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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

A street view of a Merkur Slots venue in the UK

Merkur Casino Attempted Burglary, Suspects on Lam

The suspects attempted to break into the casino using an unspecified power tool. The noise, however, likely alerted a nearby resident who contacted police Humberside Police. The would-be thieves were reportedly still in the act when the police arrived, according to a Humberside...

Erik Gibbs November 16, 2023
The Codere sign on top of its offices

Codere Online Sees Turnover Drop as Revenue Rises in Q3

Codere Online's latest financial results, covering the third quarter of 2023, show promising results, indicating that the multinational gambling and betting company is on the right track. Codere Online, which went public on NASDAQ two years ago, reported net gaming revenue (NGR)...

Erik Gibbs November 16, 2023
The Mexican flag flying from a pole

Mexican Online Casino Leaks User Data After Internal Password Error

One of Mexico's leading online casinos, Strendus, is the last data breach victim. The breach was allegedly caused by someone in the company forgotting to set a password on the server. Strendus, the online gaming platform of the Mexican conglomerate Logrand Entertainment...

Erik Gibbs November 16, 2023
The facade of Casino Metro in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s Casino Metro Planning Major $6M in Upgrades

Casino Metro in San Juan is investing $6.2 million to enhance its gaming and entertainment offerings. This comes as several properties in Puerto Rico have recently upgraded their offerings, thanks to new attention to the island's gaming market. Out of the $6.2...

Erik Gibbs November 15, 2023
The TikTok icon on an iPhone screen

Nepal Bans TikTok as Gambling, Hate Speech Disrupt ‘Social Harmony’

In a move to preserve the nation's "social harmony," Nepal's government declared a ban on using TikTok on Monday. While the government didn't provide a specific reason for its decision, concerns regarding the presence of gambling content, hate speech, and anti-government material...

Erik Gibbs November 15, 2023
The Veikkaus headquarters on a snowy day

Veikkaus to Shutter 20 Gaming Venues, Looks to Cut 200 Jobs

Veikkaus, which turned six at the beginning of the year, is undergoing substantial changes in preparation for the end of its monopoly in the country. One notable development is the closure of Casino Tampere, a facility that began operations less than two...

Erik Gibbs November 14, 2023
FC Barcelona player Marc Guiu celebrates a goal against Bilbao

FC Barcelona Continues to Embrace eSports With Launch Plans in Valorant

FC Barcelona has unveiled plans to enter the Valorant arena. It will reportedly field its team in LVP Rising, a prominent competition within the Spanish Challengers League. The Barca Games initiative aims to extend the club's influence in the eSports domain. Adding...

Erik Gibbs November 14, 2023
Australia's Parliament House at dusk

Australia Advances Ban on Use of Credit Cards, Crypto in Online Gambling

Australia's House of Representatives has approved legislation that would prohibit the use of credit cards and cryptocurrency for online betting and gambling. This follows a previous ban placed on their use for land-based betting and gambling. It forms a comprehensive approach to...

Erik Gibbs November 14, 2023
Hong Kong police conducting a street patrol

Triad-Related Gambling Raids in Hong Kong Lead to 335 Arrests

Hong Kong authorities recently executed a series of raids targeting Triad-affiliated operations. Hong Kong police have concluded a three-day operation resulting in the arrest of 335 individuals, according to Media outlet Dim Sum Daily. The police conducted early morning raids at 223...

Erik Gibbs November 13, 2023
Streamer xQc giving the thumb's up in a streaming session

Kick Gambling Streamer xQc Kicked Out of Canadian Casino

Popular online streamer xQc, known for his gambling and video game content, was recently kicked out of a Canadian casino. xQc recently jumped from Twitch to Kick in a 9-figure deal. The Canadian streamer, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, was removed...

Erik Gibbs November 13, 2023