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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

AC Milan players celebrate a win over Atalanta in May

AC Milan Recruits M88 Mansion as Its Poker and Casino Partner in Asia

AC Milan, one of Italy’s oldest top-flight soccer clubs, has enjoyed significant popularity in Asia for years. Building on its position in the region, it has joined forces with online gaming platform M88 Mansion. Through the new partnership, which AC Milan announced...

Erik Gibbs August 2, 2022
Imperial Palace Casino in Saipan

Imperial Pacific Int’l Owes More Than $100M for Saipan Casino, No Relief Coming

Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has claimed for months that it will receive a massive injection of funds “any day” to save its exclusive casino license in Saipan. Unfortunately, that day never seems to arrive, and the company behind the Imperial Palace is...

Erik Gibbs August 2, 2022
Casino Dreams in Punta Arenas, Chile

Chile Casino Tenders in the Spotlight at Public Hearing This Week

Come the middle of next year, Chile may begin to see a change in its casino landscape. There are 12 casinos licenses for which operators are involved in a new tender process, and an upcoming hearing will help determine what happens next....

Erik Gibbs August 2, 2022
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele

El Salvador Turns to Canada for New Digital Lottery Products

El Salvador is looking to become the first to recognize bitcoin as legal tender in a new digital lottery agreement. To do so, it will rely on Canada's assistance following the legislative measure's approval last week. The Legislative Assembly ratified the economic...

Erik Gibbs August 2, 2022
Kindred Group

Kindred To Begin Share Buyback Following Revenue Slump

The Kindred Group is going through a difficult period. The global gaming company has recently seen a slip in its revenue, which is now being followed by a share buyback that begins today. Currently, Kindred is trading at about SEK88.92 (US$8.80). As...

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022
Women's Euro 2022

Women’s Euro 2022 Championship a Big Hit With Bettors

England made history at home on Sunday by becoming champions for the first time at the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Championship. The soccer battle between the two rivals also proved to be a highlight with bettors, with several sportsbooks seeing a lot...

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022
Jimmy Thomas, Victoria Coren and Simon Thomas

Hippodrome Casino Cofounder Jimmy Thomas Passes Away at 88

Jimmy Thomas, the man who became an icon in the UK gambling space, died this weekend. Already a seasoned veteran in the industry, he opened the iconic Hippodrome Casino in London in 2012. Thomas was 88 years old when he passed away...

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022
Osaka Castle

Osaka, Japan Referendum on Integrated Resort Falls Short

Opponents of casino gambling in Osaka, Japan, will have to look for another way to try to block a potential integrated resort (IR) in the area. Although they found enough support for a potential referendum on the matter, their attempt to stop...

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022
Chinese nationals arrest

Cambodia Casino Turns Deadly for Two Chinese Nationals Following Gunfight

The past few years have brought an increase in foreign influence in Cambodia, often with disastrous results. In particular, the city of Sihanoukville has become the “Wild West,” with the murder of two people at a casino last Saturday adding to Cambodia’s...

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022
Merlion at the Singapore River

Singapore Debuts New Social Gambling Laws, Home Poker Games Now Illegal

Singapore is launching new social gambling rules. Beginning today, inviting friends over for an impromptu poker game is no longer illegal. There is now a new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) in place in the country. It will oversee all forms of gambling....

Erik Gibbs August 1, 2022