2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
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...
Man Linked to Crooked Thai Cop and Gambling Ringleader Commits Suicide in Jail
Authorities in Thailand have lost a key piece of evidence in a case against a police officer who allegedly ran a major illegal gambling ring and drug operation. They had caught one of the alleged top associates of the MIA cop, but...
Danish Court Orders Bet365 to Pay Soccer Stars Over Illegal Use of Their Images
A court in Denmark has determined that gaming operator Bet365 can't arbitrarily use the names, images, and likenesses (NIL) of athletes for marketing purposes without their permission. As a result, it's going to have to reimburse 23 high-profile Danish athletes, including a...
Hard Rock Forced to Wait on Decision for New Casino Project in Spain
Hard Rock International (HRI) has been trying to bring a new casino complex to Spain for more than a decade, so it's used to waiting. It will have to remain patient, as lawmakers continue to delay the approval of a new Urban...
Canada’s Mike Watson Takes Down EPT Monte Carlo Main Event
The European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event has come to a close, with a longtime Canadian player taking the pot. Mike Watson was the top finisher after cutting a deal with Germany's Leonard Maue to add €749,425 (US$749,425) to his poker bankroll....
Andorra’s New Casino Finds Success, as Revenue Tops $6M
Andorra, the microstate sharing space with France and Spain, opened a new casino at the beginning of March. Located at the Unnic Andorra leisure and entertainment center, it's proving to have been a lucrative proposition. The casino generated a gaming volume of...
Brazil Could See Sports Betting Regulations Arrive this Week
After years of waiting, as well as an intentional block by former President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil could finally see the arrival of online sports betting regulations this week. It's not yet a done deal, but the cards are on the table. Senator...
Imperial Palace Casino May Not Be Structurally Sound After Prolonged Closure
The Imperial Palace casino in Saipan has been closed for two years after construction on the property was stopped. Its operator, Imperial Pacific International (IPI), and the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) are meeting this month to determine what happens next. Even if...
