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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

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
Baker Mayfield in Rams uniform

Baker Mayfield Shuts Down Critics on ‘Thursday Night Football’

The Carolina Panthers recently gave up two offensive stars, both of whom have gone on to perform above and beyond with their new teams. The biggest surprise performance was by QB Baker Mayfield, who turned up the heat for the LA Rams...

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
SkyCity Adelaide casino

SkyCity Faces AUSTRAC’s Wrath as Australia’s Casino Market Continues to Suffer

Just over a month ago, Australia's Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) confirmed that it was looking at SkyCity Entertainment Group's casino operations. It apparently doesn't like what it has found, as it's now ready to take the operator to court over...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Morocco national team

FIFA World Cup: Spain, Switzerland Say Goodbye to Qatar

Tuesday saw Spain try again for World Cup glory as it met Morocco in the Round of 16. As it's done in the past, the Spanish squad didn't take the field with the level of aggression it needed, ultimately costing it another...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Brazil Senate

Brazil Gambling Legislation Could Pass Senate Thanks to Wild Card

Legislation to advance gambling in Brazil is currently under siege by its Senate, where it's been stagnant for almost all of 2022. A familiar face behind measures to alter the country's gaming landscape is now coming out in front, which could help...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022