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Erik Gibbs

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Erik 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 17, 2022
Gila River Hotels & Casino Rebrands Itself as Wild Horse Expansion Rolls On
Arizona-based casino operator Gila River Hotels & Casinos is going through a transition. The casino industry is becoming more competitive in the state, and it wants to keep up. Gila River will host a celebration weekend at Wild Horse Pass this month to celebrate the $180-million expansion of the Wild Horse Pass and the opening […]
Business January 17, 2022
Churchill Downs Solidifies Murr’s Position as President of TwinSpires
With sports betting still gaining ground in the US, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) isn’t going to leave anything to chance. The company announced last Friday that Ben Murr was named President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming, losing the “interim” tag that had been part of his title. He will be responsible to oversee the operations […]
Industry January 17, 2022
Macau Clarifies More of What’s In Store for Casino Operators
Macau continues to clear the air on what’s in store for casino operators over the next several months. Officials have released more details about what is likely in store with the city’s updated gambling laws, and the details have operators and analysts a little less tense over the future. Macau Concessions to Remain at Six […]
Industry January 17, 2022
Consortium of Serbian Companies Could Lead Kyrgyzstan’s National Lottery
Kyrgyzstan could soon have an outside company managing the national lottery. The Center of Public-Private Partnerships in the country (PPP) has named the winners of the contract to run “national lottery activities” under the State Lottery Company. A consortium of countries out of Serbia won the bid. Kyrgyzstan Continues to Bolster State Lottery The State […]
Business January 17, 2022
Mississippi Casino Workers Accused of COVID-19 Fraud, Must Return Benefits
Some South Mississippi casino workers recently received a letter from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) they weren’t expecting. It told them that they have to repay certain state unemployment benefits received during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the MDES accused them of fraud. Mississippi Goes After Casino Workers All 12 Coast […]
Sports January 14, 2022
Professional Darts Corporation the Latest to Drop Sportsbook Ties
It almost seems counterintuitive, but sports and sports betting no longer go hand-in-hand in the UK. More entities operating in the sports realm, from teams to organizations to sports media outlets, are distancing themselves from official sportsbook relationships. This is also seen in other parts of the world, but the UK seems to be stuck […]
Industry January 14, 2022
Macau Recovery Slows as New COVID-19 Restriction Emerges
Macau felt that the worst was behind it when it seemed COVID-19 was no longer going to threaten the city. It began easing travel restrictions between the casino city and mainland China, hoping to see an influx of visitors. The numbers haven’t been where the city expected and might not be for some time to […]
Casino January 14, 2022
Police Shut Down Illegal Casino in Oakland, CA
Another illegal gambling site has been shut down in Oakland, CA. Police swooped in this past Wednesday, surprising the operation and uncovering a cache of weapons and illicit drugs. Oakland has seen several illegal casinos come to a grinding halt over the past year. End of the Line for Illegal Casino The Oakland Police Department […]
Legal January 14, 2022
Smoking, PILOT Bill Continue to Be Center of Attention in Atlantic City
The New Jersey PILOT bill was presented as a way to help Atlantic City’s nine casinos overcome the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a contentious piece of legislation from the start that only became more problematic when it was approved in December. After legal challenges surfaced to try to get the legislation halted, […]
Casino January 13, 2022
DiamondJacks Casino Owner in Louisiana Needs More Time to Decide Fate
DiamondJacks’ owners now have more time to develop a plan for the reopening of the casino property in Bossier City. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) had until February 9 to resume gaming operations at the original property after voters in St. Tammany Parish rejected a referendum that would have allowed the company to move its license […]