2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
SkyCity Faces AUSTRAC’s Wrath as Australia’s Casino Market Continues to Suffer
Just over a month ago, Australia's Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) confirmed that it was looking at SkyCity Entertainment Group's casino operations. It apparently doesn't like what it has found, as it's now ready to take the operator to court over...
FIFA World Cup: Spain, Switzerland Say Goodbye to Qatar
Tuesday saw Spain try again for World Cup glory as it met Morocco in the Round of 16. As it's done in the past, the Spanish squad didn't take the field with the level of aggression it needed, ultimately costing it another...
Brazil Gambling Legislation Could Pass Senate Thanks to Wild Card
Legislation to advance gambling in Brazil is currently under siege by its Senate, where it's been stagnant for almost all of 2022. A familiar face behind measures to alter the country's gaming landscape is now coming out in front, which could help...
Twitch’s Move Against Gambling Fuels New Stake.com-Backed Streaming Platform
Twitch recently announced that it will cut off certain types of gambling content on the streaming platform. That led to a drop in viewership of at least 20%, and an alternative backed by Stake.com might be where those viewers are now going....
Genesis Global Throws in the Towel, Shuts Off Access to 14 UK Sites
Genesis Global has decided it no longer wants to fight the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) or its rules. The gaming operator cut off 14 of its online gaming platforms this week to UK consumers and also turned off access to its corporate...
PokerStars Expands European Poker Tour Schedule, Makes New Deal with NHL’s Red Wings
The 2022 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is still underway, but plans are already in place for the 2023 version. Coming up next year will be two new stops, offering even more opportunities for poker players in different countries to capture some...
Grosvenor Casinos to Rebrand as it Seeks to Become More ‘Fun’
Prominent UK casino operator and Rank Group brand Grosvenor Casinos is going to redevelop itself by rebranding its name and logo in an effort to deliver a "fun" appearance. The company revealed its plans to adopt a modern impression for gamblers. The...
FIFA World Cup: Spain Faces Morocco in Heated Match
The World Cup Round of 16 continues Tuesday, with Spain meeting Morocco and Portugal facing Switzerland. Morocco has been a surprise for soccer fans until now, and has one more shot at advancing. Spain and Morocco will seek the penultimate ticket to...
DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale to Serve as Test for Onsite PGA Tour Betting
For years, a number of sports leagues, including the NFL, fought to keep legal sports betting out of the US. The PGA wasn't one of these, although it didn't embrace it with open arms, either. The tour is now changing it's stance....
Kindred Faces Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit for Targeting Polish Bettors
Global gaming giant Kindred is facing another in a long line of legal issues, this time in Poland. The country's largest sports betting operator, STS Gaming Group, is on the attack, suing Kindred and its Unibet brand for operating illegally in the...
