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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

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson

The NY Giants Look To Threaten the NFC East Standings on NFL Sunday

The New York Giants (6-1) visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) at Lumen Field today for NFL Sunday. It's an important matchup, as they hope to find a way to unseat the 6-0 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. It won't be easy,...

Erik Gibbs October 30, 2022
Calvin Kattar

‘UFC Fight Night 213’ Competes With Jake Paul’s Boxing Match Tonight

The UFC APEX in Las Vegas will host top-10 featherweights Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen tonight in one of the main events of the year. In the UFC Fight Night 213 co-main event, veterans Max Griffin and Tim Means will try to...

Erik Gibbs October 29, 2022
Alberto Núñez Feijoo intervenes in the Senate debate before Pedro Sánchez, Nadia Calviño and Yolanda Díaz

Spain’s Gambling Ecosystem To Undergo a Shift Following Approval of New Legislation

On October 26, the Health and Consumer Affairs Committee of Spain's Senate gave the green light to a bill that will introduce several changes to the country's gambling industry. With that committee's approval, the Senate stepped up and followed suit, and the...

Erik Gibbs October 29, 2022
Justin Bonomo

Justin Bonomo Earns Nearly $48K a Day Playing Poker in October

Justin Bonomo had a solid run at the poker tables this month, averaging nearly $48K a day in winnings. As he continues to show off his skills at the felt, Bonomo pocketed a little more than $1.6 million in just five tournaments...

Erik Gibbs October 28, 2022
Pansy Ho

Portugal’s Casino Lisboa and Casino Estoril to Remain in the Ho Family

Portuguese gaming authorities have made their decision regarding who gets a new license for two casinos. The results of the bidding process weren’t too shocking, given that the man behind one of the two companies is on trial for running illegal gambling...

Erik Gibbs October 28, 2022
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake

Tom Brady Sets Unfortunate Record in ‘Thursday Night Football’ Loss

The Baltimore Ravens went into their Thursday Night Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a plan. It worked, too, according to head coach John Harbaugh, as the Ravens controlled the second half to hit the Bucs when they were already down....

Erik Gibbs October 28, 2022
Lottoland CEO Nigel Birrell

Lottoland’s Deceptive Ads Draw Complaints from UK’s Advertising Watchdog

Lottoland, the operator that allows consumers to place bets on lottery draws around the world, continues to run into trouble for its operations. The latest problems come in the UK, where it has previously had run-ins with regulators. The UK's Advertising Standards...

Erik Gibbs October 27, 2022
Casino Mendoza

Argentina’s Gambling Industry Continues to Grow as Mendoza Seeks Operators

It's taken a couple of years to make progress, but the Argentinian province of Mendoza is ready to move forward with online gambling and betting. The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos (IPJyC, for its Spanish acronym) has issued a call for...

Erik Gibbs October 27, 2022
New Zealand Powerball

New Zealand Couple Bags $9M in ‘Glitch’ Lottery Win

A married couple in Wellington, New Zealand, hit the jackpot last week when their lottery numbers found their target in the Powerball draw. They're now NZ$16 million (US$9.3 million) richer, although they initially thought the win was nothing more than a glitch....

Erik Gibbs October 27, 2022
Patricio Serjal

Argentina Former Prosecutor Charged with Illegal Gambling, Embezzlement

A former government official in Argentina could soon head to prison for committing the same crimes he was charged with arraigning. Patricio Serjal is a former prosecutor who kept illegal gambling alive in the country instead of preventing it, and could soon...

Erik Gibbs October 27, 2022