2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Argentine Casino Thief Loses Gamble After Trying to Hide in Bathroom
An alleged criminal in Argentina should have spent more time planning his weekend routine if he expected to avoid jail. Instead, after a string of robberies, including one at a local casino, he made the mistake of trying to hide in a...
European Poker Tour Main Event Crowns First Romanian Winner
It only took $530 and some extra spending money for poker player Razvan Belea to become a millionaire and make history. He shipped the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event for €1,170,000 (US$1.23 million) and became the first Romanian to win...
Hong Kong Police Bust Hundreds in Gambling Raids Linked to Triads
Sex, drugs, and illegal gambling are some of the trademarks of the triads throughout Asia. Knowing this helps law enforcement track down criminals, and helped Hong Kong authorities make a major bust of triad members in a crackdown. Police arrested 234 people...
Second-Tier Soccer Club in England Blasted Over Gambling Ad
Norwich City FC is coming off an impressive 3-1 win over Birmingham in the second-tier English Football League (EFL) Championship on Tuesday. But the victory is overshadowed by negative publicity. In light of the sensitive nature of gambling topics in the UK,...
Former Mansion Casino CEO Faces $5M Asset Freeze in Gibraltar
Online gaming operator Mansion Group's continuous financial trouble may not have just been because of its fights in regulated markets, but also because of former CEO Karel Mañasco’s ineffectiveness. As a result, authorities in Gibraltar plan on holding him to task, hitting...
Casino Worker Steals $20K, Spends it at Casino
An employee of a casino in Benidorm, a popular beach town in Alicante, Spain, decided to give herself a few extra cash bonuses without authorization. If there’s a silver lining to her continued theft, it’s that she turned around and gave some...
Star Entertainment Looks for Broadway Boost as Gaming Revenue Slides
As it continues to deal with the fallout from its inability to comply with legal and gaming regulations across Australia, Star Entertainment has watched its financial health suffer. However, the casino operator is hoping the addition of a little bit of Broadway...
Cyprus Needs New Casino Commission Members After Political Infighting
Cyprus is looking for a few individuals to be part of its Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (GCSC). There are new spots the commission needs to fill after political infighting this week led to the rejection of three potential candidates. Media outlet...
Casino Workers Help Gang Steal Over $500K From Spanish Casinos
Police in Spain have cracked the case of the crooked croupiers. Following an investigation that began several months ago, they arrested several employees and accomplices who allegedly stole at least €500,000 (US$532,800) by rigging gaming machines. Allegations of fixing roulette games in...
Australia’s Betr Sportsbook Faces New Fines, Possible License Suspension
Betr, the Australian sportsbook launched by industry executive Matthew Tripp and backed by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, got off to a bad start last year. It's in trouble once again, this time landing a fine that could put its future in jeopardy....
