2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Spain’s Gambling Industry Winning Victories in Court Fights
In a world that seems to be increasingly against gambling as a commercial activity, Spain's gaming community is finding a little bit of support. They aren't major victories, but they're enough to induce further changes to keep the market stable. This week,...
Online Casino Operator Challenges Netherlands Gaming Regulator’s Big Fine
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gaming regulator, recently went after five unlicensed gaming companies for operating in the country. Despite hefty fines, one offender is prepared to fight. KSA announced recently that it plans to levy fines on Videoslots, N1 Interactive, Betpoint Group,...
Spain’s Rash of Violent Gambling Hall Robberies May Be Nearing an End
A wave of robberies that Murcia, Spain, has been suffering for months entered a new chapter on Tuesday. Thieves hit three gambling halls in different parts of the region, but it wasn’t long before the police were able to throw a net...
Australia’s Financial Crime Watchdog Ready to Clamp Down on Gambling Industry
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the country's financial crime watchdog, is constantly looking for ways to prevent fraud and money laundering. It has increased its focus on the gaming industry over the past year, and now believes the scope...
European Gaming and Betting Association Lays Out New AML Protocols
Preventing money laundering remains a priority in the global gaming ecosystem. Gaming and financial regulators constantly develop protocols to counter the threat, but gaming industry insiders do their part as well. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is among them, publishing...
Charles Bronson, Notorious British Thug, Admits to Gambling in Prison
Charles Bronson – not the late actor of Hollywood fame, but the British criminal who has spent 50 of his 70 years behind bars – is up for parole. The hearing began this week, with the UK's "most violent prisoner" admitting to...
Okada Manila Gambler Kidnapped, Held for Unpaid Loan Sharks Debt
A gambler borrowed funds from loan sharks to fuel his gambling habit. When he couldn’t pay them back, they kidnapped him and held him in a room at the Okada Manila casino. Five Chinese nationals kidnapped the unidentified man and locked him...
Germany Grants LeoVegas Nationwide Online Slot License
Gaming operator LeoVegas recently received a new license that could be a game changer for the company and the market. The company can now offer and market online slots across Germany. The country’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL, for its German acronym) recently...
Sony Faces Austrian Loot Box Gambling Fine In Judge’s Ruling
An Austrian court judge recently decided that the Ultimate Team player packs in FIFA 23 constitute as gambling. Now Sony is going to have to break out its wallet. Late last week, a judge ruled that the Ultimate Team packs are a form...
South Korea’s Casinos See Revenue Rebound in Latest Financial Report
After the lull COVID-19 brought to the region, South Korea's foreigner-only casinos continue to see revenues rise. Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) indicated that its February sales were slightly over KRW36.77 billion (US$28.3 million) in its latest financial update last Friday. This was...
