2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
UK Lawmakers Want Gambling Commission to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies continue to be a polarizing subject around the world. It’s apparent that many people in positions of public authority still don’t understand their nature, as evidenced by an attempt in the UK to have digital currencies like bitcoin regulated by the...
Kindred, Entain to Lose Top Executives as Departures Announced
Two gaming giants are losing two giants in the gaming industry. Entain and Kindred have both announced that long-serving executives are preparing to pack up their offices, although they still have time to manage smooth transitions. In the corporate world, executive resignations...
Brazil Launches Parliamentary Inquiry Over Match-Fixing in Sports
The continuing saga of alleged match-fixing in Brazilian sports is forcing the government to take a detour from reforming the country. A parliamentary commission of inquiry (PCI) on sports betting is set to begin Tuesday in the Chamber of Deputies, with up...
Mexico’s Casino Market Continues to Shrink Under President Obrador
Mexico's casino market is under intense scrutiny, with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ordering a review of all licenses. He's convinced that corruption and possibly illegal deals led to an explosion in gambling properties in the country. But he believes none of...
Bet365 Rejects Claim That 162 Bets In A Day May Be Sign of Problem
Bet365 is facing another litigious situation in the UK, with the global gaming operator accused of not meeting its responsible gambling obligations. One of the key pieces of evidence is proof that someone made 162 bets in one day, which Bet365 asserts...
Valve Mocked by Gamers Over Steam Gambling Ban
Steam, the video game distribution platform owned and operated by developer Valve, has a new code of conduct. The rules prohibits, among other things, any gambling-related activity. It follows a shift that has more digital content platforms, such as Twitch, separating themselves...
MLS to Investigate Match-Fixing Following Max Alves Suspension
No one should be surprised that match-fixing takes place in sports, although recent revelations about the scope of it are putting sports betting in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. After it surfaced that Colorado Rapids player Max Alves was suspended from...
Cockfighting, Dogfighting in the US Face Harsher Penalties Under New Bill
Despite being illegal across the country, cockfights and dogfights, which always include a betting element, continue to survive in the US. Federal lawmakers hope that creating stricter punishments through legislation will help bring them to a halt. The fights occur regularly, although...
Puerto Rican Casinos’ Roulette Machines Alleged Rigger on the Run
Authorities in Puerto Rico have finally presented charges against a man they identified last December as a casino thief. Edmanuel Victoria was rigging electronic roulette machines across the island, and the authorities’ delay in delivering their case likely stems from their belief...
Brazil’s Ongoing Match-Fixing Scandal Has New Accusations That Reach MLS
Rigging sports contests to benefit sports bettors is big business that has its roots in all sports around the world. Brazilian soccer has an apparent endemic problem on its hands, with authorities continuing to uncover more proof of widespread match-fixing. It even...
