2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Hard Rock’s Planned Casino in Greece Reportedly in Financial Trouble
Hard Rock International's plans to bring a massive integrated resort (IR) to Athens, Greece, may be faltering. The original plan had the government providing financial assistance. But it is now requesting that Hard Rock and its partner, Gek Terna, contribute more to...
Australia’s Sportsbet Sees Profits Slip Amid Higher Taxes and Marketing Spend
Flutter Entertainment has presented a financial health report for Sportsbet, its Australian sports betting arm. It reported a slight drop in revenue for the first half of the year that resulted in new taxes. But it could also be because the company...
China’s Ministry of State Security Allegedly Hacking Online Gambling Platforms
Someone may be prying on your gaming activity when you visit an online casino. A recent study revealed that government, telecommunications companies, and even online gambling operators across at least 17 countries have fallen victim to cyberattacks. These were allegedly carried out...
Sports Tech Data Company Infinite Athlete to Sponsor EPL’s Chelsea after Stake.com Loss
Premier League (EPL) soccer team Chelsea has had some trouble finding a front-of-shirt sponsor. First came losing Paramount to league objections, then a cryptocurrency company that folded, and then online gambling platform Stake.com, following fan backlash. Chelsea may have finally found a...
ICE Gaming Summit, New Hard Rock Casino in Barcelona, Spain, Become Political Weapons
Before the year is over, Hard Rock International and the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) gaming summit may become political weapons in Catalonia, Spain. Recent comments by the autonomous community's Minister of Health, Manel Balcells, appear to hint that not everyone is excited...
Philippine Senator Questioned Over Alleged Family Ties to China and Gambling Project
The Philippines' gaming industry has come under fire recently, mainly over controversies surrounding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Leading the fight to eradicate them, as well as possibly all online gaming, has been Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. He now faces a controversy of...
South Australia’s Gaming Regulator Backs Ban on Liquor Shots at Clubs
The central business district (CBD) in Adelaide, Australia, may soon become a little more boring for some people. While clubs and pubs see a forced decrease in their slot machines, they're also dealing with new limits on when their patrons are allowed...
Casino Operator Enjoy Eyes Asset Sale Following Dreams Merger Collapse
Days after initially denying the rumors, casino operator Enjoy has confirmed that it's interested in selling part of its casino operation. The company sent a statement to Chile’s Commission for the Financial Market (CMF, for its Spanish acronym) in which it confirms...
Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs Slams Gaming Industry Before Leaving
Alberto Garzón, the head of Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs, has maintained an attack on several industries since taking office four years ago, including gambling and video game loot boxes. Although he's already announced his departure from the government this year, Garzón...
Gang Members Who Allegedly Killed Bank Manager at Argentina Casino Stand Trial
The trial of four gang members in Argentina who carried out a hit on a bank manager is now underway. The assassination occurred three years ago at a casino at the City Center Rosario shopping mall, in Rosario, Argentina, leaving the gambling...
