2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Poker World Sees Cheaters Suspended, PokerStars Tournament Halted By DDoS
Two regular faces in the poker world were notably absent from a popular, long-running tournament, and PokerStars is again experiencing technical difficulties during events. A few days ago, as the Poker Masters was getting started, Daniel Negreanu noticed that Ali Imsirovic and...
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators Crunch Hits 40K Chinese Nationals
The Philippines is currently shutting down offshore gaming operators (POGO) segment and deporting many foreign nationals. The Philippines Justice Department is taking decisive action against the online gaming segment, according to Reuters. A spokesperson for the agency, Jose Dominic Clavano, reported Monday...
Gambling and Crime Linked In UK Study, but Regulators Find Survey Flaws
A new UK study is examining the relationship between gambling and crime. The results state that increased gambling leads to increased crime, but those results may be biased. Will Grimond, a data reporter using information from the Howard League, a charity which...
Australia’s Northern Territory Says No New Slots Until at Least 2023
The plan to allow new slot machines in Australia's Northern Territory (NT) is now off the table. The idea was to authorize up to 60 machines in bars and restaurants. But public backlash proved to be greater than authorities expected. In August,...
NFC East NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys Rivalry Returns on ‘Monday Night Football’
Monday Night Football closes the NFL’s Week 3 with just a single game. It’s a big one, though, as two NFC East teams – the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants – battle for position. The Cowboys are hitting the road...
Star Entertainment’s Geoff Hogg Dashes for the Door After Only Three Months on the Job
The revolving door to the boss's office at Star Entertainment continues to spin out of control. The latest to jump ship is Geoff Hogg, the interim CEO who manned the helm for only about three months. Star is just one of Australia's...
Match-Fixing Habit Leads to Lifetime Ban for Chilean Tennis Coach
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has banned long-time tennis coach Sebastián Rivera after match-fixing claims. It's unknown how many games Rivera affected. At the last count, the ITIA identified at least 64. But the number could be higher. Rivera was once...
NFL Sunday Bettors Dazed and Confused by Wild Endings
Sunday was a mixed bag of results for NFL fans and bettors. One of the biggest takeaways is that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers definitely aren't the same team they were last year. The Bucs forgot they had to play football on Sunday....
NFL Sunday Lineup Offers Plenty of Challenges for Fans and Bettors
The NFL season's Week 3 action continues on Sunday with another full slate of games. Seven teams are still looking for their first win, which likely means a handful of teams will still be winless heading into Week 4. The Tampa Bay...
Brazil’s New Lotteries To Raise Money for Health and Tourism Approved
A legislative initiative to bring more lottery products to Brazil has found success. The country is still debating the merits of sports betting and online casinos. But everyone welcomes lotteries, including President Jair Bolsonaro. At the end of August, Deputies approved a...
