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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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UK Commission Fines Kindred Brands More Than $8.7M for Money Laundering Failures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) recently issued a seven-figure penalty on Kindred Group for?anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The UKGC's report on the breaches explains that Kindred's 32 Red Limited brand was slapped with a hefty ￡4.19-million (US$5.15 million) fine...
France Looks to Prohibit Influencers from Promoting Gambling, Cryptocurrency
France is going after a new sector, as it deals with protestors rioting in the streets over unwanted pension reforms. A bill is in the works that would reduce influencers' impact on gamblers and cryptocurrency investors. Bill 790 is an attempt to...
UK Gambling Commission Off the Mark as Regulator, According to Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) needs more work to become a viable regulator. That's according to many operators who responded to the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) call for input last December. DCMS committee solicited operator input from companies like...
Dazn Bet Expands iGaming Offerings in Partnership with Playtech
Dazn Bet, the betting venture from streaming giant DAZN, has partnered with Playtech to expand its iGaming capabilities. The new agreement will help it become more flexible with online gamblers and bettors. Dazn Bet, which launched last year, will offer a variety...
Dominican Republic Begins ‘Operation Squid’ Corruption Trial, Gambling Regulator Charged
Several high-profile government leaders in the Dominican Republic, including the gambling regulator and two former casino directors, were arrested this week on corruption charges in what the government called “Operation Squid.” Twenty of these officials appeared in court on Tuesday. The 20...
Spain Political Leaders at Odds Over Balearic Islands Casino Advertising Laws
Political parties are at odds over new laws in the Balearic Islands, one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations, located off the country's Eastern coast. Four main islands make up the area. These include the popular Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca, Formentera, and Cabrera....
Imperial Pacific International, Although Broke, Not Giving Up on Saipan Casino
The majority shareholder of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) still believes the company deserves to hold on to its casino monopoly in Saipan. Cui Lijie, who was once described by her own attorney as “incompetent” as the head of the company, is confident...
Sports Betting Operators Called to Public Government Meeting in Brazil
Brazil’s Deputy Junio Mano has filed a motion that could slow down the government’s plans to find new sources of money. This comes as the finance minister is pushing for a tax plan on sports betting. Mano is asking that these key...
Irish Lottery for Sale in Surprise Move by Current Operator
When the UK prepared to issue a new concession to run the National Lottery, many people were confident that the incumbent, the Camelot Group, would continue. The surprise move to give the operations to Allwyn caught Camelot’s owner, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension...
Aspiring British Lawyer Jailed for Gambling Away Company Money
An aspiring lawyer in the UK, Tauseef Sadeeq, recently embezzled funds at the law firm where he was an apprentice. He used the money to fund his gambling addiction, he claims. A court judge convicted the 31-year-old last week of stealing ￡100,000...