2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Casino Operator Casino Dreams Fighting to Keep iGaming Out of Chile
There's a shift occurring in the gambling ecosystem – the expansion of iGaming – that's inevitably going to upset the status quo. Some land-based casino operators aren't willing to accept it, though, and Chile's Casino Dreams is one. It's doing everything it...
Ontario Restores Sports Betting on UFC Ahead of Saturday Night Matches
The sportsbooks aren’t sure what to make of the biggest attractions that UFC 283 has to offer on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They’re still figuring out the best lines to offer. But Ontario sports bettors will be happy to...
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Wants Greater Control Over Lottery Sales
In keeping with the global mantra that tighter gambling restrictions are necessary, Spain's gaming regulator continues to respond. This time, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ, for its Spanish acronym) is targeting the country's lottery ecosystem. The DGOJ, which...
Taiwan’s New Lottery Products Already Awarding Big Money and Luxury Cars
Taiwan's lottery operator, Taiwan Lottery Co., announced a week ago that it was going to increase the winnings on several lottery products and there are already new winners taking home big prizes, including a Mercedes-Benz SUV. In addition to adding TWD900 million...
Rio de Janeiro Pushing for Health and Tourism Lotteries as Federal Project Stalls
Brazil’s federal government has had difficulty finalizing updated sports betting and lottery legislation, so it’s up to the various states to do it. Rio de Janeiro is on board, looking to introduce its own framework for health and tourism lotteries, as well...
Saipan’s Casino Regulator Forced to Close as Imperial Pacific International’s Failures Mount
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has a new governor, and possibly a new way of conducting business. After repeated failures on the part of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the fledgling operator behind the Imperial Palace casino resort, Governor Arnold Palacios...
Netherlands Soccer Under Review After 25 Players Bet Illegally
There have been a number of scandals recently involving athletes placing wagers on their own sport, and the Netherlands is now dealing with one of its own. An investigation has uncovered alleged widespread betting among soccer players, although getting to the bottom...
World Snooker Tour Partners with Sportsbook on Heels of Match-Fixing Scandal
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) recently sent its PR team into action to perform damage control following allegations of match-fixing. The World Snooker Tour (WST), of which the WPBSA owns more than a quarter, is now teaming up with...
India Man Burns Body to Cover Gambling Losses in Attempted Insurance Scam
A plan to vanish without a trace in order to cover his gambling losses went awry for a man in India. He thought he could incinerate a body as if it were his own and claim the insurance money. But he left...
Entain Scaling Back Where Regulated Markets in Doubt
A couple of years ago, Entain indicated that it wanted to focus its gaming operations primarily on markets that had established regulations. It began working on reaching that goal and will kick its plans into overdrive this year. Gaming operators have been...
