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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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Melbourne Cup Produces Several Large Betting Winners
In a thrilling Melbourne Cup, horse Without A Fight, guided by jockey Mark Zahra, triumphed in the annual two-mile race in Australia. Not only was he the big winner of the race, with its AU$8.4-million (US$5.3 million) purse, but a number of...
Italian Rail Operator RFI Caught in ‘Ndrangheta Mob’s Web of Crime
In what Italy hopes will be a significant crackdown on organized crime, officials from the Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza in Milan have once again gone after the 'Ndrangheta mafia. This latest attempt to break up the leading mob in...
Brazil Senate Continues to Drag its Feet on Sports Betting Bill
In a move that further extends the saga of legalizing sports betting in Brazil, the Senate has deferred discussions on the matter. Once again, this leaves the fate of the proposed legislation uncertain. Originally slated for Tuesday, the Senate Sports Commission abruptly...
Singapore’s Illegal Gambling Crackdown Continues With New Arrests
Singapore police are on a mission that seems to be paying big dividends. In a targeted crackdown on illegal betting activities, the Singapore Police Force carried out a series of raids across the country on Sunday and Monday. That resulted in the...
Chinese Streaming Platform DouYu CEO Arrested Over Gambling, Porn
Two years ago, investment research firm Grizzly Reports revealed that the Chinese livestreaming platform DouYu was supporting the proliferation of illegal gambling by its streamers. Now, authorities have finally caught on, allegedly arresting DouYu founder and CEO Chen Shaojie in October for...
Genting Shuts Down UK Casino Over Structural Stability Concerns
The Genting Casino in Westcliff on Sea in the UK is out of commission. It abruptly shut its doors after finding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) had been used in its construction, sparking concerns over the property's safety and structural integrity. The...
POGO-Led Sex Trafficking in the Philippines Puts 26 Cops Out of Work
Just days after authorities busted a Philippine Online Gaming Operator (POGO) for sex trafficking, Secretary of Government Benjamin Abalos Jr. said that local police were partially to blame. His comments launched an investigation that has now led to 26 officers, including the...
Resorts World Genting Casino Heist: Police Arrest 10 Suspects in $1 Million Chip Theft Investigation
Genting Malaysia suffered a theft about a week ago at its Resorts World Genting property that has it scrambling to locate almost $1 million in casino chips. It's on the road to recovery, with surveillance footage and a police investigation helping to...
Dutch Court Orders Unibet to Refund Gamblers
The Netherlands' court judge has ordered Kindred-owned Unibet and another unidentified company to refund gamblers after it was found to be illegally operating in the country. This is the latest crackdown on unlicensed online gaming operators. Lawyers for the gamblers argue that...
UK to Discuss Gambling Bonus Regulations as Public Backlash Intensifies
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ready to address the subject of bonuses and other incentives with gaming industry players. It’s part of a complex review following the publication of the government’s white paper, although public resistance to some of the recommendations...