2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Philippines Lottery Draw with 433 Winners to be Investigated
The odds of winning a six-number lottery that includes 55 numbers is about one in 28,989,675. The fact that hundreds of people hit the jackpot in a single lottery draw in the Philippines with those elements is raising more than a few...
Sean Winter Takes Down Poker Masters $25K High Roller for $430K
The global poker tournament market never sleeps, and the Poker Masters series has been producing a number of winners since last month. The latest is Sean Winter, who shipped the $25K High Roller event for $432K. This was one of the last...
‘Monday Night Football’ Fan Brutally Tackled After Running on the Field
The San Francisco 49ers and L.A. Rams met on Monday Night Football in what would turn out to be a lopsided game. But the best play for the Rams, and possibly hardest tackle, wasn't even against the Niners. The last game of...
UK Casinos Return to the European Casino Association Following Brexit
Two years ago, the UK’s land-based gaming scene had to exit the European Casino Association (ECA) as part of the country’s departure from the European Union (EU). Now, the casino and gaming operator support organization is welcoming British casinos back into the...
Brazil’s Gambling Future Uncertain as Runoff Presidential Election Required
In the run-up to Brazil's government elections, former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was the slight favorite to beat the country's current president, Jair Bolsonaro. He did, but the margin wasn't enough to avoid a second vote, which means there's still...
New Gambling Regulations Arrive in Galicia, Spain
Spain’s gambling industry continues to evolve in order to respond to new challenges. With most autonomous communities introducing updated legislation, Galicia has added its name to the list. Galicia’s Council has approved a new restrictive bill that will limit the number of...
Russian Gambling Operators Caught Stealing Data of Ukrainians
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has, logically, led to a complete breakdown in the commercial relationship between the two countries. Ukraine doesn’t want Russian firms operating inside its borders. But at least one gambling company slipped in and has been stealing...
NFL Sunday Follows The Chalk, As Giants, Vikings Take Home Wins
Week 4 in the NFL hasn't delivered too many surprises. There's still one more game to go, as the L.A. Rams meet the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. But that should be easy money for sports bettors as well. Sunday brought...
Indonesia Soccer Match Riot Sees Scores Dead
A soccer match in Indonesia on Saturday ended in the worst possible way. There were at least 125 deaths when thousands of fans of the Arema FC club burst onto the field after a 3-2 defeat to Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuruhan...
NFL Sunday Lineup Includes First Game Across The Pond This Year
Football fans and bettors have a lot to think about with today's NFL lineup. There’s no shortage of tough games on the schedule, and the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings get the ball rolling across the pond. Week 4 of the...
