2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Tiger Resort Co. Confident It Can Block Kazuo Okada’s Return
The Philippine Supreme Court recently ordered Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) to reinstate its former chairman and CEO, Kazuo Okada. The casino operator was never going to abide by the order willingly and is confident it will successfully beat the...
Genting HK’s Dream Cruises to Set Sail Next Month Under New Business
Dream Cruises is back, but under a completely different name. Formerly part of Genting Hong Kong (Genting HK), part of the Genting casino family of companies, the new Resorts World Cruises (RWC) will splash its first voyage next month. Genting HK-owned Dream...
Asia’s Online Gambling Platforms Are More Than 50% Illegal, Officials Claim
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) released analysis on the state of gambling in Asia late last week. In it, the organization revealed troubling statistics, including the assertion that over half of the accessible gaming platforms in Asia are illegal. If the ARF...
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Had a Busy 2021, Sanctioning Multiple Operators for Violations
Spain's Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ, for its Spanish acronym) was busy last year. It shut down 13 web portals and imposed fines of more than €58 million (US$61.14 million) during 2021 for multiple violations. The DGOJ sanctioned a total...
New Zealand’s Southland District Council Puts ‘Sinking Lid’ on Its Gambling Policy
Southland District in New Zealand wants to know if its gambling regulations meet the public's approval. It is now accepting feedback on its "soft sinking lid" plan, which has reduced the number of gambling machines in the territory. Gambling machines have fallen...
British Paralegal Imprisoned for Stealing from Employer to Fund Gambling
A 38-year-old father of two from the UK is leaving his children to go to prison. He siphoned over £438,000 (US$545,397) from the law firm where he worked as a paralegal to feed his gambling habit, and will now pay the price....
888 Holdings Closer to William Hill Takeover Following Shareholder Vote
888 Holdings has crossed a major threshold in its planned acquisition of William Hill's non-US assets. The gaming operator's shareholders have approved the deal, which will allow it to possibly close next month. After Caesars Entertainment bought William Hill last year and...
Omar Del Pino Ships Winamax Poker Open €500 Main Event
The Winamax Poker Open (WPO) Madrid closed the curtain yesterday with the conclusion of the Main Event. The series was a huge success, but Omar Del Pino's performance at the €500 (US$521.20) Main Event was among the best. After a week in...
Illegal Gambling in Argentina Has 36 People, Including Police Commissioner, Facing Prison
A massive illegal gambling network in Argentina met its end last year after investigators realized the extent of the operations. There are now 36 on trial for their involvement, including a police commissioner and other government officials. Illegal gambling in Argentina, as...
Star Entertainment Loses Two Board Members as Money Laundering Investigation Continues
Star Entertainment's executive ranks continue to thin out, as New South Wales investigates its business practices. Two board members resigned, adding their names to the list that includes the casino operator's former CEO. As Crown Resorts' world came crumbling down, the company...
