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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 May 3, 2021
74-year-old Casino Winner Robbed at Gunpoint; Suspected Thieves Nabbed
What should have been just a routine day at a local casino turned violent for one gambler in Northern California last Thursday. A 74-year-old female gambler found Lady Luck on her side while at the Win-River Casino in Redding, CA, but her day met a brutal end when she arrived home. The individual, whose name […]
Business May 3, 2021
Caesars Set to Bank off Sale of William Hill’s Non-US assets
Now that Caesars Entertainment was able to close on its purchase of William Hill and all of the sports gambling operator’s assets, it’s time to get to work. Caesars made it clear from the start that it would sell William Hill’s non-US assets following the acquisition that cost it $3.7 billion and it’s ready to […]
Industry May 3, 2021
Return of CES to Las Vegas Could Give Casinos a Much-needed Boost
The CES used to stand for the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual – and highly-anticipated – technology event held in Las Vegas. It gave innovators and established companies a centralized venue to show off their latest gadgets and gear, and was the must-attend expo for anyone interested in cutting-edge consumer products. COVID-19 was too much […]
Legal April 30, 2021
Missouri Lawmakers Approve Illegal Gaming Machines in the State
Missouri lawmakers – at least enough of them to control the votes – are fine with illegal gambling occurring in the state. That’s the logical conclusion that can be drawn by the announcement that they rejected a bill earlier this week that would have created new gambling regulations and brought an end to illegal gaming. […]
Casino April 30, 2021
Mississippi’s Casinos Drop All COVID-19 Restrictions as of Today
There are more signs that the US is rapidly returning to normal following the COVID-19 debacle, despite a few pockets of outbreaks. Mississippi’s casinos are now going to be able to stage a comeback after the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) announced yesterday that all COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted. The changes take effect today and […]
Legal April 30, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo Facing $78-million Lawsuit over Alleged Rape at Palms Casino
For the past couple of years, soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo has been in the spotlight more for his off-field activity than his goal-scoring. One incident centers on accusations of rape that are still waiting to be discussed in federal court. New documents added to the case by the plaintiff, Kathryn Mayorga, this week show how […]
Casino April 29, 2021
PAGCOR Off to a Slow Start as Profit Remains Low in the First Quarter
While other areas of the world have seen significant improvements in the COVID-19 fight, the Philippines haven’t been as lucky. The country hasn’t been able to free itself from the grasp of the coronavirus, which forced the government to issue new quarantine restrictions at the end of last month. These restrictions affected casino operators in […]
Sports April 29, 2021
Japan May Be Ready to Add Sports Gambling to Its Growing Gaming Industry
Japan is already working non-stop to bring integrated resorts (IR) and casinos to life, but the country might be considering other forms of gambling, as well. As the popularity of pachinko, virtually the only type of gaming activity allowed, continues to wane in the country, there are plenty of alternatives to create new enterprises and […]
Legal April 29, 2021
Illinois Revisits Sports Gambling Laws, Could Allow In-state College Wagers
Illinois has an interesting gaming industry. Casinos are allowed, but online casinos aren’t. Sports gambling is allowed and online sports gambling is permitted, as well. Online user registrations for sports gambling were allowed, but then stripped away. Now, as Chicago prepares to welcome a new casino, state lawmakers are taking another look at the gaming […]
Business April 28, 2021
Codere’s Financial Struggles Continue, Moody’s Turns Less Optimistic
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed that Spanish casino and gaming operator Codere was in a great position. As much as it worked to grow its global footprint, though, there were signs of financial difficulty that couldn’t ignored. The coronavirus exacerbated the situation and began to work with its creditors in order to find […]