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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.

Industry August 27, 2021
Audit of GambetDC’s (Lack of) Performance Delayed Once Again
On the surface, it has become apparent to those in the sports betting industry that GambetDC, the sports betting solution the DC Council thought would be a money-maker, has not lived up to expectations. It has a much wider net than William Hill, which has continued to rule the local market, and even latecomer BetMGM […]
Sports August 26, 2021
Golf Canada Now Has an Official Gaming Partner through theScore Bet
As Canada prepares to pull back the curtains on its new sports betting regime, Score Media and Gaming is ready to pounce. Already an established name on the Canadian sports betting scene, the company is entering a new phase of development, becoming the exclusive Official Gaming Partner of Golf Canada. The partnership, which will take […]
Sports August 26, 2021
July Saw a Drop in Tennessee’s Sports Betting, but Sportsbooks Held On
The summer months are typically slower for sports betting in the US, as most major leagues are on break. Sportsbooks try to find innovative ways to fill the void left by the absence of basketball and football, but there is always a lull in the activity. Tennessee has released its sports betting figures for July […]
Industry August 26, 2021
Japan Might Not Initially Approve Three IRS as Previously Expected
Several years ago, when Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) found enough support for its plan to introduce integrated resorts (IR) to the country, excitement was very high. Casino operators from around the world immediately jumped at the opportunity to be part of the new market, with most larger – and a few smaller – […]
Industry August 25, 2021
Gambling in Colombia Continues to Be Big Business
Latin America is ripe for expanded gambling. Some countries in the region already recognize this, while others are slow to react. Those in the latter group can find motivation in Colombia, which has seen massive growth of its gaming industry over the last year. According to Coljuegos, the country’s gaming regulator, gambling in Colombia was […]
Casino August 25, 2021
MGM Springfield Adds New Sports Lounges, Hopes for Sports Betting
MGM Springfield arrived on the casino scene in Massachusetts three years ago, determined to leave its mark on the state. It has succeeded, even as Encore Boston Harbor steals some of its thunder. The MGM Resorts International property is celebrating its third anniversary in style, introducing two dedicated sports lounges and asserting, “Our best days […]
Sports August 25, 2021
Circa Sports is Betting Big on NFL Handicapping Contests
Circa Sports has two huge sports betting contests now running ahead of the NFL season and hopes that it sees a lot more interest over the course of the next two weeks. The contests have a total prize pool of $10 million to be awarded; however, response so far has been slow and the book […]
Industry August 24, 2021
FanDuel, Penn National Approved for Sports Betting in Arizona
Arizona’s sports betting market is continuing to take shape. The latest operators to receive the green light to launch in the state are FanDuel and Penn National Gaming, both of which reportedly received their approvals late last week. FanDuel will introduce sports betting and daily fantasy sports (DFS), while Penn National will focus only on […]
Industry August 24, 2021
Take Your COVID-19 Card If You Want to Gamble at a BC Casino
Not much has caused the amount of controversy in recent times as COVID-19 vaccine cards. Some people view them as governments abusing their power; others believe they’re a necessary component of a return to a non-pandemic society. There have been plenty of confrontations over the cards recently, and British Columbia (BC), Canada, now has to […]
Industry August 24, 2021
Wisconsin Could See Its First Sportsbook This November
Wisconsin is about to add its name to the growing list of states that have their legal sports betting markets up and running. The launch of the activity hinges on the successful approval of gaming compacts between the state and its 11 Native Indian tribes, and the Oneida Nation has crossed the finish line. Should […]