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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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‘Largest Poker Event in South America’ Coming to Brazil
The poker ecosystem in Latin America will raise the bar on live tournament events if everything goes according to plan. In January of next year, the Kings Series of Poker (KSOP) GGPoker South America will take place in Brazil, and is being...
Hard Rock’s Planned Casino in Greece Reportedly in Financial Trouble
Hard Rock International's plans to bring a massive integrated resort (IR) to Athens, Greece, may be faltering. The original plan had the government providing financial assistance. But it is now requesting that Hard Rock and its partner, Gek Terna, contribute more to...
Australia’s Sportsbet Sees Profits Slip Amid Higher Taxes and Marketing Spend
Flutter Entertainment has presented a financial health report for Sportsbet, its Australian sports betting arm. It reported a slight drop in revenue for the first half of the year that resulted in new taxes. But it could also be because the company...
UK Gambling Commission “Out of Touch,” Again Under Fire from Political Figures
The affordability checks the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) wants to impose are going to have "crippling and absolutely devastating" consequences. This is the position of Member of Parliament Philip Davies, who has sent a warning to the horse racing industry about "the...
China’s Ministry of State Security Allegedly Hacking Online Gambling Platforms
Someone may be prying on your gaming activity when you visit an online casino. A recent study revealed that government, telecommunications companies, and even online gambling operators across at least 17 countries have fallen victim to cyberattacks. These were allegedly carried out...
Sports Tech Data Company Infinite Athlete to Sponsor EPL’s Chelsea after Stake.com Loss
Premier League (EPL) soccer team Chelsea has had some trouble finding a front-of-shirt sponsor. First came losing Paramount to league objections, then a cryptocurrency company that folded, and then online gambling platform Stake.com, following fan backlash. Chelsea may have finally found a...
ICE Gaming Summit, New Hard Rock Casino in Barcelona, Spain, Become Political Weapons
Before the year is over, Hard Rock International and the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) gaming summit may become political weapons in Catalonia, Spain. Recent comments by the autonomous community's Minister of Health, Manel Balcells, appear to hint that not everyone is excited...
Philippine Senator Questioned Over Alleged Family Ties to China and Gambling Project
The Philippines' gaming industry has come under fire recently, mainly over controversies surrounding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). Leading the fight to eradicate them, as well as possibly all online gaming, has been Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. He now faces a controversy of...
South Australia’s Gaming Regulator Backs Ban on Liquor Shots at Clubs
The central business district (CBD) in Adelaide, Australia, may soon become a little more boring for some people. While clubs and pubs see a forced decrease in their slot machines, they're also dealing with new limits on when their patrons are allowed...
Love of Soccer Leads to Arrest of Mobster Linked to Italy’s Camorra Mafia
The success of Italian Serie A soccer club Napoli has led to the capture of one of the country's most wanted fugitives. Vincenzo La Porta, a high-ranking figure of the Camorra mob, had been hiding out from the law for 11 years...