2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Sports Bettor in Spain Accused of Credit Card Fraud Walks Free as Case Falls Apart
A Spanish court judge has dealt a blow to prosecutors. They sought to lock away a man they claimed committed credit card fraud to fuel his sports betting activity. But the judge let him go free. The Public Prosecutor's Office requested more...
Online Gambling Set to Arrive in Cordoba, Argentina
The Argentina province of Cordoba is on the verge of introducing online casinos. They could begin to arrive on Thursday unless continuing efforts by some lawmakers to block the initiative finally pay off. Cordoba’s capital city of the same name moved swiftly...
Another Australian Casino Operator is in Trouble as Industry Scrutiny Intensifies
First it was Crown Resorts, then it was Star Entertainment. Now, another casino operator, albeit much smaller, is in trouble for violating gaming rules in Australia. ABC News reported that the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns violated Queensland’s Casino Control Act. The...
Hard Rock Project Near Barcelona Faces New Delays After 10-Year Wait
Hard Rock International may never get its multibillion-dollar casino project in Spain off the ground. It's still only a dream 10 years after it initially surfaced, and now faces complaints of being an environmental hazard. A decade has passed since the Government...
South Korea Busts Chinese-Based Gambling Ring Worth $3.9B
China recently promised that it would dedicate even more resources to target gambling operations in the country. South Korea is helping in that effort, dismantling a large organization that reportedly moved around $3.9 billion from South Korea to China. Only a month...
Betr Drops Western Australia Tab License Bid After Fight with Government
Tabcorp is now almost a shoo-in to take over a major gaming market in Western Australia (WA). Betr was reportedly close to becoming the operator of the Australian state’s TAB company, but has backed out over a dispute with the government. TAB is...
Brazil Fantasy Sports, Esports Legislation Takes a Step Forward
The eSports industry is one of the fastest-growing, particularly as an added component in the sports betting ecosystem. There's a substantially high interest in the activity in Brazil, and new legislation hopes to clarify the role it and fantasy sports will play...
Gambling Streamers Happily Find Way to Get Around Twitch Ban
Twitch announced in September that it would crack down on gambling on the streaming platform. The new, stricter rules have been live since October 18, and a week in, don’t seem to be totally effective. In Germany, Twitch giants like MontanaBlack88 have...
Chicago Bears Look for Break vs. New England Patriots on ‘Monday Night Football’
Week 7 of the NFL comes to a close with a duel between two teams without great success so far. The New England Patriots (3-3) host the Chicago Bears (2-4), as both are struggling to figure out who they are this year....
Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers Meet in 2020 Super Bowl Rematch
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed west to face the San Francisco 49ers today for NFL Sunday, ready to add another notch to the win column. It's going to be a tough battle for sports bettors as well. The 49ers (3-3) return...
