2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spanish Panhandler Becomes Latest Lottery Millionaire
They say that anyone can win the lottery. A homeless woman in Alicante, Spain, proved this when she became a new millionaire after winning the country’s Bonoloto lottery draw on Aug 1. The unidentified woman bought the ticket at a local shop...
Flutter Completes Acquisition of Lottery Operator Sisal
Sisal is now officially part of the Flutter family of companies. The Italy-based Italian lottery and gaming operator adds to Flutter’s ever-changing portfolio. Flutter began working on the $2.2-billion acquisition last year and announced that the two companies had reached an agreement...
Irish Lawmakers Call Out Government For ‘Illegal’ Gaming Licenses
Online casino and slot operators in Ireland are receiving licenses that allow them to offer their platforms legally. Now, lawmakers want answers. The Irish government's revenue department is responsible for issuing gaming licenses, provided the operator's activity falls within the legal scope...
Macau’s Fisherman’s Wharf Employees Face Dismissals, More Cuts Expected
The situation in Macau may be getting worse, as COVID-19 and regulatory changes threaten the city's gaming industry. Fisherman's Wharf employees are receiving their pink slips, the latest casualties of a major change in the SAR's direction. Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) confirmed...
Malta Sportsbook Thieves Caught Thanks to Surveillance Cameras
A trio of criminals is behind bars in Malta after robbing a sportsbook in the Mediterranean island country. Their downfall came thanks to surveillance footage that also provided irrefutable evidence of other crimes. The suspects approached a woman walking down the street,...
Goliath Poker Tournament Returns to Grosvenor Casino This Month
For European poker fans who didn't make it to the WSOP in Vegas or can't head to the WSOP Europe in the Czech Republic, there's another option. Coming up at the end of the month is the Goliath Texas Hold 'em tournament,...
UK Legal Gambling Revenue Dropped 14 Percent In June
Gamblers in the UK weren’t as active last month as they have been previously. New data from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) shows that gambling spend is down, a possible side effect of the country’s soaring inflation. This past February, the gaming...
Brazilians Overwhelmingly Prefer One Gambling Option, Per Betsson Study
As Betsson continues to gain momentum in Latin America, it decided to take a closer look at what casino gaming options Brazilians prefer. The gaming and sports betting operator discovered that one particular option stands out well above the rest. Using data...
FIFA, United Nations Continue Efforts To Stop Match-Fixing in Soccer
Various studies have shown that the prevalence of match-fixing in sports may be declining on a global level. However, it still exists, especially in soccer and tennis, and FIFA and the United Nations (UN) are taking a leading role in stopping it....
Casino ‘Kingpin’ Arrested Three Years Ago in Bangladesh Innocent, Says Wife
For the past three years, Salim Prodhan has been sitting in a jail cell in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Authorities say he is the mastermind of an illegal online casino. This week in court, his wife told a judge that...
