2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Finland Throws in the Towel on its Veikkaus Gaming Monopoly
One of the last examples of how ineffective gambling monopolies can be coming to an end. Finland has a new government in place that will loosen the vice grips Veikkaus has on the country's gaming operations in less than three years. The...
Malta’s Parliament Approves Bill to Protect Gaming Operators from Foreign Prosecution
An initiative to help protect gaming operators that have established roots in the country has found success in Malta. The government has signed off on a bill that it hopes will shield its gaming community from prosecution outside its borders. Malta has...
Irish Lottery to Award More Than $15M in “Biggest Jackpot of the Year”
Saturday turned out to be a great night for two Irish Lotto players. The lottery jackpot was €12,747,756 (US$13.92 million), which will now be split between the two winners. The amount was the "biggest jackpot of the year," according to the National...
Star Casino in Australia Sees Lack of COVID-19 Mask Lead to Lawsuit
What began as a simple reminder for a casino patron in Australia to use a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a much bigger issue. That request caused a chain of events that led to a broken thumb for...
Sports Betting Operator Stake.com to Back EPL’s Chelsea, Eyes Launch in Australia
Even as the English Premier League (EPL) prepares to introduce a front-of-shirt ban on gambling sponsorships, Chelsea FC is going in the opposite direction. The club has decided to team up with online gaming platform Stake.com. The EPL confirmed just two months...
Crown Resorts to Pay Another $13M for Tax Evasion
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts can't shake the bad luck that's been following it since state-led inquiries found it unsuitable to hold a casino license. Its long-running participation in money-laundering schemes and data manipulation has led to continued issues, and it's now...
Virginia Poker Player Arrested for Role in 2021 Attack on US Capitol
A doctor and part-time poker player from Virginia was taken into police custody Thursday for reportedly causing damage to the Capitol during the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Court records reveal that police picked up Karthik Ramakrishnan for his role as part...
Canada Casino Trip Turns Fatal for 15 People
What should have been another routine trip to a casino turned tragic for a group of senior citizens in Canada on Thursday. A crash between a semi and a bus resulted in a massive loss of life. The crash occurred in Carberry,...
Entain Ready to Purchase Polish Gaming Operator STS Holding After Selling Equity
Global online gaming giant Entain recently announced that it has been working on a deal to purchase STS Holding, the largest sports betting operator in Poland. It has now completed its mission, but at the expense of company shares. In order to...
Intralot to Continue Running the Taiwan Lottery for Next Ten Years
For the past 10 years, Intralot has been running the Taiwan Lottery with the help of ChinaTrust Commercial Bank (CTCB) and its subsidiary lottery operator, Taiwan Lottery Corporation (TLC). A new agreement will see it remain in the territory for another 10...
