2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Cashless Gaming Coming to New South Wales, but Format Still Not Clear
New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is coming up on its political elections, and gambling is taking a leading position. As the debate over topics such as cashless gaming continues, it's clear that changes are coming. What kind of changes, however, remains open...
Century Casinos Exits Bermuda Resort, New Partner Needed
Bermuda is having a difficult time finding a solid path to embracing casino gambling. It’s going to be even more difficult now, as Century Casinos has decided it no longer wants to be a part of the potential market. For more than...
Chile’s Online Casino Debate to Be Revived
Latin America continues to see growth in the online gaming segment, and more changes are coming this year. Several countries are exploring legislative options to pave the way for digital casinos, and Chile could make a move forward within the next 12...
Thai Police Arrest Ex-Macau Exec Peter Coker, Jr. for Securities Fraud
South Shore Holdings didn't plan very well when it tried to launch a hotel project in Macau under the ill-fated name The 13. It was a disaster from the start that culminated in unrelated securities fraud charges against several South Shore executives,...
Dallas Cowboys Favored Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Advance in NFL Postseason
The NFL Divisional Round competition is set, with just one more NFC spot open in the Super Bowl race. It will be filled after the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play Monday night, and the Boys are out in front...
NFL Wild Card Weekend Games Go Sideways for Teams, Sports Bettors
There are winners and losers in every sports competition. But few things are worse than losing after winning. That’s what happened in several of the NFL’s wild-card games over the weekend, leading to big losses for teams and sports bettors. Out of...
NFL Has a Reputation Problem as Postseason Begins – Opinion
The NFL is “bad football” and not “professional football,” according to two different, long-time insiders. Their stances, and other issues, should give league officials, team executives, and others reason to be concerned about the future. The NFL is a massively successful business,...
Taiwan Boosts Lottery Jackpots by $29M to Add Revenue, Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
Taiwan Lottery Co., Taiwan's official lottery operator, will add TWD900 million (US$29.61 million) to several lotteries' jackpots this year to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. It's also a way to increase interest in lottery products. Huang Chih-yi, a Taiwan Lottery board...
Gaming Operator 888 Holdings Sees Revenue Decline, Loss of CFO
Gaming operator 888 Holdings continues to have difficulty finding solid ground for its operations. Its revenue has been slipping, and its full-year revenue for last year shows a year-on-year decline amid mixed results from its different gaming segments. The revenue for the...
Singapore: Popular Actor Facing Investigation Over Gambling Promotion
Singapore has several casinos and is in the process of exploring expanded gambling operations. At the same time, it maintains a hands-off approach to certain forms of advertising, and this could become a problem for a popular local actor. Local artist Terence...
