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Reporter: Erik Gibbs

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.

Contact Erik at erik.gibbs@casino.org.

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2302 stories by Erik Gibbs

Jason Koon

Jason Koon Makes Easy Work of Phil Hellmuth in ‘High Stakes Duel’ Poker Match

Daniel Negreanu, Tom Dwan, and Antonio Esfandiari are just a few of the poker pros to have fallen to Phil Hellmuth on PokerGo’s "High Stakes Duel." However, the Poker Brat was kicked off his perch Wednesday night by first-timer Jason Koon. Hellmuth...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
Singapore Pools

Lottery, Sports Betting Spend on the Rise in Singapore

Gamblers in Singapore are back in action, setting new records for their favorite forms of entertainment. With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, gamblers are spending more, leading to strong results for lottery and sports betting products. In the Tote Board's last financial...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
Baker Mayfield

LA Rams Might Give Baker Mayfield a Shot on ‘Thursday Night Football’

It's been a tumultuous year for the LA Rams, who haven't played anywhere near the level that won them the NFL's Super Bowl LVI last year. As they prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday Night Football, it's time they...

Erik Gibbs December 8, 2022
National Lottery Lotto ticket

Lottery Prize Unclaimed – Someone in UK is About to Miss Out on $9M

Most people who play the lottery in hopes of winning some money, even if it’s not the top prize, run to collect as soon as they find out they won. However, someone in the UK is sitting on a ticket worth £7.4...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
SkyCity Adelaide casino

SkyCity Faces AUSTRAC’s Wrath as Australia’s Casino Market Continues to Suffer

Just over a month ago, Australia's Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) confirmed that it was looking at SkyCity Entertainment Group's casino operations. It apparently doesn't like what it has found, as it's now ready to take the operator to court over...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Morocco national team

FIFA World Cup: Spain, Switzerland Say Goodbye to Qatar

Tuesday saw Spain try again for World Cup glory as it met Morocco in the Round of 16. As it's done in the past, the Spanish squad didn't take the field with the level of aggression it needed, ultimately costing it another...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Brazil Senate

Brazil Gambling Legislation Could Pass Senate Thanks to Wild Card

Legislation to advance gambling in Brazil is currently under siege by its Senate, where it's been stagnant for almost all of 2022. A familiar face behind measures to alter the country's gaming landscape is now coming out in front, which could help...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Tyler ‘Trainwreck’ Niknam

Twitch’s Move Against Gambling Fuels New Stake.com-Backed Streaming Platform

Twitch recently announced that it will cut off certain types of gambling content on the streaming platform. That led to a drop in viewership of at least 20%, and an alternative backed by Stake.com might be where those viewers are now going....

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Genesis Global Gaming

Genesis Global Throws in the Towel, Shuts Off Access to 14 UK Sites

Genesis Global has decided it no longer wants to fight the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) or its rules. The gaming operator cut off 14 of its online gaming platforms this week to UK consumers and also turned off access to its corporate...

Erik Gibbs December 7, 2022
Paris, France

PokerStars Expands European Poker Tour Schedule, Makes New Deal with NHL’s Red Wings

The 2022 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is still underway, but plans are already in place for the 2023 version. Coming up next year will be two new stops, offering even more opportunities for poker players in different countries to capture some...

Erik Gibbs December 6, 2022