2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Peru Not Expecting Huge Gains From Gambling Market as Protests Continue
As the political situation in Peru remains somewhat unstable, the country’s gambling industry is going to feel a pinch. The latest data from the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur, for its Spanish acronym), Luis Fernando Helguero, indicated this week that...
Colombian Police Capture Thief Following Golden Jack Casino Heist
Thieves carried out an early morning robbery of the Golden Jack Casino in Casanare, Colombia, on Tuesday, but won’t get far. Police have already caught one of the crooks and know the identification of the second, which should make his capture easy....
XFL Makes its Return, Sports Bettors are Getting Ready
There are only two big events left in the current NFL season – the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl LVII. However, football fans – and bettors – can follow their favorite sport afterward, as the XFL is ready to stage a comeback....
Justin Bonomo Shows Off Poker Skills as Live Winnings Approach $60M Following PCA Title
Some people believe that poker is nothing more than a game of luck that requires no skill to succeed. Try telling that to Justin Bonomo, who now has almost $60 million in live tournament winnings since his first live cash 18 years...
Spanish Soccer Match-Fixing Ring Cracked by Interpol
Over the past several months, police in Spain have continued efforts to dismantle what has turned out to be a massive soccer match-fixing ring. Each time they uncover new links, they find more, and Interpol is helping them crack the case with...
Sweden’s Svenska Spel in Trouble for Violating State Gambling Ad Rules
If the rules and regulations are designed for everyone in a particular industry, not even state-run entities get a free pass. That's the position of Sweden's online gambling trade organization, which went after Svenska Spel and won. Branschforeningen for Onlinespel (BOS, for...
English Premier League Onboards Sorare as NFT Partner
Despite witnessing mad fluctuations in their values recently, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) continue to find new homes in various markets. The latest finds the English Premier League (EPL) striking a deal with Sorare, a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform, after almost a year of...
ClubsNSW Boss Out Over Poor Choice of Words Directed at NSW’s Premier Dominic Perrottet
Josh Landis picked a bad time to launch a perceived anti-Catholic verbal attack against New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet. The now-former head of ClubsNSW, which represents gambling properties across the Australian state, may have damaged the group's efforts to counter...
Horse Racing Close to Return at Argentina’s Bahía Blanca
Horse racing – which means race betting – could soon find a new home in Argentina. While there are currently tracks in operation across the country, plans to revitalize the Bahía Blanca racetrack are moving forward. Local media outlet La Nueva reports...
Malaysia’s Police Force In Anti-Gambling Offensive, Arrest More Than 900
In a dedicated effort to stop illegal gambling in the country, Malaysia recently conducted a police exercise that had an overwhelming response. Coinciding with the start of the Chinese New Year, they arrested 905 people across the country in a two-week period....
