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Erik Gibbs covers global gaming news for Casino.org. His scope includes Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. Erik has covered gaming markets in Europe and Asia for the past six years. Erik joined Casino.org in November 2021.
Erik has written for numerous gambling- and a handful of industry publications has quoted casino-related media outlets over the years and. He is always excited to bring a new perspective on what's happening in the gaming space.
Erik enjoys following the global gaming industry, paying particular attention to innovation and regulation.
Originally from the US, Erik has spent extensive time living in various countries across the globe. He enjoys anything that has to do with the outdoors and exploration, although he readily admits that he would have no trouble spending all day fishing on a boat. He currently resides in Spain.
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Bermuda Leaders Meet with St. Regis Hotel Over Casino, No Indication of Resolution
Just days after Bermuda's Hamilton Princess and Beach Club lost its casino partner, Century Casinos, the St. Regis Bermuda Resort decided it needed to discuss its future casino plans with the government. That took place last week, although there’s no indication that...
Tijuana, Mexico Unlicensed Casino Shootout Leaves Two Dead
Patrons of an unlicensed casino in the commercial area of El Soler in Tijuana, Mexico, found themselves in an unpleasant situation last Thursday. They came under attack by a small group of armed men in what police believe was a planned hit...
Liechtenstein Anti-Gambling Activists Lose Bid to Close Casinos
An attempt to bring cancel culture to Liechtenstein’s casino industry has failed. A push for a public vote to remove the European country’s gambling houses fizzled, though the group behind the initiative isn’t likely to give up so easily. An overwhelming majority...
AFC Championship Game Delivers for Kansas City Chiefs, Rapper Drake
It was a wild ride for NFL fans and bettors on Sunday, with the AFC and NFC Championships providing very different outcomes. Drake, the rapper and face of Stake.com, had a good day, winning back some of the losses he's suffered in...
Barking Dog Leads to Lottery Windfall for Taiwanese Couple
As a cold snap blankets parts of Taiwan, things are heating up for one local couple. Thanks to a barking dog in a lottery shop, they scored a nice payday from a scratch-off lottery ticket. The couple were out on the town...
Cambodia to Give Sihanoukville’s Skeleton Landscape a Makeover Following Casino Exodus
A few years ago, the sleepy town of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, became an overnight target for casinos and online gaming platforms. It died almost as quickly, leaving behind unfinished construction like strewn litter. As Cambodia works to clean up its image, it is...
‘Final Touches’ Being Put On UK Gambling White Paper, MP Says
There have been rumors that the UK could finally present its gambling white paper in the next couple of weeks, which a member of parliament (MP) has confirmed. MP Paul Scully, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy,...
Casino Dreams Can’t Stop Chile Gambling Hall Growth
Casino operator Casino Dreams believes that it should have almost total autonomy over the gambling infrastructure in Chile. It has recently begun lobbying municipalities not to issue licenses to companies that want to open gambling halls. But where there's money to be...
Philippines Court Clears Three POGOs of Alleged Human Trafficking
The Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) segment has caused the country more grief than necessary amid allegations of human trafficking and kidnapping, among other things. Despite all the uproar, at least three operators who became targets of the allegations are now in...
Colombia’s Gaming Industry Rewarded the Country with Record Contributions in 2022
Colombia's gaming regulator, Coljuegos, has presented the results of the industry's financial contributions for the last year. The bottom line is that the industry is strong and that revenue is on the rise. In total, Colombia's gaming industry gave the country COP796.53...