2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Brazilian Soccer Clubs Attempt to Block Sports Betting Ad Ban
In the ongoing legislative deliberations surrounding sports betting in Brazil, a contentious issue has emerged as Brazilian soccer teams rally against a proposed ban on sports betting advertising. They collectively wrote a letter to the Senate last week that they hope will...
Imperial Pacific International to Appear in Court Over Mounds of Garbage
The bills continue to pile up for Imperial Pacific International (IPI). The company behind the virtually unrecoverable Imperial Palace casino in Saipan has a mountain of construction debris it has ignored and a court now wants to know how it’s going to...
Ponce Plaza Casino in Puerto Rico Taps IGT to Provide Sports Betting Tech
In a strategic move to elevate its gaming offerings and compete with BetMGM and others in Puerto Rico, Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino has entered into another multiyear agreement with International Game Technology (IGT). IGT said in a press release Thursday that...
Argentine Casino at Center of Political Money Laundering Probe
The Argentine Gendarmerie served a search warrant on the Casino Victoria in Victoria this week as part of a case involving money laundering and illicit enrichment. The investigation is focused on the recently disgraced and now former Buenos Aires Province Cabinet Chief,...
Cambodia Deports 25 Japanese in Fight Against Illegal Gambling and Scams
In an ongoing effort to clean up its image -- which has become tarnished by illegal online gambling and fraud -- Cambodia has deported 25 individuals to Japan. General Keo Vanthan, spokesperson for the immigration police, confirmed the arrests in Phnom Penh,...
Stake.com Expands Into Colombia Through Betfair Acquisition
Stake.com is continuing its efforts to become a major player in the online gaming space and has found a way to expand in Latin America. The Australia-based company has successfully acquired Betfair Colombia, as revealed in a LinkedIn post by Brais Pena...
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Issues $74M in Fines to Operators
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) has sanctioned around 30 online gaming operators with fines. Together, they exceed €71 million (US$76 million) in the first half of the year. The fines, issued through the General Directorate of Gambling Regulation (DGOJ, for its...
Melbourne Cup Produces Several Large Betting Winners
In a thrilling Melbourne Cup, horse Without A Fight, guided by jockey Mark Zahra, triumphed in the annual two-mile race in Australia. Not only was he the big winner of the race, with its AU$8.4-million (US$5.3 million) purse, but a number of...
Italian Rail Operator RFI Caught in ‘Ndrangheta Mob’s Web of Crime
In what Italy hopes will be a significant crackdown on organized crime, officials from the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza in Milan have once again gone after the 'Ndrangheta mafia. This latest attempt to break up the leading mob in...
Brazil Senate Continues to Drag its Feet on Sports Betting Bill
In a move that further extends the saga of legalizing sports betting in Brazil, the Senate has deferred discussions on the matter. Once again, this leaves the fate of the proposed legislation uncertain. Originally slated for Tuesday, the Senate Sports Commission abruptly...
