2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Crown Melbourne Casino Workers Threaten Strike Ahead of Melbourne Cup
Crown Melbourne employees are contemplating a potential strike, as negotiations with Crown Resorts over pay and other considerations reach a critical point. This comes on the heels of casino worker strikes in Las Vegas and Detroit, Mich. The dispute centers around demands for...
UK Gambling Commission Appoints Seven New Commissioners, None With Gaming Experience
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has seven new commissioners to help guide the gaming regulator's activity. None have professional experience in the industry. The UKGC announced the new appointments on Tuesday. The seven individuals officially began on September 11. The lack of...
Taiwan Police Bust $320M Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme
Police in Taiwan have arrested a man for allegedly running a massive money laundering scheme in the country. Authorities unearthed the scheme after the man's multiple gambling trips abroad. The Electronic Investigation Team (EIT) of Taiwan's Criminal Bureau recently unveiled a sophisticated...
Soccer Star and Blaze Ambassador Neymar Runs Deep in $5,200 Poker Tournament
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, whom most soccer fans know as Neymar Júnior, continues to make a name for himself at the poker tables. The Brazilian soccer player and ambassador for the online casino Blaze has a lot more time to play...
Messi Cements GOAT Status With Eighth Ballon D’or as Oddsmakers’ Favorite
Lionel Messi has done it again. The Argentine soccer GOAT clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or, confirming the predictions of oddsmakers, who had him listed as the clear favorite to keep his record achievement alive. In what turned out to be his final...
Crown Casino Perth Sees Woman Dead in Possible Murder-Suicide Attempt
In an incident at the Crown Towers hotel within the Crown Casino complex in Perth, Australia, a woman was discovered dead in a hotel room. Authorities are currently investigating the case as a potential attempted murder-suicide. The discovery was made in one...
Illegal POGO in Pasay City, Philippines Accused of Sex Trafficking
In the latest hit to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) space in the Philippines, the Philippine News Agency reports a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking. Authorities successfully rescued 731 individuals who were allegedly forced into sex trafficking operations...
Armenia Continues to Redefine iGaming Laws as Market Tops $12B
Armenia has spent the past couple of years developing an iGaming market, and it's paying off. However, the $12 billion in 2022 revenue the market made could slip with the introduction of new laws now coming into effect. In Armenia, the regulation...
Money Laundering Raids Linked in Australia, Italy, India Linked to Chinese Gangs
International money laundering raids over the last two months show an increased connection to Chinese gangs. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime believes the illegal money laundering market is worth as much as $2 trillion a year. This week, the...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Faces $62M Fine, May Lose Saipan Casino Exclusivity
Imperial Pacific Internationa's (IPI) grip on casino exclusivity in Saipan is slipping fast as it faces a $62 million fine. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) issued a 30-day ultimatum to IPI on Thursday, according to the Marianas Variety. The CCC demands the...
