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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.

Business October 27, 2021
Boyd Gaming to Repurchase Stock as Revenue Hits New Record
Boyd Gaming is coming off a strong third quarter and hopes the upswing will continue well into the future. Bit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused the casino operator to lay off 25% of its workforce and issue $800 million in bonds, the company believes the worst is behind it. Following Q3’s record-setting performance, […]
Business October 27, 2021
APBGG Increases Stakes in UKGC Incompetency Claims
A UK government committee is coming down hard on the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), but wants to come down even harder. The All-Party Parliamentary Betting & Gaming Group (APBGG) has alleged that the gaming regulator isn’t pulling its own weight, going so far as hinting at its incompetence. Now, the committee is extending its investigation […]
Industry October 27, 2021
Massachusetts Senate Still Can’t Figure Out How to Approach Sports Betting
All around Massachusetts, states are embracing sports betting. Some were able to move quickly; others needed a little more time. Massachusetts is trying to set the record for the most amount of time needed to approve legalized sports betting and, at the pace it’s going, it will easily win. The House has already approved a […]
Industry October 26, 2021
Macau Gets a Small Boost in GGR, Could See More Growth
Macau didn’t see any significant uptick in traffic from Golden Week this month, but things improved slightly since then. The average daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the third week of October was a big improvement over the prior week, and more increases could be coming. The Macau Grand Prix will be held in November, […]
Business October 26, 2021
Crown Resorts Learns its Fate in Victoria after Loss in New South Wales
Crown Resorts continues to be in the hot seat in Australia, accused of egregious violations of existing financial and gambling regulations. It has already seen its casino license in New South Wales (NSW) suspended by regulators following an extensive investigation, and has faced similar scrutiny in Victoria and Western Australia (WA). While WA has requested […]
Casino October 25, 2021
Inspire Athens Approved for new Hellinikon Casino in Greece
The first integrated resort (IR) to be built in Greece is a step closer to becoming a reality. After a battle between Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Hard Rock International that ended earlier this year, Mohegan will be involved in the development of the project. Inspire Athens has officially been awarded its concessions for […]
Business October 25, 2021
Flutter Entertainment Takes Possession of Singular
Flutter Entertainment continues to grow its global footprint and doesn’t show any signs of wanting to slow down. The latest addition to its portfolio includes B2B iGaming software developer Singular, which has confirmed that it’s ready to hand over the keys to the castle. The company is giving Flutter 100% of its shares, allowing the […]
Casino October 25, 2021
Four Iowa Casinos Fined Over Underage Gambling Violations
Four casinos in Iowa are paying a hefty price for not playing by the rules. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has sent the gambling properties fines for violating the state’s age restrictions, with the quarter of casinos on the hook for a combined $130,000. One of the casinos received two fines and is […]
Legal October 22, 2021
Russian Court Sentences 1xBet Operator to Three Years in Prison
1xBet might have legitimate operations around the world, but it isn’t welcome in Russia. That hasn’t stopped it from operating there, however, and some of the online gaming platform’s in-country operators have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. One has now been found guilty and yesterday learned her fate. 1xBet Entrepreneur Avoids […]
Industry October 22, 2021
Two More Maryland Sportsbooks Approved, But Licensing Still an Issue
Two more gaming properties in Maryland have been notified that they meet the requirements to host a sportsbook, but when they’ll receive their licenses is still up in the air. Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs join Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, MGM National Harbor and Live! Casino and Hotel on a list of approved locations that are […]