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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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Stake.com Finds Work-Around to Sponsor Premier League’s Everton Club
The English Premier League (EPL) wants to do away with sponsorships that include betting and gambling companies. That could make it more difficult for gaming platforms to stand out in the marketplace. Stake.com is hoping to skirt those rules by leaning on...
IGT Loses Lawsuit Over Loss of National Lottery Bid in the UK
International Game Technology (IGT) deserves credit for its stubbornness, but can't claim victory in its fight against the UK and the National Lottery. The global gambling technology company tried to fight the UK's decision to turn the Lottery over to Allwyn several...
Spain Match-Fixing Probe Sees 17 Charged, Including Players, Team President
The increased use of technology that can detect potential match-fixing in sports has uncovered massive problems of game manipulation around the world. The latest comes by way of Spain, where authorities have begun to dismantle a large match-fixing ring that includes players,...
Imperial Pacific International Settles Debt as it Tries to Keep License
Imperial Pacific International (IPI) is trying desperately to cling to its casino exclusivity in Saipan, even though its Imperial Palace casino isn’t operational. As it does, it has reportedly paid off one of its massive bills, although it still owes millions of...
Dismembered Body of Millionaire Crypto, Gambling Fan Found Stuffed in Suitcases
Fernando Pérez Algaba had almost a million followers on Instagram, where he promoted luxury vehicle rentals and cryptocurrency investments. When he wasn't posting on social media, he reportedly liked to gamble, and it may have cost him his life while living in...
Cyprus Casinos Battle Fires, Logistics That Keep Mega-Rich Away
Just weeks after Melco Resorts & Entertainment launched its City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM) in Cyprus, the island has been dealing with wildfires. That, coupled with logistical issues and a lack of infrastructure, makes it difficult to attract high rollers to the...
Malaysia Backs Off Plans to Block Meta Over Gambling Content
After Malaysia initially announced that it would block Meta and Facebook over concerns about gambling and sexual content, it has decided to step back. In an update at the end of last week, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said the...
Stake.com-Backed Kick to Spend at Least $200M Attracting New Creators
The streaming platform wars may be heating up in a big way. A recent tweet by Kick cofounder Ed Craven suggests the Twitch rival will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to dethrone its rival. The ties Kick and Craven share with...
France’s Lottery Operator FDJ Wins Rights to Irish Lottery
The Irish Lottery is getting a new operator, and it won't be Allwyn. Beating out the global lottery operator that recently took over the UK's National Lottery is Fran?aise des Jeux (FDJ). During the presentation of its financial health report for the...
More Brazilian Soccer Players, Business Owners Fall In Betting Scandal
In what seems to be a never-ending saga of sports manipulation in Brazil, more soccer players face accusations of match-fixing. The latest list, the result of three ongoing investigations, includes seven more players, as well as some of the people who ran...