2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
FIFA World Cup: England’s Reece James and Budweiser Both Sidelined
England's World Cup victory in 1966 continues to be a significant part of the country's identity, and fans believe they deserve another, long-overdue victory in World Cup 2022 in Qatar. They might get it, too, if the sportsbooks' predictions are right. England...
City of Dreams Mediterranean Offers Paid Casino Dealer Training
It's taken longer than Melco Resorts and Entertainment expected to complete City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM), but the integrated resort in Cyprus is almost ready. As the company begins to wrap up construction, it's offering paid on-site training for those who want...
Victoria, Australia Slots Operator Faces Huge Fine, Possible Criminal Charges
Australia’s gaming industry continues to give itself a bad name even as operators acknowledge that it’s time to clean things up. The latest company to come under fire is Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group (ALH), which previously ignored a regulator’s order in...
Green Bay Weather Doesn’t Slow the Titans on ‘Thursday Night Football’
The Green Bay Packers had a chance Thursday night to prove that their recent defeat of the Dallas Cowboys wasn't a fluke. Facing the Tennessee Titans was never going to be easy, but the game was more of a challenge than they...
FIFA World Cup: France Succumbs to Injuries Before Games Begin
The FIFA World Cup begins this Sunday, and teams from across the globe are now in Qatar making their preparations. France is one of them, but it's finding it harder to keep its team together as more players are falling out because...
Nueva Codere Back on Track as Revenue Reaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
Earlier this year, Spanish gaming operator Nueva Codere received praise for being one of the top 100 companies in the country. It's living up to that hype, reporting revenue in Q3 that puts it back to where it was before COVID-19 hit....
Omar Eljach Wins First Bracelet in World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
Omar Eljach, on a quest for his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, fulfilled his goal in a big way. He didn't just win a bracelet, he won the WSOP Europe Main Event, which set a record for attendance. It wasn't...
Argentina Illegal Gambling Syndicate Allegedly Received Senator’s Support
A scandal involving an illegal gambling ring in Argentina that received support from prosecutors and politicians is entering its next phase. As a result, a senator who thought he had constitutional immunity from prosecution may not be so lucky. More than two...
Australia’s Social Games, Loot Boxes Under the Microscope
Social games and loot boxes have received mixed reactions globally, with some countries calling them forms of gambling, and others unsure what to make of them. Now they’re becoming targets for Australian lawmakers. The Guardian reports that Australia’s Parliament is establishing an...
FIFA World Cup: Mexico’s Roster Leaves Fans Crying Foul
With the exclusion of players like Diego Lainez and the inclusion of players like Raul Jimenez, Mexico presented its final roster for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Not included on the roster were Jesus Angulo of Tigres and Erick Sánchez of...
