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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 December 21, 2021
Mandatory Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine Required to Gamble in Philadelphia
Gamblers who are thinking of visiting a casino in Philadelphia, PA, need to be prepared. Per a recent order by the City of Brotherly Love’s mayor, there’s a new rule. No COVID-19 vaccine, no test, no service. The order applies to both the Rivers Casino and the Live! Casino & Hotel in the city. Philadelphia […]
Casino December 20, 2021
Santa Fe Casino Shooting Leaves One Injured, but Could Have Been Worse
In 2018 and 2019, Las Vegas began to witness a disturbing uptick in crime. Area law enforcement teams stepped up patrols and training, hoping to prevent the area from reverting to the Wild West. It has worked more closely with casinos to ensure they are able to protect themselves better, as well. A shooting at […]
Business December 20, 2021
Michigan Movie Theater Adds Sports Betting Lounge
Sports betting continues to become more commonplace around the US, and Emagine Entertainment wants to push it forward. The movie theater company is thinking outside the box and plans on opening a sports lounge at one of its Michigan venues. If it succeeds, the idea will likely be mirrored across the country, wherever legal. Sports […]
Industry December 20, 2021
Full House Asks Indiana Court to Reject Churchill Downs’ Casino License
Someday, a casino regulator will be able to issue a license without the decision ending in a lawsuit. That day won’t be today, as Full House Resorts is now targeting the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). The casino operator is unhappy that it lost to Churchill Downs for a casino project in Vigo County last month […]
Industry December 20, 2021
Alabama Lawmakers to Try Expanded Gambling Legislation Again in ’22
Alabama has repeatedly shown significant resistance to the idea of casino gambling; however, lawmakers aren’t giving up. The state’s next legislative session will see the introduction of new lottery and casino legislation. The goal is to get the measure before voters in November. However, the prospects for getting the measure in front of voters are […]
Business December 17, 2021
Prediction Market Futuur Introduces Real-Money Action, Supports Crypto
Futuur has added real-money markets to its existing play-money market. The provider of the largest number of prediction markets in one location has announced that it will officially launch its real-money markets for forecasters worldwide. Trading is also available in seven cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tron (TRX), Bitcoin Cash […]
Industry December 17, 2021
Poker, Sports Betting Drive Gaming Growth in France
L’Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has reported gross gaming revenues (GGR) of €444.0 million ($502.2 million) in the country’s online casino sector for the third quarter of the year. This is 9.6% more than the Q3 2020 results when performance was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports, Poker the Big Winners […]
Business December 17, 2021
Ex-Fontainebleau Vegas Owner Eyes New Project new Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Steve Witkoff is really attached to the Fontainebleau. He revealed some new ventures this year in Florida after his unsuccessful attempt at getting the Las Vegas Fontainebleau Resort up and running under a different name. One of the new ventures is just down the street from Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Witkoff Has His Eye on South […]
Industry December 17, 2021
Gaming Operators Lining Up to Get in on New York’s Casino Action
As soon as New York acknowledged publicly that it might expand its land-based casino market, several operators jumped. According to The Times Union, Bally’s, Hard Rock, Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts were among the companies that responded to the request for information (RFI) by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) before the deadline […]
Casino December 17, 2021
Finland Now Has Two Land-Based Casinos as Veikkaus Expands Reach
Yesterday, Veikkaus, the Finnish state-owned gaming operator, opened its second casino in the country. This comes as Veikkaus faces questions about its future as Finland’s gambling monopoly. It follows only months after the operator opened its first casino, Casino Helsinki. Casino Tampere Comes to Finland Casino Tampere is a new casino that offers both classic […]