2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Rio de Janeiro May See Regulated Sports Betting This Year
Brazil's federal government hasn't made much progress with sports betting legislation, so the states are picking up the slack. Rio de Janeiro is moving forward with its own plans, and wants to have a market in place within the next six months....
UK Gambling Commission Boss Rejects Claim Regulator is Forcing Affordability Checks
Recent reports have indicated that gamblers and bettors in the UK are required to submit more affordability checks at the insistence of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). However, the gaming regulator’s CEO, Andrew Rhodes, has rejected the idea that it’s responsible. Rhodes...
Publishing Clearing House Scammer Extradited to the US
A Jamaican national, who allegedly stole tens of millions from the elderly through a Publisher Clearing House and lottery scam, is in US custody following his extradition from Panama. Panamanian authorities extradited 31-year-old Adrian Lawrence to the US on February 8 following...
Star Entertainment Could Write-Down Up to $1.1B For Casino Failures, New Taxes
Australia's Star Entertainment predicts massive financial losses, but not just because it has to pay over AUD200 million (US$138.3 million) in fines. Part of the losses are because New South Wales (NSW) wants casinos to pay more taxes, which Star says will...
Delays, Pessimism Growing Over Japanese Integrated Resort, Unlikely Before 2030
With no news coming from Japan’s central government over the potential development of integrated resorts (IR), the casino operators waiting in the wings are getting a little jittery. MGM Resorts International, which wants a casino in Osaka, now believes an IR this...
Casino Gambler in Argentina Attacks Security After Run of Bad Luck
A gambler in Argentina went into a rage after a losing streak on Wednesday. He reportedly damaged equipment and attacked police officers who tried to step in. The angry man began to shout and insult the casino, Casino del Río in Cipolletti,...
Crown Resorts Valet Damages Two Lambos Worth $1.8 Million Owned By Gaming Billionaire
A valet at Crown Resorts' Crown Perth casino might want to consider a new career path. The unidentified employee caused damage to two Lamborghinis Wednesday night, both of which belonged to gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante. Australian media reports the incident occurred around...
UK Advertising Watchdog Rejects Complaints Over Paddy Power, Sky Bet Ads Celeb Ads
The UK's advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has rejected complaints that Paddy Power and Sky Bet broke guidelines in their recent marketing campaigns. The ADA updated its guidelines last October to ensure gambling ads didn't appeal to young people. Under...
Millionaire Lottery Gift Leads to Megamansion in Front of Famous Scottish Castle
A megahome that became a megaheadache for the town of Edinburgh, Scotland, is moving forward. Craig and Lisa Charters began the project after receiving a sizable gift from Lisa’s parents after they won the lottery. But locals are concerned it will detract...
Saudi Arabia Invests $488M in Gaming and eSports Hub
In an effort to strengthen Saudi Arabia's gaming and eSports industry, the kingdom has invested $488 million into the sector. The economic support comes from contributions from the Saudi Electronic Sports Federation, the National Development Fund, and the Social Development Bank. On...
