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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 15, 2021
New Jersey Lawmakers to Discuss New PILOT Program for Gaming Revenue
Monday’s New Jersey Senate Committee meeting will consider a bill to exclude iGaming and sports from the casino payment in lieu of tax calculations. The bill also seeks to reduce 2022 PILOT payments to $110 million. New Jersey Contemplates Gaming Taxes Sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney, the Senate version (S4007) is similar to a […]
Business November 15, 2021
DraftKings’ Permanent Sportsbook at Foxwoods Open For Business
The Foxwoods Resort Casino has a new DraftKings sportsbook that “softly” opened to the public on Saturday. It boasts more than 12,000 square feet, including a 50-by-30-foot LCD monitor, 300 linear foot wall-hugging TV screens, two full bars and food service on both floors, plush furniture and two dozen beers on tap. Topping it all […]
Industry November 15, 2021
Wakayama Residents Not as Hot about an IR as Previously Thought
Support for an integrated resort (IR) in the Japanese prefecture of Wakayama may not be as great as once assumed. Residents from Wakayama are organizing a petition for a referendum about the prefecture’s proposal to develop an integrated resort. ABC TV reports that the resident groups believe that IR should be a major concern for […]
Industry November 12, 2021
Spotlight Sports Publishes New Report on iGaming Suppliers
Spotlight Sports Group published the first edition BetTech Ecosystem, a report that examines the major suppliers to the iGaming and sports betting industry. The report is designed to be a visual showcase of six segments and the major business owners in each. BetTech Ecosystem Comes to Life BetTech Ecosystem 2121 will include six segments, including […]
Sports November 12, 2021
Mobile Sports Betting Could Make Its Way to Arkansas
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) will be voting on November 18 on a change to its rule that would allow people to wager on live sporting events using their smartphones. The commission regulates gambling in Arkansas. Arkansas Could See Mobile Sports Betting Next Year Mobile sports betting in Arkansas could begin if the rule changes […]
Casino November 12, 2021
2 More Casinos in Louisiana Now Offer Sportsbooks
The Boomtown and Margaritaville casinos in Bossier City, LA, are now licensed to offer sports betting. That brings the total number of legal Louisiana casinos that allow sports betting to nine. Louisiana Advances Sports Betting Efforts Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), said he had issued the licenses that will take […]
Business November 11, 2021
Rush Street Interactive Improves Performance in Third Quarter
Online casino and sports betting brand Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced its latest financial results for its third quarter ended September 30. The company is continuing to gain in the US market and has significant plans for expansion in 2022. RSI Gaining Ground According to a press release from yesterday, RSI’s third-quarter 2021 revenue was […]
Industry November 11, 2021
Canada’s Sports Betting Market Expanding with Little Fanfare
There hasn’t been much publicity yet, but single-game wagering is now possible through lottery retailers throughout Western Canada. The new version, SPORT SELECT by Western Canada Lottery Corp. (WCLC), was launched on November 1. Sports Betting Expands in Canada WCLC can operate games in Canada’s three northern territories, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. SPORT SELECT […]
Legal November 11, 2021
Kentucky’s Expanded Gambling Plans Lose Ground
Two Kentucky GOP legislators representing the Owensboro region and a Democrat member on a state task force for horse-racing-related gambling said that there is little or no chance of a Frankfort gambling bill being passed in the 2022 session. Kentucky’s Expanded Gambling Efforts Derailed Ellis Entertainment announced plans to build a historic simulcasting facility and […]
Legal November 10, 2021
Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts Execs Saved Once Again By Court Judge
A California federal judge dismissed a suit brought by a woman claiming that corruption and bribery had destroyed a case she had brought against Steve Wynn, the founder and ousted CEO of Wynn Resorts, and other company executives. The judge determined that California wasn’t able to oversee the case. Wynn Wins Another Lawsuit Angelica Limcaco […]