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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

Everton soccer club

UK Soccer Club Everton Signs Sponsorship Deal with Stake.com

The Everton soccer club has a new sponsorship deal that will bring in needed revenue. It announced a shirt sponsorship deal worth more than £10 million (US$12.51 million) per year with Stake.com, a casino and sports betting platform. This agreement replaces the one...

Erik Gibbs June 9, 2022
Athens, Greece

Greece’s New Integrated Resort Moves Forward After Concession Approval

Greece is beginning to find new life for its plans to bring an integrated resort (IR) to the Mediterranean island nation. The signing of an agreement will now allow the project to move forward. The Greek Finance Ministry announced Wednesday that it...

Erik Gibbs June 9, 2022
GambleAware CEO Zoe Osmond

GambleAware Report Shines Light on Online Gambling Habits

GambleAware, one of the bodies pushing responsible gambling in the UK, has released the findings of a new study on who gambles the most online. Its assessment places much of the action in areas it asserts are "economically disadvantaged." Those areas are...

Erik Gibbs June 9, 2022
Casino Marbella

Casino Marbella Adds Two Dozen Croupiers as Spain’s Casinos Rebound

Gamblers are returning to land-based casinos everywhere as the world comes to grips with COVID-19. Spain's autonomous community of Andalusia is seeing a lot of action, leading to Cirsa's Casino Marbella hiring over two dozen new dealers. Casino Marbella operates its own...

Erik Gibbs June 9, 2022
The financial district of Makati City in Manila

IMF Says Philippines Casinos Still Need Better Money Laundering Policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recognizes that the Philippines is making efforts to clean up its financial image. However, even though it concedes it has made progress, the country's casinos need to do more. In an IMF report from earlier this week,...

Erik Gibbs June 9, 2022
Steve McCann

Crown Resorts Boss Ready to Present ‘Best Gambling Environment in the World’

Crown Resorts could see New South Wales (NSW) lift its license suspension this month. If it does, the casino operator's CEO has high hopes for its Crown Sydney casino amid a complete corporate transformation. Steve McCann, CEO of Crown Resorts, believes that...

Erik Gibbs June 8, 2022
Kindred Group

Kindred Scores Online Gaming License to Return to the Dutch Market

Kindred is ready to get back in the game in the Netherlands. As the country's online gaming industry continues to develop, the operator has secured a license that will allow it to return after last year's exit. Kindred will be able to...

Erik Gibbs June 8, 2022
Casino del Lago – Enjoy Pucón

Chile Adds New Casino By Operator Enjoy, Plans Hotel, Other Amenities

After false starts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile’s casino industry is picking up steam. A new gaming property is coming to Pucón, thanks to casino operator Enjoy. A month after the completion of the works and after the inspection by the...

Erik Gibbs June 8, 2022
Brett Mullan

Bookmakers Robbed in London by Brit Using Collapsible Walking Stick as Gun

A thief witnesses described as "terrifying" was taking down bookmakers around London with a collapsible walking stick he transformed to look like a shotgun. His reign of terror ended after what might be described as a temporary lack of judgment. Brett Mullan...

Erik Gibbs June 8, 2022
Juarez, Mexico

Juarez, Mexico, Wants a New Lottery to Fund Education

The concept of municipal lotteries, local lotteries that serve local interests, is catching on in Latin America. The latest can be found in Juarez, Mexico, which wants a new lottery in order to generate funds for education. The mayor of the municipality...

Erik Gibbs June 7, 2022