2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Argentina Illegal Online Gambling Ring Taken Down by Police
Legal online gambling is coming to much of Argentina. But police across the country are cracking down on illegal gambling and have just eliminated one online gambling ring. Federal agents from the Special Investigations Department recently disrupted a gang accused of illegally...
Illegal Gambling Center in Cambodia Sees Up to 100 Malaysians Held Hostage
Cambodia has asserted that it is working diligently to eliminate the seedy underbelly that permeates the country. It can demonstrate that by freeing the 100 Malaysians allegedly held hostage by a group forcing them to participate in illegal gambling operations and phone...
UK’s White Paper on Gambling Reform Almost Ready for Presentation
The anticipated updates to gambling laws in the UK are almost ready for presentation. The government is wrapping up its white paper, adding a few "finishing touches" before it publishes its new plans. The UK Parliamentary Undersecretary for Digital, Culture, Media and...
ESA Gaming Eyes Global Growth, Expands to Denmark, Sweden
ESA Gaming, the online gaming supplier behind EasySwipe, is on a mission to become a major gaming supplier, and recent expansions are making that goal a reality. The company announced today that the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, greenlighted its launch. ESA Gaming...
Smarkets Bettors No Longer Confident Rishi Sunak Will Replace Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson's reign as the Prime Minister of the UK is coming to an end. However, Rishi Sunak, once the most likely successor, is falling down in the polls on the Smarkets betting exchange. This past January, 80% of those participating in...
Cyprus Betting at Pre-COVID-19 Levels, But Recession May Be Coming
The sports betting industry in the Republic of Cyprus produced solid results in 2021, propelled by a strong fourth quarter. It was able to reach pre-COVID-19 levels, but sanctions against Russia may stop the rebound. In 2021, Cyprus was able to find...
Panamanian Steals Almost $6M from Spanish Agency to Fund Casino Trips
A Panamanian charged with keeping proper financial records for a Spanish government agency did just the opposite. He robbed it of millions of dollars, using the money to lead a lavish and gambling lifestyle. Omar Guevara Barrios is now on trial for...
Germany’s New Gaming Regulator Promises to Take a Closer Look at Gambling Rules
Germany is rolling out its new online gambling industry as a result of the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV). The framework also includes a new gambling regulator, which plans on taking a closer look at all of the rules to ensure...
Casino Industry Future Questioned by Oz Lawmaker, Cites ‘Cesspit of Dishonesty’
If it were up to Rob Stokes, perhaps New South Wales – and maybe all of Australia – would be casino-free. The Cities and Infrastructure Minister believes the casino industry has become a "cesspit of dishonesty." Domestically Stokes says enough's enough. The...
Sports Betting Platform Provider BtoBet Joins Pariplay’s Content Aggregator
Pariplay is now a complete online gaming solution for operators. It has reached an agreement with sports betting platform provider BtoBet, giving its portfolio the entire gambit of online options. Pariplay, which recently partnered with Sportingtech, is planning to include BtoBet's sportsbook...
