believe that the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is out of line for tackling gambling addiction. The UK's all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on betting and gaming isn't against responsible gambling. It's against...
Macau Legislators Overwhelmingly Support New Gambling Laws
Legislators in Macau have had their first official review of the city's new gambling laws. The results are in line with expectations, with almost 100% support appearing. Macau's Legislative Assembly spent more than two hours discussing the new gambling laws. When they...
Genting HK Head Steps Down as Cruise Ship Faces Seizure
Genting Hong Kong (Genting HK) is facing a monumental task in 2022. After requesting bankruptcy protection, the Genting Group company has lost two lead executives, as well as a cruise ship. A German court determined last week that the company's shipbuilding arm,...
Norway’s State-Run Monopoly Battles For Gaming Customers
Norway's online gambling market is still struggling to gain traction, as players continue to avoid the state-owned monopoly. Players instead are opting for international websites. It is estimated that 66% of Norwegian online gambling activity is now conducted on international websites, according...
DraftKings Creates New Responsible Gambling Initiative to Support Local Programs
Legal US sports betting continues to expand as more states join the market. DraftKings wants to help them with their responsible gambling solutions through new funding. One of the biggest obstacles states – and other jurisdictions – have to overcome when discussing...
