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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.

Sports July 27, 2021
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Welcomes Texas Sports Betting
It’s not a question of if, but a question of when. That’s the assertion of Jerry Jones, the owner of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, when asked about the future of sports betting in Texas. Although a small handful of lawmakers have thwarted efforts to legalize the activity this year, Jones remains confident that sports betting […]
Industry July 27, 2021
Sports Betting Operator in Canada Not Interested in Being a Canadian Sportsbook
FansUnite Entertainment is headquartered in what is expected to be a multimillion-dollar sports betting industry. As Canada expands its betting laws to allow single-event wagers, the Vancouver-based company is in a good place to capitalize on the expansion. However, it isn’t eyeing the new market as a potential target for a sportsbook, leaving more room […]
Industry July 27, 2021
DraftKings Pulls DFS Out of Oregon as It Eyes the Larger Sports Betting Market
DraftKings has decided that the activity that propelled it to the top of the charts in the sports gambling world is no longer as important. Both DraftKings and FanDuel got their starts by offering daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests and more, but DraftKings seems to be pulling away. It has suddenly and unexpectedly cut off […]
Sports July 26, 2021
Caears Gets an NFL Stadium in Louisiana, Louisiana Get a New LGCB Chair
For a decade, the New Orleans Saints played their home games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, but the auto manufacturer decided it was time to move on. There had been rumors that a potential suitor was in place to take over, with Caesars Entertainment expected to take over. Now that a Louisiana government committee has […]
Casino July 26, 2021
Decision on Crown Resorts’ Future in Western Australia to be Delayed
It was initially thought that an ongoing investigation into Crown Resorts’ suitability as a casino operator in Western Australia (WA) would have been wrapping up soon. Then, an extension was given to the investigation as it became clear that the casino operator’s possible derelictions were more extensive than initially thought. As of the end of […]
Industry July 26, 2021
Cashless Gaming Advances as Aristocrat, Everi Holdings Team Up
Propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the notion that the virus could be transmitted across physical cash, casinos rapidly began integrating payment alternatives last year. Several options had been available for the past couple of years, but bringing them to gaming floors and other casino operations was a slow process. This is no longer the […]
Industry July 23, 2021
Retrospective: Another Great Week in the Gaming Industry
It can easily be said that the global gaming industry is never boring. There is always something going on, and this week wasn’t the exception. Although COVID-19 is trying to threaten economies once again, there is still a lot of positive momentum being built for a larger, more successful gaming market. There is definitely a […]
Casino July 23, 2021
No Shortage of Saipan Casino Interest If Imperial Pacific Given the Boot
The fate of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) and its continued presence in Saipan hangs in the balance. If the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is concerned about the possibility of not finding someone to take the embattled casino operator’s place, those concerns can now be put to rest. Should casino regulators part ways with […]
Casino July 23, 2021
Star Entertainment Shies Away from Crown Resorts Takeover
Star Entertainment is no longer entertaining the idea of a Crown Resorts takeover. On paper dubbed a merger, any action by Star to integrate Crown’s operations into its own would have put the latter’s brass on notice that their days were numbered. However, seeing that Crown continues to face more scrutiny across Australia and may […]
Business July 23, 2021
Bally’s to Bring Sportradar to Bally Interactive and the Bally Bet App
It’s a sportsbook-eat-sportsbook world in the US as operators look to find new ways to be competitive in a rapidly-growing market. New partnership agreements and innovative solutions are constantly appearing and, five years from now, the sports betting space is going to appear drastically different to today’s market. Bally’s Interactive, the online gambling arm of […]