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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

Henrik Tjärnström in a photo op from Kindred Group

Kindred CEO Henrik Tjärnström Resigns, ‘Effective Immediately’

Kindred Group is losing its second executive this week in a move that might raise certain flags at the gaming company. Just days after it was announced that CFO Johan Wilsby would leave the company, CEO Henrik Tjärnström has resigned, effective immediately....

Erik Gibbs May 17, 2023
Robert Tchenguiz in a suit and tie

New Spread Betting Debt Claim Emerges Against British Tycoon Robert Tchenguiz

Robert Tchenguiz took a chance that he could turn the money he earned as a real estate investor and securities dealer into a mega-fortune through spread betting, but his gamble didn't pay off. As the stock markets began to falter, so did...

Erik Gibbs May 17, 2023
Flags of Finland and NATO in front of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Betsson Subsidiary BML Group Becomes Enemy of Finland’s National Police

The Finnish Police Board (FPB) isn't happy with global gaming operator Betsson. In a first for the law enforcement agency, it has gone after BML Group Ltd, a Betsson subsidiary, for violating Finland's gaming laws. The FPB, per an announcement on its...

Erik Gibbs May 17, 2023
Big Ben and Westminister Palace in London, England

UK Lawmakers Want Gambling Commission to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies continue to be a polarizing subject around the world. It’s apparent that many people in positions of public authority still don’t understand their nature, as evidenced by an attempt in the UK to have digital currencies like bitcoin regulated by the...

Erik Gibbs May 17, 2023
Gaming executives Johan Wilsby of Kindred (left) and Robert Hoskin of Entain.

Kindred, Entain to Lose Top Executives as Departures Announced

Two gaming giants are losing two giants in the gaming industry. Entain and Kindred have both announced that long-serving executives are preparing to pack up their offices, although they still have time to manage smooth transitions. In the corporate world, executive resignations...

Erik Gibbs May 16, 2023
The former president of Brazilian soccer club Flamengo Eduardo Bandeira de Mello in a press conference

Brazil Launches Parliamentary Inquiry Over Match-Fixing in Sports

The continuing saga of alleged match-fixing in Brazilian sports is forcing the government to take a detour from reforming the country. A parliamentary commission of inquiry (PCI) on sports betting is set to begin Tuesday in the Chamber of Deputies, with up...

Erik Gibbs May 16, 2023
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in an appearance before lawmakers

Mexico’s Casino Market Continues to Shrink Under President Obrador

Mexico's casino market is under intense scrutiny, with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ordering a review of all licenses. He's convinced that corruption and possibly illegal deals led to an explosion in gambling properties in the country. But he believes none of...

Erik Gibbs May 15, 2023
A view of Bet365 offices

Bet365 Rejects Claim That 162 Bets In A Day May Be Sign of Problem

Bet365 is facing another litigious situation in the UK, with the global gaming operator accused of not meeting its responsible gambling obligations. One of the key pieces of evidence is proof that someone made 162 bets in one day, which Bet365 asserts...

Erik Gibbs May 15, 2023
An in-game player shoots his rifle in the popular video game CS:GO

Valve Mocked by Gamers Over Steam Gambling Ban

Steam, the video game distribution platform owned and operated by developer Valve, has a new code of conduct. The rules prohibits, among other things, any gambling-related activity. It follows a shift that has more digital content platforms, such as Twitch, separating themselves...

Erik Gibbs May 12, 2023
Max Alves of the Colorado Rapids on the soccer field

MLS to Investigate Match-Fixing Following Max Alves Suspension

No one should be surprised that match-fixing takes place in sports, although recent revelations about the scope of it are putting sports betting in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. After it surfaced that Colorado Rapids player Max Alves was suspended from...

Erik Gibbs May 12, 2023