2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Illegal Gambling Among Charges Levied in Massive Global Interpol Bust
In what it hopes will be a major blow to cybercriminals worldwide, Interpol has wrapped up a joint international task force codenamed Operation HAECHI IV. It resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspected criminals who participated in an array of illegal...
Brazil Senate Continues Working on Land-Based Casino Bill
Amid a growing debate and ongoing discussions involving all facets of gambling, Brazil's Senate continues to deliberate on another landmark bill that would legalize and regulate the operation of land-based casinos, bingo halls, and horse racing betting in the country. The proposal,...
Illegal Gambling Machines Seized in Record Numbers by Colombia
In another blow to illegal gambling activities in the country, Colombian gaming regulator Coljuegos has carried out its "largest ever" operation, seizing a significant amount of equipment and property used in illegal gambling establishments across the country. The operation focused on establishments...
Loot Box Debate Continues as Valve Returns $15K to Austrian Gamer
In another blow to video games and loot boxes, the Austrian Press Agency reports that an Austrian court has ruled against video game developer Valve. The company behind the popular Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) franchise must now refund €14,096.58 (US$15,426) to a...
Spanish Police Bust Drug Cartel That Used Illegal Casino as its HQ
In an operation conducted on December 12, the Civil Guard uncovered a covert casino in Granada, where the leaders of an armed gang were reportedly closing deals while engaged in high-stakes poker games. Out of nearly 20 individuals apprehended during the operation,...
Italy’s Online Gaming Faces Decimation with New Rules, Insiders Warn
Legislators and certain lobbyists in Italy are in the process of trying to rewrite online gambling legislation. The new policies could cause a mass exodus from the regulated segment, and gaming industry players are hoping to prevent that from happening. In a...
Spain’s iGaming Segment Experiences 23% Year-Over-Year Revenue Gains
The iGaming market in Spain is gaining strength, reporting a significant year-on-year jump in the first three quarters of the year. However, there was also a dip in activity compared to the second-quarter results. In the latest report by the Directorate General...
Lottery Scam Leads to Indictments Across the US and Jamaica
In the latest crackdown on international fraud, seven individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pa. They make up a group that targeted unsuspecting Americans through a wide-ranging lottery scam run out of Jamaica. The U.S. Attorney's Office...
Tabcorp to Control Victoria Betting for Another 20 Years
Tabcorp has secured a new exclusive Victorian Wagering and Betting License from the state of Victoria in Australia. This transformative agreement marks a pivotal moment for Tabcorp, as it beat Sportsbet for control of the state's retail betting for the next 20...
Liechtenstein: No Online Gaming Until at Least 2028 After New Prohibition
The launch of an online casino market in Liechtenstein has been pushed back again. There was a chance that the small European country would begin to license operators before the end of the year. But it will now be at least another...
