2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Argentine Lottery Player Wins US$1M, Car, and House with $2 Bet
Telekino is a popular form of lottery in Argentina, and for good reason. A player won almost US$2 million, a house, a car, and other prizes, although he or she almost missed out on claiming the winnings. Lottery officials with the Provincial...
Brexit Strangled the UK Gaming Employment Sector: Bacta CEO John White
Brexit has served as a catalyst for limited growth in the UK gambling sector. This is the assertion of John White, the CEO of the gaming machine industry trade association Bacta, as he tries to get the UK government to lend the...
Online Casinos, Roblox, and Children Linked in Report
There are reportedly some online casinos that allow players to use Robux, the in-game currency of the video game Roblox, and they don't make an effort to check the age of the users. The gambling platforms are also going a step further,...
888 Holdings Finds New CEO in Long-Time Industry Vet
In a strategic move to help it get back on its feet in the global online gambling market, 888 Holdings has announced the appointment of Per Widerström as its new CEO. The decision comes as a part of the gaming and entertainment...
Tottenham Hotspur Owner Joe Lewis Indicted in the US for Insider Trading
It's now known how Joe Lewis, one of the richest men in the world, may have made some of his money. The owner of the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club and an investor in gaming operator Ladbrokes is facing a massive scandal in...
Blockchain-Based Sports Betting Exchange BetDEX Now Live in Ireland
In a milestone for the cryptocurrency community, BetDEX Exchange, a revolutionary decentralized sports betting platform, has been granted a sports betting license in Ireland. This could mark a major step forward for the integration of blockchain technology into the traditional gambling industry,...
Brazil Makes Regulated Sports Betting Official With Most Important Signature
Brazil’s regulated sports betting market is closer than ever to the finish line, with only one hurdle remaining. On Monday, President Inacio Lula da Silva signed off on the legislation that will bring the market to life in the country. That signature...
Gaming Operators Suffer in $31M Hack of Cryptocurrency Payments Platform
In another blow to the cryptocurrency community, cryptocurrency payments platform Alphapo has fallen victim to a massive hack. The attack resulted in the theft of millions of dollars worth of digital assets, and may have also impacted the operations of online gaming...
Bermuda, Still with No Casinos, Paying Gaming Commission Execs Six Figures
Just when it seemed like Bermuda was going to finally get its first casino last year, political turmoil got in the way. There is still no gaming in the British Overseas Territory (BOT). But that doesn’t prevent it from maintaining a Bermuda...
Influencers Peddling Gambling, Other Activity Face Possible EU-Wide Regulations
Across the European Union (EU), several countries, including France, are taking action against influencers who promote gambling, cryptocurrency, and financial products. This piecemeal approach from country to country doesn’t impress the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), which is pushing for regionwide...
