Articles by Erik Gibbs

Zhengming Pan, the former CEO of 500.com, has been indicted for his role in a bribery scheme tied to a failed integrated resort bid in Japan. He still faces sentencing for his participation.

The Legendz social casino launched in the US this week, bringing its sweepstakes gaming to 43 states that haven't restricted the model. The use of gold coins continues to be a controversial topic in the iGaming space, but is gaining in popularity across the US and other countries.

Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore has received a renewal of its casino license of two years, not the customary three years normally provided. The Gambling Regulatory Authority attributed the shortened timeframe to a lack of oversight on the part of Resorts World Sentosa in certain key areas.

Intralot and its management of Washington, DC's betting and lottery operations are the target of an investigation by the district's attorney general. At the center of the investigation is how Intralot ran the operations and established its presence in the district.

A bill that would ban prop bets on college sports players is advancing in New Jersey, recently approved by the Assembly's Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee. It's one of several betting-related bills alive in New Jersey.