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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.
Sports
May 20, 2022
Sportradar Deploys Virtual Cricket Solution
Sportradar continues to expand its reach in the sports and sports betting segment, with the company launching a new dedicated virtual cricket in-play initiative. The virtual betting product will benefit cricket fans and help create fresh experiences for those seeking to place a punt on their favorite sports. Sportradar Taps into Real Data to Create […]
Sports
May 19, 2022
STS Group Strengthens Collaboration with BetGames Products
STS has announced an extension of its existing partnership with TV Zaidimai, and by extension BetGames. This makes the company the only operator in Poland that currently offers the unique content provided by BetGames in the form of live dealer casino products. The new deal will continue to expand and build upon the existing partnership […]
Casino
May 19, 2022
DraftKings Enters Ontario as 12th Licensed Gambling Operator
DraftKings took its sweet time, but it’s finally out on the market in Ontario. This means that locals can join the sports betting platform and pick from a range of events that are duly covered by DraftKings Sportsbook. These include the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, and Major League Soccer. Sportsbook and Casino Products […]
Casino
May 19, 2022
Billionaire Restarts Genting Cruises Under Resorts World Brand
Cruise ships took a hit during the pandemic, but their story is far from over. Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay believes that a new line he has launched will have better luck than his previous venture, Genting Hong Kong. The new cruise line, aptly called Resorts World Cruises, is starting on June 15 and […]
Casino
May 19, 2022
Streamer Ludwig Urges Twitch to End Gambling Sponsorships
Enough is enough it seems, as former Twitch streamer, Ludwig seems to think that the Amazon-owned streaming giant should clean up the house and stop condoning a practice that is causing a lot of problems. Twitch’s sponsored gambling content has been going strong with xQc, another popular streamer, recently grabbing headlines after he confessed that […]
Industry
May 19, 2022
Ireland Introduces New Rules for Regulating Gambling Industry
Sweden may have dodged a daytime ban on its gambling, but Ireland is heading in the opposite direction. The Irish Join Committee on Justice has taken a look at an upcoming Gambling Regulation Bill and has reached a conclusion that gambling should not be advertised before 9 pm and that the country should take a […]
Industry
May 19, 2022
Arkansas Racing Commission Sued over Lack of Problem Gambling Resources
Four years after passing a bill and constitutional amendment that allowed casinos to arrive in Arkansas, no gambling addiction help resources have been developed. As a result, a concerned group of individuals is now taking the fight to the state, questioning the validity of Amendment 100 which made casinos possible but failed to fulfill the […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
3 Oaks Secures Rights for Big Time Gaming’s Megaways Feature
Big Time Gaming’s iconic Megaways mechanic will find a new home with 3 Oaks Gaming becoming the latest licensed studio allowed to use and integrate the bespoke feature into its own products. BTG‘s Megaways Arrives on 3 Oaks’ Games 3 Oaks Gaming will be able to introduce the Megaways option to slots that it develops […]
Casino
May 18, 2022
Alabama Sheriff Stole Jail Food Money to Gamble
A former Alabama sheriff will now have to defend himself in a court of law after he was indicted for allegedly lying on loan applications he filled out and submitted to several banks in a year’s time. The Clarke County sheriff, one William “Ray” Norris, is no longer on the job but he still has […]
Sports
May 17, 2022
Missouri Sports Betting Efforts Come Short of 2022 Mark
Missouri has struck out on a potential sports betting law due to a lack of time to see House Bill 2752 pass the entire legislative rigmarole. With the session now ended, the chances for the state of passing a sports betting bill that would have allowed it to work on a framework for the launch […]
