2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Venezuela Dismantles Prison That Housed Casinos, Restaurants, and a Zoo
The inmates of the Aragua Penitentiary Center in Venezuela practically lived like kings, with access to gambling halls, restaurants, a zoo, and more. That all came to an end on Wednesday, after police and military personnel entered the prison and took over....
POGOs in the Philippines are Closer to Being Eliminated
The Philippine Senate has conducted an investigation regarding the crimes associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), and after months of debate, is a step closer to taking action. The Senate Committee on Ways and Means already stated that it wants all...
WSOP Main Event Champ Daniel Weinman, Others Appear in New Poker Trading Cards
Poker fans who like to carry around notable players in their back pocket or put them on a shelf have a new opportunity coming. In an announcement for fans and collectors alike, Leaf Trading Cards and Poker Royalty have joined forces to...
Imperial Pacific International Fails to Comply With More Court Orders
The leadership of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) doesn’t appear to have any issues ignoring court orders. The company behind the failed Imperial Palace casino in Saipan has several outstanding judgments against it, and two claims indicate that it’s able to pay them....
Tabcorp in Trouble for Repeatedly Allowing Minor to Gamble
Tabcorp is having a rough September, with Australia’s leading betting and gambling operator experiencing a variety of ups and downs. The latest is another slip in the wrong direction, thanks to new underage gambling charges against it by the Victorian Gambling and...
Hong Kong Illegal Gambling Arrests Lead to Triad Money Seizure
Police in Hong Kong continue to target illegal gambling and organized crime across the city. Several recent raids have led to dozens of arrests, and the police are at it again, apprehending more than 200 individuals involved in illicit gambling activities orchestrated...
Chile Sports Betting Ban Leaves Soccer Teams With Fewer Sponsors
Supreme Court justices in Chile’s highest court decided last week that almost all sports betting operators active in the country are operating illegally. As anticipated, the ruling is impacting Chilean sports, most notably its soccer industry, with teams breaking their sponsorship agreements...
Tower Hotel in Melbourne, Australia Ordered to Shut Down Gaming Machines
The Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East, a suburb of Victoria, Australia, has come under scrutiny for its failure to comply with gambling regulations. As a result, the hotel must temporarily deactivate its gaming machines. Rumotel Pty, the operator of The Tower, is...
Mexico Lottery Offers Former Presidential Retreat as Prize in Independence Day Draw
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador yesterday confirmed the chance to win the Villas Chakté property in this year's lottery draw in celebration of Mexico's independence on September 16th. The Cancun property was once owned by a former president. The property is worth...
Star Entertainment Banned Poker Players Without Explanation
Star Entertainment is still reeling from the effects of multiple regulatory failures and the massive fines that resulted from its willingness to ignore anti-money laundering (AML) policies in Australia. The casino operator is now apparently tightening the screws so much that it's...
