2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Messi Cements GOAT Status With Eighth Ballon D’or as Oddsmakers’ Favorite
Lionel Messi has done it again. The Argentine soccer GOAT clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or, confirming the predictions of oddsmakers, who had him listed as the clear favorite to keep his record achievement alive. In what turned out to be his final...
Crown Casino Perth Sees Woman Dead in Possible Murder-Suicide Attempt
In an incident at the Crown Towers hotel within the Crown Casino complex in Perth, Australia, a woman was discovered dead in a hotel room. Authorities are currently investigating the case as a potential attempted murder-suicide. The discovery was made in one...
Illegal POGO in Pasay City, Philippines Accused of Sex Trafficking
In the latest hit to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) space in the Philippines, the Philippine News Agency reports a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking. Authorities successfully rescued 731 individuals who were allegedly forced into sex trafficking operations...
Armenia Continues to Redefine iGaming Laws as Market Tops $12B
Armenia has spent the past couple of years developing an iGaming market, and it's paying off. However, the $12 billion in 2022 revenue the market made could slip with the introduction of new laws now coming into effect. In Armenia, the regulation...
Money Laundering Raids Linked in Australia, Italy, India Linked to Chinese Gangs
International money laundering raids over the last two months show an increased connection to Chinese gangs. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime believes the illegal money laundering market is worth as much as $2 trillion a year. This week, the...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Faces $62M Fine, May Lose Saipan Casino Exclusivity
Imperial Pacific Internationa's (IPI) grip on casino exclusivity in Saipan is slipping fast as it faces a $62 million fine. The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) issued a 30-day ultimatum to IPI on Thursday, according to the Marianas Variety. The CCC demands the...
India’s New Gaming Tax Plan Demands $12B From Online Operators
India recently decided that 28% is a fair tax that all online gaming operators targeting the country should pay. Now, the country believes it can force operators to hand over INR1 trillion (US$12.03 billion) to cover the taxes they didn't pay for...
NagaWorld Strike Leader Chhim Sithar’s Prison Sentence Upheld on Appeal
Cambodia is maintaining the convictions and prison sentences for eight individuals associated with the Labor Rights Supported Union (LRSU) of Khmer Employees of the NagaWorld casino, despite pleas by human rights groups. The Phnom Penh Municipal Court initially handed down the sentences,...
Queensland Parliament Reviewing New Gambling Laws
The Queensland Government is looking to implement new gambling oversight laws. The reforms, delineated in The Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, will implement the recommendations outlined in the comprehensive review of the Queensland operations of Star Entertainment. The Star...
Chinese Meth Dealer Admits Ties to Imperial Pacific International
If one man’s account of his involvement with Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is accurate, the company behind Saipan’s failed Imperial Palace casino was willing to work with anyone if it would attract gamblers. A report by The Guam Daily Post cites a...
