2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Montreal Casino Workers Could Strike During Grand Prix Weekend
Casinos in Montreal, Canada, could be paralyzed during the Formula 1 Montreal Grand Prix in a few weeks. There is the threat of a strike that could affect several employee segments at various casinos during one of the busiest times for the...
Kindred Loses Latest – and Last – Round in Fight With Norway
Kindred, which recently announced the departures of four of its leading executives, is facing more bad news. Its long-running fight to provide online gaming entertainment to Norwegians is coming to a close, but with no happy ending for the company. Kindred, through...
Philippines Police Arrest Seven of Their Own for Gambling Extortion
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is in the process of rebuilding its public image, but has an uphill battle ahead. Seven officers face charges of extortion in several cases with illegal gambling undertones. The PNP's Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) reported...
Colombian Police Capture Last Suspects in Golden Jack Casino Heist
The robbery of a casino in Colombia earlier this year didn’t go well for the three perpetrators, despite having help from an inside source. Police had already made one arrest in connection with the theft from the Golden Jack Casino, and have...
Cambodia’s NagaWorld Casino Expansion Delayed, Company Ponders Future
NagaWorld, the Cambodian casino at the heart of a long-running workers’ strike, appears to be rethinking its future. It reported over the weekend that it needs more time to mull over an expansion it has been working on for years. The company...
Brazil Lawmaker Wants Sports Betting Limited to Only One Type of Wager
The fallout from a widespread scandal of match-fixing in Brazilian sports is far from over. A federal investigation launched this week, and as it advances, lawmakers will have to explore a bill that looks to severely handicap the sports betting community. A...
France Blocks Influencers, Athletes from Promoting Gambling, Threatens Jail
Initiatives to tame the "jungle" of gambling promotion by social media influencers, athletes, and others in France have achieved their respective goals. Both the French government and the gaming regulator have introduced new policies that could result in arrests for those who...
Diamond Sports Group Gambles and Loses in Fight Against MLB
Sinclair Broadcast Group took a huge gamble with its Diamond Sports Group subsidiary. It went head-to-head against MLB in a battle over broadcasting games in a multibillion-dollar bet that went bust on Thursday. Diamond had gobbled up the regional broadcasting rights of...
Twitch Boss Dan Clancy Wants Better Online Gambling Regulations
The gambling ecosystem has had a difficult relationship with Twitch. It’s one of the reasons the streaming platform grew so big, but the times are changing. CEO Dan Clancy, who took over a few months a month ago, recently opened up about...
Underground Casino Visit in Tijuana, Mexico Turns Deadly for Three Gamblers
Visiting Tijuana, Mexico, can be a dangerous and sometimes fatal decision, especially for anyone looking to gamble. There have already been at least four attacks at underground casinos this year, the latest of which claimed three victims. A home that operated as...
