2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
SkyCity Entertainment Walks Back Revenue Forecast, May See Earnings Drop
New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment says it anticipates its full-year operating earnings for the fiscal year to either remain stagnant or decrease compared to last year. This is a step backward from earlier guidance that projected revenue improvements. The company, which...
Influencers Can’t Promote Gambling in Brazil Under New Law
Social media continues to come under greater scrutiny, especially for those who are into gambling promotion. Brazil could soon add its name to a growing list of countries that will marginalize gambling-linked influencers. The Communication Committee of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies gave...
France Eyes New Casinos Following Legislative Approval
France currently has 196 mainland casinos and seven in its overseas territories. The approval by the National Assembly of a bill covering casinos in "equestrian towns" could see the mainland field grow by at least two. The approval, which the National Assembly...
Star Sydney Could Close Next Summer as Remediation Efforts Fail to Impress Regulators
Star Entertainment had until January of next year to get its house in order at The Star Sydney casino in New South Wales (NSW). However, it then received a six-month reprieve, but it still isn't meeting expectations, jeopardizing the casino's future. Over...
Brazil Senate’s Sports Betting Vote Succumbs to Yet Another Delay
After several delays, the Brazilian Senate scheduled a vote on a sports betting and iGaming bill for Wednesday. However, the legislative debate continued along the same path the chamber has been walking for months before it faced another intentional delay. On Tuesday,...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Wants to Take Its Casino Fight to the US Supreme Court
The future of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) in Saipan remains unclear, as it still owes millions of dollars for its Imperial Palace casino license. As the threat of losing its casino exclusivity looms -- and despite the casino being shuttered for three...
Philippines Illegal Gambling, e-Sabong Websites Become Take-Down Targets
Authorities in the Philippines are intensifying efforts to dismantle illegal gambling and e-sabong (online betting on cockfights) websites. With a surge in online gambling platforms, these sites are prime targets for authorities. But their numbers show the difficult task that lies ahead....
France Considers Giving Entire iGaming Market to FDJ
In his Gaming & Co newsletter on Substack a few days ago, long-time gaming industry journalist Jake Pollard said that gaming operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) could be given the entire online casino market. Insiders informed Gaming & Co that discussions are...
Greek Hip-Hop Artist Used Gambling to Launder Funds From ATM Thefts
Authorities in Greece have taken trap musician Don Leon and two other suspects into custody in connection with a series of ATM robberies. The trio now faces a long list of charges, including laundering the money through area casinos. The Greek City...
Failed UK Lottery Bidder Continues to Fight the UK Gambling Commission
Billionaire media magnate Richard Desmond remains undeterred in his battle against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over his failed attempt at the National Lottery concession. He has now turned to European Union law as his latest avenue to contest the decision. Through...
