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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

City of Dreams Manila

City of Dreams Manila Returns to Normal as Other Melco Properties Remain Sluggish

Melco Resorts and Entertainment's City of Dreams Manila is coming back to life. It can now operate at full capacity after the removal of COVID-19 restrictions. But other Melco properties will need more time. The Philippines has lifted most of the restrictions...

Erik Gibbs March 2, 2022
Sportsbet

Flutter’s Sportsbet Now Controls Half of Australia’s Sports Betting Market

Sportsbet continues to find new ground in Australia. In an update from Flutter Entertainment, its parent company, the sports betting operator reportedly holds 50% of the Australian sports betting market. Flutter Entertainment said this week that Sportsbet, its Australian sports betting arm,...

Erik Gibbs March 2, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kindred, Entain and Others Could Receive Dutch Licenses as Black-Out Period Ends

The Netherlands' iGaming market could soon add additional players. The two-year "black-out" period included in gambling law updates in 2022 is coming to an end. In 2019, the Netherlands began putting together a new set of gambling laws that included a structure...

Erik Gibbs March 2, 2022
Brazil Chamber of Deputies

Gaming Suppliers Have Good Reason to Support Brazil’s Gambling Legislation

As lawmakers in Brazil continue to fight over the legalization of gambling, gaming machine suppliers can help sway opinion. They should, too, as they stand to earn a significant percentage of the industry's revenue. The legislation includes a significant cut of the...

Erik Gibbs March 2, 2022
Gibraltar

Gaming Operator Onisac Fined For Gibraltar Money Laundering

Onisac, the online casino operator owned by the Mansion Group, is facing trouble in Gibraltar. The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner has hit it with a significant fine for not following anti-money-laundering regulations. The GGC conducted an on-site inspection of Onisac's facilities, looking for...

Erik Gibbs March 2, 2022
MLB's Rob Manfred

MLB Season Delays Could Impact Sportsbooks’ Operations, But Only in the Short Term

MLB and the MLB Players Association continue fighting over who deserves how much money. If they don't reach an agreement soon, sportsbooks will have to find ways to get creative. All sports leagues are still recovering from a couple of years of...

Erik Gibbs March 1, 2022
Mifal HaPais

Israeli Man Wins $25 Million First Time Playing the Lottery

An Israeli man is living the high life after finding success at the lottery. While many people play for years, even decades, without winning, he won the first time he tried. The 30-year-old unidentified man had never played the lottery before, according...

Erik Gibbs March 1, 2022
Junior Justice Minister James Browne

Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority Now Accepting Leader Applications

Ireland continues to advance toward the completion of its gambling reform. The creation of the Gambling Regulatory Authority is underway and needs someone to steer the ship. Anyone who thinks they have what it takes to lead Ireland's gaming industry into a...

Erik Gibbs March 1, 2022
Andrey Lopukhov

Malta Casino Maltese Exclusive Membership Lost by Russian Ambassador

The Russian ambassador to Malta, Andrey Lopukhov, won't be able to brag about being part of an exclusive group anymore. He has lost his membership to Casino Maltese, a posh social club for only the best and most reputable members of society....

Erik Gibbs March 1, 2022
Sweden flag

Genesis Global Fight with Sweden’s Gaming Regulator Heads to the Supreme Court

Gaming operator Genesis Global and Sweden's gaming regulator, Spelinspektionen, are about to face off for the last time. Their ongoing dispute will soon arrive at the bench of the country's Supreme Court. Almost three years ago, Genesis Global and Spelinspektionen began their...

Erik Gibbs March 1, 2022