2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Gaming Machines in New South Wales Invite Money Laundering, Says Report
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has been exploring ways to reduce gambling harm and potential money laundering in slot machines for months. However, its efforts might be facilitating greater money laundering activity, not reducing it. The NSW Crime Commission...
Cambodia’s Gambling Industry Struggles to Restart after COVID-19
Cambodia's casino industry has had more time than others to rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, based on the latest data from the government, the legal casino ecosystem is failing to gain traction. Cambodia was one of the first countries in the...
iGaming Operator Bet-At-Home Gives up on the UK, Won’t Fight License Suspension
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently suspended the license of online gaming operator bet-at-home. However, instead of fighting it or trying to resolve its issues, the platform is throwing in the towel and is no longer active in the UK market. Bet-at-home...
Finnish Gaming Operator Wants Swedish Gambling Ad Ban and Tax Increase
Sweden has taken a more relaxed approach to online gambling than many other European countries. However, a Finland-based, government-led operator, Ålands Penningautomatförening (Paf), wants the country to introduce more controls, not less. The operator took part last week in Almedalen Week, an...
Mexico Casino Royale Attack That Left 52 Dead Sees Key Instigator Suicide
In 2011, the Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico, became the target of a band of criminals who left 52 customers dead as they robbed the property. Police eventually rounded up most of the gang and sent them to prison, where one member...
Philippines Casino Operators to Put a Leash on Junkets
Following the Suncity Group debacle that brought the casino junket sector to its knees, regulators in several regions began tightening their controls. The Philippines was among them, but the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) is turning the screws even more. PAGCOR...
Online Casino Blaze To Sponsor Brazilian Soccer Team Botafogo
Brazil hasn't yet fully embraced the concept of online gambling. However, this isn't stopping progress. Soccer club Botafogo just signed online casino Blaze as a sponsor, even as public support for legalized gambling grows. The Botafogo club announced that Blaze is the...
Drake Wins More Than $25M At Online Roulette Table, Only to Lose it All
Drake, the Canadian rapper and multimillionaire, isn’t afraid to take big risks at the casinos or sportsbooks. He has a propensity for huge wagers, and his latest adventure saw a win of more than $25 million at an online roulette table. Drake,...
Australian Sports Betting Company Cipher Sports Secures Investment for Expansion
Cipher Sports Technology Group has raised $5 million in a Series A investment round. This Australian sports betting operator is ready to expand internationally, and it expects the money to help it fulfill its goals. The investment will serve as a foundation...
Star Sydney Gambler Loses More Than 650k, Gets Banned
Kim Huyen Tran Nguyen feels as though Star Entertainment is treating her unfairly after she lost AU$950,000 (US$642,000) at its Star Sydney casino. The operator subsequently banned her, and she wants a court to give her a shot at winning back her...
