2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Italian Police Bust Gang with Hand in Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering
Following an extensive investigation, Italian police have dismantled an illegal gambling and money laundering outfit. More than 71 people face charges for their role in the multibillion-dollar enterprise. Laundering dirty money through a complex betting system, especially in sports and gambling. That's...
Aussie Politician Wants Gambling Ad Ban as Spending Soars
Gambling advertising is on the rise in Australia, with a new Nielsen report indicating a significant increase in five years. One politician thinks it's time to cut back, and is using that as his platform for the upcoming election. The past few...
Las Vegas Sands Wins Fight with Asian American Corp. In Macau
Las Vegas Sands has reportedly won its long-standing fight with a former casino partner in Macau. It won't have to hand over the billions of dollars Asian American Corp. has sought through legal channels for years. The owner of Asian American Corp.,...
Greece Online Gaming Market to Add Two New Operators
Following the revival of Greece's online gaming market last year, more operators continue to show interest. Two new operators hope to join the space, and recently submitted their applications for iGaming licenses. Greece's online gaming market is on the rebound after a...
Illegal Tokyo Casino Shook Down By Japanese Yakuza Spawns Arrests
Police in Tokyo, Japan, shut down an illegal gaming hall operating in the Shinjuku district last fall. The subsequent investigation uncovered illegal shakedowns, and police have now arrested four yakuza-tied extortionists. All four are low-level operatives of a local yakuza group, the...
Northern Ireland Sportsbooks, Bingo Halls Now Open 7 Days A Week
Northern Ireland's attempts to update some of its gambling laws are now complete. Thanks to royal assent this past Tuesday, sportsbooks and bingo halls can now open on Sundays without breaking the rules. It's been a long time since 1985, the last...
Star Entertainment Inquiry Confirms Shady Deals with Loan Sharks, Money Launderers
The ongoing inquiry into Australia's Star Entertainment and its casino operations isn't doing anything to help the company's standing. Two company executives confirmed this week that a number of shady deals have taken place over the years. The Australian casino operator and...
Kindred Sees Q1 Drop In Revenue, Remains Optimistic About Long-Term Growth
Global gaming company Kindred Group provided an interim report on its financial health for the first quarter of 2022 this week. The results are promising, although the company admits it has to overcome some near-term challenges. To give its backers and the...
Argentina Sees More Than 100 iGaming Platforms Registered
Argentina's online gaming market is already showing great promise, and it's not even completely live yet. The registration of more than 100 dedicated gaming domain names shows what's coming. In order for a gaming operator to legally launch in Argentina, as in...
Australia’s Greens Party: ‘Pokies in Pubs Will Be Phased Out over Five Years’
Australia's Greens Party is on a mission. The left-wing political party is once again renewing its fight to ban gambling machines in Australia, predicting they will soon become relics in bars and other establishments. As far as controversial topics go, electronic gaming...
