2303 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain’s Gambling Market Revenue Continues to Reach New Heights
Spain's gaming industry has enjoyed several periods of strong growth, and the second quarter of 2023 was no different. Casinos and sportsbooks are welcoming more customers, and Q2 was one of the best for the sector since the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross gaming...
France Exploring Web3 Gambling and NFT Legislation
France still doesn't legally allow online casinos. But its lawmakers aren't letting that stop them from limiting how the segment might work. In particular, legislators this week discussed how to create a legal framework for games based on Web3 technology. The "SREN"...
Chile’s Online Betting Ban Misses the Mark as Operators Bypass Controls
Following the resolution of Chile's Supreme Court that declared the operation of online betting platforms illegal in the country, it has become clear that some operators aren't willing to play ball. Government authorities are now playing a figurative game of Whack-A-Mole with...
Venezuela Dismantles Prison That Housed Casinos, Restaurants, and a Zoo
The inmates of the Aragua Penitentiary Center in Venezuela practically lived like kings, with access to gambling halls, restaurants, a zoo, and more. That all came to an end on Wednesday, after police and military personnel entered the prison and took over....
Deutsche Bank Investment Banker Who Gambled Away Investment Funds Pleads Guilty
An investment banker who previously worked for Deutsche Bank is facing prison time and a seven-figure fine. Rashawn Russell stole from investors for years through a fraudulent cryptocurrency-linked investment fund, using the money to gamble and to keep up his charade. The...
POGOs in the Philippines are Closer to Being Eliminated
The Philippine Senate has conducted an investigation regarding the crimes associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), and after months of debate, is a step closer to taking action. The Senate Committee on Ways and Means already stated that it wants all...
WSOP Main Event Champ Daniel Weinman, Others Appear in New Poker Trading Cards
Poker fans who like to carry around notable players in their back pocket or put them on a shelf have a new opportunity coming. In an announcement for fans and collectors alike, Leaf Trading Cards and Poker Royalty have joined forces to...
Imperial Pacific International Fails to Comply With More Court Orders
The leadership of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) doesn’t appear to have any issues ignoring court orders. The company behind the failed Imperial Palace casino in Saipan has several outstanding judgments against it, and two claims indicate that it’s able to pay them....
Tabcorp in Trouble for Repeatedly Allowing Minor to Gamble
Tabcorp is having a rough September, with Australia’s leading betting and gambling operator experiencing a variety of ups and downs. The latest is another slip in the wrong direction, thanks to new underage gambling charges against it by the Victorian Gambling and...
Global Match-Fixing Ring Busted Following Odd Bets in Table Tennis
A string of questionable bets on table tennis has led to the bust of another huge match-fixing gang operating out of Spain. While table tennis matches were a part of the scheme, authorities soon realized that virtually no sport was left untouched....
