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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

Puerto Rico Police

Roulette Thief Arrested in Puerto Rico With $18K in His Pants

Police in Puerto Rico may have uncovered pieces of a criminal organization that's been terrorizing the gambling industry in the US. They arrested a man after he stole almost $18K from an electronic roulette machine, and believe he may have links to...

Erik Gibbs December 12, 2022
Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens Continue Division Conquest with Win Over Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated themselves as they faced the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The matchup was just one of several highly anticipated NFL games between rival teams over the weekend. The Ravens, leaders of the AFC North, beat the Steelers, losers of...

Erik Gibbs December 12, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers Look To Stick It To The Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a roll as they cruise into their Week 14 game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, the question remains if they are going to be able to keep up the pace in this rivalry between the best and...

Erik Gibbs December 11, 2022
Star at Queen's Wharf, Queensland

Star Entertainment Faces New $100M Fine, Casino License Suspension in Australia

Two Australian states, two massive fines. Star Entertainment recently received a fine of AUD100 million (US$67.92 million) from New South Wales (NSW) for repeated rules violations, and the casino operator will now have to pay Queensland the same amount. For years, Star...

Erik Gibbs December 9, 2022
Betsson Group CEO Jesper Svensson

Betsson Launches New Operations Center in Colombia

Colombia holds a significant place in Latin American sports betting and online gaming. Several companies are setting up shop in the country, with Betsson inaugurating a new operations center this week. The online casino and sports betting operator launched its new facility...

Erik Gibbs December 9, 2022

FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinals Matches to Start Friday

The quarterfinals of the World Cup begin on Fridaym with a confident Brazil squad ready to take on a determined Croatia. Then, Argentina will look for victory against the Netherlands in the second game of the day. Croatia took out Japan 3-1...

Erik Gibbs December 9, 2022
Osaka, Japan

Japan’s New Casino Plans May Take Longer to Come Alive

Japan has been working on the introduction of casino gambling and integrated resorts (IR) for several years, but is going to need more time. Osaka and Nagasaki are likely going to see approval for their plans, though that won't happen before the...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
Hotel Casino Magic in Neuquen, Argentina

Argentina Casinos to Undergo Major Reforms

For decades, casinos around the world have employed measures to keep gamblers playing longer, such as lowering the temperature or cutting off light from the outside world. The rules are changing though, and a province in Argentina is forcing all of its...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
Jason Koon

Jason Koon Makes Easy Work of Phil Hellmuth in ‘High Stakes Duel’ Poker Match

Daniel Negreanu, Tom Dwan, and Antonio Esfandiari are just a few of the poker pros to have fallen to Phil Hellmuth on PokerGo’s "High Stakes Duel." However, the Poker Brat was kicked off his perch Wednesday night by first-timer Jason Koon. Hellmuth...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
National Lottery Lotto ticket

Lottery Prize Unclaimed – Someone in UK is About to Miss Out on $9M

Most people who play the lottery in hopes of winning some money, even if it’s not the top prize, run to collect as soon as they find out they won. However, someone in the UK is sitting on a ticket worth £7.4...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022