2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Portugal’s Online Gaming Industry Registers Growth of Almost 9 Percent
Online gambling continues to experience growth in many regions, even if there are some occasional dips. Europe is seeing a significant expansion of its iGaming industry, and Portugal is a strong driver of that growth. Revenue from online gambling operators in Portugal...
Stanleybet Buries the Hatchet in Italy, Seeks to Become Legal, Taxpaying Sportsbook
After 25 years of legal confrontations over its legitimacy, betting operator Stanleybet is finally paying taxes in Italy. It’s a move designed to get back on the good side of the country’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM, for its Italian acronym) and...
Spain’s iGaming Industry Continues to Find Success Supporting eCommerce Industry
Spain's online gaming market continues to be a strong driver of the economy, even if it slipped a little last year. The Ministry of Health of Spain has published the results of a survey covering the second quarter of 2022 which highlights...
Australian Open Betting Lines to Change Amid Absences, Scandals
The qualifiers for the Australian Open are underway. But this year’s tennis tournament is already leaving organizers a little frustrated. There have been more than a few last-minute exits, and one female Italian player caught in the middle of a scandal in...
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...
It’s Now Or Never For A Few NFL Teams Remaining In The Postseason Hunt
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars are moving forward toward the postseason following their NFL games on Saturday. Now it’s time to settle more questions in the playoff battle today. There’s a full slate of games on tap today, although...
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...
