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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 May 12, 2021
Apollo Global Completes Acquisition of IGT’s Gaming Assets in Italy
Apollo Global Management continues to take bigger chunks of the global gaming market. It has shown interest in a number of gaming companies around the world as the industry continues to grow. As of this past Monday, Apollo is the owner of assets in Italy that previously belonged to International Game Technology (IGT), officially taking […]
Casino May 12, 2021
Alaska Wants Facebook Gambling Groups Sent into Permanent Hibernation
Online gambling is a great alternative to land-based casino runs for a number of reasons. It allows the gambler to enjoy some entertainment while lounging around on the sofa, ensures social distancing is never a problem and provides a certain amount of anonymity that new gamblers find attractive. There’s something to be said about being […]
Legal May 11, 2021
Macau’s GGR Increases as the City Prepares to Revamp its Gambling Laws
If Macau’s casino scene is any indication, the global gaming industry is on a path toward recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. 2021 got off to a slow start, but things have continued to pick up since then, with May showing more gross gaming revenue (GGR) gains as the Asian casino hub comes back to life. […]
Sports May 11, 2021
Ohio’s Gaming Market Puts COVID-19 Behind It as Record Revenue Comes In
Across the US, casino markets are coming back to life after a brutal attack by COVID-19. Occupancy levels in many areas are returning to normal and, even in those that still have restrictions, gross gaming revenue (GGR) is impressive. Ohio is in the latter group, a state that still requires its casinos to maintain a […]
Casino May 11, 2021
Casino Expansion Plans in Florida Not on the Table for the Near Future
Despite having spent over a million dollars trying to impress lawmakers in the state, Jeffrey Soffer’s hopes of moving his Florida casino are almost nil. Soffer is behind the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach and was hoping to be able to shift his casino license to the […]
Business May 10, 2021
Crown Resorts Has a New Suitor as The Star Entertainment Offers a Deal
It took a while, but The Star Entertainment Group has finally decided to step forward and offer a deal to purchase the beleaguered Crown Resorts. The casino and hospitality company has submitted a formal proposal to buy out Crown for $7 billion (AUD$9 billion) in an all-stock deal to compete against existing bids by the […]
Legal May 10, 2021
Borgata, Ocean Casino Bury the Hatchet in Trade Secret Lawsuit
The Borgata in Atlantic City is calling off its fight against Ocean Casino Resort. The MGM Resorts International property went after its city rival in August of last year, launching accusations of poaching and attempted theft of trade secrets. The two have now reportedly buried the hatchet, ready to dedicate their resources to getting Atlantic […]
Legal May 10, 2021
Texans Shouldn’t Expect Legalized Sports Gambling or Casinos in 2021
Texas may have a poker game bearing its name, but this doesn’t mean the state is gambling-friendly. Texas Hold’em poker is said to have originated in Robstown, TX, more than 100 years ago and, for a while, gambling could be found everywhere. That is no longer the case, though, and it doesn’t look like anything […]
Legal May 7, 2021
Details of New Ohio Sports Gambling Bill Now on the Table
40, that’s the number of US states predicted to have legalized sports gambling within the next three years. There are at least five that could introduce their own markets this year, which would take the number of legal states to 30, not including Washington, DC and Puerto Rico. Ohio could be one of the next […]
Blockchain May 7, 2021
Cryptocurrency Gets a Show of Support from New Vegas Casino
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) is coming soon, and it plans on making a huge impact on the Vegas gambling scene. It is the first casino to be built on the Vegas Strip in over a decade and, at a cost of around $4.3 billion, is a massive investment on the part of its owner, […]