2303 stories by Erik Gibbs
Greek Lottery Operator OPAP Faces $25M Anti-Competition Fine
In a landmark decision, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has imposed a hefty €24.5-million (US$25.4 million) fine on the Greek gambling group OPAP. It alleges violations of Greek law and abuse of its former monopoly position in the market. The HGC's ruling...
Scottish City Nixes Booze as Lottery Prizes at Schools
Until now, schools in Glasgow, Scotland, including those equivalent to U.S. high schools, could give away booze as lottery prizes in order to raise funds. In a move that won’t surprise many, liquor is now off the menu at fundraising events, which...
Brazil’s Sports Betting Push Draws Attention From the NFL
Brazil is in the process of creating a legal and regulated sports betting industry, despite opposition by more than a few well-placed individuals. There's little doubt that it will succeed, and the effort may have caught the attention of the NFL. The...
Tabcorp Hit With Another Fine in Australia for Violating Betting Regulations
Tabcorp is in trouble again with gaming regulators in Australia for failing to comply with established rules of engagement. The gaming operator received a fine in New South Wales (NSW) as September drew to a close, making it two fines in the...
Gambling Grandmother Jailed After Embezzling More Than $1.8M
Coleen Muirhead, a 55-year-old grandmother with a penchant for gambling, was sentenced to three years in prison this week. Muirhead embezzled £1.5 million (US$1.83 million) from her employer, a metals recycling company in Scotland, in 2014, according to a report by the...
Brazil Lawmaker Raises Bribery Accusations Amid Legal Betting Push
Despite increased legislative support in both chambers, Brazil's plans to legalize and regulate sports betting continue to be the source of serious controversy. The latest move comes from an anti-gambling senator who's accused a representative from the Chamber of Deputies of bribery...
PokerStars Offering Players North American Poker Tour Prize Packages
The North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is reemerging in Las Vegas this November, and PokerStars has revealed a series of chances for poker enthusiasts to secure an all-expenses-paid trip to the poker party. It’s been over a decade since the NAPT was...
Betsson Enters France’s Online Gambling Market at the Perfect Time
Global gaming operator Betsson is entering the French online betting market, and the timing couldn't be better. A new partnership paves the way for expansion into the country just as noncasino gambling is seeing significant growth. Betsson's entrance into the French market...
Flutter Expands European Gaming Reach In Serbia-Based MaxBet Purchase
The push by gaming operators to expand deeper into Eastern Europe continues. Flutter recently completed the acquisition of Serbia-based gambling operator MaxBet in a deal valued at €141 million (US$148.55 million), marking its foray into the Balkan region. The acquisition encompasses a...
Endeavor Group Exec Shakeup Possible at Australia’s Largest Slots Operator
Bruce Mathieson Sr. isn't happy with the current state of affairs at Endeavor Group, the largest hotel and slot machine operator in Australia. Since the billionaire is the company's largest single shareholder, if he wants to shake up the executive ranks, there's...
