2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
UK Lawmaker Slams ‘Out of Control’ UK Gambling Commission
Gaming regulators sometimes become the target of animosity without warrant from certain players in the industry, as their responsibility is to ensure operators follow the rules. In the case of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), it's also receiving attacks from the political...
Thieves Hit Casino in Peru, Steal More Than $20K as Country’s Crisis Deepens
The political turmoil in Peru continues, with the country recently issuing a state of emergency in response to a growing onslaught of riots and protests. The ongoing unrest is also providing the perfect cover for criminals, with a second casino becoming a...
Hard Rock International’s Resort Plans for Spain Face New Resistance
In most parts of the world, Hard Rock International is a well-known, well-respected name in the casino and culinary industries. The area around Barcelona, Spain, may be the exception, as a multibillion-dollar project with the company's name on it faces continued problems....
Esports Entertainment Group’s Former Boss Sues the Company
The friction between Grant Johnson, the ousted CEO of Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), and the company he once led is getting hotter. Following his "voluntary" exit in December, Johnson is now suing EEG for millions. Johnson claims breach of contract on the...
BetConstruct Subsidiary Penalized by UK Gambling Commission
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has determined that Vbet parent Vivaro Limited, BetConstruct's B2C side of the house in the sports betting and iGaming spaces, isn't playing by the rules. It has called out the company for not complying with anti-money laundering...
Poland Sports Betting Operator STS Retreats to Home Turf, Leaves UK
STS Group began as a sports betting operator in Poland before expanding outward into other countries, including the UK. But, even though it reported a strong 2022, it will now pack up its external operations and focus solely on its home market....
League of Ireland Embroiled in Match-Fixing Controversy
An ongoing scandal involving Irish soccer and alleged match-fixing is the latest target of international lawmakers. There have been several arrests over the course of the past few years, including those of a participant and someone who worked for the Football Association...
Malta Gaming Operators Ordered to Tighten Responsible Gambling Oversight
The Mediterranean island country of Malta has been the hub for online gaming operators for years, the result of a relatively flexible approach toward licensing obligations. That's changing, and operators are going to have to start complying with stricter regulations, including with...
Resorts World Cruises to Tour China on First Cruise
Resorts World Cruises, the phoenix that arose from the failed cruise experiment of Genting Hong Kong’s founder, is ready to set sail. The company is going to hoist the anchor with Resorts World One, a ship that will take guests on a...
Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Bucs Beaten by Dallas Cowboys in Wild Card Match
Two things are certain following the Monday night NFC wild-card game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dallas kicker Brett Maher needs to go back to kicking school, and Bucs QB Tom Brady isn't the player he used to...
