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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 September 6, 2021
Crown Resorts Not Opposed to Leasing Properties If License Pulled
Crown Resorts is waiting to learn its fate in Victoria and Western Australia, as authorities in both Australian states consider what actions to take for the company’s history of improprieties. New South Wales (NSW) has already suspended Crown’s license and, if similar decisions are made in the rest of the country, the operator would have […]
Industry September 6, 2021
PAGCOR Shorted Almost $28 Million in POGO-based Fees and Dues
The Philippines has had a lot of difficulty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hasn’t, until very recently, started to see limited signs of recovery. This has taken a toll on the country’s gaming industry, which also affects the amount of money the Philippines has to work with. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), […]
Casino September 6, 2021
Blackstone Attaches Massive Price Tag to Sale of the Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan was meant to be the latest and greatest casino in Las Vegas when it first opened in 2010, but has constantly run into trouble. Even before it was completed, the property was out of control and ran over budget during construction. Investment firm Blackstone, Inc. bought it in 2014 during a fire sale, […]
Casino September 3, 2021
Casinos in Boracay Could Come Sooner than Expected
Just days after a moratorium on new casino construction in the Philippines was lifted, two projects are possibly in the works. One is a resort that was forced to stall due to COVID-19 and the moratorium, while the other is a new property. Expected launch dates haven’t been revealed; however, with the idea that they […]
Industry September 3, 2021
Brazilian State of Amazonas Finds Difficulty Launching a State Lottery
They say that, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. In the case of one Brazilian state, though, it is try, try and give up. Amazonas had huge plans for a state-run Amazon Lottery, but three failed attempts at finding a suitable candidate to conduct a technical-economic feasibility study have left the state […]
Casino September 3, 2021
Venezuela Set to Bring Casinos Back to Life after 10-Year Closure
Changes are coming to Latin America as the region continues to look for economic prosperity. However, Venezuela is among the countries that has been hit hardest due to decades of mismanagement. Grocery stores with no food on the shelves, massive unemployment and rampant inflation have crippled the country even more. It now looks like Venezuela’s […]
Casino September 2, 2021
Macau’s GGR Drops in August, but Recovery Could Be Coming
As Macau continues to struggle with its COVID-19 recovery, the numbers are much lower than previously expected. New bouts of the coronavirus, including through the Delta variant, are hurting efforts to rebound and August didn’t bring much relief. According to analysts, September won’t be any better, either, but October could finally result in a welcome […]
Industry September 2, 2021
Pennsylvania Senator Wants Bars to Have Sports Betting Kiosks
Sports betting continues to receive more support across the US, but there are still limitations. Some states have placed stringent requirements on when and where bets can be placed, while others have been more liberal. However, finding sportsbooks and sports betting kiosks in bars is something that has been almost universally rejected, except in the […]
Casino September 2, 2021
Tribal Casino Fight in Texas Gets Backing by the Justice Department
Texas has long been opposed to gambling and doesn’t want it in the state in any form, unless it produces massive amounts of money for the government, such as what is found through lottery options. Bingo and social poker clubs are acceptable, although some lawmakers would like to have them eliminated, as well. Not even […]
Industry September 1, 2021
Caesars Makes Shocking Move, Fires Nick Bogdanovich
Nick Bogdanovich isn’t just another name in the sports betting industry, he’s probably the most well-known figure in the space. Not a day goes by that he hasn’t been quoted or referenced by some sports-related media outlet around the world and, for the past nine years, has been the sportsbook director at William Hill. That […]