2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Soccer Pro and Gambling Fan Neymar, Jr. Announces Inaugural Party Cruise
Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, who soccer fans know as Neymar, Jr., has had a rough go of the game lately, suffering from injuries that have kept him on the sidelines. This has given him plenty of time to...
Former Imperial Pacific International Exec Wins $5M in Discrimination Suit
A former executive with Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has won a major discrimination lawsuit against the embattled casino operator. A court judge in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) ruled that Joshua Gray’s case was strong enough. Still, the company’s track...
Entain Faces Large Fine in Ongoing Investigation of Former Turkish Ops
Entain, the global gaming giant behind well-known brands like Ladbrokes, and recently Tab NZ, faces a challenge that could cause significant damage. In an ongoing investigation into its former operations in Turkey, the company faces accusations of bribery and illegal practices that...
Match-Fixing Leads to Lifetime Ban for 21-Year-Old Brazilian Soccer Player
Following an extensive match-fixing investigation into Brazilian soccer that eventually expanded into other countries, a number of players and officials will pay a heavy price. One of these received possibly the worst punishment a soccer player could imagine, a lifetime ban from...
Puerto Rico’s Sports Betting Market is Beginning to Pay Dividends
As with many US jurisdictions, Puerto Rico is looking for ways to improve its economic situation. One of these is through legalized sports betting, which is starting to pay dividends to the government. The sports betting market in Puerto Rico is still...
Google, Apple Allow Teens and Pre-Teens to Gamble and Visit Dating Apps
The UK government is currently exploring a new “Online Safety Bill” to reduce children’s exposure to certain content. What lawmakers are uncovering – pre-teens accessing “hook-up” and gambling sites – will likely force Google, Apple, and other platforms to undertake massive reforms....
Crown Resorts Could Pay New $300M Fine Over AML Failures in Australia
The never-ending story of Crown Resorts and its inability to follow anti-money laundering (AML) laws in Australia continues. The casino operator is close to paying a new fine for its failures after having already paid hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements...
Vietnamese Held by Philippines Illegal Casino Operator Return Home
A nightmare that, for some, began more than a year ago in the Philippines has finally ended for dozens of Vietnamese nationals. They’re back in their home country after having been duped into providing slave labor for illegal casinos in the Philippines....
Philippines Police Face Punishment For Not Reporting Illegal Gambling
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is taking action against illegal gambling across the country under Major General Benjamin Acorda, Jr. Special operations forces are being deployed to enforce the agency's "Anti-Illegal Gambling Campaign Plan: Operation High Roller." It comes with a warning...
Soccer Star Neymar Prefers Casinos Over Title Celebrations, Skips On Team
Paris Saint Germaine (PSG) just won France's Ligue 1 soccer title, thanks in no small part to having three of the best players – Neymar, Leo Messi, and Kylian Mbappé – on the team. Instead of taking a trip with the team...
