2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Chile Casino Sees Man Strip Naked, Attack Patrons
Casinos often include shows as a form of entertainment to attract customers. Casino patrons at an Enjoy casino in Chile recently got an impromptu and free show of a naked man. But he wasn't part of the property's schedule of events. Media...
Scottish Soccer Rejects Premier League-Style Gambling Sponsorship Ban
The English Premier League (EPL) may have caved to the anti-gambling pundits, but Scottish soccer won't. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) doesn't share the EPL's decision to ban front-of-shirt sponsorships by gambling companies. The EPL announced last week that, as of...
Saipan Damage by Imperial Pacific International Extends Beyond Casino
It wasn’t enough that Imperial Pacific International (IPI) damaged Saipan’s casino image and put it in financial ruin. The failed casino operator behind the Imperial Palace resort can also be seen as responsible for the Commonwealth Ports Authority (CPA) losing money. Media...
Chilean Drunk Cop Targets Two Gambling Halls in Wild Robbery Spree
Taking a vacation from the police force proved to be a life-altering mistake for an officer in Chile. Instead of simply enjoying a little downtime and escaping the pressures of the job, he turned into a criminal. In a reportedly drunken stupor,...
Australia’s Betr Sportsbook Hit With Huge Fine for Ad Violations
Australia's sports betting industry continues to deal with issues that put it in a bad light. Betr is now facing yet another fine for its inability to play by the rules. That's in addition to sportsbooks admitting they punish sharps for being...
Casino Operators Enjoy and Dreams Halt Merger Following Collusion Accusations
It was likely never to make it all the way to the end, but the planned merger between Chilean casino operators Enjoy and Dreams is officially dead. The recent report that they may have colluded to rig a recent tender proved too...
Gaming Operators in Sweden Back Regulator’s Proposal To Raise Fees
Lawmakers in Sweden have been mulling a proposal to give its gaming regulator, Spelinspektionen, additional money to more thoroughly oversee the industry. The regulator feels that another way to secure more funding is by increasing the fees gaming entities pay, and they...
Irish Poker Open a Smashing Success Despite Cheating Allegations
The Irish Poker Open at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin, Ireland, came to a successful close this week, with the main event drawing another record crowd. As David Docherty celebrates his big win and $394,200 prize, allegations that a high-profile player...
Gaming Operators Targeting India Put On Notice for Money Laundering, Breaking Tax Laws
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) of India, the government agency responsible for controlling tax evasion, is going after the gaming industry. A report by the Economic Times reveals that the agency has targeted around 38 online gaming platforms for alleged...
Gaming Regulators Across Europe Join Forces to Tackle Illegal Gambling
The debate over what constitutes “problem gambling” continues around the world, with no single definition guiding policy. The Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF), an organization that includes most of the gaming regulators across Europe and some government agencies, is looking to change...
