2301 stories by Erik Gibbs
Auckland, New Zealand Illegal Gambling House Attacked, Thieves Steal Thousands in Cash
Hosting a pick-up poker game at home is one thing. Running an underground poker room is something else. With no protection or security, an illegal poker room in New Zealand became the target of thieves this week, who made off with thousands...
Thief Attempts Robbery in Hong Kong Over Gambling Debt, Makes Huge Mistake
A man in Hong Kong wanted to pick up some extra cash, so he thought a quick robbery would do the trick. As police would find out later, he needed the money to cover gambling debts. But his modus operandi included one...
Cambodia Sets Casino Tax Plan in Motion with the New Year
In November 2020, Cambodian lawmakers approved a plan to change how casinos paid their taxes in an effort to deliver more money to the state. That plan is now in motion. But whether it works or not depends on the operators’ willingness...
Greece’s Online Gaming Market Adds New Players as Expansion Continues
The online gaming market in Greece is picking up a couple of new names. It's good news for consumers, as they will now have more options to choose from as the industry continues to grow. Greece may not have the largest footprint...
Peru Casino Attacked by Thieves as Rioters Stage Anti-Government Protests
Now is probably not a good time to be considering a vacation to Peru. There’s a state of unrest across the country and criminals are taking advantage of the situation to rob commercial establishments, including casinos. Crime continues to take over the...
Fox Sports Host Should Own Up to Bet: Seattle Seahawks CB Tariq Woolen
Last August, before the NFL season began, sportsbooks gave the Seattle Seahawks odds of anywhere from +8000 to +200000 to take the Super Bowl. They’ve come a long way since then and cornerback Tariq Woolen wants FOX Sports host Jason McIntyre to...
Portugal’s Online Gaming Industry Registers Growth of Almost 9 Percent
Online gambling continues to experience growth in many regions, even if there are some occasional dips. Europe is seeing a significant expansion of its iGaming industry, and Portugal is a strong driver of that growth. Revenue from online gambling operators in Portugal...
Stanleybet Buries the Hatchet in Italy, Seeks to Become Legal, Taxpaying Sportsbook
After 25 years of legal confrontations over its legitimacy, betting operator Stanleybet is finally paying taxes in Italy. It’s a move designed to get back on the good side of the country’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM, for its Italian acronym) and...
Spain’s iGaming Industry Continues to Find Success Supporting eCommerce Industry
Spain's online gaming market continues to be a strong driver of the economy, even if it slipped a little last year. The Ministry of Health of Spain has published the results of a survey covering the second quarter of 2022 which highlights...
Australian Open Betting Lines to Change Amid Absences, Scandals
The qualifiers for the Australian Open are underway. But this year’s tennis tournament is already leaving organizers a little frustrated. There have been more than a few last-minute exits, and one female Italian player caught in the middle of a scandal in...
