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Erik Gibbs
AuthorErik 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.
Sports
November 2, 2021
Halloween Spooky for Vegas Sports Bettors, but a Treat for the Books
The New York Jets beating the Cincinnati Bengals, the New Orleans Saints taking down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans coming from behind to beat the LA Rams. These were some of the spooky upsets to take place in the NFL on Halloween, but they definitely delivered treats to the sportsbooks. After suffering […]
Business
November 1, 2021
The “Future Looks Bright” For Kambi as Q3 Revenue Adds 48%
Kambi released its latest financial health report last week, and it’s apparent the company is working off a playbook that is delivering success. The Stockholm-listed sports betting tech company reported revenue for the third quarter of $48.1 million, a year-on-year increase of 48% over the $32.5 from Q3 2020. This reflects a dedicated strategy that […]
Casino
November 1, 2021
Players Casino in Ventura, CA, to Get a New Home
Players Casino, as well as the city of Ventura, CA, hopes that a new home will give it the boost it needs to get back in business. The casino, like most, took a beating from COVID-19 and shut down permanently last December. It threw in the towel four months later and filed for bankruptcy, leaving […]
Industry
November 1, 2021
Macau GGR Down in October, But Improvement Expected
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) took another hit last month, one of many the casino hub has seen over the past two years. With the return of certain COVID-19 travel restrictions in the region toward the end of September, there was less traffic to feed Macau’s gaming facilities in October. As a result, GGR dropped […]
Industry
October 29, 2021
Colombia’s Gambling Market Continues to Grow Stronger
Colombia’s gambling market is what all other Latin American gambling markets aspire to be. It is well-regulated and continues to grow, making it a significant source of revenue for the country. As Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica and others explore how to make their own markets successful, they could take some tips from Colombia, which saw […]
Legal
October 29, 2021
California Wins Court Battle Over Illegal Gambling in the State
A company accused of peddling “unlawful, unfair or fraudulent” gaming solutions in California has admitted it violated state laws and is willing to make amends. Pong Game Studios Corp. will pay the state $3.5 million and close down its operations in the state in order to settle a lawsuit that could have led to greater […]
Business
October 29, 2021
Seminole Tribe Locks in Deals with Pari-Mutuels Ahead of Sports Betting Launch
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is getting ready for the launch of its mobile sportsbook in the state, despite continued resistance from some existing gaming facilities and gambling opponents. While the tribe and Florida face their legal battles, the tribe isn’t willing to sit back and wait for the outcome to have all the pieces […]
Insider
October 28, 2021
GamblingNews and Steven Salz of Rivalry Discuss the Future of Gaming (Podcast #12)
GamblingNews and Steven Salz, the co-founder and CEO of sports betting and sports media company Rivalry, had a chance to come together on a recent podcast. The Canada-based company is making serious inroads in the industry, bringing new levels of innovation to the gaming experience as the online segment continues to grow. Having recently launched […]
Business
October 28, 2021
Star Entertainment Signs Leaseback Deal for Treasury Casino
Star Entertainment has entered a new sale-leaseback deal that mirrors one it recently launched for The Star Sydney. The latest involves the Treasury Casino and Treasury Hotel in Brisbane, which comes as the casino operator prepares to launch its new Queen’s Wharf property in a couple of years. Star Entertainment Reshaping Operations Star announced recently […]
Legal
October 28, 2021
In-person Sports Betting Registration Could be Nixed in Illinois
When Illinois first decided to embrace legal sports betting, it decided that forcing some people to drive hundreds of miles to register for an online sports betting account was completely logical. It didn’t take long for the state to realize the flaw in its plan, as COVID-19 kept everyone locked down with nowhere to run. […]