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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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2303 stories by Erik Gibbs

The Crown Perth casino resort complex at dusk

Crown Resorts Must Give Back Pay to Eight Ex-Employees, But Can’t Find Them

Crown Resorts is on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars due to its inability to play by the rules in Australia. That makes the AU$1.2 million (US$801,120) it has had to pay to former and current workers over an accounting...

Erik Gibbs June 26, 2023
A Cypriot police car at a crime scene

Thwarted Terrorist Ambush in Cyprus Reminiscent of 2021 Attack Involving Playtech

Police and intelligence officials in Cyprus thwarted a planned terrorist attack before anyone was harmed. It was the result of a joint effort between several governments and has traces of being similar to an attempted attack involving gambling software supplier Playtech in...

Erik Gibbs June 26, 2023
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, at night

Malaysia Goes After Facebook Owner Meta Over Online Gambling

The Internet provides a unique service that doesn’t follow geographic borders. What may be acceptable in one country, such as online gambling, may not be elsewhere. Malaysia expects online content providers to follow its laws, and plans on driving the point home...

Erik Gibbs June 23, 2023
The BC Lottery Corporation logo on its offices

Casinos in Canada Will Make Showing ID Mandatory to Enter

Visiting certain casinos in British Columbia (BC), Canada, will be slightly more intrusive for some people starting June 26. The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced Thursday that it’s going to start checking the IDs of all visitors before allowing them on the...

Erik Gibbs June 23, 2023
Patrons visit the Casino Hotel Roraima in Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, for its return to the market

Venezuela Gets Another New Casino as Market Continues to Expand

Venezuela has taken a significant step in bolstering its tourism and entertainment sector with the opening of the Casino Hotel Roraima in Puerto Ordaz in the state of Bolivar. The opening of this state-of-the-art casino not only signifies a milestone for the...

Erik Gibbs June 22, 2023
The entrance to the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Hong Kong Jockey Club to Pay an Extra $1.5 Billion in Taxes

Hong Kong's government has launched a new plan to increase the revenue it earns from taxes, and the gambling industry seems like a good place to start. Radio Television Hong Kong reports that one of its biggest targets is the Hong Kong...

Erik Gibbs June 22, 2023
1xBet cofounder Sergey Karshkov at a gaming industry event

1XBet Cofounder Sergey Karshkov Dies in Hospital ‘Mishap’

In an unexpected turn of events in the gaming industry, Sergey Karshkov, the co-founder of the gaming operator 1xBet, has passed away. The 42-year-old allegedly died while undergoing a medical procedure in Switzerland. Karshkov's sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the gaming...

Erik Gibbs June 22, 2023
The Blaze.com logo on the front of Brazilian soccer team Santos FC's jersey

iGaming Operator Blaze Responds to Recent Controversy in Brazil

In Brazil, iGaming operator Blaze.com's ethics have been disputed, leading to heated discussions among members of the country's gambling community. The operator has now responded to the outcry, going so far as to threaten possible legal action against its detractors. The controversy...

Erik Gibbs June 21, 2023
An El Paso police car on duty

El Paso Casino Uber Ride Ends with Woman Shooting Driver in the Head

What should have been just another routine run for Uber driver Daniel Piedra Garcia in El Paso, Texas, almost became fatal. A woman called for an Uber to take her to a local casino before pulling out a gun and shooting Garcia...

Erik Gibbs June 21, 2023
Social media personality Trainwreckstv in a stream published on Kick.com

Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece

Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of millions of dollars to attract some of its rival's top talent, gambling content has led Greece to add it to its...

Erik Gibbs June 21, 2023