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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 July 9, 2021
Audit Of DC’s Lottery Efforts Reveal Potential Trouble for Intralot
An audit just completed on the lottery market in Washington, DC, has revealed what many already knew. Intralot is likely playing games with the DC Council and getting away with it. A report by Washington City Paper brings to light several discrepancies over Intralot’s handling of its contract to operate the district’s lottery activity, some […]
Business July 8, 2021
Crown Resorts Boss Shows Long-Time Dissention in the Ranks
The truth always comes out and Crown Resorts is learning the lesson the hard way. The Australian casino operator, once at the top of the hospitality charts in the country, has slid from grace due to a number of issues that have plagued it over the past several years. It has been accused of tampering […]
Industry July 8, 2021
A New Search Engine Specifically for the Gambling Industry Emerges
If necessity is the mother of invention, Graphyte has hit the mark. The sports gambling innovation studio has developed what it believes is the world’s first “fit-for-purpose” search engine designed specifically for the betting and gaming markets. Anyone who has tried to research gambling and betting data using existing search engines knows how frustratingly difficult […]
Industry July 8, 2021
DraftKings’ Legal Team Has Its Hands Full with New Lawsuits
DraftKings took the sports gambling world by storm when it announced a deal that would allow it to become the first publicly-traded sportsbook in the US. A valuation of over $1 billion attracted a lot of attention, and not necessarily from the right people. DraftKings is going to need its legal team to step up […]
Business July 8, 2021
WynnBET Teams up with MLB’s Colorado Rockies
WynnBET is determined to grab as much of the sports gambling as it can as quickly as it can. With potentially billions of dollars on the table, Wynn Resorts’ sports gambling and iGaming operator wants a significant percentage. It already has a number of key deals lined up and just inked another one this week. […]
Industry July 7, 2021
Ontario Establishing iGaming Ontario to Field Sports Gambling Activity
Now that Canada has made the smart choice to allow wagers on the outcome of sports events, Ontario wants to make sure it hits the ground running. The province is establishing an online sports gambling division that will “conduct and manage” iGaming offerings, according to a provincial government press release. If everything stays on track […]
Casino July 7, 2021
Nagasaki Approaches the Finish Line with Its Integrated Resort Plans
Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture is confident that it has all of the components necessary to offer an integrated resort (IR) in Japan. It is one of only a small handful of locations remaining in the hunt for the selection of the first three locations that will host a casino resort in the country. It is also […]
Industry July 7, 2021
Sports Gambling in Kenya Gets New Life Following Approval of Tax Cuts
A long-running legal battle between Kenya’s government and the gambling industry might be coming to an end. Uhuru Kenyatta, the country’s president and a staunch gambling opponent, seems to be softening his anti-gambling stance, approving a new tax rate on gambling wagers that should appease the gaming industry. Instead of the 20% that had previously […]
Industry July 7, 2021
The Big Step Pushes for Gambling Ad Ban Ahead of England’s Euro Cup Game
England faces Denmark today in the last of the two UEFA Euro Cup 2020 semifinal games. Spain put up a champion’s effort against Italy yesterday before losing in penalty shots and all eyes will now be watching anxiously to see who will emerge with the victory today. As soccer fans around the world prepare for […]
Business July 6, 2021
Racial Equity Enters the Sports Gambling Discussion in Massachusetts
As Massachusetts lawmakers still try to figure out how and when to introduce a legal sports gambling market, a new legislative initiative is underway to expand how the market works. Two bills have been filed – one in the House and one in the Senate – that would create better racial equity, allowing more commercial […]