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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.
Industry
September 1, 2021
Seminole Tribe Wants Lawsuits over Gaming Compacts Tossed
It shouldn’t have been surprising to anyone that lawsuits would appear in opposition to Florida’s new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. There have already been two federal suits launched, one in Florida and the other in Washington, DC, and both threaten to unravel the Sunshine State’s sports betting money-making machine. The Seminole […]
Industry
September 1, 2021
Sports Betting, iGaming Closer to Approval in Connecticut
Connecticut is on the verge of becoming the latest state in the US to introduce its own legal sports betting market. The puzzle is almost completely put together, with one key signature still needed. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has to approve newly-crafted tribal gaming compacts between Connecticut and its two tribes, the Mohegan […]
Sports
August 31, 2021
College Football Is Here, and the Vegas Kickoff Classic Is Lighting up Las Vegas
It’s finally that time of year. Football is back, and it couldn’t have come quickly enough. While the NFL regular season gets started on September 9, college football isn’t waiting and the Vegas Kickoff Classic will be held this Saturday. The game will be a matchup between two cats – the Brigham Young University (BYU) […]
Industry
August 31, 2021
A New Sports Betting ETF Is Looking for a Way to Get on NASDAQ
There are different ways to gamble on sports and some don’t require wagers to be directly placed on games. The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming exchange-traded fund (ETF) has seen a decent amount of success since it was first introduced last year and another company is hoping to follow suit. ETF Series Solutions (ESS) has […]
Industry
August 31, 2021
Malta-Based iGaming Operator Allegedly Funded through Scams
As Malta continues to try to clean up its image in the gaming industry, it’s going to have to deal with a new problem. An iGaming company registered in the country and licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is now the focus of unwanted attention. Bet90 Sports is in the crosshairs after it was […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
Last Week Saw a Number of Changes in the Global Gaming Ecosystem
There’s no such thing as a sure-thing in gambling, but one bet that is guaranteed to pay out is on the gaming industry itself. There’s never a dull moment in the gaming ecosystem and, as more attention is paid to the industry around the world, it’s safe to say that things are just heating up. […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
New Casino for the Philippines Confirmed After Moratorium Lifted
The COVID-19 has caused economic hardships on every level and it doesn’t look like things are ready to get back to normal yet. The Delta variant is continuing to cause issues, but the pandemic has also helped open the doors to new gambling opportunities that perhaps would have never been explored before. The Philippines, previously […]
Industry
August 30, 2021
Irish Bookmakers Cut Off Credit Cards, Reduce Live Game Advertising
Ireland is going to take a similar approach to that found in other countries that have decided that gambling needs to be a weaker industry. Even though statistics show that only about 0.8% of the population falls into the “problem gambling” category, the country has been working on new legal parameters for online sports betting […]
Casino
August 27, 2021
Wakayama, Clairvest Cement Partnership for Integrated Resort
Even as there is still a lot of concern about the future of integrated resorts (IR) in Japan, one location determined to be among the first to host casino gambling isn’t slowing down. The Wakayama prefecture has finalized its negotiations with its selected casino operator, a consortium led by Clairvest Neem Ventures, to bid for […]
Sports
August 27, 2021
Swiss Researchers Figure Out How to Always Win Betting on Sports
There has never been a magic formula to produce more wins when betting on sports – until now. Apparently, there is a very simply trick that bettors can use to ensure they always seen a return on their investment. Undoubtedly, countless sports betting enthusiasts are going to attempt to use the formula, but proceed with […]