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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.

Industry January 5, 2022
Macau’s Casinos Could Become Guinea Pigs for China’s Digital Currency
China has big plans for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. Pilot programs have already been introduced to test its ability, but big changes could soon be coming. A report by Reuters indicates that those changes may include Macau’s casinos. Macau to be Chinese CDBC Guinea Pig As Macau prepares to introduce […]
Legal January 5, 2022
Nevada Supreme Court to Decide If Gaming Regulators Have Authority Over Steve Wynn
Steve Wynn, the founder and former chairman of Wynn Resorts, made a quick departure from the company several years ago amid allegations of sexual misconduct. This indirectly prevented gaming regulators from maintaining jurisdiction over his actions while he was at the helm of the company. A fight has been brewing since then, and it now […]
Business January 5, 2022
Affilka Rings in the New Year with New VipSlot.com Partnership
SoftSwiss’ affiliate tracking platform, Affilka, has entered into a new deal with VipSlot.club in its first major partnership of 2022. The terms of the deal stipulate that the Affilka platform will be used by the online casino operator to help launch its own affiliate program, Aff.House. That program is expected to be introduced later this […]
Blockchain January 4, 2022
Wagering Platform Polymarket Fined by CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Polymarket for its cryptocurrency prediction service, and ordered it to close down its markets. Users will also be offered full refunds to settle charges that the company did not register with the regulator. Polymarket Fined Over Violations The penalties were announced by the CFTC on Monday. Polymarket, […]
Industry January 4, 2022
Ontario Casinos to Close as New COVID-19 Lockdown Emerges
Casino employees in Ontario, Canada have experience with lockdowns, although they probably wish they didn’t. They’re about to go through another one, as the province looks to prevent COVID-19 from taking over. Hundreds of workers could be affected by the closures. Ontario Back on Lockdown Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement yesterday that the […]
Business January 4, 2022
William Hill Faces the UKGC’s Wrath Again for Not Playing By the Rules
William Hill may be a little too relaxed as it waits for 888 Holdings to complete its purchase of the company’s non-US assets from Caesars Entertainment. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) could fine the operator following the discovery that it submitted inaccurate data to the regulator. Because of the error, the commission stated that it […]
Casino January 4, 2022
Patron at Sycuan Casino May Have Exposed Others To Tuberculosis
Not only does the general public need to worry about COVID-19 and all its variants, but it has to keep up its guard on other health issues, as well. The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported yesterday that an unidentified person who was present at Sycuan Casino in El Cajon, CA, […]
Casino January 4, 2022
Striking Casino Workers at Cambodia’s NagaWorld Face Jail Time
Early last year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia’s NagaWorld casino resort laid off around 365 employees. It also implemented changes to staff salaries and benefits. The result was a constant battle between the property and employees that culminated in a workers’ strike in December. Although the demonstration was, for the most part, peaceful, […]
Industry January 3, 2022
Manila Casinos Back on Lockdown as COVID-19 Threat Rises
Last October, after repeatedly dealing with COVID-19 issues, Manila finally found some relief. The Philippine city was the last to be able to lower its threat level, from 3 to 2, which gave area casinos a little breathing room. It was short-lived, though, as the threat level is being returned to 3. For the next […]
Business January 3, 2022
iGaming brand Greenplay Purchased by Vita Media Group
Vita Media Group recently acquired iGaming company Greenplay from the Spanish group Codere Online Management Services. Vita Media plans to increase its market share in Latin America and Europe by incorporating the casino brand into OMG Affiliates, the seventh company to join this unit. Terms of the acquisition have not been revealed. Vita Media Extends […]