2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Victoria, Australia Residence Proves Advantageous for Lottery Players
If becoming a lottery millionaire is enticing, Victoria, Australia, may be the place to call home. New details on Australian lottery winners show that the state finds more winners than any other. Although one of Australia’s recent lottery winners is from Canberra,...
Casino Committee in Thailand Ready To Present Findings on Suitability
Efforts to introduce legal casinos in Thailand continue to progress. The government committee that is leading the charge is wrapping up its investigation and should turn over its findings before the end of the week. Throughout the process, Thailand has determined that...
Star Sydney Gambler Who Sued After Ban Has Case Tossed by Judge
Kim Nguyen won't have an opportunity to win back the money she blew at Australia's Star Sydney casino. She sued the Star Entertainment property in an attempt to have it lift a ban it placed on her, but a judge has thrown...
Philippine Gambling Sector Needs Four Years To Reach Pre-COVID-19 Revenue, PAGCOR Chief Says
The Philippines is working on getting rid of COVID-19 this year and still has some difficulty. As a result, the country’s gaming industry will need at least four more years to return to where it was before the pandemic began. Daniel Cecilio,...
Spanish Police Bust Major Illegal Gambling, Narcotics Ring in Seville
Police in the city of Seville, Spain, have shut down what they say was one of the largest illegal drug operations in the city. In doing so, they also interrupted an illegal gambling outfit that was actively running in several locations. Agents...
Premier League’s Fulham May Or May Not Have Signed Sponsorship Deal
The English Premier League (EPL) reportedly has overwhelming support from its clubs for a voluntary ban on gambling sponsorships. However, the Fulham club apparently doesn't agree with the league and may have connected with bookmaker W88. The EPL and its soccer clubs...
Imperial Pacific License Revocation Back on the Table Once Again
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been trying to figure out how to hold onto its exclusivity to operate the only casino in Saipan. It may not be able to, as an effort to revoke that license might be moving forward. A week...
Liverpool Man Steals Money to Gamble, Jeopardizes Business
For too much love for gambling, an employee in Liverpool threatened the livelihood of his employer and his friend. As a manager, he stole cash from the business on several occasions, putting the company on the verge of shutting down. Paul Hodges,...
Australian Online Gaming Operators To Issue Monthly Loss Statements
A law from 2018 is finally coming to life in Australia. Gambling operators will now have to send their customers monthly statements of their activity so they can see how much they spend on a regular basis. Across Australia, new regulations are...
Paraguay Enhanced Slot Machine Law Dies as Deadline Passes
An attempt to bring a new level of activity to Paraguay's legal gambling market has ended. Lawmakers had the chance to approve a bill to regulate slot machines but let the deadline pass without a decision. The deadline for the regulation of...
