Gambling insiders know that Latin America is a hot target for online operations. The region is experiencing substantial growth, and Colombia is among the top countries leading the way. By 2025, gross gaming revenue for Latin America’s overall sports betting market is going to be triple what it was in 2020, according to analysts. Argentina, […]
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Spain’s government wants to take a closer look at the gambling industry and, specifically, problem gambling. In order to do so, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain (MCE, for its Spanish acronym) wants to allocate most of its budget to the segment. Alberto Garzón, who heads the ministry, plans to increase his office’s budget […]
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Germany’s online gaming market continues to expand, even if it only covers virtual slots. Tipico has received a license to increase its footprint in the state, but Lottoland has become persona non grata. Gambling reforms led to the introduction of the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling in the country. However, the rollout of options has […]
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An 81-year-old woman was tailed home after an evening of gambling at Washington State’s Muckleshoot Casino last week. Once there, a robber struck her in the head and stole her purse. Inside was $1,200. As the sole robber approached her, the victim fell to the ground outside of her house. That is when the bandit […]
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UPDATE: The so-called “Las Vegas Strip Slasher,” Yonni Barrios, 32, was charged Tuesday with two counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder. Barrios is accused of killing Las Vegas residents Maris DiGiovanni, 30, and Brent Hallett, 47, in an unprovoked knife attack Oct. 6 on the Las Vegas Strip that also wounded six […]
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The last time Luis Severino pitched, he was throwing a no-hitter through seven innings, allowing only one baserunner via a walk, and hitting 100 mph on his final pitch of the seventh, a strikeout of Nathaniel Lowe. It was his 63rd strike in 94 pitches. So what did manager Aaron Boone do? He yanked him […]
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The past several days have been a busy period of high-level executive announcements at publicly traded gaming companies. On Monday, Light & Wonder (NASDAQ: LNW) said Matt Wilson will become chief executive officer on an ongoing basis. He was named interim CEO in August, replacing Barry Cottle. The Board of Directors unanimously determined that Matt […]
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The Maryland sports betting agency tasked with determining the licensing process and governing regulations for expanded gaming has taken another step. It has unveiled the public remarks it fielded during its comment period that concluded on September 26. Much of the public input submitted to the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) scolded the agency for […]
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For years, the Philippines resisted calls from China to make changes to its gambling industry, especially Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). It finally gave in, but the Chinese regime has decided that the Philippines deserves to be on its tourism blacklist over its inaction. China was upset because POGOs were heavily targeting its in-country citizens. […]
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders both gave electrifying performances in Monday Night Football. However, in what is becoming an all-too-common theme, questionable calls by the refs, and not the plays on the field, altered the outcome. Travis Kelce was the star of the game, recording four TD for the Chiefs. That was […]
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