2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Brazil’s Video Games, Daily Fantasy Sports, eSports Could Win ‘Industry’ Tag
Video games, daily fantasy sports (DFS), and eSports are on track to receive greater recognition in Brazil, where they are already extremely popular. A bill currently in the works would legitimize them as part of an official “industry,” leading to new jobs...
Imperial Pacific International Wants to Reopen Imperial Palace Next Year
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) believes it still has what it takes to be a legitimate casino operator. It's so confident, in fact, that it's starting to make plans to relaunch its Imperial Palace casino in Saipan next year. In a filing with...
Brazilian State of Santa Catarina Lottery Not Going to Happen
In a setback for its underprivileged citizens, Brazil's state Santa Catarina won't be moving forward with an official lottery. Lawmakers caved to pressure from special interest groups and lobbyists who forced the project to a halt. The Santa Catarina Lottery (Lotesc), created...
Ireland Gaming Operators Face Jail Time for Breaking Rules Under New Law
If Ireland’s government moves favorably on a new bill Tuesday, gambling ads on TV and radio will face new restrictions. At the same time, the first Gambling Regulation Bill suggests sending gambling operators who violate the rules to prison for up to...
‘Monday Night Football’ Delivers a Blow to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Egos
Not since 1972 has an NFL team completed a season without suffering a loss. That reign continues, as the Washington Commanders celebrated an underdog win against the now-broken Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Washington beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh when they...
World Cup Winner Could Be Hidden in the FIFA 23 Video Game
There are only a few days left before the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where 32 teams will look to make history. The countdown is on, and with less than a week to go before play begins, things are about to get hot...
Washington Commanders’ Monday Game Shaded by Illegal Activity Claims
The end of the NFL’s Week 10 action finds the league’s best-performing team facing one of the weakest. But as the spiraling Washington Commanders prepare to defend themselves against the Philadelphia Eagles, they also have to counter a serious lawsuit. Washington, DC,...
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Under Fire for Not Reporting Violations
Spain’s gaming regulator has routinely been one of the more disciplined in the industry. However, accusations that it's stalling on certain aspects of its responsibilities are causing some unnecessary grief. Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) has a hefty backlog of serious...
Israel Adesanya and the Rapper Drake Get Beat at UFC 281
Israel Adesanya was confident that he could defend his title when he took on Alex Pereira in UFC 281. He wasn't the only one mistaken about the fight's outcome, as the rapper Drake took a large financial hit after backing Adesanya to...
NFL Sunday Finds The Saints Looking For Second Straight Win
Week 10 of the NFL season is going to be full of interesting finales for the Sunday slate of games. Teams have continued to give bookmakers a hard time, and they will further that trend throughout today’s lineup. The schedule today includes...
