2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
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...
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...
