2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
European Gambling & Betting Assn. Targets Cyberattacks on Gaming Operators
Cybercrime continues to be a growing threat across all industries, and tackling the issue is a major concern. The European Gambling and Betting Association hopes it can help gaming operators through a new specialized group that will fight those threats. Thwarting hacker...
Cambodia Arrests 61 Linked to Online Gambling, Illegal Phone Syndicates
Authorities in Cambodia maintain that they are working hard to improve the country's public image. It hopes the arrest of 61 people linked to illegal gambling and online phone scams will help. Cambodia has been the recipient of a considerable amount of...
Sports Betting in Bars Targeted by Spanish Community of La Rioja
The Spanish autonomous community of La Rioja has approved new anti-gambling measures. Among a number of changes, the reforms include a provision that could ban sports betting in bars. Spending time in bars while socializing with friends is a daily tradition for...
Gaming Sites Across Southeast Asia Targeted by Chinese-Speaking Hackers
Gaming-related companies across Southeast Asia are under attack. Hackers, reportedly out of China, are targeting operations in the region, and where successful, can gain access to entire gaming networks. Cyberthreats are something any online site deals with. The online gaming segment isn't...
Stoixman Acquisition Gives Greek Gaming Operator OPAP a Boost
OPAP, the Greek gaming operator, had a good year last year. Partially due to its further acquisition of Stoixman, the company reported a 36.2% year-on-year gain in gross gaming revenue. OPAP had a strong financial position in 2021, leading to an increase...
Thai Monk Hits Big Lottery Win, Gives It All Away
A Buddhist monk tasted what it's like to have a huge cache of money after winning the lottery. As quickly as it came, the money went, as the monk decided to give away his fortune. Many people dream of hitting it big...
Suncity Group’s Financial Woes Continue as Vietnam Subsidiary Defaults
Suncity Group is finding its financial situation increasingly troubled. The casino investor and junket operator is already dealing with a number of problems, but a Vietnamese subsidiary defaulting on a loan makes matters worse. Suncity has lost a lot of the traction...
Costa Rica Lottery Winners Saved After Proposed Tax Bill Fails
An attempt by Costa Rica's leaders to increase the country's revenue through additional taxes has fallen flat. The Legal Affairs Committee of the Costa Rican Congress decided to shelve the bill that sought to introduce a tax on lottery prizes. Some Costa...
Crown Resorts Learns Fate in Western Australian as Crown Perth Inquiry Wraps Up
New South Wales was the first to go after Crown Resorts for its business practices. That's before Victoria followed. Now, Western Australia has completed its inquiry into the casino operator's past, and has issued its verdict. New South Wales (NSW) determined last...
Portugal Implements Ban on Publication of Live Odds for Sports Events
In-game betting is increasingly popular in the sports world. It's taking a step backward in Portugal, though, following the introduction of a new regulation restricting where sportsbooks can publish their odds. In-game, or live betting, is the act of wagering on a...
