2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Australia Advances Ban on Use of Credit Cards, Crypto in Online Gambling
Australia's House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit the use of credit cards and cryptocurrency for online betting and gambling. This follows a previous ban placed on their use for land-based betting and gambling. It forms a comprehensive approach to...
Triad-Related Gambling Raids in Hong Kong Lead to 335 Arrests
Hong Kong authorities recently executed a series of raids targeting Triad-affiliated operations. Hong Kong police have concluded a three-day operation resulting in the arrest of 335 individuals, according to Media outlet Dim Sum Daily. The police conducted early morning raids at 223...
Kick Gambling Streamer xQc Kicked Out of Canadian Casino
Popular online streamer xQc, known for his gambling and video game content, was recently kicked out of a Canadian casino. xQc recently jumped from Twitch to Kick in a 9-figure deal. The Canadian streamer, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, was removed...
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...
