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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

Malta Gaming Authority

Malta Eyes Better Regulations for Virtual Tokens and NFTs

The gaming industry will undergo a number of changes over the next decade, including a greater emphasis on digital operations. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is currently looking to establish regulations for some of the newer innovations coming to the gambling space....

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Stephanie Frappart

FIFA World Cup to Offer Unique Approach to Soccer Competitions

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be historic for a couple of reasons. Not only because it is being held from November to December for the first time, and not in the middle of the year as usual. But it...

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Argentina casino robbery

Argentina Casino Robbers Sentenced, Include Former Policeman, Ex-Worker

A jury in Argentina needed less than a week to determine that four men on trial for robbing a casino committed the crime. Among those who perpetrated the heist last year were a former employee of the casino, as well as an...

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Max Kruse

Bundesliga Soccer Player Ships WSOPE No-Limit Hold’em Six-Max Tournament

There's no shortage of professional mainstream sports stars who have gone on to win at the poker tables – the competitiveness of the activity drives them. The latest to add his name to the list is Max Kruse, a Bundesliga soccer player...

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Spanish lottery agency

Gambling Revenue Expected to be Substantial Part of Spain’s Budget in 2023

Spain has seen a lull in gambling activity this year compared to 2021. But the downturn isn't expected to last. The country's government has put together its budget for 2023, and gambling revenue is projected to play a significant role in supporting...

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker

Carolina Panthers Look to Avenge Week 8 Loss to Atlanta Falcons on ‘Thursday Night Football’

Week 10 of the NFL will kick off with another matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte tonight. It’s an NFC South rematch between two teams with losing records. Carolina occupies the basement...

Erik Gibbs November 10, 2022
Vasil Bozhkov

Exiled Bulgarian Gambling Entrepreneur Wins $180M Suit Against Government

In a surprising decision from a court in Bulgaria, a sports betting company won't have to pay the government the hundreds of millions of dollars it demanded. Eurofootball's founder is also in the clear, but that doesn't mean the exiled entrepreneur will...

Erik Gibbs November 9, 2022
Daniel Negreanu

Paul Phua Stops Daniel Negreanu in WSOP Europe High Roller

Bad luck continues to follow Daniel Negreanu in his hunt for another World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. DNegs was in range and could almost touch his next win while playing in a WSOP Europe event, but once again missed out after...

Erik Gibbs November 9, 2022
The Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar

FIFA World Cup: Soccer Friendlies Odds Preview

Starting on Sunday, November 20, soccer fans worldwide will find a spot in their living rooms, bars, or stadiums to watch the FIFA 2022 World Cup. They'll stay there until the largest soccer competition wraps up on December 18. Until then, the...

Erik Gibbs November 9, 2022
Spanish civil guard

‘Plastic Bag Bandit’ Caught After Spanish Casino Robbery

Police in Spain’s Gran Canaria tracked down an unusual criminal this week. The man previously robbed a casino in one of the country’s Canary Islands while wearing plastic bags as a disguise. Spain’s Civil Guard arrested a 37-year-old man who is accused...

Erik Gibbs November 9, 2022