2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Australia’s Online Gambling Credit Card, Digital Currency Ban Approved
In a move the Australian gaming industry has been anticipating for the better part of the year, online operators will soon have to stop accepting credit cards and digital currencies. The country's Senate has given its approval to a bill that quickly...
Imperial Pacific Int’l Wants to Take Its Casino Fight to the US Supreme Court
The future of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) in Saipan remains unclear, as it still owes millions of dollars for its Imperial Palace casino license. As the threat of losing its casino exclusivity looms -- and despite the casino being shuttered for three...
Chinese Man Buys 50K Lottery Tickets With the Same Numbers, Wins $30M
Math shows that purchasing multiple lottery tickets doesn't increase your odds of winning. That may be true, but a Chinese lottery player ignored the odds and won a fortune when he bought 50K lottery tickets with the same number. A resident of...
Philippines Illegal Gambling, e-Sabong Websites Become Take-Down Targets
Authorities in the Philippines are intensifying efforts to dismantle illegal gambling and e-sabong (online betting on cockfights) websites. With a surge in online gambling platforms, these sites are prime targets for authorities. But their numbers show the difficult task that lies ahead....
France Considers Giving Entire iGaming Market to FDJ
In his Gaming & Co newsletter on Substack a few days ago, long-time gaming industry journalist Jake Pollard said that gaming operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) could be given the entire online casino market. Insiders informed Gaming & Co that discussions are...
Greek Hip-Hop Artist Used Gambling to Launder Funds From ATM Thefts
Authorities in Greece have taken trap musician Don Leon and two other suspects into custody in connection with a series of ATM robberies. The trio now faces a long list of charges, including laundering the money through area casinos. The Greek City...
Sports Betting in Brazil Draws Attention From 134 Potential Operators
Brazil's sports betting market could blow the rest out of the water. So far, 134 companies have expressed interest in being part of the country's gambling industry. On October 27, the Ministry of Finance in Brazil introduced a measure outlining the general...
Failed UK Lottery Bidder Continues to Fight the UK Gambling Commission
Billionaire media magnate Richard Desmond remains undeterred in his battle against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over his failed attempt at the National Lottery concession. He has now turned to European Union law as his latest avenue to contest the decision. Through...
SkyCity Wins Legal Dispute Over Casino Parking Garage that Caught Fire
Australia's Macquarie Group struck a deal in 2018 to operate the 3,200-space parking garage of SkyCity Entertainment's Auckland casino in New Zealand. But when a massive fire occurred the following year, it left a legal battle smoldering that last week was finally...
Chinese Tourists Arrested in Thailand After Police Raid Secret Casino
Thailand has been trying to attract more tourists from China but has gotten more than it bargained for. Police raided a hotel on Wednesday, dismantling an illegal gambling operation and arresting 26 Chinese tourists, among others, in the process. China was one...
