2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
UK’s Gambling Affordability Checks Face Elimination Following Public Outcry
Opponents of the UK government's proposal to implement mandatory affordability checks for gamblers and bettors have achieved a significant milestone. An official petition against the intrusive measure has garnered more than 102,424 signatures, which will lead to mandatory parliamentary intervention. The petition,...
Social Media Use Linked to Gambling Addiction, New Study Shows
A recent study published by a team of researchers writing in The BMJ (the British Medical Journal) warns that social media use may have a link to health-risk behaviors in young people, such as increased participation in gambling. The research, "Social media...
Argentine Authorities Widen Casino Victoria Bribery Investigation
Earlier this month, Argentine authorities disclosed an investigation into Casino Victoria in Victoria, suspecting its involvement in a bribery scheme linked to former politician Martín Insaurralde. A search warrant was executed at the casino, resulting in the removal of records that investigators...
Brazil Senate Puts Sports Betting and iGaming Discussion on Hold
The Brazilian Senate has done it once again. It figured out a new way to delay a vote on a sports betting and iGaming bill, pushing back even further the legislative process that has stalled the project. Brazil's Senate plenary was to...
Casino Trip Leads to Prison for Man Accused of Smuggling People Into UK
A Brit involved in smuggling migrants into the UK using a camper van has been sentenced to jail after his alibi was exposed as a fabrication, thanks to a casino receipt. Oozy Hughes, or Mark Newton, as he is also known, could...
‘Maximum Penalty’ Match-Fixing Investigation in Brazil Enters New Phase
Brazil's Public Ministry of Goiás (MP-GO) has initiated the third phase of Operation Maximum Penalty to combat match-fixing in soccer. On Tuesday, search and seizure warrants were executed in eight cities across five states as part of an investigation into seven matches....
United Arab Emirates Adds Ex-Missouri Lawman to Gaming Regulatory Team
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) may not yet be ready to officially announce the introduction of casinos. But it definitely appears to be headed in that direction. The new General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) continues to expand, recently adding a retired...
Mexico’s Gaming Industry to Fight Government Over Recent Slot Ban
Two weeks after Mexico's president announced a ban on slot machines in casinos and gaming halls, representatives from the gaming industry are ready to fight back. They're gearing up to mount legal challenges in defense of their operations in what will likely...
Gambling Targeted During Growing Myanmar Civil War
In Myanmar, the struggle against the military junta that seized power three years ago has evolved into a multifaceted resistance, with various militias and forces joining hands. Beyond the overarching goal of ending military oppression, a unique aspect has emerged – the...
Germany Lottery Winner’s Property Heavily Damaged in Alleged Arson Attack
A little more than a year ago, Kürsat "Chico" Yildirim won €9.9 million (US$10.83 million) in a lottery draw in Germany. Last week, part of those winnings went up in smoke when a residential building he owned in Dortmund caught fire. The...
