2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
India’s New Gaming Tax Plan Demands $12B From Online Operators
India recently decided that 28% is a fair tax that all online gaming operators targeting the country should pay. Now, the country believes it can force operators to hand over INR1 trillion (US$12.03 billion) to cover the taxes they didn't pay for...
NagaWorld Strike Leader Chhim Sithar’s Prison Sentence Upheld on Appeal
Cambodia is maintaining the convictions and prison sentences for eight individuals associated with the Labor Rights Supported Union (LRSU) of Khmer Employees of the NagaWorld casino, despite pleas by human rights groups. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court initially handed down the sentences,...
Queensland Parliament Reviewing New Gambling Laws
The Queensland Government is looking to implement new gambling oversight laws. The reforms, delineated in The Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, will implement the recommendations outlined in the comprehensive review of the Queensland operations of Star Entertainment. The Star...
Chinese Meth Dealer Admits Ties to Imperial Pacific International
If one man’s account of his involvement with Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is accurate, the company behind Saipan’s failed Imperial Palace casino was willing to work with anyone if it would attract gamblers. A report by The Guam Daily Post cites a...
Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register a Hit With Gamblers
BetStop, Australia's new national self-exclusion register, has emerged as a transformative force in mitigating the risks of online gambling harm for Australians in a very short time. Since its inception in August, nearly 10K individuals have enrolled in the program. The majority...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Hopes Executive Changes Will Save the Company
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is pinning its hopes of revival in Saipan on recent changes to navigate a path to recovery. IPI Holdings, the parent company of the flailing casino operator behind the Imperial Palace, anticipates the appointment of two new executives...
Norway to Protect iGaming Monopoly Through Mandatory DNS Blocking
Norway hasn't given up on gaming monopolies. Instead, it is moving further towards isolation by announcing new legislation. Under this legislation, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) would be mandated to block all iGambling websites using Domain Name System (DNS) blocking. Under the proposed...
Former Indonesian Governor With Gambling Habit Goes to Prison
Lukas Enembe, the former governor of the Indonesian state of Papua, is heading to prison. The Jakarta Globe reports that a judge has sentenced him to eight years behind bars for embezzling government funds, some of which he used to lead a...
More Than 80% Of Spain Adults Enjoy Recreational Gambling, Says Study
Gambling is big business everywhere, but it has a solid place in Spain’s entertainment industry. A new study shows that more than 80% of the adult population enjoys regular or occasional recreational gambling. The 2023 edition of a Game and Society survey...
Australia’s Gambling Operators Prefer to Advertise on Free TV and Radio
Gambling operators targeting the Australian market have a strong affinity for free-to-air (FTA) TV and radio. In a comprehensive study commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Nielsen reveals that more than one million gambling advertisements inundated the free airwaves...
