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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.

Legal May 20, 2021
Florida Lawmakers Approve Seminole Tribe Gaming Compact
After making some minor adjustments to its language, lawmakers in Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. There is likely still to be at least a little blowback over some of the terms of the agreement, but its approval paves the way for Florida […]
Business May 20, 2021
Catena Media Enjoys a Strong Start to 2021 with Record Earnings
Catena Media hinted a month ago that it thought it might be able to report record revenue growth for the first quarter of the year, and it wasn’t wrong. The official numbers are out, and the global gaming affiliate company is outpacing the market by a long shot. Thanks to increased attention to the US […]
Legal May 19, 2021
Washington State’s Sports Gambling Market Adds Participants through New Tribal Agreement
Although it seemed improbable that Washington State might be able to find support from native Indian tribes for sports gambling, there has been only limited resistance. State leaders and gaming regulators have been actively working with the tribes to create new gaming compacts that will facilitate the introduction of sports gambling and those efforts are […]
Casino May 19, 2021
Mississippi Gaming Rebounds, But the Industry is Desperate for Workers
Mississippi had a rough year last year, but things are finally returning to normal. The state’s gambling industry is seeing significant improvements as gamblers try to shake off the COVID-19 blues, but not everyone is as enthusiastic about venturing back out into public. While casinos are reporting record revenue, the gambling properties, as well as […]
Industry May 19, 2021
Legal Sports Gambling, Fantasy Sports to Arrive in Maryland on June 1
In three years, almost 30 states have approved sports gambling legislation and, although the framework varies from state to state, the concept remains the same. States are ready to capitalize on the revenue stream that has been flowing underground for years, while ensuring they can introduce consumer protection and security. Maryland has joined this group […]
Casino May 18, 2021
Macau Legislators Want to Put Casino Operators Under the Microscope
Next year is a crucial year for Macau’s gaming industry as the city, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) under China’s control, is going to have to issue new gaming licenses to its six casino operators. The future of Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and others in Asia could depend greatly on how the new licenses […]
Casino May 18, 2021
Galaxy Entertainment Bows out of IR Race in Yokohama
When Japanese lawmakers first approved an initiative to bring casinos to the country by way of integrated resorts (IR), there was no shortage of interest on the part of gaming operators around the world. However, as time has progressed and COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the gaming industry, that interest has waned somewhat. Several big names […]
Legal May 18, 2021
A Thinner Version of Florida’s Expanding Gambling Legislation Advances
Florida lawmakers are now in a special session to discuss gambling expansion in the state and it’s apparent that there is still a lot of work to be done. The state House and Senate are exploring a gaming compact signed between Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, but are not opposed to […]
Sports May 18, 2021
Alabama Lawmakers Let Gaming Bill Die as Legislative Session Ends
Alabama lawmakers left millions of dollars on the table when the legislative session adjourned yesterday afternoon. A bill that would have legalized sports gambling, casino gaming and possibly even a lottery has spent the past several months in the political quagmire in Montgomery, the state’s capital, hoping to find a path toward acceptance. That path […]
Casino May 17, 2021
Former Canadian Gaming Minister Tap Dances in Money-laundering Investigation
As British Columbia (BC), more than a decade later, still tries to get to the bottom of a massive casino money-laundering saga, it seems that there are more questions than answers being raised. The government-led inquiry, dubbed the Cullen Commission, into how hundreds of millions of dollars could have been allegedly laundered right under regulators’ […]