Reporter:
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 [email protected].
Areas of Expertise
2302 stories by Erik Gibbs
Blaze Frontman and Soccer Standout Neymar Creates ‘Environmental Catastrophe’
Neymar, the Brazilian soccer superstar and ambassador to online sportsbook Blaze, is in hot water for jumping into the water. As he might be preparing to leave French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Neymar is the center of a new legal...
Malta-Based Gaming Operator Glitnor Faces Fine Over AML Failures
With Malta under almost constant scrutiny to adhere to global financial policies, it continuously wants to make sure gaming operators do their part. Glitnor Services Limited is the latest to face penalties from Malta's Financial Supervisory Authority (FIAU). That's after the financial...
Streaming Platform Kick Allows Users to Ban Gambling and Bikini Content
Gone are the days of passive content consumption, where users were at the mercy of algorithms and pre-determined recommendations on streaming platforms. Kick, the still-young rival looking to dethrone Twitch, now allows users to take control of their feeds, including blocking certain...
POGOs Banned By Another Philippine City Amid Crackdown
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) continue to run into trouble in the country amid allegations of widespread human trafficking and other crimes. The city of Pasig already banned them from operating there last year, and the city of Valenzuela has now followed...
Chinese Police Arrest More Than 90 in Gambling Gang Raid
China tries to keep almost all forms of gambling from taking place within its borders, even though it's an uphill battle. The latest example comes in the form of an illegal online gambling operation it shut down over the weekend. On Sunday,...
Thailand Alleged Serial Killer and Gambling Addict Awaits Trial
A woman police arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, just over two months ago is already a permanent fixture in the history books. Reportedly because of a severe online gambling addiction, she allegedly murdered 14 people, perhaps more, in what one police officer calls...
Gibraltar’s Gaming Ecosystem at Risk as Spain May Try to Close Border
Gibraltar, the 2.6-square-mile British Overseas Territory (BOT) connected to southern Spain, has once again found itself in a tug-of-war between the two countries. This time, depending on how the upcoming elections play out in Spain, the result could impact "The Rock's" gambling...
Brazil Takes Another Step Forward With Regulated Sports Betting Plans
Brazil is continuing to put together its sports betting regulations almost five years after lawmakers approved the activity. A new political regime that arrived at the beginning of 2023 is helping push the issue forward, and Congress will soon have more regulatory...
Germany’s Gaming Regulator to Get New Leader as of July 1
Germany's Fourth State Treaty on Gambling, which helped unify the country's diverse gambling laws, included a unique provision. It stated that the chair of the new gaming regulator could only serve for one year, and that year is up for J?rg Sibbel...
‘Pig Butchering’ and Gambling Scams in SE Asia on the Rise
A new report released this week by the US Institute of Peace (USIP) indicates that romance and illegal gambling scams operating out of areas like Myanmar in Southeast Asia may be getting worse. An "unholy alliance" between the Border Guard Force (BGF)...