2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Casinos Could Be Coming To Indigenous Villages in Brazil
There is growing support for the return of gambling activity to Brazil. As lawmakers continue to discuss the next steps they want to take, a legislator is suggesting that the indigenous villages of the Amazon region receive approval to host casinos. Depending...
Smarkets Fined by the UK Gambling Commission Over Regulatory Failings
Online betting operator Smarkets is the latest to find itself on the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) radar. It faces allegations of not living up to its social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, failures which will cost it a substantial amount of...
Entain Sets Its Sights on Croatia as Expansion Into Eastern Europe Commences
Entain already has a strong global presence, but now it's ramping up its operations in Europe, starting with Croatia. As earnings continue to increase, Entain recently announced that it will acquire 75% of SuperSport Group, a sports betting and gaming company controlling...
German Gamblers Will Soon Have Access to More Online Slot Sites
Competition breeds innovation, and that axiom could benefit gamblers in Germany. The number of approved online slots operators is increasing with the issuance of three more licenses. Mernov (which later became Deutsche Gesellschaft für Glücksspiel) was the first operator to receive permission...
Chile’s Gambling Ecosystem Under Siege Over Allegations of Fraud, Other Illegal Activity
There's trouble brewing in Chile's gambling industry that might not have a happy ending. On several fronts, accusations of fraud, embezzlement, abuse of authority, and more are coming to the surface. Chile has been attempting to move its gaming ecosystem forward through...
South Korean Police Close Illegal Gambling Ring Worth More Than $90M
Police in South Korea's South Chungcheong Province dismantled an elaborate online gambling ring this week, according to the Yonhap News Agency. They initially took into custody 17 people as a result, but ultimately only arrested 11. The group allegedly had been operating...
Australian Cons Friends’ Business For Gambling Funds
The owners of the Busy Bee Pharmacy in Perth, Australia, thought they had run into good luck when a family friend offered to manage the company's books. What they didn't expect was that the friend would ultimately embezzle over AU$3.5 million (US$2.48...
Flutter’s Sky Bet Accused of Profiling to Target Gambling Addicts in the UK
It seems Flutter can't win even when it's playing by the rules. The global gaming company's Sky Bet operator is under fire for profiling users, which is part of the process of offering a responsible gambling solution. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office...
Vietnam Wants To Legalize Sports Betting To Curb Black Market Wagers
Lawmakers in Vietnam see a future where the country can embrace, not shun, gambling. As the idea of expanding its casino market continues to lead legislative discussions, legal sports betting is making an appearance. A lawmaker in Vietnam’s National Assembly, Pham Van...
Better Collective To Deliver Sports Betting Data To German Sports Broadcaster
A leading sports broadcaster in Germany is helping forge a stronger relationship between sports media and sports betting. Sport1 and its Magic Sports Media gambling subsidiary are bringing in Better Collective to provide new content for its platform. Denmark-based Better Collective will...
