2303 stories by Erik Gibbs
Imperial Pacific International Can Lose Saipan Casino Exclusivity, Says Court
The final ruling that the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) needed to remove Imperial Pacific International (IPI) may have just arrived. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a ruling on the fledgling casino operator in Saipan,...
Spain’s Online Gaming Market Shows 50 Percent Year-On-Year Growth
Spain's gambling ecosystem is strong on two fronts, and is enjoying significant growth while keeping the gambling harm rate low. Additionally, the latest report from the country's gaming regulator shows that the online gaming segment is really picking up, a hint at...
Moldova, Poland Take Home First Live WSOP Bracelets from Las Vegas
The US may be the country with the most World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, but it can’t claim all of them. The list of winning countries just grew a little longer this week, adding Moldova and Poland with their first two...
Caesars Expands Puerto Rican Sportsbook Into the Digital Space
Caesars Entertainment already had an established sports betting presence in Puerto Rico thanks to its partnership with Casino Metro. It's now extending that agreement into the digital realm with the launch of an online sportsbook. With the approval of two new sports...
‘Ndrangheta Mafia Fall Continues as Italian Police Arrest 43, Including Politicians
Italian police, with aid from international law enforcement divisions around the world, continue working to dismantle the 'Ndrangheta criminal organization. The mafia group has a firm hold on illegal gambling, illicit drugs, and human trafficking around the globe. But new arrests might...
Australia Could Consider Full Gambling Ad Ban, National Gaming Regulator
A new report that resulted from a federal government commission in Australia could bring drastic changes to the country’s gambling landscape. Although the report was only just released, its suggested reforms, including a complete gambling advertising ban and a new gaming regulator,...
Women’s World Cup Tourney Sees FIFA Name Tab NZ as Sponsor
Italy, the UK, and other countries may not like their sports industries having a close relationship with sports betting. But the money involved still proves too enticing elsewhere. The upcoming Women's World Cup soccer tournament is keeping that relationship going, with FIFA...
Germany’s Gaming Regulator Wins Against Operators to Restrict Affiliates, Advertising
When Germany's new unified gaming regulator began approving gaming licenses for online slots, and later poker, some operators cried foul. Not because they couldn't offer their services but because they felt the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL, for its...
Brazilian Soccer Star Ronaldinho Launches iGaming Platform
For the past couple of years, fans of Ronaldinho Gaúcho have been able to interact with him through his app for Android and iOS. They now have a new way, as the Brazilian soccer star now has his own branded sports betting...
Saipan Failed Casino Brings More Bad News to Imperial Pacific International
Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the company behind the failed Imperial Palace casino project in Saipan, hopes to receive some good news soon regarding its exclusive gaming license. In the meantime, it will have to continue dealing with bad news. Two separate cases...
