2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Poland Sports Betting Operator STS Retreats to Home Turf, Leaves UK
STS Group began as a sports betting operator in Poland before expanding outward into other countries, including the UK. But, even though it reported a strong 2022, it will now pack up its external operations and focus solely on its home market....
League of Ireland Embroiled in Match-Fixing Controversy
An ongoing scandal involving Irish soccer and alleged match-fixing is the latest target of international lawmakers. There have been several arrests over the course of the past few years, including those of a participant and someone who worked for the Football Association...
Malta Gaming Operators Ordered to Tighten Responsible Gambling Oversight
The Mediterranean island country of Malta has been the hub for online gaming operators for years, the result of a relatively flexible approach toward licensing obligations. That's changing, and operators are going to have to start complying with stricter regulations, including with...
Resorts World Cruises to Tour China on First Cruise
Resorts World Cruises, the phoenix that arose from the failed cruise experiment of Genting Hong Kong’s founder, is ready to set sail. The company is going to hoist the anchor with Resorts World One, a ship that will take guests on a...
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Bucs Beaten by Dallas Cowboys in Wild Card Match
Two things are certain following the Monday night NFC wild-card game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dallas kicker Brett Maher needs to go back to kicking school, and Bucs QB Tom Brady isn't the player he used to...
Century Casinos Exits Bermuda Resort, New Partner Needed
Bermuda is having a difficult time finding a solid path to embracing casino gambling. It’s going to be even more difficult now, as Century Casinos has decided it no longer wants to be a part of the potential market. For more than...
Thai Police Arrest Ex-Macau Exec Peter Coker, Jr. for Securities Fraud
South Shore Holdings didn't plan very well when it tried to launch a hotel project in Macau under the ill-fated name The 13. It was a disaster from the start that culminated in unrelated securities fraud charges against several South Shore executives,...
Dallas Cowboys Favored Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Advance in NFL Postseason
The NFL Divisional Round competition is set, with just one more NFC spot open in the Super Bowl race. It will be filled after the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play Monday night, and the Boys are out in front...
NFL Wild Card Weekend Games Go Sideways for Teams, Sports Bettors
There are winners and losers in every sports competition. But few things are worse than losing after winning. That’s what happened in several of the NFL’s wild-card games over the weekend, leading to big losses for teams and sports bettors. Out of...
Taiwan Boosts Lottery Jackpots by $29M to Add Revenue, Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Taiwan Lottery Co., Taiwan's official lottery operator, will add TWD900 million (US$29.61 million) to several lotteries' jackpots this year to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. It's also a way to increase interest in lottery products. Huang Chih-yi, a Taiwan Lottery board...
