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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

Alessandro Fried

BtoBet Adds Worldline’s PaymentIQ Solution to Streamline Payments Integration

BtoBet is making integration of its online gaming and sports betting platforms a little easier. Adding PaymentIQ by Worldline is designed to help make that possible. BtoBet is going to include PaymentIQ into its operations to give its partners more flexibility as...

Erik Gibbs December 24, 2021
Kangwon Land Casino

Kangwon Land Casino Takes Novel Approach to Gambling Exclusion

Kangwon Land in South Korea is instituting a new responsible gambling program. It will soon allow a gambler's family members to email the casino to request a 10-day ban be put in place. For those who sometimes can't help themselves and get...

Erik Gibbs December 23, 2021
UKGC Headquarters

Isle of Man Gaming Operator IMME Gives up Gaming License

International Multi-Media Entertainments Limited (IMME) is done trying to fight the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The Isle of Man online gaming operator failed on a number of levels, which were only now revealed by the regulator. IMME is behind lotteries.com and thelotterycentre.com....

Erik Gibbs December 23, 2021
Francesco Durante

Flutter Entertainment Buys Italian Operator Sisal for $2.2 Billion

Flutter Entertainment is finishing 2021 on a high note. The global gaming company has added Italy's online gaming platform Sisal to its portfolio in a $2.2-billion deal. The acquisition of the operator gives it substantial access to the Italian gaming market. Flutter...

Erik Gibbs December 23, 2021
Thomas Muller

Bundesliga International to Keep Sportradar Around for Another Five Years

Sportradar and Bundesliga International have agreed to extend their existing partnership. The sports content and technology company will offer Bundesliga content to a global audience through the continuation of the relationship. Bundesliga International follows Germany's Bundesliga, the top soccer tier in the...

Erik Gibbs December 22, 2021
Spanish Flags

Cashless Gaming Arrives in Spain Through Operator Recreativos Martin

Spain has become the latest country to embrace cashless options for gambling. Recreativos Martin is the first Spanish operator to include cashless gaming through a deal with Okto. Cashless gaming has a strong foothold in Las Vegas and elsewhere in the US....

Erik Gibbs December 22, 2021
Osaka Castle

Japan’s IR Plans Begin to Come into Focus Following Recent Announcements

Japan's integrated resort (IR) market is slowly beginning to come into focus. There are still a number of issues open, but advances by Osaka and Nagasaki are clearing the air. By January, everything should be on the table. Nagasaki continues to be...

Erik Gibbs December 22, 2021
NagaWorld Strike

NagaWorld Weekend Strike in Cambodia Does Little to Disrupt Operations

Employees went on strike at Cambodia's NagaWorld over the weekend. However, their actions had little impact on the casino resort's operations. It's now back to the drawing board for the workers. NagaWorld, the NagaCorp casino resort in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been...

Erik Gibbs December 21, 2021
Thai Police

Thailand Illegal Gambling Site 123plus Busted, Nearly $3M in Assets Seized

Police in Thailand have lately had their hands full with illegal gambling operations. A major gambling ring operating throughout the country was just broken up today, but that wasn't the only one. Another operation was taken down Monday night. It seems like...

Erik Gibbs December 21, 2021
Niall Treacy

Entain Helps Send Speed Skater Niall Treacy to the Winter Olympics

Entain is sending a speed skater to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The global gaming and sports betting company is sponsoring Niall Treacy's run for the gold through its partnership with SportsAid. The 2022 Winter Olympics are still scheduled to be...

Erik Gibbs December 21, 2021