2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Gambling Sponsorships in UK Sports on the Rise, New Study Finds
An effort to ban gambling sponsorships of sports teams in the UK has a lot of momentum. However, a new study by Caytoo, a sponsorship relations company, shows an increase in sponsorship deals. The English Premier League (EPL) will likely sign off...
MGM Resorts Expresses Interest in Thailand Casino, Steady on Macau
MGM Resorts International released its latest financial health report this week, reporting over $2.1 billion in revenue for its Las Vegas operations. In an earnings call on Wednesday, the gaming operator offered insight into its Asia Pacific future, which could hold several...
LeoVegas Hit With Massive Fine Over AML, Responsible Gaming Violations in the UK
Gaming operator LeoVegas is facing a large fine for not following the rules of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It will have to pay £1.32 million (US$1.6 million) for its inability to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gaming policies. The...
British Foot Fetish Actor Sentenced to Jail for Dealing Drugs to Fund Gambling Habit
Jack Lawrence wanted to be known as an actor. However, he’s now receiving celebrity status for all the wrong reasons. The Brit has appeared in court on charges he distributed crack cocaine, the result of a need to fund his gambling addiction....
Hong Kong Police Officers Found Guilty of Warning Triad Boss of Gambling Den Raid
The Wo Shing Wo triad is one of Asia's most entrenched criminal organizations, particularly Hong Kong. It’s survived for so long because of help from inside the police force, and three officers have been found guilty in court for giving it assistance....
Coral, Rank Digital Blasted for Irresponsible Gambling Ads in the UK
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has called out two gaming operators over their ads. The operators, bookmaker Coral and online gaming operator Rank Digital Gaming, have run into trouble before because of promotions the ASA deemed irresponsible. In a TV ad...
Bren Esports Owner Accused of Being Drug Smuggler
Bernard Chong, the owner of the Bren Esports organization, faces allegations of drug trafficking in a case involving approximately $33.6 million, according to Philippine media. It is being investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The case dates back to 2019...
Spanish Online Gamblers in Cut Back on Spending Last Year, Reports Show
The gambling market in Spain changed last year, as gamblers spent more in land-based venues than they did online. An update from the country's gaming regulator shows how much things changed by sector. A few months ago, the General Directorate of Gambling...
Colombia Betting Shops Face Threat of Rise in Coordinated Attacks
Despite armed guards, betting shops in Colombia are dealing with an increase in robberies. One particular chain has become a repeat target, with a coordinated attack on over a dozen of its stores taking place last Friday. The assailants hit 13 shops...
Sportradar Calls on Artificial Intelligence to Launch New NBA Sports Betting Solution
The transformation of the sports betting experience continues, this time with the help of Sportradar. The sports data supplier is introducing a novel betting solution that will help operators increase their interaction with NBA fans. Sportradar announced today the launch of Virtual...
