2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
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...
Peru Online Casino and Sports Betting Almost Ready to Go Live
In August, Peru lawmakers approved legislation to authorize online gambling and sports betting. As with most laws, it required a three-month delay, which has now ended. The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym), Roberto Sánchez, announced that...
Omar Eljach and Shaun Deeb Lead World Series of Poker Europe Main Event
The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event is playing down to its champion. The action will wrap up Wednesday when the last eight players hit the felt at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. The event attracted some of the...
Philippines Reports Significant Year-on-Year Increase in Revenue for Q3
Recovering from COVID-19 has been painful for the gaming industry everywhere, especially in the Philippines. The good news is that things are returning to normal, and the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) likes what it sees. The gaming regulator and casino...
