2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Cambodia’s Government Faces Mounting Pressure to End Kidnappings, Torture
The Cambodian government has vowed to take action against illegal gambling, kidnapping and other crimes. Cambodian deputy prime minister and Minister of Interior Sar Kheng is calling out government organizations and law enforcement, according to the Khmer Times media outlet. He wants...
MGM China Warns of Possible $30M Liability over Junket Holdings
A recent court decision in Macau could cost MGM China tens of millions of dollars. That's the amount deposited by gamblers in MGM-linked junkets that the operator may have to reimburse. Last November, Wynn Resorts and its Wynn Macau arm received some...
Nagasaki Ready to Receive Public Feedback on IR as Costs Soar to $4B
Nagasaki is firming up its plans for an integrated resort. It now has a good idea when it will open, but is accepting public input as the estimated costs skyrocket to almost $4 billion. Japan's initiative to introduce integrated resorts (IR) to...
New Casino Regulator in Victoria, Australia to Be Led by Former EY Exec
Victoria, Australia established a new casino regulator a few months ago, tasking Scott May as its interim boss. The body now has a permanent leader in former Ernst & Young executive Annette Kimmitt. After the Crown Resorts debacle in Australia, states across...
Gaming Industry Support For Ukraine Continues, Stake to Donate $1M In Crypto
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, but so does the global support to fight it. The gaming industry is repeatedly showing its support, with millions of dollars in financial contributions pouring in. There are several initiatives underway to help Ukraine fight. In...
IGT Expands Spanish Footprint through New Orenes Group Deal
IGT has found another target for its gaming operations in Spain. It announced yesterday a new and exclusive partnership with Orenes Group, a leading games distributor in the country. IGT and Spain's Orenes Group have reached an agreement that will allow IGT...
Ireland Gambler Beating Death Retrial Starts
Ireland's Central Criminal Court is currently overseeing the trial of a man who beat up another for his gambling winnings. What could have been a lesser crime became a murder charge after the man died as a result of his injuries. Almost...
Facebook Gambler from Tasmania Defrauds Almost $1M from Employer
A women in Tasmania spent three years bilking money from her employer so she could gamble on Facebook. She now faces six years in jail following a judge's rejection of her appeal for a reduced sentence. Rachel Naomi Perri decided that she...
Netherlands Court Decides Loot Boxes in Video Games Aren’t Gambling
EA Games won't have to pay $11 million to settle a fine in the Netherlands. The Court of The Hague was wrong when it upheld the fine two years ago, according to a new Dutch court decision. Loot boxes are items in...
Macau Confirms Cost of Concession Extension for Casino Operators
Casino operators now know how much they will have to pay to receive an extension to their concessions. Macau announced the cost today, and the roughly six-month extension won't come cheap. Macau is close to finalizing its new gambling laws, but the...
