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Luke Thompson
EditorLuke is a media graduate who is looking to build upon his experiences from his strong love of sports betting and casino games which started during his first year of college. His fresh mindset always brings new content ideas to the team and his editorial skills will continue to grow with the help of the upper management team at GamblingNews.com.
Casino
June 10, 2022
MGM’s Gold Strike Hotel & Casino Employees Get a Pay Increase
A wide range of union members working at the MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, are to receive an increase in wages of between $1.25 and $4.50 per hour on top of their current wages under a new three-year labor agreement approved by a number of labor organizations. Increased Wages […]
Business
June 9, 2022
Head of Marketing Petr Royce Leaves Fortuna Entertainment Group
Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG), the biggest Central European betting operator, will be looking for a new group of acquisition, CRM & marketing innovation as Petr Royce has announced he is leaving the company after six years of service. Royce expressed his gratitude to his team and everybody working at the company. He hinted that in […]
Industry
June 8, 2022
Ohio Gambling Revenue Slows Down in May, Earnings in 2022 Remain Strong
Ohio’s residents and visitors’ excitement for gambling after the pandemic seems to be diminishing as there is a noticeable slowdown in casino and racino revenues in May 2022 in comparison to May 2021. On Tuesday, the Ohio Casino Control Commission reported that gambling revenues amounted to $202 million, which is $7 million less than the […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Greentube Launches Content with BetMGM in NJ
Greentube continues to methodically expand its reach in the United States. The Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division has doubled up on its ambitions for the market and has struck an important deal with BetMGM, a leading operator in New Jersey, and the US iGaming and sports gambling market. Greentube’s forays in the US market […]
Sports
June 7, 2022
Phil Mickelson Tells Sports Illustrated about His Gambling Problem
After many years of fighting his gambling problem, American golf player Phil Mickelson talks about his gambling issues publicly in an honest interview for Sports Illustrated. Mickelson’s struggles with addiction were first touched upon in the biography of the famous golfer written by Alan Shipnuck. According to Shipnuck’s book called “Phil”, Mickelson allegedly lost over […]
Casino
June 6, 2022
PAGCOR Denies Harsh Accusations of Bias in the Okada Manila Incident
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), which is responsible for regulating the casino industry in the Philippines, has denied harsh accusations from the Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC), a parent company of Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI), that its position in the dispute regarding the control of the Okada Manila gaming resort is biased in […]
Casino
May 23, 2022
William Hill Brands Hit with Fines by Swedish Regulator
Evoke Gaming Ltd recently had to pay SEK 450,000 ($45,667) in fees, while Mr Green faced a fine of SEK 1,000,000 ($101,481). As per Swedish Law, gambling companies need to provide bi-yearly reports regarding their operations, something that the two William Hill brands ostensibly failed to accomplish. During a hearing of the Court of Linköping, […]
Industry
May 23, 2022
Meghalaya Doesn’t Think Scrapping Gaming Act Is Good
The State of Meghalaya in India is likely to proceed with its legalization push, or rather the expansion of the current gambling operations in the state. Responding to criticism of the current way gambling is regulated in the state, state chief minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Saturday that a proposal to repeal the existing […]
Sports
May 20, 2022
The Three-way Battle for California’s Emerging Sports Betting Scene
As November’s elections draw closer, tensions rise between tribes, major sportsbook operators, and local cardrooms. The reason is the legalization of sports betting in the Golden State, which, at this point, is almost a certainty. Each major player has their own ideas regarding the exact legislative changes, and with millions of dollars in potential profits, […]
Casino
May 20, 2022
Bloomberry Prepares New Casino Resort in the Philippines
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, the parent company behind Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, the Philippines, has revealed that it will pursue a third property in the country. A new integrated resort is now being planned for the region south of Manila, in Cavite, which should enable the company to capitalize on the return of tourists […]
