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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 July 6, 2021
Cambodia’s Casinos Take a Hit as Country Locks Down Its Borders
Donaco’s Star Vegas Resort & Club and NagaCorp’s Naga World in Cambodia could be facing a new round of losses. The country has been forced, once again, to close its borders with Thailand and Vietnam, thanks to the resiliency of COVID-19. The coronavirus continues to threaten the country, as well as others, with the Delta […]
Industry July 6, 2021
EveryMatrix Is Now a Member of the World Lottery Association
The World Lottery Association (WLA) is one of the largest member groups in the global gaming industry. It has hundreds of members from around the world, including state-authorized lottery and sports gambling operators, lottery suppliers and much more, with participation from entities found on all continents. It has been around since 1999 and continues to […]
Industry July 6, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Now Has a Market Integrity Boss
France’s newish gaming regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ, for its French acronym), continues to settle into place. It took over from the Regulatory Authority of Online Games last year with the goal of creating unified oversight of all gaming in the country and has, since then, been putting together all the various pieces necessary […]
Sports July 5, 2021
Euro Cup Eliminations Continue as the Championship Draws Nearer
There are now only four teams remaining in the battle for the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 crown. Spain, Italy, England and Denmark have advanced to the semifinals of the championship race and, after Wednesday, the final two candidates will be ready to fight it out for the title. Oddsmakers have their take on who will […]
Industry July 5, 2021
Tokyo Could Be on the Verge of Exiting the Japan IR Race
When Japan first started talking about integrated resorts (IR) a couple of years ago, there was a lot of initial support across the country. The idea of attracting more tourism and jobs through a guaranteed money-maker seemed to be like a good idea. However, the positive sentiment has waned somewhat over the past three years, […]
Industry July 5, 2021
Betting Companies Are Succumbing to Sponsorship Pressure in the UK
Around the world, countries have begun to crack down on the relationship between sports gambling entities and sports organizations. Specifically, the ability of operators to advertise their products and services during sporting events has been greatly curtailed. Team sponsorships have also come under fire, with Italy, the UK and others taking an anti-gambling position on […]
Casino July 5, 2021
Four Winds’ Michigan, Indiana Casinos the Latest to Turn to AI for Security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already an integral part of a lot of online activity, from browser searches to advanced threat detection. It’s also making headway in the live casino industry, as well, and a number of casinos have already embraced the technology. The number is about to grow, too, as the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi […]
Business July 2, 2021
Attorneys Tell Virginia Skill Games Operators to Hold off on Pulling the Plug
Many skill games operators in Virginia had their hands on the power cord, ready to yank the machines out and throw them in the dumpster. Lawmakers approved a controversial measure that brought an end to the one-year trial of the slot machine cousins, but now lawyers are telling operators to hold on. Several legal battles […]
Industry July 2, 2021
SoftSwiss Adds Territory with New PowerCasino Sportsbook Deal
SoftSwiss is working overtime to become a major player in the global online gaming space. It has already established several new partnerships around the world this year and isn’t slowing down. As online casinos and sports gambling continue to take center stage, the company is entering a new era of operations, securing a new sports […]
Business July 2, 2021
Donaco International Finds Last-Minute Resolution to Cover Outstanding Debt
When Donaco International Ltd. picked up $100 million from Mega Bank in 2015 to finance its casino expansion plans, it didn’t expect that, right around the corner, was waiting a series of problems that would make it nearly impossible to keep up with the loan’s repayment scheme. Since then, the Australian-listed operator, which is behind […]