2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Malta’s New Gambling Law Finds Scorn From the Netherlands
Malta's attempt to shield its gaming operators from litigation originating in other European countries has already drawn negative responses from Germany and Austria. It has led to the European Union (EU) questioning its legitimacy. Now, the Dutch government is joining the opposition,...
World Poker Tour World Championship Looks To Set New Pot Record
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event this past summer saw 10,043 entries and set new records for the monumental competition. The World Poker Tour (WPT) is gambling on a significantly larger pot to raise the stakes even higher as it...
Deadly Casino Fire in Mexico Criminal Finally Sentenced After 12 Years
Luis Adán "El Gordo" Gómez Vázquez, involved in the arson attack on the Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico, on August 25, 2011. has been sentenced in court. The attack resulted in the death of 52 people. On September 18, 2011, the then-Federal...
Indonesia Arrests 31 Individuals Employed by Online Gambling Sites
Bali authorities apprehended a group of 31 individuals believed to be involved in running an illegal gambling operation. The group allegedly operates a series of online gambling platforms, including Hotel Slot 88, Cuan 88, Jaya Slot 28, Oscar 28, and Sera 77....
Singapore Money Laundering Suspects, Reportedly Worth Millions, Appear in Court
Individuals involved in one of the largest money-laundering cases in Singapore's history appeared in court on Wednesday. The case involves a staggering SGD1 billion (US$740.4 million) in laundering proceeds and unlawful betting, with a wide range of assets, including precious metals, luxury...
Puerto Rico’s Casino Del Mar Adds High Roller Gaming Room
Casino del Mar at the Hotel La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico has given itself an upgrade by launching an exclusive space for high rollers looking for something more than just another trip to a gambling floor. The new gaming space at...
New Zealand Explores Taxing Offshore Gaming Operators
General elections are coming to New Zealand this October and will establish whether the Labour Party should continue controlling the government. However, if the National Party wins the majority, it envisions significant tax reforms, including a new tax on any gaming operator...
Chile’s Minister of Sports Calls for Action After Escalante Match Fixing Claims
Jaime Pizarro, Chile's Minister of Sports, recently made a series of announcements he says will result in higher standards of integrity in the sport. This comes immediately after soccer player David Escalante outed his teammates on Chile's Club Cobreloa team on August...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Saipan Casino Exclusivity Remains In Limbo
For years, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has been at loggerheads with the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) over its casino exclusivity in Saipan. A recent CNMI Supreme Court ruling shows that no one involved in the drama that's been ongoing for...
Star Entertainment Tax Breaks Can’t Save It From $2B Revenue Loss
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment recently won a small victory when it was able to prevent a major tax increase. The company, which was found guilty of money laundering and other crimes across the country, couldn't keep all the bad news...
