2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
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...
Argentina Gaming Market Changes Will Please Gamblers
Gaming and financial authorities in Argentina have authorized a few rule changes that should make bettors and operators happy. They have relaxed anti-money laundering reporting guidelines, while approving the use of debit cards at land-based casinos. Argentina's gaming industry is going through...
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...
Entain Extends Gaming Machine Deal with Light & Wonder
Light & Wonder will continue to support UK-based global gaming company Entain. The gaming manufacturer secured an extension with its partner as it clears off its lottery operations and rebalances its finances. Light & Wonder (L&W), formerly known as Scientific Games, has...
New Zealand Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions, SkyCity Ready For Traffic
New Zealand is apparently beginning to return to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. That is good news for SkyCity casinos, which can now begin to count on traffic from Australia and other countries. While the rest of the world was in the...
