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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

eGaming at the HyperX Arena in Las Vegas

Brazil Fantasy Sports, Esports Legislation Takes a Step Forward

The eSports industry is one of the fastest-growing, particularly as an added component in the sports betting ecosystem. There's a substantially high interest in the activity in Brazil, and new legislation hopes to clarify the role it and fantasy sports will play...

Erik Gibbs October 24, 2022
MontanaBlack888

Gambling Streamers Happily Find Way to Get Around Twitch Ban

Twitch announced in September that it would crack down on gambling on the streaming platform. The new, stricter rules have been live since October 18, and a week in, don’t seem to be totally effective. In Germany, Twitch giants like MontanaBlack88 have...

Erik Gibbs October 24, 2022
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields

Chicago Bears Look for Break vs. New England Patriots on ‘Monday Night Football’

Week 7 of the NFL comes to a close with a duel between two teams without great success so far. The New England Patriots (3-3) host the Chicago Bears (2-4), as both are struggling to figure out who they are this year....

Erik Gibbs October 24, 2022
Kansas City Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers Can’t Hold On Against the Kansas City Chiefs

The San Francisco 49ers were dominant in their first two series against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. That gave them an early advantage and visions of redemption. But the Chiefs were just getting warmed up in this NFL Week 7 battle....

Erik Gibbs October 24, 2022
San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers Meet in 2020 Super Bowl Rematch

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed west to face the San Francisco 49ers today for NFL Sunday, ready to add another notch to the win column. It's going to be a tough battle for sports bettors as well. The 49ers (3-3) return...

Erik Gibbs October 23, 2022
ONCE lottery kiosk

Winning Lottery Tickets Lost, Spanish Couple Scrambles to Recover

A Spanish couple is now on a desperate mission to find out if they are going to have a huge Christmas bonus. They're caught in a legal debate over the status of €100,000 (US$97,990) in lottery tickets that they lost, and which...

Erik Gibbs October 21, 2022
Chile gambling hall robbery

Chilean Gambling Hall Robbed, Gang Tosses Money on Highway

A group of delinquents figured they would have an easy mark when they targeted a gambling hall in Chile for robbery. They quickly learned that the perfect casino heists only happen in the movies, as they were forced to unload their bounty...

Erik Gibbs October 21, 2022
Andrew Yeom of the Commonwealth Casino Commission

Casino Regulator Demands Payment from IPI as Asset Auctions Continue

The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is once again trying to assert its authority. It's asking a court to end its long-running battle with International Pacific International (IPI) and force the Imperial Palace casino operator to give...

Erik Gibbs October 21, 2022
Gibraltar government headquarters

Gibraltar-Based Gaming Operators Could Face License Fee Increases

Gibraltar has been working on updates to its almost 20-year-old gambling laws, and has some changes in the works. One of these could impact how much online gaming operators pay for their licenses, with larger companies possibly receiving bigger bills. On the...

Erik Gibbs October 21, 2022
Marco Wilson following pick-6

‘Thursday Night Football’: Andy Dalton Doesn’t Do the Saints Any Favors

Spoiler alert: Andy Dalton made history for the New Orleans Saints on "Thursday Night Football," and not in a good way. He'll forever be remembered as the NFL quarterback who threw back-to-back pick-6s that may have cost his team a win. The...

Erik Gibbs October 21, 2022