2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Hard Rock Faces Allegations of Legal Abuse in Securing Spain Casino License
For close to a decade, the integrated resort Hard Rock International wants to build in Barcelona, Spain, has been "coming soon." A new fight over the casino project has emerged, however, that might turn soon into never. The legal services of the...
Son of Greek Poker Player Jailed for Fraud Sues Irish Lender for Fraud
The son of a Greek real estate investor and poker player is suing a financial institution for fraud, the same crime for which his father is now serving time in prison. It’s a story that began over 10 years ago, but which...
European Gaming Regulators are Joining Forces to Standardize Oversight
Standardized regulations across the board would make things a lot easier for the gaming industry. While that doesn't seem likely at various political levels around the world, gaming regulators are increasing their collaboration to facilitate change. If gaming operators, suppliers, and developers...
Over 41K Illegal Gambling Arrests Made in the Philippines This Year
A dedicated effort to crack down on illegal gambling in the Philippines is paying big dividends. Data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) shows a significant number of arrests resulting from operations specifically targeting illegal gaming since the beginning of the year....
Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association Boss Paul Foster Steps Down
Paul Foster has announced his resignation from his position as the CEO of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA). In light of this news, the association that represents licensed gambling operators in Gibraltar will be implementing various changes in its leadership...
Chile’s Casino Industry Rebounds with 35 Percent Year-On-Year Growth
Since the end of the global COVID-19 crisis that had casino activity everywhere on hold, the sector is fully alive once again. This is also true for Chile, where the numbers are closer each year to what they were in 2020. The...
Blaze iGaming Platform Faces Backlash in Brazil for Allegedly Ripping Off Customers
In recent weeks, online casino and sportsbook Blaze has become the center of a controversy involving figures like Neymar, Felipe Neto, and other Brazilian celebrities. The saga has unfolded, in part, because of a video on the use of influencers in the...
Australia Financial Adviser Allegedly Stole $1M for Gambling Habit
A financial adviser in Western Australia stole almost AU$1 million (US$675,800) from clients to feed his gambling habit, according to prosecutors. If you ask him, though, he’s not guilty, and a court will now decide who’s telling the truth. Mark Sebo faces...
Australian Sports Leagues in Trouble Over ‘Secret’ Betting Claims
As if Australia's gambling ecosystem didn't have enough headaches because of the money-laundering scandals on the casino side, the sports side is making things worse. An exposé by Australian media outlet ABC News has confirmed that the country's sports leagues are making...
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon a Suspect in Gambling-Linked Case
Police arrested Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on Sunday in connection with an investigation into the funding of the Scottish National Party (SNP). The political party is at the center of an embezzlement investigation that recently spilled over into the gambling...
