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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

NagaWorld Strike employees

More NagaWorld Employees Detained by Cambodian Police as Strike Lingers

Cambodia continues to target employees involved in a strike of the NagaWorld casino since last month. In the latest move, police arrested over 100 striking workers, but used a different excuse for the crackdown. A strike that began last December should have...

Erik Gibbs February 23, 2022
The Empire Casino

UK Gambling Commission New Report Shows British Warming up to Gambling Activity

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) released updated findings on how British citizens view the gambling industry. The results may surprise those who have fought against the industry for years. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) conducts periodic surveys to better understand the gambling...

Erik Gibbs February 23, 2022
Singapore Turf Club

Illegal Horse Betting Activity in Singapore Becoming Endemic Problem

Police in Singapore are investigating potential widespread illegal horse betting across the country. In the latest crackdown, they raided a number of operations and are investigating more than 80 for their involvement. Singapore's stance as a mostly anti-gambling nation, with certain exceptions,...

Erik Gibbs February 23, 2022
Irakli Garibashvili

Flutter Announces PokerStars Exit from Georgia Ahead of Massive Regulatory Changes

Soon, it's not going to pay to be a part of Georgia's online gambling market. Flutter Entertainment realizes this, and will pull PokerStars out of the country as of next month. At the end of last year, Georgia's Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili,...

Erik Gibbs February 22, 2022
Spanish National Police

Mafia in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Cracked For Illegal Gambling, Drug Money Laundering

Police in Spain have dismantled a criminal organization operating out of the island Palma de Mallorca. The group's activity was so complex that it required assistance from the US and Italy. The arrests were the result of the individuals' involvement in laundering...

Erik Gibbs February 22, 2022
Cockfighting

Philippines Cockfighting Associates Have Disappeared Since Last Year

At least 20 people who have, in one form or another, participated in cockfighting in the Phillippines have gone missing. And now police in the country are looking for answers. Cockfighting in the Philippines has always been big business, but not everyone...

Erik Gibbs February 22, 2022
Sihanoukville

Cambodia Illegal Gaming Operation Punishes Man with Daily Desanguination

A man who responded to an ad on 58.com for a job as a nightclub bouncer had his trip turn into a nightmare. The posting was a ruse that ended in kidnapping, extortion, and desanguination when he refused to participate in an...

Erik Gibbs February 21, 2022
North Rhine-Westphalia

Online Casinos Coming to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Slowly, the long-running dispute over legal guidelines for offering online gambling in another German state is coming to an end. Last week, the government of North Rhine-Westphalia approved online gambling in the state. Last Thursday, the North Rhine-Westphalia state parliament passed a...

Erik Gibbs February 21, 2022
Michael Dugher

Betting and Gaming Council Report Shows European Black Market Gaming on the Rise

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has produced the results of a study that shows an unsettling trend. Restrictive betting markets in Europe are witnessing a rise in offshore gambling instead of an improvement. There are plenty of reasons why introducing regulations...

Erik Gibbs February 21, 2022
Resorts World Sentosa

Genting Singapore Ready to Start Upgrade of Resorts World Sentosa

Genting Singapore is ready to move forward with its plans to upgrade Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. The update will begin this year and will take around two years to complete. With COVID-19 concerns starting to subside, Genting Singapore is ready to...

Erik Gibbs February 18, 2022