2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
India Uncovers Hundreds Illegal Chinese Gambling Apps
India's government is working to shut down more than 230 illegal gambling and bank apps traced back to Chinese criminals. The Union Home Ministry of India has asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to take action on 232 apps, ...
Cambodia’s NagaWorld Resort Jailed Union Boss Receives Human Rights Award
Chhim Sithar, the leader of a union representing casino workers at NagaWorld, recently received recognition from the US State Department for her humanitarian efforts in Cambodia. Sithar currently remains in jail for charges of disturbing the peace. Sithar was arrested last November...
Brazilian Soccer Faces Match-Fixing Investigation
The increased attention to legal sports betting has brought with it an increased focus on sports integrity. Match-fixing continues to be a problem in certain sports. But ongoing efforts, like those currently underway in Brazil, are helping uncover the crime. Local media...
‘Ndrangheta Mafia Boss and Hitman Caught In France
Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia, which has its hands in everything from illegal gambling to drugs to human trafficking, has recently run into a lot of trouble with global law enforcement. Their problems continued this week after police in France arrested a former boss...
World Series of Poker Reveals Complete Lineup of Tournaments for 2023
As poker pros like Adrian Mateos and Isaac Haxton continue to burn up the tables at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is right behind. Series organizers revealed Thursday this summer's complete schedule, which has been created with...
James Packer, Ex-Crown Resorts Boss, Wants in on Argentina’s Energy Business
James Packer "voluntarily" resigned from his involvement in Crown Resorts and Australia's gaming industry. But the casino operator's founder and former chairman isn't ready to exit the business world. His latest target is on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in...
International Betting Integrity Assn. Sees Uptick in Suspicious Bets in Europe
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has delivered an update on the suspicious betting activity it monitored last year. While the figure is low compared to the number of games played, there was an increase in alerts as it continues to grow...
Former Dutch Casino Owner to Pay $27M Penalty to Settle Illegal Online Casino Case
Stijn Flapper made millions in profit with Amsterdams Casino and Sheriff Gaming in the past, and the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is happy to take his money. A court has ordered him and a few others to pay restitution for money...
Tom Brady Retires from the NFL, Won’t Be Leaving the Game
A year ago, Tom Brady announced that he was retiring from the NFL. It wasn't long before he recanted. But now, the long-time QB has retired again, much to the delight of some sports bettors. Brady won six Super Bowls with the...
Philippines National Police Want E-Sabong Officially Branded as Illegal Gambling
Cockfighting in the Philippines remains legal. But e-sabong, online betting on the fights, was removed last year. Former President Rodrigo Duterte implemented a ban on the practice just before leaving office, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) now want to make sure...
