2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
FIFA World Cup: Germany Goes Home, Japan Surprises Once Again
Four-time champion Germany left the World Cup in Qatar in the Group Stage, despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica. Although they gave their best effort and recovered from a 2-1 loss to Costa Rica, they have fallen out of a World...
Former Celtics FC Soccer Player Leigh Griffiths Questioned in Sports Betting Probe
Advances in technology and artificial intelligence, coupled with massive amounts of stored data, are making it easier to detect potential match-fixing and illegal betting in sports. An investigation into Scottish soccer players Leigh Griffiths and Paul McGowan highlights how improvements are being...
UFC Fight Night Comes Saturday, but Not for Ontario Bettors
UFC Fight Night will take place in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, where Stephen Thompson will face Kevin Holland in the welterweight division. That's just one of the many fights available to bettors unless they live in Ontario, Canada. Thompson (16-6-1 MMA, 11-6-1...
Buffalo Bills Move Up in AFC East Following Strong ‘Thursday Night Football’ Performance
The AFC East has a new boss following a wild Thursday Night Football contest. For years, the Buffalo Bills lived in the shadow of the New England Patriots dynasty and Tom Brady. But they bided their time and now rule a division...
FIFA World Cup: Morocco Continues to Impress, Takes Down Canada
Morocco may have been seen as a sleeper team before the FIFA World Cup began, but not anymore. Their win against Canada on Thursday didn't make a difference in terms of advancement to the Round of 16. But it helped show what...
Venezuela’s Casino Market Grows with New Venue in Barquisimeto
Venezuela flipped the script on its anti-casino policy two years ago when President Nicolas Maduro reversed a decade-old ban. Since then, several venues have arrived, including the latest in the country's central state of Lara. The new casino comes 10 years after...
Australian Lottery Players Sue After Friend Skips Out with Winnings
When it comes to money, it’s never good to make assumptions. For example, if you’re playing the lottery with a group of friends, don’t assume that everyone will remain honest if you win. A group of lottery winners in Australia is learning...
Single World Poker Tour Win Sees Andrew Wilson Double Lifetime Winnings
Andrew Wilson entered the final day of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO) $3,500 Main Event as chip leader, and finished the same way. After a roller-coaster day of poker, he came out on top, pocketing...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Begins Arbitration to Keep Imperial Palace Casino
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Imperial Pacific International (IPI) are trying to find a solution to their ongoing battle. This involves mediation through an independent arbitrator, and the process that will determine the future of the Imperial Palace casino...
Spanish Match-Fixing Case Widens with More Arrests this Week
Efforts to bring a halt to match-fixing in sports continue on an international level. Notably, Spain is in the middle of a fight against rigged matches in tennis and soccer. It has already taken measures to lock up criminals for their involvement,...
