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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.
Business
January 24, 2022
Rewards Don’t Outweigh the Costs as Wynn Looks to Unload Wynn Interactive
Wynn Resorts wants to sell its online sports betting arm, Wynn Interactive, according to the New York Post. The move comes as a surprise to many, given the attention the online gaming industry is receiving. Adding to the puzzling situation is the fact that Wynn is willing to let it go in what can only […]
Casino
January 21, 2022
DiamondJacks Casino in Louisiana Given More Time to Figure Out Future
Pacific Peninsula Entertainment (P2E) was surprised when voters in St. Tammany Parish, LA, decided against a measure for the company to bring its DiamondJacks casino to the area. It would have been located in Slidell, bringing jobs and money to the city. However, when the petition was requested, P2E was left unsure of what to […]
Legal
January 21, 2022
Department of the Interior to Fight Court Block of Florida Sports Betting
Department of the Interior (DoI) Secretary Deb Haaland notified a federal court this week about the federal agency’s intention to appeal a November court ruling that invalidated Internet sports betting and the 2022 Gaming Compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Haaland filed her notice of appeal Wednesday at the US District Court […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Macau Casinos Ready for Action as Flight Ban Lifted
It may only be a small step forward, but it’s still progress. Macau casinos will take whatever they can get to bring operations back to normal levels, and will receive some help next week. Officials from Macau have announced that the ban on civilian flights from other countries for 14 days will be lifted as […]
Business
January 21, 2022
Aspire Global Grabs Onto Danish Sports Betting Through BtoBet Approval
An offer by NeoGames to purchase Aspire Global couldn’t have been better timed. The gaming company’s BtoBet company is expanding its sports betting reach, adding value to the entire portfolio. BtoBet will now go live in Denmark, the latest country to add the sportsbook. BtoBet Approved for Denmark Aspire Global has increased its presence in […]
Industry
January 21, 2022
Remote Registration for Cashless Gaming in Nevada Approved
Cashless is King could become the new phrase in the gaming industry. A move toward cashless gaming, although still only taking small steps, is underway; however, it just received a big boost. The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has unanimously approved a regulation amendment that allows customers to open wagering accounts for cashless gambling remotely before […]
Industry
January 20, 2022
Missouri Sports Organizations Join Push for Legal Sports Betting
Missouri is one of the states that has yet to legalize gambling. However, that could change quickly, as several sports betting bills have been introduced to the state legislature. Fifteen days into the session, there’s still a long way to go, but sports teams are hoping they can fuel legalization. Sports Betting Legislation Appears in […]
Business
January 20, 2022
Ocean Casino in Atlantic City to Open New Sportsbook
Sports betting is big business everywhere, especially in New Jersey. Two big events coming up are always huge opportunities for sportsbooks, with the NFL Super Bowl and NCAA Men’s Basketball’s March Madness huge betting events. It may have missed the first one, but Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino hopes to make the most out of the […]
Business
January 20, 2022
Parx Casino to Add New Ground to Its Pennsylvania Footprint
Parx Casino’s gaming operations in Bensalem, PA, have been doing really well. The casino constantly sees a flurry of traffic and, as the COVID-19 pandemic slowly recedes, better days are still to come. The only downside to the casino is that it doesn’t offer any type of on-site accommodations. That could soon change, as Parx […]
Business
January 20, 2022
Esports Technologies’ Revenue Forecast Predicts $70M Through September
Las Vegas-based Esports Technologies is looking for a successful 2022. The company, which provides esports betting options for operators, is confident that a number of recent strategic moves will continue to propel it upward. By the end of the current fiscal year in September, its revenue will have reached $70 million, according to a company […]