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Erik Gibbs
AuthorErik brings his unique writing talents and storytelling flare to cover a wide range of gambling topics. He has written for a number of industry-related publications over the years, providing insight into the constantly evolving world of gaming. A huge sports fan, he especially enjoys football and anything related to sports gambling. Erik is particularly interested in seeing how sports gambling and online gaming are transforming the larger gaming ecosystem.
Insider
March 1, 2022
GamblingNews Talks Regulation with GeoComply SVP Operations, Gaming Chad Kornett (Podcast #19)
GamblingNews and GeoComply’s Senior Vice President Operations, Gaming Chad Kornett, explore how the company is making sure gaming operators function within the limits established by regulators. Compliance with regulations ranks at the top of the list of priorities for gaming regulators. This is true in any jurisdiction, particularly in the US. The structure of the […]
Legal
February 28, 2022
Judge Rules New Jersey Wrong in Atlantic City PILOT Bill Dispute
New Jersey goofed. The state violated the terms of a 2018 consent order between itself and Atlantic County when it hastily approved the PILOT Bill, a new casino payments-in-lieu-of-taxes law. However, it still may be able to go ahead with the program, despite its dubious legal status. PILOT Bill in New Jersey Illegal Last Friday, […]
Industry
February 28, 2022
South Dakota Lawmakers Happy to Support Illegal Sports Betting
South Dakota lawmakers had a chance. They could have pushed forward legislation to allow online sports betting in the state, attracting hundreds of millions of dollars and offering consumers better protections. Instead, they decided offshore sports betting is perfectly fine, and shot down the legislation last week. South Dakota Continues Living in the Past After […]
Esports
February 28, 2022
Nevada’s Esports Technical Advisory Committee Adds Ubisoft Executive
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) selected a senior executive from a video game company to join its new Esports Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC). Che Chou, Ubisoft Entertainment’s senior director of Esports, was approved Thursday to join the committee as its eighth member, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Esports Takes Center Stage Chou is […]
Industry
February 28, 2022
Most Canadians Unaware of New Sports Betting Laws
Canada’s federal ban for single-game sports betting was repealed in August 2021 by the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act (SRSBA). The ban on single-game sports betting dates back to 1985, which may be why most people in the country missed the update. A new survey shows that less than 20% of Canadians were aware […]
Business
February 25, 2022
NESN Reportedly Has Plans to Drop Sports Content for Sports Betting Content
Sports betting still isn’t legal in Massachusetts, despite multiple attempts. Some lawmakers and lobbyists have tried for years to find approval; however, resistance has been overwhelming. This isn’t going to stop a regional TV sports network based in the state from dropping a couple of its popular sports shows in favor of sports betting content. […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
New York Sports Betting Hits the Ground Running, but Revenue Elusive
New York has proven itself to be everything Senator Joseph Addabbo expected. He fought for years to bring sports betting to the state, knowing well in advance what it could mean to the state’s piggy bank. His insistence, and that of others, finally paid off. New York has the fastest-growing sports betting market in the […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Social Equity Concerns Stall Mobile Sports Betting in Maryland
Maryland’s land-based sports betting segment continues to expand at an even pace; however, the expected launch of online operations is taking longer than anyone had anticipated. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission (SWARC) has been moving at a turtle’s pace with all approvals, but the delays may not be entirely its fault. Apparently, a lack […]
Business
February 25, 2022
PointsBet Issues Financial Health Report, Shows Revenue Improvement
Australia-based sports betting operator wants to have a place on the global stage, and its entrance into the US market is going to help. The company has provided an update to its financial health, reporting its revenue for the first half of its current fiscal year. Despite a few bumps, it’s on track, but will […]
Industry
February 24, 2022
2,500 Atlantic City Casino Workers Face Exit Over Smoking Ban, Report Suggests
Atlantic City is caught up in a feverish debate over whether smoking inside its casinos should be allowed. The city prohibited cigarettes and cigars during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that was only a temporary injunction. Since then, attempts to make the ban permanently have found significant resistance. A new report hopes to scare lawmakers into […]