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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.
Sports
January 7, 2022
Mattress Mack Is at It Again, Betting Big on College Football
He’s probably one of the best-known sports bettors to come out of Houston, TX. He may not always get his calls right, but he knows how to attract attention. Jim McIngvale, a furniture store owner affectionately known as Mattress Mack, is no stranger to million-dollar bets. He’s at it again, this time putting money on […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
New York’s New Mobile Sports Betting Market Already Seeing Movement
Saturday, January 8, will be an important date in the gaming industry. New York is becoming the first state in 2022 to introduce online sports gambling. It was a long time coming, and almost everyone is thrilled – except maybe New Jersey. In conjunction with the launch, a flurry of new deals is going to […]
Industry
January 7, 2022
New Jersey Gambling Tax Questions Still Have an Unclear Future
New Jersey legislators are looking at a bill that would shift some sports betting taxes to Atlantic City from a state agency for property tax relief. Last month, Senator Troy Singleton introduced a bill that would redirect the 1.25% gambling tax currently paid to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to the city. The change […]
Business
January 6, 2022
Golden Nugget Owner Wants $5.5 Billion to Help Refinance Existing Debt
Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Golden Nugget brand, has launched a $5.6-billion refinance exercise of his casino and restaurant business. It comes just one month after the company dropped plans to merge with a blank-check entity. Big Money for Big Stakes Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Inc. approached the leveraged loan market and junk bond markets […]
Legal
January 6, 2022
Full House Backs Off Lawsuit Against the Indiana Gaming Commission
Full House Resorts wasn’t happy with the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) last month. The gaming regulator chose Churchill Downs as the operator of a casino in Vigo County, leading Full House to sue the commission. Cooler heads prevail, though, and Full House has decided not to move forward with its lawsuit. Full House Throws in […]
Business
January 6, 2022
MGM Shuffles Around Casino Leaders in a Game of Musical Chairs
Travis Lunn was named Wednesday the new president for Atlantic City’s Borgata, per an announcement by the casino’s owner, MGM Resorts International. At the same time, Brandon Dardeau was promoted to take over Lunn’s former position of president and chief operating officer (COO) of southeast operations for MGM. Borgata Gets a New Boss In Lunn’s […]
Casino
January 6, 2022
Boyd Gaming Moves Its Treasure Chest Riverboat Casino to Dry Land
Boyd Gaming Corporation plans to create a new Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, LA. A press release issued by the gaming operator following a January 5 press conference stated that the company intends to replace the existing riverboat casino with a “state-of-the-art, ground-based gaming facility.” The new casino is expected to open for business in […]
Insider
January 5, 2022
Intelitics VP of Sales Allan Petrilli Weighs in On the Future of Gaming Data (Podcast #17)
Allan Petrilli, the VP of sales and growth for Intelitics, sat down with GamblingNews before the end of 2021. The leading real-time tracking and data reporting company has become a major component in the iGaming space and will continue to add new ground as the industry evolves. Intelitics provides tools that allow iGaming brands to […]
Sports
January 5, 2022
Colombian Soccer Team Becomes Tier 1 Team Following Match-Fixing Probe
A soccer match between two rival teams in Colombia last month drew a lot of attention, not only during the game but after, as well. Union Magdalena was taking on Llaneros a month ago when Magdalena suddenly gained an advantage as time was running out. There were immediate allegations that the game had been fixed, […]
Industry
January 5, 2022
French Gambler Turns Pocket Change into $3 Million On Slot Machine
Walk in with a €2 coin, walk out with €2.6 million. That is what a gambler was able to do this past Sunday, welcoming 2022 as a new millionaire. Instant Fortune From a Minimal Bet An unidentified Frenchman in his thirties took a trip to the Pasino Saint Amand Les Eaux casino in northern France […]