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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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Justin Bonomo Shows Off Poker Skills as Live Winnings Approach $60M Following PCA Title
Some people believe that poker is nothing more than a game of luck that requires no skill to succeed. Try telling that to Justin Bonomo, who now has almost $60 million in live tournament winnings since his first live cash 18 years...
Spanish Soccer Match-Fixing Ring Cracked by Interpol
Over the past several months, police in Spain have continued efforts to dismantle what has turned out to be a massive soccer match-fixing ring. Each time they uncover new links, they find more, and Interpol is helping them crack the case with...
Sweden’s Svenska Spel in Trouble for Violating State Gambling Ad Rules
If the rules and regulations are designed for everyone in a particular industry, not even state-run entities get a free pass. That's the position of Sweden's online gambling trade organization, which went after Svenska Spel and won. Branschforeningen for Onlinespel (BOS, for...
English Premier League Onboards Sorare as NFT Partner
Despite witnessing mad fluctuations in their values recently, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) continue to find new homes in various markets. The latest finds the English Premier League (EPL) striking a deal with Sorare, a blockchain-based fantasy sports platform, after almost a year of...
ClubsNSW Boss Out Over Poor Choice of Words Directed at NSW’s Premier Dominic Perrottet
Josh Landis picked a bad time to launch a perceived anti-Catholic verbal attack against New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet. The now-former head of ClubsNSW, which represents gambling properties across the Australian state, may have damaged the group's efforts to counter...
Horse Racing Close to Return at Argentina’s Bahía Blanca
Horse racing – which means race betting – could soon find a new home in Argentina. While there are currently tracks in operation across the country, plans to revitalize the Bahía Blanca racetrack are moving forward. Local media outlet La Nueva reports...
Malaysia’s Police Force In Anti-Gambling Offensive, Arrest More Than 900
In a dedicated effort to stop illegal gambling in the country, Malaysia recently conducted a police exercise that had an overwhelming response. Coinciding with the start of the Chinese New Year, they arrested 905 people across the country in a two-week period....
PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event Finds a Winner
Thanks to COVID-19, PokerStars had to call off its annual PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) poker series in the Bahamas after 2019. It’s now back in action, and the main event has found a winner in Michel Dattani from Portugal. The main event...
Australia’s ClubsNSW Reforms Slot Machine Operations, Opponents Scoff
ClubsNSW, the representative body for registered clubs and pubs in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has released an updated code of practice ahead of expected gambling industry reforms. However, some anti-gambling pundits are calling it nothing more than a publicity stunt and...
Saipan’s Imperial Palace Casino Has Break-In, Thieves Don’t Get Far
As the Imperial Palace casino in Saipan remains empty and its future is unclear, thieves are trying to take advantage of the situation. Two tried to break into the property last Friday, but police officers arrived to chase them off, according to...