2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Casino Opens with Technical Issues, Glitches
Venezuela is hoping the country's newest casino can help to alleviate its economic troubles. But the opening of the new facility in the city of Barquisimeto didn’t go according to plan. The Royal Casinos Barquisimeto held its grand opening this past Saturday,...
Maltese Fortune Teller With a Gambling Habit Blindsided by Arrest
A fortune teller in Malta never saw it coming. But Maria Magdalena Sultana has avoided jail time after authorities arrested her for money laundering in conjunction with her long-running gambling habit. Sultana allegedly made a decent living staring into her crystal ball...
Brazil’s Legalized Gambling Initiative Facing Lengthy Delay
While other Latin American countries find room in their legislative agendas to discuss gambling, Brazil seems to be stuck. The head of the Senate has confirmed that there won't be any progress until December, at the earliest. The latest delay doesn't come...
The Venetian in Vegas to Host Mid-States Poker Tour in September
The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is ready to return to one of its favorite haunts. The next stop on the circuit is the Venetian in Las Vegas, coming up from Sept. 3-5. The Venetian will host the MSPT’s Main Event, an $1,100...
Australian Casinos Face More Accusations of Violating Regulations, Working With Junkets
First, it was Crown Resorts. Then, it was Star Entertainment. Now, other casinos in Queensland face accusations they violated regulations. But regulators aren’t ready to launch a widespread investigation into the industry. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and 60 Minutes, the...
SkyCity Auckland Casino Workers Strike in Push for Living Wage
It's been a slow year financially for New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment. Still, workers at its Auckland casino are demanding more pay and launched a strike over the weekend to get it. SkyCity has had difficulty gaining traction following the COVID-19...
Illegal Casino Six Blocks From Thai Police Station Leads to Corruption Claims
This past Tuesday, a man stole 300K baht (US$8,310) from a casino in Bangkok, Thailand. What was more outrageous than the theft, however, was the fact the casino was operating illegally and only blocks away from a police station. The perpetrator behind...
Colombia’s Tax Authority to Begin Closer Scrutiny of Gaming Operators
Gustavo Petro Urrego, the new president of Colombia, announced sweeping changes to financial policies for the country soon after taking office. In response to that, the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) is going to become more involved in oversight of...
European Poker Tour Barcelona Sets Records, Raises Future Bar
The European Poker Tour (EPT) recently wrapped up its stop in Barcelona, Spain, and the results exceeded all expectations. The tournament series was so successful that future poker events will likely have a hard time keeping up. The PokerStars EPT Barcelona series...
UK Couple Wins Lifetime Lottery Payout, but Split Leaves One Empty-Handed
Kirk Stevens thought he had it all – good luck in love and in life. He and his girlfriend, Laura Hoyle, won a windfall lottery, only to have Hoyle kick him out and keep all the money for herself. In March 2021,...
