2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain Unlucky Gambler to Lose More Money After Taking Out Frustration on Slots
There’s a fundamental rule in gambling and betting – never spend more than you can afford to lose. A gambler in Spain is going to lose a lot more than he spent following a judge’s order that he pay for two slot...
Australia’s Gambling Failings Whistleblower Running for Political Seat in NSW
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) will hold political elections this March, and gambling is becoming a hot topic leading up to the race. A new candidate with a familiar face is throwing his hat in the ring, hoping to challenge Chris Minns...
Germany’s Gaming Regulator Approves Massive Number of Operator Licenses
If the latest information on the website of Germany's new gaming regulator is correct, the online gaming market is about to explode. It took over a year for authorities to approve 12 licenses for online slots. But it now seems like a...
Casino Operators Dreams and Enjoy Still Trying to Appease Regulators for Merger
It's been almost a year since casino operators Dreams and Enjoy began seriously discussing a merger of their companies. They're already Latin American powerhouses separately, which is why they're still finding it difficult to convince regulators that combining their forces is in...
Brazil Sports Bettor Wins $22K From Free Bet After Suing Sportsbook
A sports bettor in Brazil will receive the $22K from a bet he placed, even though a glitch reportedly canceled the bet when he placed it. Following a lengthy legal battle, a judge sided with the bettor, forcing the sportsbook to pay...
Auckland, New Zealand Illegal Gambling House Attacked, Thieves Steal Thousands in Cash
Hosting a pick-up poker game at home is one thing. Running an underground poker room is something else. With no protection or security, an illegal poker room in New Zealand became the target of thieves this week, who made off with thousands...
Thief Attempts Robbery in Hong Kong Over Gambling Debt, Makes Huge Mistake
A man in Hong Kong wanted to pick up some extra cash, so he thought a quick robbery would do the trick. As police would find out later, he needed the money to cover gambling debts. But his modus operandi included one...
Cambodia Sets Casino Tax Plan in Motion with the New Year
In November 2020, Cambodian lawmakers approved a plan to change how casinos paid their taxes in an effort to deliver more money to the state. That plan is now in motion. But whether it works or not depends on the operators’ willingness...
Peru Casino Attacked by Thieves as Rioters Stage Anti-Government Protests
Now is probably not a good time to be considering a vacation to Peru. There’s a state of unrest across the country and criminals are taking advantage of the situation to rob commercial establishments, including casinos. Crime continues to take over the...
Fox Sports Host Should Own Up to Bet: Seattle Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen
Last August, before the NFL season began, sportsbooks gave the Seattle Seahawks odds of anywhere from +8000 to +200000 to take the Super Bowl. They’ve come a long way since then and cornerback Tariq Woolen wants FOX Sports host Jason McIntyre to...
