2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Cambodia Cockfighting Raid Leads to Village Leader’s Death
A few days ago, Cambodian police raided what they determined to be an illegal online betting shop for cockfighting. During the event, an innocent village leader was killed in the event after ducking into the shop just to get out of the...
Kambi Expands Latin American Sports Betting Presence Through Exclusive Deal in Argentina
Sportsbook provider Kambi has signed a multi-year agreement with gaming platform Ondiss, expanding that firm to more Argentine provinces. It's a particularly lucrative partnership for Kambi, including exclusivity for its sports betting operations. The agreement means that the company's sportsbook will be...
Colombia’s New President Debuts New Tax Reform, Aims to Reduce Gambling Taxes
Colombia's new president, Gustavo Petro Urrego is submitting a proposal to reduce certain gambling taxes. He wants to raise taxes on the "ultra-wealthy" while cutting tax obligations on "occasional" gambling winnings. Petro, a former economist, was sworn in as Colombia's president on...
Twitch Responds to Rise in Gambling Streams With Promise of Changes
A recent Bloomberg article has called out a Twitch personality over his commentary on gambling and its influence on viewer habits. Twitch says it will conduct a "deep-dive" into gambling streams on its service and take appropriate measures to "protect" its community....
Bragg Gaming Reports Solid Q2 Revenue, Continuing Success from Q1
B2B gaming technology company Bragg Gaming is having a good year. It reported a strong first quarter, and following the release of its latest financial health report, saw another significant improvement in the second quarter. Gross profit for the company increased by...
Sports Betting Software Pinnacle Boosts Blockchain in Gaming with Azuro
Sports betting software provider Pinnacle Solutions is advancing blockchain use in the sports betting space. It has partnered with the Azuro platform, a decentralized betting solution. Through the partnership, Pinnacle will make its sports and eSports prices available to Azuro for further...
Ex-Church of England Ops Manager Charged With Embezzlement After Using Funds to Gamble
Martin Sargeant, a former Church of England operations manager embezzled money to spend on gambling and other frivolities. The church only recently uncovered the fraud, leading to the jet-setting gambler's arrest and first appearance in court last Friday. Sargeant served as the...
Australia’s Northern Territory Plan To Allow 60 New Slots Causes Uproar
In many states across Australia, there is growing concern over the prevalence of slot machines. Despite calls for a reduction in their numbers, a gaming company in the Northern Territory (NT) seeks an increase, and locals aren't happy. Iris Capital, which is...
Esports Integrity Commission Admonishes Valve Over Punishments; Valve Shrugs It Off
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) works to ensure the eSports ecosystem conducts itself with integrity. It’s not afraid to hand down harsh punishments, but believes video game developer and publisher Valve has gone too far after suspending a couple of players. ESIC...
Brazil’s Lack of Online Gambling Regs Isn’t Stopping Operators From Taking Over
Brazil is still trying to figure out if it wants to regulate online sports betting, and may not be involved anytime soon. However, this doesn't mean sports betting operators aren't rolling into the country on a continuous basis. Bookmakers continue to expand...
