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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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Female Bettors on the Rise as Spain Beats England in the Women’s World Cup
Global gaming operator Entain reported a surge in betting activity worldwide for the 2023 Women's World Cup that just wrapped up in Australia and New Zealand. As England and Spain prepared for the final battle, there was a substantial rise in the...
Star Entertainment’s Queen’s Wharf Project Faces Legal Challenge Amid Delays
Queen's Wharf Brisbane, the multibillion-dollar gaming and hospitality project Star Entertainment is spearheading in Queensland, Australia, is facing a minor delay. The completion has been pushed back by four months. But that's enough for one of its partners to cry foul and...
Singapore Illegal Gambling, Money Laundering Lead to Large Crime Bust
Authorities in Singapore have broken up a large criminal gang that made a living operating illegal gambling platforms and laundering money. The seizures of cash have led the operation to be called one of the largest police actions in the country's history....
The Tale of Two Stakes: Stake.com vs. Stake Embroiled in Australian Lawsuit
In a new legal battle that's caught the attention of the gaming and financial industries, the online gaming platform Stake.com is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit in Austraia from the shares trading platform Stake. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court of...
Roblox and Underage Gambling at the Center of New Lawsuit
Update: Roblox provided Casino.org with a statement regarding the lawsuit, included at the bottom of this article. However, the company wasn't able to explain how the third-party sites had access to supposedly privileged Roblox internal data, such as usernames and Robux balances,...
Gambling Complaints Surround Latest Upgrade to Riot Games’ ‘League of Legends’
Fans of the highly popular League of Legends (LoL) video game aren't happy with its developer, Riot Games. A new in-game skin being released is intrinsically tied to an established gambling system, meaning Riot apparently missed the memo about loot boxes and...
Spain Croupier Busted for Rigging Roulette Wheel So Father Could Win
Last year, Casino Mediterraneo Alicante in Alicante, Spain, was the victim of a scam concocted by two employees and the father of one of them. The croupier and table boss, who's also the croupier's wife, were quickly busted, and the two are...
Slot Machines Used by Australian Gang to Ship Drugs, Weapons From the US
The term one-armed bandit recently took on a slightly different meaning in Australia. Two Melbourne men believed to be members of a large criminal organization were apprehended by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for their alleged involvement in smuggling firearms and drugs...
Microsoft Ad Tech Platform Xandr Used to Track Gamblers
In November 2020, Wolfie Christl, a researcher and tech expert with the Cracked Labs research institute in Vienna, Austria, said that Microsoft365 contained unique features that could help it be used as a surveillance tool. He’s now confirmed that Microsoft is a...
World Poker Tour Set To Descend on Grand Casino Liechtenstein
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is helping show the anti-gambling segment in Liechtenstein that it has no place. The WPT is once again demonstrating its global reach and reputation by hosting a poker tournament series at the Grand Casino Liechtenstein beginning at...