2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Malta’s Parliament Approves Bill to Protect Gaming Operators from Foreign Prosecution
An initiative to help protect gaming operators that have established roots in the country has found success in Malta. The government has signed off on a bill that it hopes will shield its gaming community from prosecution outside its borders. Malta has...
Irish Lottery to Award More Than $15M in “Biggest Jackpot of the Year”
Saturday turned out to be a great night for two Irish Lotto players. The lottery jackpot was €12,747,756 (US$13.92 million), which will now be split between the two winners. The amount was the "biggest jackpot of the year," according to the National...
Star Casino in Australia Sees Lack of COVID-19 Mask Lead to Lawsuit
What began as a simple reminder for a casino patron in Australia to use a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a much bigger issue. That request caused a chain of events that led to a broken thumb for...
Sports Betting Operator Stake.com to Back EPL’s Chelsea, Eyes Launch in Australia
Even as the English Premier League (EPL) prepares to introduce a front-of-shirt ban on gambling sponsorships, Chelsea FC is going in the opposite direction. The club has decided to team up with online gaming platform Stake.com. The EPL confirmed just two months...
Crown Resorts to Pay Another $13M for Tax Evasion
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts can't shake the bad luck that's been following it since state-led inquiries found it unsuitable to hold a casino license. Its long-running participation in money-laundering schemes and data manipulation has led to continued issues, and it's now...
Virginia Poker Player Arrested for Role in 2021 Attack on US Capitol
A doctor and part-time poker player from Virginia was taken into police custody Thursday for reportedly causing damage to the Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Court records reveal that police picked up Karthik Ramakrishnan for his role as part...
Entain Ready to Purchase Polish Gaming Operator STS Holding After Selling Equity
Global online gaming giant Entain recently announced that it has been working on a deal to purchase STS Holding, the largest sports betting operator in Poland. It has now completed its mission, but at the expense of company shares. In order to...
Intralot to Continue Running the Taiwan Lottery for Next Ten Years
For the past 10 years, Intralot has been running the Taiwan Lottery with the help of ChinaTrust Commercial Bank (CTCB) and its subsidiary lottery operator, Taiwan Lottery Corporation (TLC). A new agreement will see it remain in the territory for another 10...
Hard Rock Faces Allegations of Legal Abuse in Securing Spain Casino License
For close to a decade, the integrated resort Hard Rock International wants to build in Barcelona, Spain, has been "coming soon." A new fight over the casino project has emerged, however, that might turn soon into never. The legal services of the...
Son of Greek Poker Player Jailed for Fraud Sues Irish Lender for Fraud
The son of a Greek real estate investor and poker player is suing a financial institution for fraud, the same crime for which his father is now serving time in prison. It’s a story that began over 10 years ago, but which...
