2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
UK Legal Online Gambling Revenue Dips Slightly in Q1
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) just released an update on the impact COVID-19 has had on gambling behavior. The update primarily covers the first quarter of this year and shows a slight drop in online gambling activity. Overall, gambling continues to play...
Suncity Group Executive Director Is Taking Control of the Company
Suncity Group is trying to pick up the pieces following its recent administrative and financial troubles. There's a new man ready to steer the junket operator's future, with a senior executive purchasing its controlling shares. Andrew Lo Kai Bong is now in...
Spanish Man’s Counterfeit Euro Scheme to Feed Betting Habit Falls Apart
A Spanish man from the town of Cuéllar thought he had an ingenious way to launder counterfeit money for clean bills to use on sports bets. However, it fell apart, and police tracked him down by following the breadcrumbs. The Spanish Civil...
Aristocrat to Launch iGaming Solution before Year’s End
Aristocrat Leisure has reiterated its plan to jump into the digital gaming space. The gaming equipment manufacturer said in a filing with the Australian Securities Exchange today that it is ready to tackle the growing market. Aristocrat will launch an online casino...
Bloomberry Resorts Wants to Build Another Integrated Resort in the Philippines
Bloomberry Resorts envisions the Philippines as a massive gambling destination. The company already owns or invests in several casinos and integrated resorts there, but wants to add another. Bloomberry, the Enrique Razon-led empire, plans to build a third integrated resort (IR) on...
Sweden Gambling Bill Update Removes Restrictive Marketing Regulations
Sweden's government has introduced a series of changes to the country's gambling laws. It listened to the gaming industry before finalizing the changes, backing off plans to severely handicap operators' marketing initiatives. Like most countries, Sweden is revamping its gambling regulations to...
Match-Fixing Scandal Sees Irish Police Arrest 10 for Involvement in Plot
Police in Ireland continue to uncover elements of extensive match-fixing through an investigation that began three years ago. They arrested 10 more people today, but more arrests are likely. Since 2019, an investigation into alleged match-fixing involving League of Ireland games, dubbed...
India’s Legal Gaming Industry Faces Potential Decline From 28% Tax
India is in the process of updating the tax rates for gambling activity across the country. Higher rates are going to arrive, which could lead to attrition of legal options and an increase in black market alternatives. The Goods and Services Tax...
UK Regulators Suspend Online Gaming Operator’s License, Fines Two More
Goldchip Limited, which operates the Goldchip.com gaming platform, will not be available in the UK for a while. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended its license, while also issuing fines against two other companies. The Gambling Commission has suspended with immediate effect...
Dominican Republic May Drop Lottery Regulator After Recent Scandal
A recent debacle - in addition to ongoing drama - over a lottery draw has the Dominican Republic questioning the authenticity of the National Lottery. More than just a name of a lottery, the Dominican National Lottery is also the lottery regulator,...
