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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 13, 2022
EGT Interactive Adds New Ground in Switzerland Through MyCasino
EGT Interactive Limited has signed a deal that will allow its content to be made available to Grand Casino Luzern in Switzerland. Specifically, the content will come to players through the casino’s MyCasino.ch iGaming platform. EGT Adds to Swiss Footprint In a Monday press release, the Sofia-based innovator stated that the new agreement was ‘a […]
Industry January 13, 2022
Inventor Makes it Possible for the Blind to “Read” Playing Cards
In the US, laws dictate that any activity that can be carried out by an “average” person has to be accessible to everyone. Casinos have missed that mark, not offering a viable solution for the blind to sit down at a card table since playing cards don’t come in Braille. That could now change, though, […]
Business January 13, 2022
IGT Embraces Climate Change through SBTi Partnership
Climate change, carbon emissions, and net-zero carbon footprint are regular terms heard these days. They aren’t always associated with the gaming industry, however. That’s changing, and IGT has joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) program to strengthen its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) operations. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate […]
Business January 13, 2022
Crown Resorts Warming Up to Blackstone Takeover Offer
Crown Resorts could be closer to having a new owner. After Blackstone improved its previous offer to purchase the Australian casino operator, Crown Resorts has agreed to join takeover negotiations with the US-based investment firm. Blackstone is ready to put US$6.46 billion up for the purchase. Crown Close to Changing Hands Blackstone’s latest bid came […]
Legal January 12, 2022
Washington State Gaming Operator Sues to Block Tribal Gaming Monopoly
Maverick Gaming is determined to prove itself right. It has been fighting Washington State over its tribal gaming compacts for years and is now taking its fight to a federal court. If it were to win, the outcome could have serious ramifications for sports betting in several states, not just Washington. Maverick Launches Drawn-out Battle […]
Industry January 12, 2022
Louisiana Hopeful, Not Certain, That Mobile Sports Betting Will Arrive Soon
Sports betting has become legal in a handful of locations in Louisiana. However, it is still illegal to place wagers online. The expectation has been that mobile sportsbooks were almost ready to launch and reports last week indicated that their introduction was imminent. That’s not true, according to Louisiana Gaming Commission chair Ronnie Johns. Mobile […]
Business January 12, 2022
Codere’s Operations in Argentina Could be the First to be Sold
It’s been over a month since shareholders took control of Spanish gaming operator Codere and warned that asset sales would be coming. Now, the first group of assets is on the chopping block, with the shareholders possibly looking to sell Codere’s stakes in Argentina. This is part of a plan by the group to assist […]
Business January 12, 2022
MegaLuck Casino in Jeju, South Korea May Be Out of Luck
Jeju Island in South Korea was once a hotbed for casinos. This is currently not the case because of COVID-19. Several small entities have folded and another is about to be added to the list. GGRAsia reports that, according to a letter that was sent by the Jeju KAL Hotel to a labor union, the […]
Casino January 12, 2022
Detroit Casinos Doubled Combined 2020 Revenue Last Year
2021 ended up being a good year for casinos in Detroit, MI. They came off a slow, COVID-19-ridden 2020 to recover some of their losses. However, they’ll need to continue to do better this year if they want to get back on track. Still, increasing revenue by over 100% from one year to the next […]
Industry January 11, 2022
Wakayama Residents Opposed to IR Solidify Their Stance
Some Wakayama residents would be more than pleased if the city’s IR plans took the same path as those in Yokohama. Canceling the project isn’t as easy, but the opposition is gaining traction. On Friday, a group of Wakayama residents called the “Wakayama Residents’ Group for Questioning The IR Bid” submitted a petition containing 20,039 […]