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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

John O'Malia

Sportradar Acquires AI-Based iGaming Solutions Company Vaix

Sportradar hopes its latest conquest will further an already successful position in the sports betting ecosystem. The sports technology company has purchased Vaix, a company that develops artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the iGaming industry. In an announcement from today, Sportradar stated...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Intralot Chairman and CEO Sokratis P. Kokkalis

Intralot Finds Success in 2021 as Revenue Improves

Global lottery operator Intralot is back in the black. The company reversed its losses last year, reporting revenue growth across all of its divisions that reached €32.7 million (US$35.62 million). Intralot has had a colorful couple of years as a global lottery...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Spain chamber of deputies

Spain Review of Sports Betting Laws Ending, Changes Incorporated

Spanish lawmakers are in the process of updating the country's sports betting laws. As they enter the last lap, they have to have all proposals in place this week. Spain's Congress of Deputies is preparing a draft update to sports betting laws,...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Bank Tavern

Australian Pub Owner Investigated for Incentivizing Gamblers with Booze, Cash

A hospitality company in Australia is now in hot water with New South Wales. The company allegedly violated gaming laws by giving away booze and money to gamblers. Multibillion-dollar operators like Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment have allegedly damaged the image of...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Facebook

UK Man Busted for Running Illegal Facebook Lotteries

A would-be online entrepreneur from the UK has met his end. Police caught up with him in March for running illegal lotteries on Facebook, confiscating his rewards. The concept behind social media is the sharing of content. Whether with everyone or just...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Star Entertainment

New South Wales Wants More Time to Complete Star Entertainment Investigation

New South Wales continues its investigation into casino operator Star Entertainment's somewhat dubious past. That investigation will take a little longer to complete than authorities initially anticipated. Star Entertainment is going to have to squirm a little more before it learns its...

Erik Gibbs April 11, 2022
Adriano Marques Ho

Macau’s Gaming Czar Praised for Increased Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

Macau's efforts to reduce potential money-laundering activity in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (SAR) are apparently working. The city's gaming regulator received applause this week from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering for cleaning up Macau's casino industry. This week, The Asia/Pacific...

Erik Gibbs April 8, 2022
Jean-François Reymond

The International Betting Integrity Association Has a New Athletic Education Ambassador

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has a new face to represent its causes. The global sports integrity body appointed former professional basketball player Jean-François Reymond as its Athlete Education Ambassador. The IBIA announced this week the appointment of its new Athlete...

Erik Gibbs April 8, 2022
Oryx Gaming

Betclic Adds Oryx Gaming Content to Its Portuguese Portfolio

Oryx Gaming is expanding its global footprint. The Bragg Gaming Group-owned iGaming content provider is adding its content to Betclic's library. Betclic has tapped Oryx to provide its content package, per yesterday's Bragg Gaming press release. It marks the seventh European country...

Erik Gibbs April 8, 2022
Texas Hold'em

TVBet Delivers a New Live Poker Option to Poland’s iGaming Market

Poland's poker market is a little more crowded and innovative now. TVBet is introducing a new live poker option for the country, bringing its unique style of betting with it. TVBet hopes to carve out a niche for itself in the country...

Erik Gibbs April 8, 2022