2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Cyprus Needs New Casino Commission Members After Political Infighting
Cyprus is looking for a few individuals to be part of its Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (GCSC). There are new spots the commission needs to fill after political infighting this week led to the rejection of three potential candidates. Media outlet...
Casino Workers Help Gang Steal Over $500K From Spanish Casinos
Police in Spain have cracked the case of the crooked croupiers. Following an investigation that began several months ago, they arrested several employees and accomplices who allegedly stole at least €500,000 (US$532,800) by rigging gaming machines. Allegations of fixing roulette games in...
Australia’s Betr Sportsbook Faces New Fines, Possible License Suspension
Betr, the Australian sportsbook launched by industry executive Matthew Tripp and backed by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, got off to a bad start last year. It's in trouble once again, this time landing a fine that could put its future in jeopardy....
British Bettors Could Soon See £500 Affordability Checks
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) boss Andrew Rhodes continues to assert that the regulator isn't forcing affordability checks on the country's gaming industry. But insiders are becoming less convinced. The fact that some bettors could soon see £500 (US$600) caps on spending isn't...
Online Sports Betting Control in Australia Heats Up With Tabcorp, Sportsbet Vying
The fight for control over Australia’s online sports betting market is heating up as Tabcorp, Sportsbet, and Ladbrokes, which all hold significant stakes in the market, look to solidify their positions. Regulatory changes and market conditions are forcing a competitive shift. Notably,...
Casino Operator Enjoy Enters Brazil’s Online Gaming Marketplace
Brazil could be just days away from finally finalizing its regulations for online sports betting. As it reportedly approaches the finish line, Latin American casino operator Enjoy is entering the country's online gaming space. Enjoy will arrive in Brazil, but without building...
Sports Betting Scam Sees Aussie Steal Millions From Investors
A 31-year-old Australian man who spent his formative years at an affluent all-male boarding school picked up an education his parents didn’t count on. He allegedly learned how to scam people out of money, which he has done by convincing others to...
Bermuda Promises Reforms to Greenlight Casinos, But Optimism Fading Fast
In light of the recent publicity surrounding the lack of progress in launching casinos, Bermuda has announced a shakeup of legislative reforms. However, some industry insiders believe that the British Overseas Territory (BOT) will never see a casino because of the government’s...
Colombian Casino Attempted Heist Leaves One Cop, Two Crooks Dead
An attack on a local casino in a small town in Colombia last Friday claimed three lives. Three robbers tried to pull off a heist of the property in the early-morning hours. But a shootout with police left two dead. Unfortunately, it...
Nagasaki, Osaka Governments Continue Planning for Integrated Resorts
Nagasaki and Osaka are moving forward with integrated resorts (IR) plans despite no word from the government. The two prefectures were the only two to present proposals for casino resorts and are ready to spend more money on their projects. When the...
