2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
British Bettors Could Soon See £500 Affordability Checks
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) boss Andrew Rhodes continues to assert that the regulator isn't forcing affordability checks on the country's gaming industry. But insiders are becoming less convinced. The fact that some bettors could soon see £500 (US$600) caps on spending isn't...
Online Sports Betting Control in Australia Heats Up With Tabcorp, Sportsbet Vying
The fight for control over Australia’s online sports betting market is heating up as Tabcorp, Sportsbet, and Ladbrokes, which all hold significant stakes in the market, look to solidify their positions. Regulatory changes and market conditions are forcing a competitive shift. Notably,...
Casino Operator Enjoy Enters Brazil’s Online Gaming Marketplace
Brazil could be just days away from finally finalizing its regulations for online sports betting. As it reportedly approaches the finish line, Latin American casino operator Enjoy is entering the country's online gaming space. Enjoy will arrive in Brazil, but without building...
Sports Betting Scam Sees Aussie Steal Millions From Investors
A 31-year-old Australian man who spent his formative years at an affluent all-male boarding school picked up an education his parents didn’t count on. He allegedly learned how to scam people out of money, which he has done by convincing others to...
Bermuda Promises Reforms to Greenlight Casinos, But Optimism Fading Fast
In light of the recent publicity surrounding the lack of progress in launching casinos, Bermuda has announced a shakeup of legislative reforms. However, some industry insiders believe that the British Overseas Territory (BOT) will never see a casino because of the government’s...
Colombian Casino Attempted Heist Leaves One Cop, Two Crooks Dead
An attack on a local casino in a small town in Colombia last Friday claimed three lives. Three robbers tried to pull off a heist of the property in the early-morning hours. But a shootout with police left two dead. Unfortunately, it...
Australian Drug Trafficker Uses Gambling Debt as Excuse, Fails
A woman in Sydney, Australia, has been found guilty of drug trafficking charges after attempting to use a “gambling debt” defense to prove her innocence, according to reports from Australian Associated Press. Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, 51, was accused of attempting to...
Madonna’s Old Hollywood Home, a Former Mafia Gambling Den, for Sale
A home that once belonged to Madonna and reportedly was a gambling parlor for mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel just hit the market. It's available for around $21 million. The house was purchased by Madonna for $5 million in 1993, according to a...
Singapore Gambling Addict Forged Checks Using Erasable Pen, Heads to Prison
An administrative clerk at a temple in Singapore was secretly carrying out a scheme to steal funds to feed her gambling habit. Now, after stealing more than SGD207,000 (US$155,167) over the course of a year, she's going to prison. On Thursday, February...
Merkur Wants to Bring 24-Hour Casino to Scarborough, England
While some casino operators are having a difficult time staying afloat in the UK, others see plenty of opportunity. Merkur Slots Ltd., the UK subsidiary of German gaming giant Gauselmann Group, is one of those, and has plans for a 24-hour casino...
