2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Former Malta PM Joseph Muscat in New Casino-Linked Corruption Scandal
Joseph Muscat, the former prime minister of Malta -- who was forced out of office following the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia -- is facing a new scandal involving a different casino. Media outlet Times of Malta has found that...
Germany’s Gambling Industry Could Slip as Recession Hits the Country
As Germany tries to expand its regulated gaming market, it's facing a new obstacle. Despite attempts to deny it, the global economy is falling into a recession that's also beginning to show itself in the country. Although some believe the gaming industry...
French Lawmakers Have a New Online Casino Bill to Discuss
The global transformation of the casino industry is slowly advancing as online gambling continues to become more popular. France might add its name to the growing list of legal online casino countries if a bill that arrived this week finds success. Currently,...
Paddy Power Betfair Fined $600K Over Illegal Sportsbook Marketing
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is in the process of collecting another large fine from a gaming operator. Paddy Power Betfair, the Flutter-owned company operating under the PPB Counterparty Services Limited brand, has received a fine of £490,000 (US$603,000) from the regulator...
Cirsa Continues Success as it Grows Global Gaming and Leisure Footprint
Spain-based gaming and hospitality company Cirsa is growing stronger. Its recent expansion plans are paying off, as the latest financial data from the company shows continued improvement in its financial health. Cirsa registered an operating profit of €151 million (US$162.03 million) in...
Malta Looks to Shield Gaming Operators from Foreign Prosecution
A battle has been brewing in the European Union’s (EU) gaming market for years that has repeatedly thrown Malta into controversy. Now, the small island nation wants to give its resident gaming operators an extra layer of protection against any blowback that...
NagaWorld Casino Strike Leader Sentenced to Two Years in Cambodian Jail
Following global outcry about a lack of support for humanitarian rights, Cambodia’s government promised to do better. However, it doesn’t appear to be willing to back that statement up with actions. A Cambodian court just sentenced Chhim Sithar, a labor union leader...
NFL Global Markets Expansion to Fuel International Interest in Football Bets
The NFL continues to look for new ways to extend its reach around the world, with its Global Markets Program playing a significant role. It expanded the field this month in a move that should also gradually lead to an increase in...
Triton Poker Series Goes Well for Jason Koon, but Not for Pixbet Sportsbook Boss
Jason Koon may be the unofficial king of the Triton Poker Series. The American poker pro scored another Triton victory this week, bringing to seven the number of titles the GGPoker ambassador has collected as he bounces from event to event. Koon...
Italy Cuts Off ‘Ndrangheta Pipeline that Funneled Money Through Gambling Ops
Italian police continue to hammer the 'Ndrangheta mafia's operations. Law enforcement officials have arrested hundreds of people over the past couple of years, and police in Italy attacked again this week. They cut off a financial lifeline that reportedly moved millions of...
