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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 November 30, 2021
Everi Wants Legal Fight with Sightline Dismissed or Moved to Nevada
Everi Holdings replied last week to a suit in Texas federal court that was filed almost two months ago by Sightline payments. The Texas-based company is seeking to dismiss the case, or move it to Nevada. Everi Accused of Patent Infringement Sightline filed the lawsuit against Everi on September 30. It claims that Everi’s CashClub […]
Legal November 30, 2021
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds December Election for Slidell Casino
After the Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday reversed a decision of an appeal court that could have prevented the vote from proceeding, the December 11 vote that will determine the fate for a proposed casino in Slidell-area will proceed. Slidell Casino Vote Moves Forward Last week, the Supreme Court halted all legal action in relation […]
Business November 29, 2021
Codere Joins Initiative to Raise Awareness of Gender Violence
international charities that work towards ending violence against women. Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Spain-based gaming company announced it is joining the Red Bench campaign at all of its offices. Codere Joins Red Bench Codere, which recently completed a massive change in ownership, has chosen the slogan […]
Business November 29, 2021
Galaxy Gaming Continues Recovery, Aided By Lawsuit Conclusion
Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas casino table game and system developer and manufacturer, has reached a settlement with Robert Saucier and Triangulum Partners. It posted a third-quarter net profit, reversing a year-old loss. Both cash flow and revenue reached new heights. Galaxy Gaming on the Mend Galaxy filed a 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange […]
Business November 29, 2021
Suncity Boss Alvin Chau Arrested; Fallout Could Hit All Junkets
Alvin Chau, Suncity’s boss, has been detained in Macau, the world’s richest gambling market. The Wenzhou government has requested Chau’s extradition in order to face a string of criminal charges in Zhejiang. The government claims that Chau orchestrated a cross-border illegal gambling syndicate and warranted issuing an order for his arrest this week. Alvin Chau […]
Legal November 26, 2021
Florida Sports Gambling In the Air as the Seminole Tribe Appeals Order
A federal judge ruled against Seminole Tribe on Wednesday night, after she refused to suspend her order from earlier this week. That ruling declared the amended gaming deal between the tribe and Florida illegal. Legal Fight over Florida Sports Betting Continues An amended gaming compact gave Seminole Tribe the exclusive statewide right to sports betting. […]
Industry November 26, 2021
Wakayama IR Opposition Gains as a New Japanese City Shows Interest
A Japanese anti-casino group in Wakayama claims it has enough petition signatures to ask the government to hold a referendum on whether Wakayama should host an integrated resort (IR). At the same time, another location in Japan, the city of Kuwana, has stepped forward, indicating it might want to be considered as an IR host. […]
Casino November 25, 2021
Former UFC Fighter Now Persona Non-Grata at Casino for Lewd Act
According to the Las Vegas Sun, Anthony Rocco Martin (17-6), a former UFC fighter, was arrested in Las Vegas on Saturday after allegedly urinating at a casino floor, and then punching a security staff member who responded. Save it For the Ring Caesar’s Palace patrons witnessed the incident around 12:45 AM on Saturday. Police arrived […]
Industry November 25, 2021
Online Sports Betting May Arrive in New York Sooner Than Expected
New York has already seen retail sports betting at its upstate casinos. However, online wagering is yet to be legalized. Some residents have moved to Connecticut and New Jersey to access their sportsbooks. That could be changing sooner than previously expected. New York Moves Closer to Online Sports Betting New York has completed another item […]
Business November 25, 2021
Macau Finds Casino Operators Can be Liable for Junket Partner Debt
On Wednesday, Macau’s Court of Final Appeal upheld a decision that found Wynn Resorts Macau jointly liable for $747,482 debt to a VIP, along with its junket partner, Dore Entertainment. Wynn isn’t satisfied with the outcome and Paulo Martins Chan, a former boss of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ, for its Portuguese acronym), […]