2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spread-Betting Firm Accuses British Tycoon Robert Tchenguiz of Skipping Out on £6.5M Debt
Robert Tchenguiz reportedly had everything going for him, including a lifestyle that allowed him to purchase a Ferrari F40 and a £20-million (US$23.55 million) townhouse in London. A new battle with a spread-betting firm may, to a certain degree, explain how he...
Illegal Casino Six Blocks From Thai Police Station Leads to Corruption Claims
This past Tuesday, a man stole 300K baht (US$8,310) from a casino in Bangkok, Thailand. What was more outrageous than the theft, however, was the fact the casino was operating illegally and only blocks away from a police station. The perpetrator behind...
Colombia’s Tax Authority to Begin Closer Scrutiny of Gaming Operators
Gustavo Petro Urrego, the new president of Colombia, announced sweeping changes to financial policies for the country soon after taking office. In response to that, the Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) is going to become more involved in oversight of...
European Poker Tour Barcelona Sets Records, Raises Future Bar
The European Poker Tour (EPT) recently wrapped up its stop in Barcelona, Spain, and the results exceeded all expectations. The tournament series was so successful that future poker events will likely have a hard time keeping up. The PokerStars EPT Barcelona series...
UK Couple Wins Lifetime Lottery Payout, but Split Leaves One Empty-Handed
Kirk Stevens thought he had it all – good luck in love and in life. He and his girlfriend, Laura Hoyle, won a windfall lottery, only to have Hoyle kick him out and keep all the money for herself. In March 2021,...
UK Game Nation Casino Thieves Brandish Knife to Steal £10K
Police in the UK are on the hunt for two thieves who carried out a brazen daytime assault. In less than five minutes, they were able to steal £10,000 (US$11,800) from the Game Nation casino in Bearwood, Smethwick, using only a knife....
Online Gaming’s Spreadex Fined More Than $1.6M by UK Gambling Commission
English Football League Championship soccer club Sunderland may be having second thoughts over its relationship with Spreadex, the financial trading and sports betting company. The company received a fine of £1.36 million (US$1.6 million) from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over a...
New Zealand Casino Operator SkyCity Posts Major Loss for Latest Fiscal Year
The latest financial report from SkyCity Entertainment Group shows that it’s going through a rough patch. The New Zealand casino operator’s financial health for its fiscal year 2022 saw a significant drop from the previous year. The removal of COVID-19 restrictions has...
Genius Sports Launches New Fan Campaign with CFL
The sports betting industry in Canada is continuing to grow. The latest addition to the market is a new product from Genius Sports that targets Canadian Football League (CFL) fans. Genius introduced CFL Blitz Picks in collaboration with online sportsbook and casino...
Mexico’s Winpot Casino in Hot Water Over Hidden Cameras in Bathroom
UPDATE: Officers with Mexico's Ministry of Public Security and Civil Protection agencies have shut down the casino as a result of the former employee's complaint. Gamblers know that when they visit a casino, surveillance cameras will follow them almost everywhere they go....
