2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Gambling Industry Insiders Weigh In on UK’s Gambling White Paper
The UK's gambling white paper, the government's most extensive reforms for the industry in almost two decades, arrived on Thursday after several delays. There was some surprisingly good news for the industry and some expected disappointments, and insiders have been voicing their...
‘Ndrangheta Mob Boss Behind Illegal Gambling and Drug Trade Captured
Police arrested Pasquale Bonavota on Thursday in Genoa. Bonavota is one of the leaders of the 'Ndrangheta crime family, known for controlling illegal gambling and drugs worldwide. Bonavota, 49, has been a fugitive since November 2018. Facing murder and corruption charges, he...
Colombian Prison Search Finds Drugs, Alcohol After Recent Wild Gambling Parties
Police uncovered a truckload of contraband entering La Picota prison in a sting this week. This comes shortly after the institution came under fire for wild parties and illicit gambling. On Thursday, prison officials in Bogotá conducted a routine inspection of an...
UK’s Gambling White Paper Released, Delivering Good and Bad News to the Industry
The UK has finally released its long-awaited gambling white paper, which can be found here, bringing with it the biggest reforms to the industry in almost two decades. While some of the measures it includes won’t have a major impact on operators’...
Casino Operator Crown Resorts Fined for Cashing Illegal Checks in Victoria, Australia
Crown Resorts is facing a new AU$30-million (US$19.86 million) for illegally cashing customers’ checks. The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), the dedicated gaming regulator that took over for the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation, discovered that Crown Melbourne...
Former William Hill Betting Shop Busted as IIllegal Marijuana Farm
Police busted an illegal marijuana farm this week. The shop in Greater Manchester, England, was previously home to a William Hill sportsbook. The bust began last Friday and continued until this Wednesday. Police needed multiple trucks to haul away bags of marijuana....
Gaming Operator Kindred Confirms Possible Sale of Company as Revenue Improves
The Kindred Group, one of the world's most expansive gaming companies, has released its latest financial health report. Its improvements bring with them greater leverage to consider "strategic alternatives," which the board of directors uses to include a possible sale of the...
Gambling Debt Leads Chinese Man to Kidnap Own Granddaughter for Ransom
A man from China with a gambling addiction recently abducted his granddaughter and tried to get his daughter to pay a ransom to settle the debt. Fortunately for the child and mother, he was as bad at staging crimes as he was...
Spain’s Gambling Regulator Issued $132M in Fines in 2022
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) announced Monday how much it fined gaming operators it determined broke the rules last year. The MCA said it charged 20 operators with "serious or very serious" infractions in the year's second half, taking the balance...
Netherlands to Ban Sports Betting Ads and Sponsorships
The Dutch government is introducing a general ban on untargeted advertising for offline and online gambling. The rules take effect on July 1. The ban covers all radio and TV commercials and billboards on the street. It also includes a ban on...
