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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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Gambling Industry Ties Trip Up UK Parliamentarian Laurence Robertson
Scott Benton, a member of parliament (MP) in the UK, recently saw his career hit a potential brick wall. An undercover sting by media outlet The Times found him willing to trade political favors for money. Benton allegedly offered to use his...
UK Gambling Regulator is Anxious to Launch White Paper Recommendations
The UK released its gambling white paper earlier this week, which proposes to introduce a series of changes to the country's gambling space. One of these includes giving the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) more power, and the gaming regulator is ready to...
Casino Resort Plans in Osaka, Japan, Hit a Snag as Lenders Get Cold Feet
While Osaka, Japan, and MGM Resorts International are celebrating the approval of their integrated resort (IR) plans, they might not want to get too excited. Changes in the perception of the global casino industry are causing some potential financial backers to get...
European Raids See More Than 130 ‘Ndrangheta Mafia Associates Arrested
Police have begun raids across Europe to arrest members of one of the continent's leading mafias, the 'Ndrangheta. The global organization is known to be involved in illegal gambling and drug and human trafficking. More than 100 people have been arrested in...
New Zealand Restaurateur Avoids Jail, Fines For Illegal Gambling, Loan Sharking
The co-owner of a Chinese restaurant in Newmarket, New Zealand, Yanxian Liu, recently made news for allegedly distributing contraband cigarettes and running an illegal gambling operation from his restaurant. His only punishment: to reimburse the money he earned from his illicit activity....
Increased Sports Betting Tax on the Table in Victoria, Australia
Sports bettors in Victoria, Australia, could soon see unwelcome changes through state-licensed online sportsbooks. An effort is underway to increase the point of consumption tax (POCT) again, the second increase in three years. The current POCT for the segment is 10%, but...
Thailand Police Bust Illegal Casino With Ties to India
A temporary casino operating in an established hotel in Pattaya, a city in Thailand’s Chon Buri province, became the target of authorities this week. Police arrest more than 80 individuals after discovering the hotel was operating without a license. Thai law enforcement...
Entain Says Illegal In-Play Golf Bets in Australia Were Result of Clerical Error
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Entain with a fine last Friday, one of many the gaming operator has accrued over the years. The company has acknowledged it accepted illegal bets on a LIV golf tournament, but asserts it was...
Cartel Boss with Ties to Gambling and Murder Arrested in Mexico
Police and military forces in Mexico have captured a top cartel boss responsible for managing a faction of the Gulf cartel. The latter is one of the oldest criminal organizations in the country, with a history of illegal gambling rackets, drug and...
MGM’s Casino in Osaka, Japan Unlikely to Open Until 2030
Japan’s slow progress in approving integrated resort (IR) projects in Osaka and Nagasaki was expected to cause delays. Now, MGM Resorts International has confirmed that to be true. The casino operator selected to put Osaka on the global gaming map indicated this...