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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.
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Northern Mariana Islands Online Gaming May Be Possible Through New Bill
In a move to counter the economic setbacks caused by the Imperial Palace casino debacle, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is contemplating a foray into online gambling. Imperial Pacific International's failed venture has left the U.S. territory facing losses in...
Video Game Gambling Streams Still Active on Twitch Despite Ban
Amazon-owned content streaming platform Twitch continues to allow CS:GO gambling content despite company's active ban. Players often use "skin" to bet on content on the platform. Video game skin gambling uses virtual in-game items, often called "skins," as currency to bet on...
Crown Resorts Introduces Stiff Player Control Measures at Melbourne Casino
Gamblers visiting Crown Resorts' Crown Melbourne casino will have to get used to some changes. In a bid to address its gambling addiction concerns and maintain its license, Crown Resorts' Crown Melbourne casino has implemented compulsory carded play measures on its almost...
Chile Makes Progress With Online Gambling and Betting Legislation
Chile's government is making progress on a bill that should make gaming operator Entain and others happy. On Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly approved and forwarded to the Senate a bill on regulating online gambling and betting platforms. The primary goals...
GambleForce Hacker Group Hitting Gambling and Other Sites Worldwide
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has uncovered a previously unknown threat group called GambleForce, which has been targeting websites in various industries across at least eight countries. Group-IB detailed the operations in a press release issued Thursday. The organization explained that GambleForce employs basic...
Gambling Ads Lead to Fines for Twitch, YouTube in Italy
The Italian Authority for the Guarantee of Communications (Agcom, for its Italian acronym) has slapped substantial fines on Google and Twitch, totaling more than €3 million (US$3.23 million). The punishment is for breaches of regulations that prohibit the advertising of gambling in...
Brazil Senate Greenlights Sports Betting Legislation, Rejects Online Gambling
In a significant move, the Brazil Senate has finally approved a pivotal bill that could pave the way for the establishment of a regulated sports betting market in the country. While this marks a positive step forward, the approval comes with a...
Crown Resorts Boss Facing Investigation that May Impact License
Ciarán Carruthers, the CEO of Crown Resorts, is facing an internal investigation initiated by the company he's supposed to be cleaning up. The investigation follows allegations that he intervened to permit certain patrons, previously ejected by security, back into the Crown Melbourne...
Colombia’s Gaming Regulator Focuses on Slot Machines in Latest Initiative
Colombia's gaming regulator, Coljuegos, has unveiled plans to address unauthorized slot machines.?The initiative follows a tumultuous year for Coljuegos, which has gone through three presidents since January. The regulator, aiming to curb potential revenue losses, estimates that as many as 50K unauthorized...
SkyCity, Macquarie Settle Dispute Over Failed Parking Garage Deal
New Zealand-based casino operator SkyCity Entertainment will soon put one of its legal battles behind it. That's after reaching a deal with Australia's Macquarie Group over a failed agreement for the management of the New Zealand International Convention Centre parking garage. In...