2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Dutch Politician to Push for Complete Online Gambling Ban
After the Netherlands launched legal online gambling in 2021, the segment helped the country make over $1 billion in gambling revenue in 2022. One politician doesn't think that's a good enough reason to keep the iGaming segment alive, however, and is now...
Peru Greenlights New Online Gambling and Betting Laws
Peru has recently given the green light to a set of comprehensive online gambling and betting laws, marking a significant milestone in the country's regulatory landscape. The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym) has unveiled the regulations...
Drake Reportedly Loses $1.3M Payout on Logan Paul Boxing Match
As his fabled curse continues, the renowned rapper Drake reportedly lost out on a substantial win this weekend. He told his social media followers that he allegedly placed an $850K bet on Logan Paul to emerge victorious against Dillon Danis in Saturday's...
Philippine Police Accused of Moonlighting as Private Security for POGOs
The Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) segment and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have received a strong rebuke from the man who used to lead the police force. In a bold critique of the PNP, former Chief Panfilo Lacson, who is also...
Jamaica is Making Itself Known as a Hot Gambling Market
Jamaica's gambling industry is experiencing a notable surge, marked by steady and sustained growth. The results of a recent study by iGaming software provider Calimaco suggests this could continue for the next few years. Calimaco recently carried out an investigation into the...
Asia the Best Market for Online VIP Gambling: SoftSwiss Survey
Insights derived from an analysis by SoftSwiss, a global iGaming technology provider, and a data examination of its Casino Platform reveal distinctive trends across three key regions. Europe, Latin America, and Asia excel in online gaming, but Asia shows a higher concentration...
Casino Operator Imperial Pacific International to Face Insolvency Hearings
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) will decide later this year if it should eliminate Imperial Pacific International (IPI) from its casino plans. It may not have to wait, though, as two new lawsuits in Hong Kong want the company...
Betsson Officially Ends Chile Sponsorships After Unprecedented Betting Ban
Betsson, the global gaming operator that has continued to look for ways to dominate the market, is losing one of its Latin American footholds. The Chilean National Professional Football Association (ANFP) announced on Wednesday that it has officially split up with the...
Sportradar, Genius Sports Sued by SportsCastr for Patent Infringement
In a legal showdown that has the sports technology and betting industries watching closely, SportsCastr (also known as Panda Interactive) is garnering a significant amount of attention. The sports technology company has filed lawsuits against industry giants Sportradar and Genius Sports in...
300-Year-Old Coins Possibly Used for Gambling Found at Scottish Highlands Site
In the 17th Century Scottish Highlands, card games, dice games, and even betting on horses gained in popularity as forms of gambling entertainment. Over 300 years later, archeologists in Scotland may have found some of the coins that were used in the...
