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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

Tyler ‘Trainwreck’ Niknam

Twitch’s Move Against Gambling Fuels New Stake.com-Backed Streaming Platform

Twitch recently announced that it will cut off certain types of gambling content on the streaming platform. That led to a drop in viewership of at least 20%, and an alternative backed by Stake.com might be where those viewers are now going....

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Genesis Global Gaming

Genesis Global Throws in the Towel, Shuts Off Access to 14 UK Sites

Genesis Global has decided it no longer wants to fight the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) or its rules. The gaming operator cut off 14 of its online gaming platforms this week to UK consumers and also turned off access to its corporate...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Paris, France

PokerStars Expands European Poker Tour Schedule, Makes New Deal with NHL’s Red Wings

The 2022 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is still underway, but plans are already in place for the 2023 version. Coming up next year will be two new stops, offering even more opportunities for poker players in different countries to capture some...

Erik Gibbs December 6, 2022
Grosvenor Casinos

Grosvenor Casinos to Rebrand as it Seeks to Become More ‘Fun’

Prominent UK casino operator and Rank Group brand Grosvenor Casinos is going to redevelop itself by rebranding its name and logo in an effort to deliver a "fun" appearance. The company revealed its plans to adopt a modern impression for gamblers. The...

Erik Gibbs December 6, 2022
Spain national team

FIFA World Cup: Spain Faces Morocco in Heated Match

The World Cup Round of 16 continues Tuesday, with Spain meeting Morocco and Portugal facing Switzerland. Morocco has been a surprise for soccer fans until now, and has one more shot at advancing. Spain and Morocco will seek the penultimate ticket to...

Erik Gibbs December 6, 2022
TPC Scottsdale PGA sportsbook rendering

DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale to Serve as Test for Onsite PGA Tour Betting

For years, a number of sports leagues, including the NFL, fought to keep legal sports betting out of the US. The PGA wasn't one of these, although it didn't embrace it with open arms, either. The tour is now changing it's stance....

Erik Gibbs December 6, 2022
Polish flag

Kindred Faces Multimillion-Dollar Lawsuit for Targeting Polish Bettors

Global gaming giant Kindred is facing another in a long line of legal issues, this time in Poland. The country's largest sports betting operator, STS Gaming Group, is on the attack, suing Kindred and its Unibet brand for operating illegally in the...

Erik Gibbs December 5, 2022
Japan World Cup team

FIFA World Cup: Japan Hopes to Show Off Against Croatia

This World Cup in Qatar has brought a lot of surprises with it, and not just on the field. As the Round of 16 continues without Team USA, Japan has put up fearless battles in every game, with another fight coming Monday...

Erik Gibbs December 5, 2022
Singapore casino cruise, Resorts World Cruises, gambling loss, bomb threat, casino debt

Second Genting Cruise Ship Going Up for Auction

The sale of cruise ships Genting Hong Kong hoping to sail under its Dream Cruises division continues. A second vessel, the World Dream, will be up for auction later this month. That's following the demise of the company in the wake of...

Erik Gibbs December 5, 2022
A.J. Brown

Philadelphia Eagles Cruise to Another Win on ‘NFL Sunday’

Jalen Hurts strengthened his case for NFL MVP following his performance with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The QB’s 380 yards and three passing touchdowns, plus another himself, set him up or those honors, as Philly walked away with an easy 35-10...

Erik Gibbs December 5, 2022