2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Chinese Streaming Platform DouYu CEO Arrested Over Gambling, Porn
Two years ago, investment research firm Grizzly Reports revealed that the Chinese livestreaming platform DouYu was supporting the proliferation of illegal gambling by its streamers. Now, authorities have finally caught on, allegedly arresting DouYu founder and CEO Chen Shaojie in October for...
Genting Shuts Down UK Casino Over Structural Stability Concerns
The Genting Casino in Westcliff on Sea in the UK is out of commission. It abruptly shut its doors after finding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) had been used in its construction, sparking concerns over the property's safety and structural integrity. The...
POGO-Led Sex Trafficking in the Philippines Puts 26 Cops Out of Work
Just days after authorities busted a Philippine Online Gaming Operator (POGO) for sex trafficking, Secretary of Government Benjamin Abalos Jr. said that local police were partially to blame. His comments launched an investigation that has now led to 26 officers, including the...
Resorts World Genting Casino Heist: Police Arrest 10 Suspects in $1 Million Chip Theft Investigation
Genting Malaysia suffered a theft about a week ago at its Resorts World Genting property that has it scrambling to locate almost $1 million in casino chips. It's on the road to recovery, with surveillance footage and a police investigation helping to...
Dutch Court Orders Unibet to Refund Gamblers
The Netherlands' court judge has ordered Kindred-owned Unibet and another unidentified company to refund gamblers after it was found to be illegally operating in the country. This is the latest crackdown on unlicensed online gaming operators. Lawyers for the gamblers argue that...
UK to Discuss Gambling Bonus Regulations as Public Backlash Intensifies
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ready to address the subject of bonuses and other incentives with gaming industry players. It’s part of a complex review following the publication of the government’s white paper, although public resistance to some of the recommendations...
Puerto Rico’s First Fully Domestic Sportsbook Opens Today
In another step forward in the development of the online sports betting landscape in Puerto Rico, the Ballers Sportsbook is ready to officially launch. It's part of the U.S. territory's continuing effort to become more self-sustaining and grab its share of the...
Cloudflare Hints at Possible Rise in Gambling-Targeted DDoS Attacks
A recent report by Cloudflare suggests that gambling and betting operators should tighten their online security measures. The DDoS threat report for 2023 Q3 indicates that November and December could experience a surge in denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Cloudflare's analysis indicates that the...
Former IPI Manager Granted Access to Imperial Palace Casino’s Liquor Vault to Settle Outstanding Debt
Joshua Gray, a former Imperial Pacific International (IPI) manager to whom the company owes over $5.6 million, is going do what many people would like to do. He’s going to raid the company’s liquor cabinet at its failed Imperial Palace casino in...
Playtech and Grupo Caliente Legal Battle Escalates Over Service Fees Dispute
A long-running battle between Playtech and Grupo Caliente, its gaming partner in Mexico, reached a new level last month after Grupo Caliente filed a lawsuit in Mexico. Playtech said it isn't willing to respond to the court's initial ruling, asserting that legal...
