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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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Australia to Clamp Down on Video Games That Include Simulated Gambling
The debate over loot boxes in video games and their gambling implications continues around the world. There’s no clear agreement on their definition, and Australian lawmakers have decided to take a different approach to settling the argument. They propose slapping an adults-only...
Spanish Casino Counterfeit Cash Leads to Seven Arrests
For all the efforts and new technology implemented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and others, creating money that can’t be counterfeited continues to be an impossibility. A small group of crooks spending money at casinos and stores around southern Spain proved...
Bermuda Lawmakers Approve New Gambling Regs, are No Closer to Casino
After years of virtual silence on the topic of casinos in Bermuda, the subject has been a regular fixture over the past few months. After losing one potential casino that was tired of waiting, the government is making gambling a priority. Lawmakers...
Argentina Annual Celebration Goes Awry When Casino Catches Fire
A routine celebration held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, almost turned into a complete disaster. The annual ceremony includes the symbolic burning of a characterized theme, such as politics or the environment. This year, wayward embers set fire to the roof of...
Married Female Lottery Winners More Prone to Seek Divorce, Study Suggests
Hitting it big in a lottery is a dream shared by millions of people around the world. They think it will lead to a lifetime of happiness. But new research points out a potential drawback that many may not anticipate – divorce....
Colombia Casino Robbery Ends in Jail Time and Heart Attacks
There are a number of careers that require a physical before getting started. Armed robbery isn't historically one of those. But after a thief had a heart attack while attacking a small casino in Colombia, perhaps it should be. This past Saturday,...
Entain Close to Taking Over New Zealand’s Sports Betting Monopoly
Global gaming giant Entain is about to lock in a massive victory. After a heated battle for control of New Zealand's NZ Tab sports betting monopoly, the company emerged a winner, provided regulators greenlight the deal. In a historic agreement lasting 25...
Las Vegas Sands Gets Another Year to Start Singapore Casino Upgrades
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) integrated resort in Singapore put a multibillion-dollar upgrade on hold during the pandemic. It now appears the property still hasn’t completely recovered. Sands reported Friday that it's received another extension from The...
Australia’s Latest Billionaires List Includes New Gaming Entrepreneurs
An updated list of the 250 richest people in Australia includes 139 billionaires. While some names, like James Packer, continue to represent the casino segment, a few rising stars in the gaming world have made their debuts. The list, released by The...
Las Vegas Fixture, Hip-Hop Icon Snoop Dogg Offers to Perform at King Charles Coronation
When King Charles is coronated as the UK's monarch in May, the ceremony showcases something a little unusual. The rapper, marijuana lover, actor, and casino entrepreneur Snoop Dogg says he's ready to take the stage to perform. Snoop would welcome a chance...