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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.

Legal December 14, 2021
Paysafe Facing Lawsuit Over Alleged Securities Fraud
Paysafe is being sued for alleged securities fraud. Several law firms have come forward to support a lawsuit for investors against the company. Paysafe has been a regular payments platform provider for the gaming industry and went public earlier this year. Paysafe Not So Safe Several law firms are in on the action, but it […]
Industry December 14, 2021
Macau GGR Slips, Operators Try to Shrug Off Problems
The gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau fell by 12% week-on-week. This was due to an increase in the COVID-19 infection rates in mainland China, as well as a collapse of the local VIP sector following Suncity Group’s troubles. Macau GGR Still Unstable The weekly GGR update by Bernstein analysts Vitaly Umansky and Kelsey Zhu […]
Casino December 14, 2021
On-Site Mobile Sports Betting Hits Snoqualmie Casino with GeoComply’s Help
GeoComply is coming to the Snoqualmie Casino in Washington State. According to a company announcement from yesterday, the casino has become the first tribal casino in the state to offer on-site sports betting. Mobile Sports Betting Arrives at Snoqualmie GeoComply will deliver its PinPoint solution to the Snoqualmie Casino. The technology allows guests to place […]
Industry December 14, 2021
Iowa Likely to Consider iGaming But Not in 2022, Asserts Gaming Group Exec
Online casinos will, at some point, become a standard fixture in most, if not all, states. It won’t happen overnight and a lot of resistance is likely. Some states may be more amenable to the idea, including Iowa. The leader of a group that represents 19 Iowa-licensed casinos believes that lawmakers could debate legalizing online […]
Legal December 13, 2021
Women Face Charges Following Casino Identity Theft, Embezzlement
Last Friday, three Mississippi women faced a judge on charges of wire fraud and aggravated theft of identity. On September 8, a federal grand jury in Jackson indicted Crystal Holliday, 33, Annie J. Blalock 62 and Ashton Crouthers, 33, all of Union, MS, with a scheme to use wire fraud and identity theft in order […]
Business December 13, 2021
Crown Resorts Ready for Gambling at Crown Sydney as Asset Sale Pondered
Crown Resorts believes it has shown enough remorse to put it back on regulators’ good side in New South Wales (NSW). It announced that it plans to open gaming operations at Crown Sydney by early 2022. Crown Looks to Return to Action Crown provided an operational update today as part of an investor presentation at […]
Business December 13, 2021
Suncity May See Ownership Change as Creditors Come Calling
Suncity Group of Hong Kong, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has indicated a possible change in control could be coming. The group holds interests and assets in integrated resort developments throughout Macau, Vietnam, Russia and the Philippines. However, the arrest of its former CEO, Alvin Chau, has virtually flipped the company upside down. […]
Industry December 13, 2021
Vegas Law Enforcement Tries to Take a Bite out of Crime
Just over a year ago, a series of violent crimes occurred on the Las Vegas Strip. This was just after Sin City emerged from an unprecedented economic shutdown. Despite police efforts, violence has continued on the Strip through 2021, as millions of people return to the area. Vegas Crime Remains an Issue Last year saw […]
Industry December 13, 2021
Gaming Companies Turn to Girls Who Code to Find Top Techies
The gaming industry is in need of workers. According to recent data from Indeed, there were more than 3,700 jobs in gambling and nearly 1,900 in sports betting. Although not all jobs require tech skills to be successful, virtually all of them require STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) training. Now, gaming companies are working […]
Industry December 10, 2021
Alberta, Canada Closing in on Expanded Sports Betting Launch, With Restrictions
Alberta is nearing a market for commercial sports betting. There are strong indications, however, that regulators prefer a restricted-operator model to allow sports wagering in destinations facilities in the province. Alberta Cautiously Approaches Sports Betting Alberta is widely seen as a strong market for sports bettor’s dollars. It has two NHL clubs in Calgary Flames […]