2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Dominican Republic Casino Resort Planned by Spanish Companies
Fitur, the international trade show held for the tourism industry in Spain each year, just concluded this week. It was the perfect opportunity for a Spanish company to drum up interest for a new casino resort coming to the Dominican Republic with...
PAGCOR Dismantling Calls Grow in the Philippines Amid New Accusations
There have been ongoing discussions about splitting up the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), which is the Philippines’ gaming regulator and also a casino operator. Some lawmakers have asserted there’s a conflict of interest, and new accusations are fueling the debate....
European Union Could Clamp Down on Video Game Loot Boxes
Across the European Union (EU) and other parts of the world, lawmakers are tackling loot boxes in video games. While there's still no global position on whether or not they amount to gambling, the EU might soon have a unified definition. Loot...
TikTok Becomes a New Gambling Playground in Nepal, Authorities Cracking Down
Certain countries believe that implementing a ban on casinos or gambling will make the activity disappear. As a result, TikTok is becoming an increasingly viable way to circumvent anti-gambling controls in some regions, and police in Nepal are fighting back, having spent...
1XBet Reportedly Bankrupt According to European Court
Online sports betting platform 1xBet has a long and checkered history. That includes allegations of direct ties to Russia, all the way up to President Vladimir Putin. This hasn't prevented it from finding high-profile sponsorship deals with sports teams over the years....
Chile Business Owners Join Casino Dreams to Weed Out Illegal Gambling
Chilean casino operator Casino Dreams doesn't want online gambling in the country, nor does it want any gambling it can't control. As a result, it recently launched an effort to force regional government bodies to take a stance against gambling that found...
AFC, NFC Championship Games to Feature Stellar Quarterbacks
Not even their favorite – and highly visible – sports bettor was able to give the Dallas Cowboys enough support to beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional game on Sunday. The Niners eliminated the Cowboys 19-12 to advance to...
Codere Online Gaming Hack Leads to More than $800K in Losses
Spain-based Nueva Codere has spent more than 12 months rebuilding itself after shareholders took over the gaming company. Last year, it suffered a serious setback after hackers got in and took over the system, ultimately stealing €744,000 (US$805,000) from Codere partners. Nueva...
Holland America Line Cruise Ships Adding Larger Casinos to Several Ships
There are two primary reasons why a business looks at expanding a part of its operations – either it's doing very well, or it's hoping to attract more attention to that particular area. It isn't clear which reason is spurring the latest...
European Union Committee Eyes Blanket Standards for Gambling Harm
Building on recommendations the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) presented last year, the European Union (EU) is now looking for uniformity in online gaming across the region. As a first step, it will accept the trade body’s input and will develop...
