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Reporter: Erik Gibbs

Erik Gibbs covers global gaming news for Casino.org. His scope includes Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Erik has covered gaming markets in Europe and Asia for the past six years. Erik joined Casino.org in November 2021.

Erik has written for numerous gambling- and a handful of industry publications has quoted casino-related media outlets over the years and. He is always excited to bring a new perspective on what's happening in the gaming space.

Erik enjoys following the global gaming industry, paying particular attention to innovation and regulation.

Originally from the US, Erik has spent extensive time living in various countries across the globe. He enjoys anything that has to do with the outdoors and exploration, although he readily admits that he would have no trouble spending all day fishing on a boat. He currently resides in Spain.

Contact Erik at erik.gibbs@casino.org.

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2301 stories by Erik Gibbs

Dallas Cowboys v New York Giants

NFC East NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys Rivalry Returns on ‘Monday Night Football’

Monday Night Football closes the NFL’s Week 3 with just a single game. It’s a big one, though, as two NFC East teams – the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants – battle for position. The Cowboys are hitting the road...

Erik Gibbs September 26, 2022
Interim Star Entertainment CEO Geoff Hogg

Star Entertainment’s Geoff Hogg Dashes for the Door After Only Three Months on the Job

The revolving door to the boss's office at Star Entertainment continues to spin out of control. The latest to jump ship is Geoff Hogg, the interim CEO who manned the helm for only about three months. Star is just one of Australia's...

Erik Gibbs September 26, 2022
Tennis match-fixing

Match-Fixing Habit Leads to Lifetime Ban for Chilean Tennis Coach

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has banned long-time tennis coach Sebastián Rivera after match-fixing claims. It's unknown how many games Rivera affected. At the last count, the ITIA identified at least 64. But the number could be higher. Rivera was once...

Erik Gibbs September 26, 2022
Casino Arica

Chile’s Arica Casino Ordered to Close After 60 Years in the Community

After a ruling by the country's Supreme Court, the Municipal Casino of Arica closed its doors after operating for 60 years. It was Chile's second-oldest casino. Arica Mayor Gerardo Espíndola lamented the resolution and stated that the local government had tried to...

Erik Gibbs September 23, 2022
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett celebrates

‘Thursday Night Football’ Doesn’t Disappoint, as Browns, Steelers Deliver

Not a game day goes by without NFL teams showing the sportsbooks they're wrong. Thursday Night Football featuring the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers was no different. Week 3 of the 2022 NFL Season started with a tight but low-quality game. The...

Erik Gibbs September 23, 2022
Two women lie on the ground after a group of men beat them up

Illegal Gambling and Assault Charges Upheld in Conviction of Chinese Men

A group of men caught on restaurant surveillance assaulting women in a restaurant in China are headed to prison. In addition to charges of assault, a court judge found them guilty of participating in gambling, illegal across the country. Initially, police suspected...

Erik Gibbs September 23, 2022
EuroMillions lottery

National Lottery Winners Running Out of Time to Claim Massive Prizes

A couple of lottery players in the UK may be sitting on winning tickets without even realizing it. Two players recently won six-figure prizes, but neither has come forward to collect, and time is running out. Someone in the Manchester borough of...

Erik Gibbs September 22, 2022
Floyd Mayweather with Conor McGregor

Floyd Mayweather Returns to the Ring, Questions About Conor McGregor Rematch Remain

Former world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has declared himself ready to entertain Japanese fight fans, and he's ready to prove it on Sunday. He'll face Mikuru Asakura at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. But what everyone really wants to know...

Erik Gibbs September 22, 2022
VCT eSports

Esports Valorant Champions Tournament 2023 Now Has All 30 Teams in Place

With the 2022 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) season finale in Istanbul, an era within Riot Games' competitive shooter game ended. The eSports competition wrapped up with the crowning of the Brazilian outfit LOUD as the new World Champion, and the lineup for...

Erik Gibbs September 22, 2022
Silvertime Casino in Harlesden, London

UK Casino Patrons Attacked by Thugs, Leave One with Serious Brain Injuries

Despite casino surveillance footage capturing their faces, two men who assaulted patrons at the Silvertime Casino in Edgware, England, remain on the run. The incidents left one victim fighting for his life. The UK's Metropolitan Police have been trying to locate the...

Erik Gibbs September 22, 2022