2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Illegal Cockfighting in Spain Could Land Three in Prison
Police in Southern Spain's Andalusia recently broke up a handful of cockfights where betting was allowed. Cockfighting was once a popular activity in the region, but was banned years ago, except in certain situations. Three people will stand trial for their involvement,...
Dutch Gaming Operators Can No Longer Offer Cashback Bonuses
Most gaming markets around the world are undergoing fundamental changes, and the Netherlands is no exception. Kansspelautoriteit, the country’s gaming regulator, is rewriting the script and removing all cashback bonus options. Kansspelautoriteit wrote to all Dutch iGaming licensees stating that cashback bonuses...
Australia’s Financial Watchdog Confirms Civil Sanctions Against Star Entertainment Likely
In the wake of the money-laundering scandals that rocked Australia's gaming industry, Star Entertainment continues to receive more bad news. The Australian Transaction Reporting and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) filed a case against the ASX-listed gambling giant on Wednesday after concluding a joint...
FIFA World Cup: It’s Now or Never for Team USA – Update
UPDATE: The US Men's Team hung on to win 1-0 and advance to the Round of 16. Christian Pulisic scored the team's only goal on the way to victory, but paid for it, too. He ran into Iran's Alireza Beiranvand as he...
Colombia’s Gambling Industry Continues to Thrive Amid Increased Revenue
Colombia is home to one of the stronger gambling markets in Latin America, and continues to find greater success. The latest numbers from the country's gaming regulator, Coljuegos, reveal significant improvements. After the peak identified in the first quarter, the third quarter...
Interpol Intercepts Fake Agents as Part of Major Illegal Gambling Bust
After a grueling five months in which it collaborated with up to 30 countries around the world, Interpol has wrapped up a massive operation. The international police coordinator facilitated the arrest of 975 suspects linked to a large cybercriminal group that had...
Cirsa Gaming Giant Ready to Expand Following Strong Growth in Spain
Spain-based gaming giant Cirsa is on track to close out 2022 on a high note. In the third quarter, its net profit was €23.7 million (US$24.57 million), a substantial improvement over its €34.4 million (US$35.66 million) loss a year ago. Cirsa's latest...
Video Games with Loot Boxes Would Be ‘Adults-Only’ Under New Bill in Australia
Andrew Wilkie, one of the leading anti-gambling voices in Australia’s Parliament, is looking for support for a new bill. He wants to crack down on video games that offer loot boxes, banning their sale to minors. The initiative follows a recent announcement...
Pittsburgh Steelers Thwart Last-Ditch Drive to Beat Indianapolis Colts on ‘Monday Night Football’
For most of the contest, the Monday Night Football game belonged to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who entered as underdogs. However, the Indianapolis Colts made a late stand that almost flipped the game upside down before Pittsburgh found a way to stop them....
World Cup Update: US Men’s Team Has One More Shot at Survival
The task for the United States is clear: beat Iran in a game with political overtones at the World Cup, or go home. If it were up to Iran, the squad would be going home already. The US Soccer Federation is backing...
