2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Australia Government Taps Local Soccer Team to Promote Sports without Sports Betting
The government of South Australia is hoping a partnership with a soccer team will help deter the interest in sports betting. Adelaide United Football Club has been tapped to appear in ad campaigns designed to highlight the positive aspects of sports while...
Soccer Friendlies Linked to Match-Fixing, New Research Study Shows
New research led by Cyprus' University of Nicosia Research Foundation seems to indicate that soccer "friendlies" are ripe targets for match-fixing. A three-year study found that the friendlies had more suspicious activity than other games. The study was funded by the European...
Betixon Set to Enter the Dutch iGaming Market
The Netherlands, like other European countries, is undergoing a shift in its approach to iGaming. With a crackdown targeting unlicensed operators underway, several newly licensed operations are emerging including Betixon, which has been approved to introduce several online slot titles. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA),...
Sports Data Provider Betegy Partners with Tipico in German, Austrian Markets
As Germany continues to figure out its iGaming market, the uncertainty hasn't deterred some companies. Betegy, a sports data and content provider, has announced that it is partnering with Tipico to enter the market. Although Tipico recently lost a chance at purchasing...
888 Clears William Hill Takeover Hurdle
888 Holdings is a step closer to completing its acquisition of William Hill assets in Europe. As the gaming operator continues to cross hurdles toward the finish line, it just jumped a big one. 888 has received important regulatory clearances that will...
Jeju Shinhwa Sees Return of International Visitors, Signals Post-COVID Recovery
It's been a long and difficult period for Jeju Shinhwa World in South Korea. The integrated resort (IR) recently saw its first action in almost two years, welcoming a group of travelers from Singapore. It wasn't much, but it's a step in...
Underground Poker Club Busted in Tokyo, Country Sees Surge in Popularity after WSOP
Some 14 people were detained in Tokyo, Japan, last week after police raided an illegal poker room in the city. Law enforcement took four individuals into custody for allegedly leading the operation. Police also arrested 10 individuals who were participating in the...
Macau Tourism Office Optimistic on ’22 Arrivals, Expects Over 10M Visits
Macau continues to work toward a strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. While 2020 was a devastating year, and 2021 hasn't brought back the numbers that the city had hoped, all eyes are now on 2022. The city's casinos are looking for...
Macau Could Drop Hong Kong Quarantine Requirement Soon, But New Variant Will Factor
If things go according to plan, travel between Macau and Hong Kong could become more fluid next month. Macau is reportedly close to eliminating its mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for Hong Kong arrivals. With the change possibly only a couple of weeks away,...
Suncity CEO Alvin Chau Warrant: World’s Biggest Junket Boss Faces China Arrest
The expected completion of a new casino resort in Manila by Suncity has been dealt a potentially serious blow. In addition to construction delays, an arrest warrant issued in China for the company's boss. Suncity boss Alvin Chau Cheok Wa is now...
