2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Casinos Linked to Vietnamese Human Traficking, Teenager Faces Charges
Cambodia and Vietnam continue to be breeding grounds for criminals who take advantage of job scarcity to attract victims. The latest example involves the trafficking of four people who were sold to casino operators in Cambodia. Local police announced today that they...
Hard Rock Anxious to Break Ground on New Casino in Greece
Hard Rock International and Gek Terna are putting their plan to build an integrated resort (IR) in Greece in motion. Just weeks after receiving concession approval, they're anxious to get "Inspire Athens" moving forward. Hard Rock and Gek Terna announced Wednesday that...
Online Casinos Face Legal Challenge in Argentine Province of Cordoba
Cordoba is one of several provinces in Argentina to have already set in motion a legal online gambling initiative. However, pressure is mounting to reverse the decision, with a number of local leaders trying to block the measure. The province of Cordoba...
Soccer Match-Fixing Net Widens as Spain Arrests 10
Spain is making a concerted effort to tackle match-fixing in sports, and is finding success. Its latest initiative has already led to the arrest of 10 people, with more likely to fall. Police arrested 10 people for their alleged involvement in the...
Kindred Group Shakeup as It Loses Norway Gaming Lawsuit, Exits Germany
Gaming operator Kindred Group is having a rough month. Its operations in Europe are under fire, losing an ongoing court battle in Norway and saying auf Wiedersehen to Germany. Through its Trannel subsidiary, Kindred has maintained its Unibet platform in Norway as...
Bloomberry Resorts Chairman Razon Views Largest IPO in the Philippines for His Energy Arm
As Enrique Razon continues to boost the Philippines' casino industry, the country's second-richest man is working to advance one of his other big endeavors. He wants to go public with Prime Infrastructure Capital, his infrastructure and holding firm, and is preparing for...
Evolution Acquires Slot Developer Nolimit City in $357M Deal
Evolution is continuing to evolve into a larger, more diverse gaming company. Its latest move to facilitate that growth is the acquisition of Nolimit City, an online slot developer. The purchase, which Evolution hopes to complete before the end of the third...
UK Gambling Commission Thinks People Shouldn’t Be Able to Decide If They Can Afford to Gamble
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is constantly introducing new rules and regulations for the country's gambling industry, including some that appear overbearing. In its latest initiative, which the regulator presented yesterday, it asserts that consumers can't be trusted to determine how to...
Betway Casino Partnership with Playtech to Propel Argentina’s Online Gambling Segment
Last month, online gaming operator Betway added Playtech to its Betway Casino portfolio. As a result, players gained access to live dealer gaming options, which will prove especially beneficial for Argentina. The online gambling industry is one of the new additions to...
PGA Tour Taps Bet365 as Official Sports Betting Partner
The PGA Tour is feeling some pressure as it battles with LIV Golf. Shortly after it suspended golfers who decided to compete in the nascent professional golf league, it hopes that a new deal with sports betting operator Bet365 will put it...
