2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Singapore Man Heads to Prison for Stealing from Hospital to Feed Gambling Habit
A former manager of Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore will spend the next couple of years behind bars. Thats after he stole from the private hospital, spending the money on gambling, cars, and more. The man, Thomas Ng Eng How (age 48), stole...
Star Entertainment’s Journey in New South Wales “At Its End”
One word describes Star Entertainment as a viable casino operator in New South Wales (NSW). "Unsuitable" is the outcome of the inquiry into accusations Star fooled regulators, fueled money-laundering activity, and failed its shareholders. NSW is wrapping up its inquiry into Star...
UK Could Face “War” If It Doesn’t Take Hard Stance Against Gambling
If rumors are true, the UK may not include certain measures in its gambling reform that appeared in the draft. A long-standing Member of Parliament, Iain Duncan Smith, is ready to declare "war" on the government if this is the case. Previously,...
Gaming Regulator PAGCOR Starts First “PAGCOR Village” in Philippines
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is more than the country's gaming regulator and casino operator. It is also a leading contributor to community and societal improvement efforts, which now include the first PAGCOR village in the Batangas province. PAGCOR's latest...
Money Laundering Charges Brought Against Ex-Malta Gaming Auth. Exec
Jason Farrugia has had his first day in court, and it didn't go well. The former chief technology officer for the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) can't escape allegations he misused sensitive data and facilitated money laundering. The 34-year-old Farrugia resigned from his...
Spain to Issue Grants for Gambling Harm Research
Compared to many other countries, Spain has a very low percentage of problem gamblers. Still, the country wants to increasingly investigate gambling harm, and will soon accept bids from research candidates. Yesterday, the government set the regulatory basis for the granting of...
Irishman Who Mugged 73-Year-Old of Her Casino Winnings to Stay to Jail
A septuagenarian who won a small fortune at a local Irish casino six years ago became a victim of muggers shortly after. Her assailants will pay for their crimes, and at least one will remain in jail until his sentencing hearing. In...
Armenia Bans Use of Cash, Payment Terminals for All Gambling
In a move that will completely alter the country's landscape, Armenia has approved a ban on cash for all types of gambling. The move is an attempt to trace all transactions and reduce gambling harm. The Parliament of Armenia is fulfilling its...
Paraguay Lottery Repeated Winning Numbers Raise Eyebrows
The appearance of the same winning numbers in a lottery option in Paraguay has some people claiming fraud. The company behind the draws denies the allegations. Controversy is erupting over the repetition of the winning figures in the lottery. Some lottery agents...
Marina Bay Sands Needs 2,000 Employees as Singapore Visitation Improves
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore needs employees – lots of them. The Las Vegas Sands (LVS) integrated resort (IR) is going on a hiring spree, and will hold a job fair for candidates next week. The two-day recruitment fair will be held...
