2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
PokerStars Hosts First Tournament Series for Combined Player Pools in Michigan, New Jersey
Now that the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is bringing back online poker, PokerStars is taking full advantage of the decision. The Flutter-owned company is hosting a multistate online poker tournament series starting this weekend for players in Michigan and New Jersey....
Buffalo Bills Rally on NFL Sunday, Cheeseheads Aren’t Happy with the Green Bay Packers
The Buffalo Bills honored Damar Hamlin, now out of danger after suffering a cardiac arrest last Monday, with a victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday. That also allowed the Miami Dolphins to get into the playoffs six years after their...
Bet365 Swings and Misses, as 2022 Profit Drops Almost 90 Percent
Global gaming operator Bet365 enjoyed success in its fiscal year 2022, as revenue increased by 2.9% over the previous year. However, upon closer inspection, the performance wasn't as good as it first appears, with the company’s profit falling almost 90%. Sports betting...
Cashless Gaming in New South Wales Failing Due to Internal Government Conflict
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has been exploring the possibility of mandating cashless gaming in all of its casinos and gaming properties. However, it has run into difficulty, and this could be because of discord within the political ranks....
British MP John Spellar Supports UK’s Gambling Success Story in Editorial
The UK gambling industry is worth more than £7.1 billion (US$8.43 billion) to the country. Placing too many restrictions on it, as anti-gambling pundits have suggested, would have dire results for the country, according to Member of Parliament John Spellar. Spellar authored...
India Establishes Online Gaming Regulations, Resistance Remains
India continues to have difficulty deciding what is and isn’t gambling. But it's reportedly ready to embrace the future. This past Monday, following months of discussion, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) announced that there is now draft legislation available for...
IGT Sues UK Gambling Commission for “Human Rights” Violations in Lottery Deal
After the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) decided to turn over the UK National Lottery to Allwyn Entertainment, incumbent operator Camelot balked and threatened to sue. It later dropped its dispute. But its technology partner, International Game Technology (IGT), isn't willing to give...
Cherish Andrews, Stephen Song Are Global Poker Index Players of the Year
Last year was a good year for several international poker stars, but perhaps most of all for Cherish Andrews and Stephen Song. The two ended the year in exceptional style, culminating in a Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year (POY)...
Cambodian Casino Rebuild Plans After Deadly Fire Lead to Outrage
The rubble and embers of the deadly fire at the Grand Diamond City Casino in Poipet, Cambodia, are still warm, but efforts are already underway to rebuild the property. This decision isn’t going over well with victims’ relatives, as there are still...
Lotteries in Ireland, Australia Have Winners Welcoming 2023 as Multimillionaires
The new year is starting off on the right foot for a couple of lottery players. Someone in Ireland just bagged the first Lotto jackpot of the year, while halfway around the world in Australia, another lottery player hit the big time...
