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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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Kindred, Other Gaming Operators To Pay Fines of More Than $1M in Sweden
The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, said a few months ago that it was going to take a relaxed approach to online gaming. But it still expects operators to follow certain rules. Notably, adherence to anti-money-laundering procedures is a must, and the regulator...
Thai Lottery Winner Loses It All After Partner Runs Away With the Money and Her Lover
Winning the lottery sounds like a great idea for most. But for one winner in Thailand, it flipped his life upside down. His partner ran off with the money, her lover in tow. Media outlet Thaiger reported that "Manit" won the first...
Paraguay Gaming Operators Claim Money Laundering is Due to Regulations
Gaming operators in Paraguay claim they would like nothing more than to help the country prevent money laundering. However, they contend current financial and gaming regulations stop them. Gaming industry groups got together yesterday for their Fifth Conversation on Gambling reunion. Among...
New Philippines Casino Resort Coming to Former Manila Jockey Club Track
Megaworld Corp has mega-big plans for the Philippines. The property developer already has a number of properties in the country, but is now eyeing a new integrated resort (IR) in Manila that will add another casino to the city. Megaworld announced this...
YouGov Study Shows ‘Nanny State’ Gambling Control Strengthens Black Market Gaming
Previous studies have hinted at the negative effects too much regulation can have on the gaming industry. New research supports those earlier findings, indicating that "nanny state" control will only lead to a rise in black market gambling. The Betting and Gaming...
Sports Betting Legislation Takes a Step Forward in S?o Paulo, Brazil
The mayor of S?o Paulo, Brazil, Ricardo Nunes, wants to turn the city into an investment hub for the installation of betting and fantasy gaming companies. To help his cause, a bill that will cap the tax on gaming operators is in...
Online Poker to Make Legal Debut in Germany Through Entain
Entain has left its mark on the German online gaming industry. After having already received licenses to offer online slots, it's now the first operator to receive a license for online poker. It's taken more than a year for Germany to reach...
FIFA World Cup: USA, Wales Tie As The Rule Book is Rewritten
In professional tournament soccer, there are two periods of 45 minutes each, plus a little extra for any stoppages. FIFA apparently decided to create its own version of a clock with the World Cup, showing that the soccer organization seems happy to...
eSports Expands Through New Leagues in Latin America, Middle East
The eSports ecosystem continues to evolve as its global reach expands. There's been massive growth in the sector over the past two years, and new initiatives in the Middle East and Latin America could be catalysts for a greater transformation. The inaugural...
Codere, 888 and Other Gaming Operators Fined by Spain’s Regulator
Spain's gambling regulator, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ, for its Spanish acronym), recently received bad press for not keeping up with its reporting responsibilities. It has now taken corrective measures, publishing an updated list of recent violators that...