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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.

Casino June 17, 2021
Nevada’s Gaming Scene Only Partially on the Rebound as Some Casinos Still Closed
Nevada may never be the same following the COVID-19 pandemic. After suffering months of zero or near-zero revenue amid tight health restrictions, the state began fully returning to normal at the beginning of this month. However, a number of long-time gambling properties remain shuttered as their owners determine what’s next. Some are likely to try […]
Sports June 17, 2021
Peer-to-Peer Sports Gambling App Wagr Gets Backing from Reddit Founder
Probably not long after man first developed the ability to speak, it’s likely the first peer-to-peer wager took place, perhaps during a hunting competition to gather that night’s dinner. Since then, peer-to-peer gambling is something that has been an integral part of every society, regardless of how some may frown upon it, and it isn’t […]
Business June 16, 2021
SPAC Deal Behind Betway to Give the Gambling Operator Greater Global Reach
Betway is on a mission. It wants to conquer the sports gambling market, and not just in a single or a limited number of jurisdictions. It seeks global domination of the market and, while the goal may be lofty, it’s on a dedicated, singularly-focused course to achieve its objective. The recently announced deal between its […]
Legal June 16, 2021
DraftKings Upset after Hindenburg Research Accuses It of Involvement in Illicit Activity
DraftKings is in bed with organized crime and money launderers. That’s what someone with Hindenburg Research would have everyone believe, although the individual (or individuals) may have ulterior motives. The gaming operator was called out yesterday by Hindenburg, a noted short-seller, resulting in DraftKings’ stock price registering a sizeable drop. DraftKings has responded to the […]
Casino June 16, 2021
Menominee Casino Resort in Wisconsin Taken Down by Cyberintruders
A casino outside Kenosha, Wisconsin is still busy assessing the damage after hackers reportedly broke into its system. The Menominee Casino Resort became the latest target of cyberintruders when it was targeted last Thursday, but the property didn’t announce the issue until this past Monday. While the resort doesn’t believe customer data may have been […]
Sports June 16, 2021
James Holzhauer of Jeopardy! Fame to Write Sports Gambling Column for The Athletic
James Holzhauer is parlaying his rise to fame and sports gambling knowledge to bring new content to sports media outlet The Athletic. He may be known best as the man who won 32 straight competitions on Jeopardy! in 2019, but Holzhauer was a dedicated sports gambler before making it to the show. According to an […]
Sports June 15, 2021
MLB Could Ban Players for Ten Days If Found Using Any Foreign Substances on the Field
The MLB wants to crack down on the use of foreign substances by players that could help them gain an edge on the field. According to Jeff Passan with ESPN, the league is expected to announce today that it will issue 10-day suspensions to any player, especially pitchers, caught using foreign substances. The new rule […]
Sports June 15, 2021
Disgraced Horse Trainer Sues the New York Racing Association to Have His Name Restored
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) didn’t waste time cracking the whip on Bob Baffert after it was revealed that his Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, had tested positive for the use of steroids following the race. The Hall of Fame horse trainer was immediately banned by the organization, the first of several bans he […]
Casino June 15, 2021
Rough COVID-19 Rebound for Casinos as They Deal with Murder and Theft
The restart of the US economy has brought with it a restart of criminal activity, as well. Casinos across the US had enjoyed a lull in crime because of COVID-19, but that has changed since health restrictions are being lifted across the country. The past week has seen several high-profile crimes linked to casinos in […]
Casino June 15, 2021
Hard Rock’s Indiana Plans Teeter as Spectacle Still Not in the Clear
Spectacle Entertainment has a fitting name. It’s been a spectacle for the past couple of years, with gaming regulators and law enforcement in Indiana investigating several people linked to the company for breaking the law. A rule recently issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) could cause additional problems for the company, as well as […]