2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
IMF: Climate Change Could Impact Macau’s Casinos More than New Gambling Laws
Macau has been dependent on its casinos for a large part of its economic success for years. Updated gambling laws will reduce that dependency. But the International Monetary Fund sees a bigger impact coming through environmental changes. Macau is in the middle...
World Lottery Association Weighs in on Responsible Sports Betting Marketing
The World Lottery Association is joining the global push to emphasize responsible marketing in the gambling ecosystem. It has published regulatory guidelines it expects all of its members to comply with. The World Lottery Association (WLA), which provides guidance for lottery and...
Casino Operator Enjoy Wins Battle Against Chile’s Gaming Regulator
Enjoy is enjoying a moment of satisfaction as it continues to battle Chile's gaming regulator. A court has sided with the casino operator, giving it more leeway to complete its Puerto Varas Casino. The legal battle continues between casino operator Enjoy and...
Wirecard Fraud Mastermind Living under German, Russian Protection
Wirecard, the now-defunct payment processing company that previously served the online gaming industry may have had help hiding its tracks. If the assertions are true, Germany and Russia were willing accomplices. It reads like the next chapter in the Jason Bourne series....
Casino Canberra Loses Fight Over Claims It Discriminated Against Employee
Casino Canberra in Australia has unsuccessfully defended its position that it discriminated against a longtime employee. An appeals court in the Australian Capital Territory shot down its assertion, ending a feud brewing for the past four years. Several years ago, Blue Whale...
Scratch-off Lottery Ticket Becomes €250K Nightmare for Algerian in Belgium
An Algerian living in Belgium bought a scratch-off lottery ticket for €5 (US$5.40). The ticket proved to be a huge winner, but the man can't collect his newfound fortune. Winning big is a pipedream for many, but the elation is a pure...
Casino Barcelona to Host the Golden Poker Championship Barcelona Experience
Casino Barcelona in Spain is getting ready to host another poker tournament series this month. The Golden Poker Championship Barcelona Experience offers new events and invites players from around the globe. Casinos worldwide are stripping off the dust covers that kept their...
Okto Joins European Casino Assn. to Advance Digital Payment Efforts
Okto, a digital payment application and platform, is aligning itself with the European Casino Association. The goal is to further the reach of digital payments in the European gaming space. Digital is the future in many aspects of daily activity. Banks that...
Puerto Rico’s Gaming Regulator Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling Outfits
There's a dispute raging in Puerto Rico over who's allowed to operate what type of gaming machines. The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission (PRGC) hopes to show who is in charge by giving violators hefty fines. Puerto Rico is updating its gaming laws,...
Malaysian Court Rules Online Gambling Not ‘Legally’ Illegal
Malaysia's government wants to seize real estate and bank accounts linked to illegal online gambling. However, online gambling isn't illegal after all, according to the country's High Court. Malaysia has found itself in a quandary of sorts. It deems the activity illegal...
