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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 9, 2021
Louisiana Gaming Regulators Approve Slidell Casino Move
If it were up to Louisiana’s gambling regulator, a new casino in Slidell would be a done deal. It’s not, however, but the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) wants to make sure its thoughts on the matter are now. A petition to relocate a gaming license from Bossier City to Slidell has been approved by […]
Insider
September 9, 2021
GamblingNews Discusses iGaming Cybersecurity with Hedgehog Security (Podcast #5)
The GamblingNews podcasts are delivering a wealth of knowledge on various aspects of the gambling industry and one aspect that can never be overlooked is security. We invited Peter Bassill, the founder and CEO of Hedgehog Security, to sit down with us to discuss how the company is helping gaming operators around the world ensure […]
Casino
September 9, 2021
Maryland’s Six Casinos Enjoy Revenue Gains as August Produces Another Win
Maryland’s casino scene continues to show signs of a strong recovery from the COVID-19 fiasco, even as new outbreaks continue to appear. While there are no indications that last year’s lockdowns will be repeated again anytime soon, businesses are still on edge as they work to push through the latest chaos. The latest figures coming […]
Industry
September 8, 2021
Metro Manila to Stay On Lockdown, Inhibiting Gaming Recovery
The Philippines had a brief respite from the COVID-19 pandemic recently, but it didn’t last very long. With new issues emerging, existing health restrictions that should have been lifted by now are going to remain in place a little longer. Metro Manila is the hardest hit, and will stay on “modified enhanced community quarantine” until […]
Casino
September 8, 2021
Station Casinos under Fire from the Culinary Union over Planned Casino
Station Casinos and the Culinary Union are still locked in a fierce battle over attempts to have workers unionize in Las Vegas. The union is now approaching from a different angle, threatening the casino operator’s plans to build its Durango Station casino near the Las Vegas Strip. The casino has been approved by local officials, […]
Business
September 8, 2021
Sportradar Confirms IPO, Aims for More than $660 Million
Sportradar had a slight hiccup when it initially planned its initial public offering (IPO), but has been able to overcome it. The sports data and odds supplier was going to hook up with the Horizon Acquisition Corp. special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in March, but the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) threw a flag […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
888 Set to Take over William Hill Assets in the UK, Europe from Caesars
It’s been a good year for 888 Holdings. Profits are up, it’s launching a new sportsbook with Sports Illustrated in Colorado and, if the latest news is correct, it’s about to become much more entrenched in the European market. According to a report by The Times, Caesars Entertainment has accepted 888’s offer for the purchase […]
Legal
September 7, 2021
Japanese Lawmaker Accused of Accepting Bribes in IR Scheme Heads to Jail
The idea of bringing integrated resorts (IR) to Japan to allow casino gambling has been tossed around for more than 20 years. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that the plan gained enough traction for it to be accepted. The entire time, opponents argued that bringing casinos into the country would only lead […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Malta-Based Gaming Operators Watch as Local Financial Firms Jump Ship
Malta was once seen as a great location from which to operate a number of industries, including gaming. It still is, to some degree, but recent reports about instability at the local level might be making some operators nervous. After the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put the Mediterranean hot spot on its grey list, […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
Latest AGA Update Shows US Gaming Worth over $4 Billion in July
July was a great month for the US gaming market and shows clearly why there’s so much interest from operators around the world who want to get involved. According to a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA), July was good for more than $4 billion in gross gaming revenue in the US, a […]