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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.

Sports May 7, 2021
MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks Are Now in the Sports Gambling Business
MLB and Arizona have something in common. They both ushered in a new era last month as MLB held its Opening Day on April 1, after having had to change up the schedule last year due to COVID-19, and the state approving sports gambling a short time later. With the passage of that legislation, Arizona […]
Casino May 6, 2021
Memorial Day to see Pennsylvania Casinos Back to Normal
When COVID-19 first entered the US and forced casinos to halt their operations, it was expected that, perhaps, the virus would be around for only a couple of months. That has turned into a year and counting, but it seems as though the worst may be over. Casino operators have been anxiously waiting for the […]
Industry May 6, 2021
Head of Macau’s Gambling Authority Given Two-year Extension
To say that Macau is going through a transitional phase would be an understatement. Historically supported by casinos, the city began exploring new endeavors to attract other tourism markets before the onset of COVID-19, which essentially decimated Macau’s gaming scene. The fallout from the global pandemic is going to undoubtedly bring more changes to the […]
Casino May 6, 2021
Maryland Casinos Pick Up Steam as April Revenue Reaches third-best on Record
Maryland gamblers’ thirst for casino visits during the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully quenched. If the results from last month are any indication, the state’s gaming industry could be set to enjoy a rapid rebound after having to deal with a horrific 2020 that saw casinos shuttered or operating at significantly reduced capacities for much […]
Casino May 5, 2021
Vegas Returns to Normal as Regulators Realize Online is the Place to Be
Several casinos in Las Vegas are now back to pre-COVID-19 operating levels, having met the state’s vaccination requirements for their workforces. Wynn Resorts returned to 100% capacity at its two Strip properties after showing that 88% of its workforce there had received the vaccine and the Cosmopolitan has now joined, as well. It was allowed […]
Casino May 5, 2021
Red Rock Resorts Sells Palms Casino in Vegas for $650 Million
When Las Vegas started crawling back to life last summer, it would have been expected that casino operators would want all of their venues operational to make up for lost time. However, Red Rock Resorts, the parent company of Station Casinos, kept four properties closed. That was a definite sign that trouble was ahead and […]
Casino May 5, 2021
Melco Resorts Offering Employees Exit Strategies as Recovery Efforts Weaken
Melco Resorts and Entertainment has had a rough time over the past couple of years. It posted strong results for the second quarter of 2019, but that was about the extent of its good news. With much of the casino operator’s revenue coming out of Macau, Melco has had to endure the same difficulties as […]
Casino May 4, 2021
April Was Good to Macau, as Casinos Record Highest Total in More Than a Year
It can now be said, with guarded optimism, that Macau is headed in the right direction with its post-COVID-19 recovery. After suffering a year of virtually non-existent revenue, the city has now recorded two consecutive months of improvement, with March and April bringing substantial gains. The latest figures have been released by Macau’s Gaming Inspection […]
Business May 4, 2021
Gaming M&A Activity Continues as Action Network Goes to Better Collective
What a difference a year makes. The past 12 months have seen a number of high-profile deals being made in the gaming space, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) now becoming almost a daily occurrence. The founders of Action Network aren’t complaining, as their hard work is now paying off in a big way. Only launched […]
Business May 4, 2021
If Analysts Are Correct, DraftKings Is Going to See Its Stock Continue to Rise
When DraftKings first went public, it was a major success, attracting a lot of attention from investors as the sports gambling industry in the US began to grow. Things slowed down somewhat afterward, although the sports gambling and fantasy sports operator has seen some impressive gains, as well. With 2020 in the rear-view mirror and […]