2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
European Raids See More Than 130 ‘Ndrangheta Mafia Associates Arrested
Police have begun raids across Europe to arrest members of one of the continent's leading mafias, the 'Ndrangheta. The global organization is known to be involved in illegal gambling and drug and human trafficking. More than 100 people have been arrested in...
New Zealand Restaurateur Avoids Jail, Fines For Illegal Gambling, Loan Sharking
The co-owner of a Chinese restaurant in Newmarket, New Zealand, Yanxian Liu, recently made news for allegedly distributing contraband cigarettes and running an illegal gambling operation from his restaurant. His only punishment: to reimburse the money he earned from his illicit activity....
Increased Sports Betting Tax on the Table in Victoria, Australia
Sports bettors in Victoria, Australia, could soon see unwelcome changes through state-licensed online sportsbooks. An effort is underway to increase the point of consumption tax (POCT) again, the second increase in three years. The current POCT for the segment is 10%, but...
Thailand Police Bust Illegal Casino With Ties to India
A temporary casino operating in an established hotel in Pattaya, a city in Thailand’s Chon Buri province, became the target of authorities this week. Police arrest more than 80 individuals after discovering the hotel was operating without a license. Thai law enforcement...
Entain Says Illegal In-Play Golf Bets in Australia Were Result of Clerical Error
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Entain with a fine last Friday, one of many the gaming operator has accrued over the years. The company has acknowledged it accepted illegal bets on a LIV golf tournament, but asserts it was...
Cartel Boss with Ties to Gambling and Murder Arrested in Mexico
Police and military forces in Mexico have captured a top cartel boss responsible for managing a faction of the Gulf cartel. The latter is one of the oldest criminal organizations in the country, with a history of illegal gambling rackets, drug and...
MGM’s Casino in Osaka, Japan Unlikely to Open Until 2030
Japan’s slow progress in approving integrated resort (IR) projects in Osaka and Nagasaki was expected to cause delays. Now, MGM Resorts International has confirmed that to be true. The casino operator selected to put Osaka on the global gaming map indicated this...
Casino Operator Imperial Pacific International Defaults on Another Payment as Bills Pile Up
The floundering casino operator behind Saipan’s Imperial Palace casino, Imperial Pacific International (IPI), continues to prove why it doesn’t deserve a gaming license. It has failed to miss payments to the government to operate, and owes millions in unsettled credit debt and...
Australia’s Online Gaming Market Forced to Cut Off Credit Cards
Consumers in Australia who like to wager online will soon have to find new ways to fund their accounts. Credit card purchases for online gambling are coming to an end through new legislation that will take hold across the country. In an...
UK Lottery Scammer and Convicted Rapist to Lose Home, Other Assets
Edward Putman lived the good life for years after winning £2.5 million (US$3.13 million) in a lottery draw in the UK. However, all good things must come to an end, especially when you’re a convicted rapist and the lottery prize was the...
