1926 stories by Erik Gibbs
Brazil Takes Another Step Forward With Regulated Sports Betting Plans
Brazil is continuing to put together its sports betting regulations almost five years after lawmakers approved the activity. A new political regime that arrived at the beginning of 2023 is helping push the issue forward, and Congress will soon have more regulatory...
Germany’s Gaming Regulator to Get New Leader as of July 1
Germany's Fourth State Treaty on Gambling, which helped unify the country's diverse gambling laws, included a unique provision. It stated that the chair of the new gaming regulator could only serve for one year, and that year is up for Jörg Sibbel...
‘Pig Butchering’ and Gambling Scams in SE Asia on the Rise
A new report released this week by the US Institute of Peace (USIP) indicates that romance and illegal gambling scams operating out of areas like Myanmar in Southeast Asia may be getting worse. An "unholy alliance" between the Border Guard Force (BGF)...
Imperial Pacific International Can Lose Saipan Casino Exclusivity, Says Court
The final ruling that the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) needed to remove Imperial Pacific International (IPI) may have just arrived. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a ruling on the fledgling casino operator in Saipan,...
Spain’s Online Gaming Market Shows 50 Percent Year-On-Year Growth
Spain's gambling ecosystem is strong on two fronts, and is enjoying significant growth while keeping the gambling harm rate low. Additionally, the latest report from the country's gaming regulator shows that the online gaming segment is really picking up, a hint at...
Moldova, Poland Take Home First Live WSOP Bracelets from Las Vegas
The US may be the country with the most World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, but it can’t claim all of them. The list of winning countries just grew a little longer this week, adding Moldova and Poland with their first two...
Caesars Expands Puerto Rican Sportsbook Into the Digital Space
Caesars Entertainment already had an established sports betting presence in Puerto Rico thanks to its partnership with Casino Metro. It's now extending that agreement into the digital realm with the launch of an online sportsbook. With the approval of two new sports...
‘Ndrangheta Mafia Fall Continues as Italian Police Arrest 43, Including Politicians
Italian police, with aid from international law enforcement divisions around the world, continue working to dismantle the 'Ndrangheta criminal organization. The mafia group has a firm hold on illegal gambling, illicit drugs, and human trafficking around the globe. But new arrests might...
Australia Could Consider Full Gambling Ad Ban, National Gaming Regulator
A new report that resulted from a federal government commission in Australia could bring drastic changes to the country’s gambling landscape. Although the report was only just released, its suggested reforms, including a complete gambling advertising ban and a new gaming regulator,...
Women’s World Cup Tourney Sees FIFA Name Tab NZ as Sponsor
Italy, the UK, and other countries may not like their sports industries having a close relationship with sports betting. But the money involved still proves too enticing elsewhere. The upcoming Women's World Cup soccer tournament is keeping that relationship going, with FIFA...
