2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
New South Wales Politicians Steadfast on Gambling Reforms Ahead of Elections
New South Wales (NSW), Australia, state elections are on March 25, with all 93 seats of the Legislative Assembly and half of those of the Legislative Council up for grabs. Gambling reform is coming, no matter the election results. Sitting Premier Dominic...
Filipino Lotteries Under Fire Following Recent Assassination
Local lotteries have been banned in the Philippines after a lottery vendor was murdered last month and other lottery vendors continue to face threats. On Monday, the mayor of Cotabato City, Bruce Matabalao, ordered the immediate halt of Small-Time Lotteries (STLs), according...
Australian Lottery Winner Almost Misses Out on $26M Prize
A man in Western Australia had an AU$40 million (US$26.32 million) lottery ticket in his pocket for over a week before he realized it was a winner. The man, identified only as a grandfather, purchased the ticket at a convenience store in...
Casino Malta Hit With Big Fine for Money Laundering, Financial Crimes
Eden Leisure Gaming, which operates Casino Malta, has been fined €233,000 (US$246,886) after the country’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) found the operator wasn't following anti-money laundering (AML) and due diligence rules. Allegations also include bribery and tax evasion, according to reports...
William Hill Regulatory Failures in the UK Could Set a New Record for 888
Making a deal to purchase William Hill's non-US gambling assets from Caesars Entertainment might be a nightmare for new owner 888. The bookmaker, one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, is facing one of the largest fines in...
Online Casino Operator Challenges Netherlands Gaming Regulator’s Big Fine
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gaming regulator, recently went after five unlicensed gaming companies for operating in the country. Despite hefty fines, one offender is prepared to fight. KSA announced recently that it plans to levy fines on Videoslots, N1 Interactive, Betpoint Group,...
Spain’s Rash of Violent Gambling Hall Robberies May Be Nearing an End
A wave of robberies that Murcia, Spain, has been suffering for months entered a new chapter on Tuesday. Thieves hit three gambling halls in different parts of the region, but it wasn’t long before the police were able to throw a net...
Australia’s Financial Crime Watchdog Ready to Clamp Down on Gambling Industry
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the country's financial crime watchdog, is constantly looking for ways to prevent fraud and money laundering. It has increased its focus on the gaming industry over the past year, and now believes the scope...
European Gaming and Betting Association Lays Out New AML Protocols
Preventing money laundering remains a priority in the global gaming ecosystem. Gaming and financial regulators constantly develop protocols to counter the threat, but gaming industry insiders do their part as well. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is among them, publishing...
Germany Grants LeoVegas Nationwide Online Slot License
Gaming operator LeoVegas recently received a new license that could be a game changer for the company and the market. The company can now offer and market online slots across Germany. The country’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL, for its German acronym) recently...
