2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain Croupier Busted for Rigging Roulette Wheel So Father Could Win
Last year, Casino Mediterraneo Alicante in Alicante, Spain, was the victim of a scam concocted by two employees and the father of one of them. The croupier and table boss, who's also the croupier's wife, were quickly busted, and the two are...
Slot Machines Used by Australian Gang to Ship Drugs, Weapons From the US
The term one-armed bandit recently took on a slightly different meaning in Australia. Two Melbourne men believed to be members of a large criminal organization were apprehended by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for their alleged involvement in smuggling firearms and drugs...
World Poker Tour Set To Descend on Grand Casino Liechtenstein
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is helping show the anti-gambling segment in Liechtenstein that it has no place. The WPT is once again demonstrating its global reach and reputation by hosting a poker tournament series at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein beginning at...
888 Holdings Sees Revenue Increase, Still Faces Difficulties
Gaming operator 888 Holdings has had a rough time since it bought William Hill's non-US assets, with revenue not meeting expectations. That trend will likely continue, according to a new update, although the company sees improvements on the horizon. The latest financial...
Philippines Casino Privatization With PAGCOR Takes Step Forward
Efforts by lawmakers in the Philippines to cut the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) in half are working. A definitive plan has begun to strip PAGCOR of its state-run casinos and allow it to operate solely as a gaming regulator. The...
Brazil’s New Gambling Watchdog to Include Salaried Police Officers
In the wake of the match-fixing scandal that's still permeating Brazil's sports ecosystem, along with the arrival of regulated sports betting, changes are coming. One includes the creation of a new government watchdog to oversee gambling that will have federal police officers...
Cambodia Makes Progress Fighting Illegal Casinos, Human Trafficking
The presence of illegal casinos and online gambling operators in Cambodia has been directly linked to an increase in crime in the country, including human trafficking and torture. Following global public outcry, the country promised to crack down on the illegal operations,...
Thai Police Officers Busted for Ignoring Illegal Casino
Not only does Thailand have to contend with people walking around as fake cops to steal money for gambling, but it also has to deal with real cops turning a blind eye to illegal casinos in front of them. In an effort...
Brazil’s iGaming Market Shows Women Love to Gamble Online – Study
Several studies over the years have shown that female participation in gambling and sports betting is on the rise. It's been a slow climb in most regions. But Brazil is raising the bar, with a new study showing significantly more women gambling...
Spanish Poker Player’s Yacht Goes Up in Flames With 17 on Board
A yacht that, according to local sources, belongs to Spanish poker player Diego Gomez Gonzalez, met a tragic fate on Saturday. It caught fire and subsequently sank off the Spanish island of Formentera. The incident unfolded as a distress call was made...
