2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Saipan Damage by Imperial Pacific International Extends Beyond Casino
It wasn’t enough that Imperial Pacific International (IPI) damaged Saipan’s casino image and put it in financial ruin. The failed casino operator behind the Imperial Palace resort can also be seen as responsible for the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) losing money. Media...
Chilean Drunk Cop Targets Two Gambling Halls in Wild Robbery Spree
Taking a vacation from the police force proved to be a life-altering mistake for an officer in Chile. Instead of simply enjoying a little downtime and escaping the pressures of the job, he turned into a criminal. In a reportedly drunken stupor,...
Australia’s Betr Sportsbook Hit With Huge Fine for Ad Violations
Australia's sports betting industry continues to deal with issues that put it in a bad light. Betr is now facing yet another fine for its inability to play by the rules. That's in addition to sportsbooks admitting they punish sharps for being...
Casino Operators Enjoy and Dreams Halt Merger Following Collusion Accusations
It was likely never to make it all the way to the end, but the planned merger between Chilean casino operators Enjoy and Dreams is officially dead. The recent report that they may have colluded to rig a recent tender proved too...
Gaming Operators Targeting India Put On Notice for Money Laundering, Breaking Tax Laws
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) of India, the government agency responsible for controlling tax evasion, is going after the gaming industry. A report by the Economic Times reveals that the agency has targeted around 38 online gaming platforms for alleged...
West Australian Golfing Buddies Score With $30M Lottery Win
For many, playing the lottery is a lot like playing golf – a lot of shanks that get irretrievably lost in a bunker or the drink. A group of regular golfing buddies in Australia might now consider putting away their clubs for...
Irish Justice Department Gets Behind Gambling Reforms
Ireland is continuing to explore updating its gambling laws, and can now count on the full support of the Department of Justice (DOJ) when it's ready. In its Justice Plan 2023, the department makes it clear that it will now back the...
UK’s Gambling White Paper Could Lead to More Than $1.3B in Annual Losses
The UK missed another deadline last month to present its new gambling white paper. But the government seems to be zeroing in on the final product. While rumors about the white paper's contents continue to swirl, one knowledgeable source recently asserted that...
Gambling Operators Continue to Spend Big to Sway UK Politicians
It's no surprise that some in the gaming industry have navigated the UK political space to be able to get close to parliamentarians. It's a common practice among all industries, although the current sentiment toward gambling puts gaming in a bad light....
Argentina Casino Still Recovering from Fire, Now Dealing with Protests
It was only a couple of weeks ago that the iconic Casino Central in Mar del Plata, Argentina, suffered fire damage after an annual celebration went sideways. Just as the heat from the incident was dying down, a new fire struck in...
