Articles by Erik Gibbs

Flutter Entertainment's Australian brand, Sportsbet, faces legal action after being accused of accepting deposits made with stolen funds. The lawsuit has been filed by Victorian resident Kym Cavigan, who claims Sportsbet failed to detect and prevent deposits made by her accountant, Andrew Marshall, using money stolen from his clients.

Canadian lawmakers have advanced a federal bill that aims to restrict the volume and scope of sports betting advertisements nationwide. The Senate Transport and Communications Committee voted this week to move forward with Bill S-211, legislation designed to establish national rules limiting gambling advertising in the country.

Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) is reviewing the position of CEO Harald Neumann after a setback in his Nevada gaming license renewal process. The Australian gaming manufacturer confirmed that the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has recommended Neumann withdraw his application for license renewal in the state.

The NCAA has moved a step closer to lifting its longstanding prohibition on professional sports betting for student-athletes and staff. On Wednesday, the Division I Administrative Committee voted to back a proposal that would allow NCAA student-athletes and athletic department personnel to place bets on professional sporting events.

Thailand is preparing to regulate online social gaming through a new law aimed at promoting growth and ensuring industry accountability. Thai lawmakers are advancing the Game Industry Act, a measure designed to formalize the regulation of online and social games.