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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 14, 2021
The Star Sydney in New South Wales to Face Crown-Style Scrutiny
If The Star Sydney in New South Wales (NSW) has been playing by the book, its owner, Star Entertainment Group, has nothing to worry about. If the casino hasn’t, though, Star should be more than a little concerned. The casino is about to be scrutinized by Adam Bell SC, the same lawyer who helped take […]
Business
September 14, 2021
Paul Mallon Steps Down as Head of Brand Marketing at Paddy Power
Paul Mallon has decided that it’s time to end his tenure at Paddy Power. The sports betting operator’s head of brand marketing is stepping down after a decade at the company; however, he’s not going very far. His new target is a familiar one that will likely bring back plenty of memories. Paul Mallon Leaves […]
Sports
September 14, 2021
Sports Bettors Waste No Time in Welcoming Back the NFL
It seems like it has been forever since NFL games could enjoy fan attendance but, as the new season gets underway, stadiums are now packed with screaming fans. Teams aren’t disappointing the crowds, either, with some massive wins already being recorded. The New Orleans Saints took down the Green Bay Packers in a 38-3 rout […]
Industry
September 13, 2021
The Asian Casino Sector Gets Its Own Awards Program
The integrated resort (IR) casino sector is getting its own awards program. The IR Academy Awards are coming for the first time next month, hosted by the Academy of Integrated Resorts and Gaming Executives in Asia. The Academy was formed by Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) at the beginning of this year, and was created to […]
Casino
September 13, 2021
Macau Slot Machines to Get a Feature Not Every Gambler Will Like
Responsible gaming continues to be the leading topic in the gaming industry around the world. Land-based and online casinos are expected by regulators to be more proactive at protecting gamblers from themselves. Macau is making changes to its gaming industry, as well, introducing the new Electronic Gaming Machine Technical Standards version 2.0 that went live […]
Legal
September 13, 2021
Former BCLC Exec Admits He Leaked Money Laundering Activity at Canadian Casinos
For the past several years, certain lawmakers in Canada have been trying to wrap their heads around a problem that still eludes them. A handful of casinos in the country seem to have had no problem laundering massive amounts of money through their doors. Despite the issue having been made public in 2018, there are […]
Industry
September 10, 2021
DC Auditor Points Out the Obvious as GambetDC Audit Finally Wraps Up
The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) has finally completed an audit of the district’s sports betting market that it was supposed to do four months ago. The results only further demonstrate what everyone in the sports betting industry already knew. The ODCA has apparently hired Captain Obvious to work in the office. […]
Business
September 10, 2021
MGM Has Ambitions to Be a Global Online Gaming Powerhouse
Digital is the future. Online education, remote offices, online movie and video game streaming, ordering Pizza with Alexa are just some of the options that are becoming more prominent. While it doesn’t yet command as much attention as its land-based cousin, online casinos are gaining more traction and the iGaming segment continues to become stronger. […]
Insider
September 9, 2021
Rory Kimber of 1X2 Network talks the future of iGaming with GamblingNews (Podcast #6)
The GamblingNews podcasts have seen a massive response since being introduced around two months ago. They regularly discuss the gaming industry with individuals from all facets of operations, and Rory Kimber, the Account Management and Marketing Director for Malta-based 1X2 Network, joined us to discuss how the gaming software company is pioneering the space. Throughout […]
Industry
September 9, 2021
Hurricane Ida Disrupts Louisiana’s Sports Betting Launch Plans
The destruction to Louisiana caused by Hurricane Ida has been extensive, but another issue has arisen. After working feverishly to implement emergency rules to launch legal sports betting in time for the NFL season, hurricane recovery has taken precedence over virtually everything else. That includes the issuance of the first sportsbook licenses, which means legal […]