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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.
Casino
September 20, 2021
Biloxi’s Golden Nugget Becomes Deadly Crime Scene This Weekend
Saturday morning at the Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi, MS, was more eventful than usual. Just after the new day had begun, the casino turned into a crime scene after an argument led to an altercation on the gaming floor, resulting in one man being shot and killed and another in custody. The incident is […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Arizona Tribe Continues Legal Fight against Sports Betting in the State
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe already lost round one of its legal fight against the state of Arizona, but it isn’t giving up. The tribe isn’t happy with the way new gaming compacts were created in the state and, in particular, how they led to the legalization of sports betting. It tried to get a judge […]
Business
September 17, 2021
Chinese Firm Eyeing the US Gaming Market Adds to MaximBet Investment
MaximBet is on a roll. It has quickly added new states to its betting portfolio and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Supporting its efforts is a Chinese company, ZK International Group, which just gave the company another injection worth $10 million. Further investments could be coming if MaximBet stays on track with its […]
Insider
September 16, 2021
GamblingNews Discusses iGaming and Sports Betting with 888 Holdings’ SVP Yaniv Sherman (Podcast #7)
The GamblingNews podcasts continue to provide valuable insight into what’s going on in the gaming world, and one of the most recent guests is an original pioneer in the space. 888 Holdings took time out from its negotiations with Sports Illustrated and Caesars Entertainment so its senior VP and Head of US, Yaniv Sherman, could […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Fanatics Reportedly Close to Buying a Sportsbook
Fanatics is rooted in the sports merchandise market and has plenty of connections in the sports industry. That network is going to play an important role as the company embarks on its next big venture. According to Darren Rovell, writing for The Action Network, Fanatics could soon become the owner of an established sports betting […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Gig Has a New Sales Wiz to Help with North American Expansion
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) is rapidly positioning itself to be a formidable player in the North American gaming sector. As the region continues to experience tremendous growth, the B2B tech and media solutions company wants to be involved wherever it can showcase its services. To do that, it has now recruited a long-time sales executive […]
Industry
September 16, 2021
Sportsbooks Are Breaking Out the Wallets to Advertise during NFL Games
It’s only a matter of time before the US implements advertising restrictions on the gaming industry, just like those being seen in the UK and elsewhere. Until that happens, though, gaming operators will look to plug their services as much as possible. The NFL season has arrived, to the delight of sports fans and bettors […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
Macau Contemplating Putting a Stop to Casino Sub-concessions
When Macau first introduced legal casinos at the beginning of the century, three concessions were going to be allowed. Then, through some reshuffling and bureaucratic magic, three became six, with the latter three being authorized via sub-concessions. Now, as the city explores massive changes to its gaming laws, the idea of sub-concessions could go away […]
Casino
September 15, 2021
Colonial Downs Approved for New Casino Resort in Dumfries, VA
The city of Dumfries in Virginia could be getting a new casino resort soon, provided there are no last-minute surprises. A request by Colonial Downs Group Inc. to build a gaming property in the city has received approval from the Dumfries Planning Commission, jumping one of the few remaining hurdles toward becoming a reality. If […]
Industry
September 15, 2021
The DC Lottery Has a New Executive, Hints at GambetDC Improvements
Frank Suarez has a monumental task ahead, and it’s likely he doesn’t yet completely grasp how big. According to the Washington Business Journal, Suarez is the new Executive Director of the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG). In this role, among other things, he will be charged with putting the district’s sports betting app, […]