2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
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...
Queensland to Introduce Cashless Gaming, $50M Fines for Rulebreakers
The ability of Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts to repeatedly break financial and gaming regulations in Australia comes with serious consequences. As a result, new rules for the gaming industry in Queensland are coming, including massive fines for rulebreakers. New legislation will...
Andrew Rhodes Moves to Full CEO of UK Gambling Commission
Andrew Rhodes no longer has to carry the "interim" in front of his title as chief executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The gaming regulator officially designated him its CEO today. Rhodes has been the interim chief executive of the UKGC...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Pulls Another Magic Trick to Hold Saipan Casino License
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has done it again. The casino operator figured out a last-minute maneuver to avoid losing its casino license in Saipan, keeping alive its dream to bring the Imperial Palace resort back to life. IPI has been fighting a...
Casino Del Este in Argentina Ready to Begin Phase Two of Development
Argentina continues to see its land-based casino market grow. A plan to add a large integrated resort in the province of Mendoza is the latest addition. In the last week of 2021, the government of the province of Mendoza, Argentina, inaugurated a...
Mexico’s Big Bola Casino Chain Owners Face Money Laundering Allegations
Big Bola, a company that operates casinos in Mexico, is facing allegations it facilitates money laundering. This has led to authorities freezing certain bank accounts as legal issues mount. Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV, for its Spanish acronym) ordered the...
Queensland Casinos Won’t Have to Cut Hours as Government Shoots Down Idea
The idea that casinos in Queensland, Australia, should close early to limit alcohol sales has received a resounding "No." News outlet In Queensland reports that the government won't entertain the notion, as casinos play a huge role in international tourism. The Queensland...
