2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Wants Greater Control Over Lottery Sales
In keeping with the global mantra that tighter gambling restrictions are necessary, Spain's gaming regulator continues to respond. This time, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ, for its Spanish acronym) is targeting the country's lottery ecosystem. The DGOJ, which...
Rio de Janeiro Pushing for Health and Tourism Lotteries as Federal Project Stalls
Brazil’s federal government has had difficulty finalizing updated sports betting and lottery legislation, so it’s up to the various states to do it. Rio de Janeiro is on board, looking to introduce its own framework for health and tourism lotteries, as well...
Saipan’s Casino Regulator Forced to Close as Imperial Pacific International’s Failures Mount
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) has a new governor, and possibly a new way of conducting business. After repeated failures on the part of Imperial Pacific International (IPI), the fledgling operator behind the Imperial Palace casino resort, Governor Arnold Palacios...
Netherlands Soccer Under Review After 25 Players Bet Illegally
There have been a number of scandals recently involving athletes placing wagers on their own sport, and the Netherlands is now dealing with one of its own. An investigation has uncovered alleged widespread betting among soccer players, although getting to the bottom...
World Snooker Tour Partners with Sportsbook on Heels of Match-Fixing Scandal
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) recently sent its PR team into action to perform damage control following allegations of match-fixing. The World Snooker Tour (WST), of which the WPBSA owns more than a quarter, is now teaming up with...
India Man Burns Body to Cover Gambling Losses in Attempted Insurance Scam
A plan to vanish without a trace in order to cover his gambling losses went awry for a man in India. He thought he could incinerate a body as if it were his own and claim the insurance money. But he left...
Entain Scaling Back Where Regulated Markets in Doubt
A couple of years ago, Entain indicated that it wanted to focus its gaming operations primarily on markets that had established regulations. It began working on reaching that goal and will kick its plans into overdrive this year. Gaming operators have been...
Thieves Hit Casino in Peru, Steal More Than $20K as Country’s Crisis Deepens
The political turmoil in Peru continues, with the country recently issuing a state of emergency in response to a growing onslaught of riots and protests. The ongoing unrest is also providing the perfect cover for criminals, with a second casino becoming a...
Esports Entertainment Group’s Former Boss Sues the Company
The friction between Grant Johnson, the ousted CEO of Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), and the company he once led is getting hotter. Following his "voluntary" exit in December, Johnson is now suing EEG for millions. Johnson claims breach of contract on the...
BetConstruct Subsidiary Penalized by UK Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has determined that Vbet parent Vivaro Limited, BetConstruct's B2C side of the house in the sports betting and iGaming spaces, isn't playing by the rules. It has called out the company for not complying with anti-money laundering...
