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Erik Gibbs
AuthorErik 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.
Industry
February 1, 2022
Penn National, Rivalry Welcome Ontario iGaming, Local Tribes Concerned
Canada is moving forward with its iGaming plans, but not everyone is happy. Rivalry Corp and Penn National Gaming have released positive statements in support of the launch of the marketplace. However, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) aren’t as impressed. Ontario Getting Closer to iGaming Launch Private casino operators that have registered […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
Western Australia’s Gaming Regulator Admits Mistakes in Crown Oversight
The gaming regulator in Western Australia (WA) has admitted that it did not properly manage conflicts of interest related to Crown Perth’s operations. The admission comes as a royal commission investigates whether poor government oversight led to problems such as money laundering and problem gambling at the casino. This revelation will give Crown Resorts ammunition […]
Industry
February 1, 2022
The Future iGaming Industry Will Look Much Different than That of Today
When the freezer first appeared, everyone questioned how they survived without it. When the microwave oven first appeared, everyone asked how they survived without it. When smartphones and tablets first arrived on the scene, the same question was asked. In all of these instances, and more, the technology is now taken for granted. The next […]
Legal
February 1, 2022
Former Mashpee Wampanoag Chair’s Casino Bribery Trial Set to Begin
Federal authorities have set a trial date in a case against the ex-chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Cedric Cromwell is charged with bribery and extortion, as well as filing false tax returns related to the tribe’s casino projects. He will have his chance to respond to the allegations in court this April. Tribal Boss […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Metro Manila to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions, Casinos Still Questionable
The Philippines government announced that it will reduce the COVID-19 alert for the National Capital Region, which includes Metro Manila, from Level 3 to Level 2, due to a decrease in the number of cases. While it’s good news for the city and the rest of the country, casinos could still have to operate under […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
GambleAware Could Reduce Programs as UK’s NHS Cuts Funding
The National Health Services (NHS) in the UK is distancing itself from the gambling industry. A report by The Sunday Times indicates that the NHS will likely announce that it will not accept funds or donations from charities related to the UK gambling industry. This means that funding for problem gambling education, treatment and research […]
Business
January 31, 2022
Second High-Profile Junket Operator Arrested in Macau
Levo Chan Weng Line, the boss of Macau casino junket operator Tak Chun, was detained in Macau on Friday, according to the Judiciary Police. After Suncity Group, Tak Chun was one of the largest junket operators in the city. More Macau Junkets Fall A 49-year-old suspect identified as Chan by Macau authorities was taken into […]
Business
January 31, 2022
Nurse Steals Lottery Tickets as Clerk Lay Dying In Store Assault
A Georgia nurse forgot her Hippocratic oath earlier this month. The Florence Nightingale Pledge has nurses swear to “abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous.” The caregivers must also promise to “elevate the standard” of their profession. Neither of those came into play when Lakiesha Deshawn McGhee helped herself to some lottery tickets in a […]
Industry
January 28, 2022
Integrated Resort Initiative in Wakayama Proceeds as Referendum Rejected
It’s likely a battle that isn’t over, but Japan’s Wakayama city council has drawn the line in the sand. It has voted against allowing a referendum to decide whether or not the city and prefecture should pursue plans for an integrated resort (IR). According to GGRAsia’s Japan correspondent, the referendum bid, which was made as […]
Casino
January 28, 2022
Hard Rock Greenlighted for Permanent Casino in Rockford, Illinois
Hard Rock International’s temporary casino in Rockford, IL, is going to go away. However, it’s going to be replaced with something bigger and better. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted 4 to 1 to license the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. The license gives the operator two years to complete the construction of the new property. […]