2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spanish Police Bust Major Illegal Gambling, Narcotics Ring in Seville
Police in the city of Seville, Spain, have shut down what they say was one of the largest illegal drug operations in the city. In doing so, they also interrupted an illegal gambling outfit that was actively running in several locations. Agents...
Premier League’s Fulham May Or May Not Have Signed Sponsorship Deal
The English Premier League (EPL) reportedly has overwhelming support from its clubs for a voluntary ban on gambling sponsorships. However, the Fulham club apparently doesn't agree with the league and may have connected with bookmaker W88. The EPL and its soccer clubs...
Imperial Pacific License Revocation Back on the Table Once Again
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been trying to figure out how to hold onto its exclusivity to operate the only casino in Saipan. It may not be able to, as an effort to revoke that license might be moving forward. A week...
Liverpool Man Steals Money to Gamble, Jeopardizes Business
For too much love for gambling, an employee in Liverpool threatened the livelihood of his employer and his friend. As a manager, he stole cash from the business on several occasions, putting the company on the verge of shutting down. Paul Hodges,...
Australian Online Gaming Operators To Issue Monthly Loss Statements
A law from 2018 is finally coming to life in Australia. Gambling operators will now have to send their customers monthly statements of their activity so they can see how much they spend on a regular basis. Across Australia, new regulations are...
Paraguay Enhanced Slot Machine Law Dies as Deadline Passes
An attempt to bring a new level of activity to Paraguay's legal gambling market has ended. Lawmakers had the chance to approve a bill to regulate slot machines but let the deadline pass without a decision. The deadline for the regulation of...
Rapper Drake Beats the Sportsbook With Another Winning UFC Betting Night
Drake is back in action at his favorite betting site, Stake.com. The Canadian rapper attacked two fights on the UFC Fight Night 208 card this past Saturday, taking them both to pocket $1.5 million from a combined $2.2-million in bets. Drake has...
Macau Casinos Could Suffer Greater Losses Through Use of Chinese Digital Currency
China continues to roll out its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), and there’s little doubt that it will become part of Macau’s gambling ecosystem. However, according to experts, the results may not be what China or Macau expect. A CBDC is...
Crown Resorts’ Sydney Casino Finally Ready To Welcome Gamblers in August
Crown Resorts is cleaning the gaming tables and dusting off the slots at its Sydney casino. The property will open the casino floor next month, a year and a half after New South Wales (NSW) suspended its casino license. Two gaming floors...
Gaming Regulators in Lithuania and Ukraine Sign Supervisory Pact
Even as the country continues to try to fend off the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s gaming regulator wants to keep its gambling industry in line. It has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lithuania that both countries hope will mutually benefit their...
