2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Colombia Casino Robbery Ends in Jail Time and Heart Attacks
There are a number of careers that require a physical before getting started. Armed robbery isn't historically one of those. But after a thief had a heart attack while attacking a small casino in Colombia, perhaps it should be. This past Saturday,...
Entain Close to Taking Over New Zealand’s Sports Betting Monopoly
Global gaming giant Entain is about to lock in a massive victory. After a heated battle for control of New Zealand's NZ Tab sports betting monopoly, the company emerged a winner, provided regulators greenlight the deal. In a historic agreement lasting 25...
Las Vegas Sands Gets Another Year to Start Singapore Casino Upgrades
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort in Singapore put a multibillion-dollar upgrade on hold during the pandemic. It now appears the property still hasn’t completely recovered. Sands reported Friday that it's received another extension from The...
Australia’s Latest Billionaires List Includes New Gaming Entrepreneurs
An updated list of the 250 richest people in Australia includes 139 billionaires. While some names, like James Packer, continue to represent the casino segment, a few rising stars in the gaming world have made their debuts. The list, released by The...
Las Vegas Fixture, Hip-Hop Icon Snoop Dogg Offers to Perform at King Charles Coronation
When King Charles is coronated as the UK's monarch in May, the ceremony showcases something a little unusual. The rapper, marijuana lover, actor, and casino entrepreneur Snoop Dogg says he's ready to take the stage to perform. Snoop would welcome a chance...
UK Commission Fines Kindred Brands More Than $8.7M for Money Laundering Failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently issued a seven-figure penalty on Kindred Group for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The UKGC's report on the breaches explains that Kindred's 32 Red Limited brand was slapped with a hefty £4.19-million (US$5.15 million) fine...
UK Gambling Commission Off the Mark as Regulator, According to Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) needs more work to become a viable regulator. That's according to many operators who responded to the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) call for input last December. DCMS committee solicited operator input from companies like...
Dazn Bet Expands iGaming Offerings in Partnership with Playtech
Dazn Bet, the betting venture from streaming giant DAZN, has partnered with Playtech to expand its iGaming capabilities. The new agreement will help it become more flexible with online gamblers and bettors. Dazn Bet, which launched last year, will offer a variety...
Dominican Republic Begins ‘Operation Squid’ Corruption Trial, Gambling Regulator Charged
Several high-profile government leaders in the Dominican Republic, including the gambling regulator and two former casino directors, were arrested this week on corruption charges in what the government called “Operation Squid.” Twenty of these officials appeared in court on Tuesday. The 20...
Spain Political Leaders at Odds Over Balearic Islands Casino Advertising Laws
Political parties are at odds over new laws in the Balearic Islands, one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations, located off the country's Eastern coast. Four main islands make up the area. These include the popular Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca, Formentera, and Cabrera....
