2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
AML Failings to Cost Crown Resorts, as AUSTRAC Announces Fines
Crown Resorts continues to pay for its inability to follow Australia's gaming and financial rules. The casino operator has received a letter from AUSTRAC that it faces civil penalty proceedings over its missteps. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the...
Spotlight Sports, Paddy Power Team Up for 2022 Cheltenham Festival Show
The Cheltenham Festival is right around the corner, and Paddy Power wants to make sure it is a one-of-a-kind event. The new Cheltenham Festival Show with Spotlight Sports Group will help make that happen. The 2022 Cheltenham Festival runs from March 15...
Osaka’s Casino Partners Have an Escape Clause If Things Don’t Go as Planned
If Osaka's plans for an integrated resort don't live up to expectations, its casino partners will be able to bow out. This is according to the language included in the agreement Osaka signed with MGM Resorts International and ORIX Corp. Japan is...
New South Wales Gambling Pub Fined after Former Employee Snitches
A pub in New South Wales will pay a huge fine for manipulating gambling machines after a former employee told authorities what was going on. However, her actions also cost her because of her involvement. Some employees will do anything to make...
Spanish-Controlled Companies Forced to Reduce Spending Related to Sports
In creating its new budget for the year, Spain implemented changes tied to sports advertising. Moving forward, companies operating under a state-authorized monopoly have to reduce how much they spend marketing with sports-related entities. Last October, Spain created the framework for its...
Australia Illegal Gambling Sites Crackdown Sees 12 More Blocked
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues its efforts to remove unlicensed online betting operators from the country. It has sent a request to ISPs to block 12 sites, which will add to the 14 blocked in December. ACMA has accused...
Sports Betting Industry to Change Following Russia’s Illegal Invasion of Ukraine
The illegal incursion of Russian forces into Ukraine has global political and humanitarian implications. But it's altering the gaming industry, as well. Sports bettors can expect to see a lot of items coming off the boards, as well as line movements. Futures...
Malta Gaming Authority Approves Licenses for Delasport
Online casino and sports betting solutions company Delasport is growing its global footprint. The company received a license from the Malta Gaming Authority, giving it more reach and greater flexibility. Delasport is on the move. The company specializes in online sports betting...
Hong Kong Casino Tycoons Not as Rich as They Used to Be — Forbes
Forbes has updated its annual list of the richest people in Hong Kong with the latest figures. A handful of these is part of the global gaming industry. But, collectively, their total wealth has fallen since last year. The past couple of...
Brazil’s House of Representatives Greenlights Gambling Bill
Brazil is moving a step closer to reviving a gambling industry that flourished 80 years ago. The country's House of Representatives approved a bill to legalize gambling. But there are still a few hurdles in the way. In the early hours of...
