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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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Influencers Peddling Gambling, Other Activity Face Possible EU-Wide Regulations
Across the European Union (EU), several countries, including France, are taking action against influencers who promote gambling, cryptocurrency, and financial products. This piecemeal approach from country to country doesn’t impress the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), which is pushing for regionwide...
Betting on Hamster Races is Real, and It’s Live on Twitch
Streaming platform Twitch might be shying away from many forms of gambling content, but it’s adding a new one. Gambling on hamster races is real, and bettors can follow all the action on the Amazon-owned platform. Hamsters.gg is a website that bills...
Italian Anti-Mafia Lawmaker Arrested Over Attempted Sale of Top-Secret Mob Documents
The last mafia capo in Italy, alleged Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro, continues to make headlines. This time, it's not about the man responsible for illegal gambling, murder, and drug trafficking. Instead, it's about a local politician and a police officer...
UK Government Rejects Idea of Regulating Cryptocurrency Like Gambling
In the midst of political and economic upheaval in the UK, lawmakers have taken time out to discuss cryptocurrency. A plan that would have regulated crypto-like gambling, and even possibly given control to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has fallen flat. The...
Philippines’ PAGCOR Adds Virtual Reality Casino to Online Gaming Plans
Despite calls for a ban on online gaming in the Philippines, the country's gaming regulator sees a lot of opportunity. It has already said that it wants to enter the online casino space, and a new announcement about the development of a...
Major Gambling Reforms on the Table in Italy as New Laws Come Into Force
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies greenlighted major legislative reforms last week when it approved the country’s new Tax Delegation Law framework. Now residing in the Senate, the legislation includes an entire section on gambling, a follow-up to previous reforms that will pave the...
Lottoland Sues Google in South Africa for Not Allowing it to Advertise
Lottoland, which has banked its success on giving bettors the chance to wager on lottery results, is taking on Google. The company's South African arm accuses the tech giant of preventing it from advertising because of its business model, with both sides...
German Gaming Operators Out of Luck in Fights With States
Administrative courts in Germany are demonstrating that European Union (EU) laws don’t trump local ones. Two courts, one in Berlin and another in Düsseldorf, have rejected claims by gambling operators that tried to argue that local legislation violates established EU protocols. In...
Chinese Police Bust Illegal Gambling Ring, Seize $160M in Cryptocurrency
Authorities in China have dismantled another colossal gambling network that operates internationally following an investigation that reportedly lasted two years. At the same time, they seized $160 million worth of cryptocurrency. However, there may be much more to the story. Chinese media...
UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines
The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxes that offer random in-game items. With concerns over the potential gambling aspects of the items, gaming industry not-for-profit...