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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.
Legal
March 7, 2022
Problem Gambling Becomes Focus of Kentucky’s Legalization Efforts
Kentucky has been debating heavily whether it should legalize gambling and amid those debates, a strong push for responsible gambling has emerged. The state, which is falling behind its neighbors in terms of sports betting legalization, is trying to catch up to the rest while also creating one of the most successful gambling addiction help […]
Industry
March 4, 2022
ANJ Will Now Block Rogue Gambling Operators in France
The French gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), will now be able to block illegal gambling websites which have been operating on the territory of the country while ignoring the law. The measure is targeted at rogue operators which have been translating their offers into French or deliberately allowing French customers to register on […]
Sports
March 4, 2022
LeoVegas No Longer Offers Betting Markets on Russian, Belarusian Sports
LeoVegas has become the latest entity from the gambling industry to rally support for embattled Ukraine and suspend bets on sports markets and for customers coming from Russia and Belarus. Even though LeoVegas does not have any explicit arrangements with Russian or Belarusian sports teams, the company refuses to legitimize teams and leagues based in […]
Industry
March 3, 2022
Russian and Belarusian Entities, Companies, Representatives Barred from Clarion Gaming Events
Clarion Gaming has become the latest iGaming entity to choose not to conduct business with Russian and Belarusian entities and individuals because of the war in Ukraine which the Russian government denies being a war in the first place. Belarus is reportedly supporting Russia’s war effort with infrastructure, logistics, and bases in Gomel, and across […]
Sports
March 3, 2022
Sportradar Posts Record Number of Match-Fixing Signals for 2021
Sportradar continues to keep a close eye on sports and serves as a guarantor of fairness for everyone who is looking to bet on athletic contests. In the data and integrity company’s history, though, the recent Betting Corruption and Match-Fixing Report has posted the highest number of suspicious matches. The period covered by the report […]
Business
March 3, 2022
Entain Sees Online Growth Sustain FY2021 Results, Retail Returns in 2022
Entain Plc has been looking at a strong 2021 for a while now, but the final results are in and the brand whose digital transformation has been presided over by chief executive Jette Nygaard-Andersen has tapped into a resilient and unshakable source of strong financial performance. The company took a hit in its retail results […]
Casino
March 3, 2022
Betsoft Gaming Launches Game Portfolio on MGA DBosses Casino
Betsoft Gaming has become the latest supplier for DBosses, a newly-launched mobile-first casino by iGG. The casino is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) giving it immediate reach in European and international markets, and allowing it to benefit from suppliers such as Betsoft that are bringing an array of trusted and enjoyable experiences, including […]
Business
March 3, 2022
Bitcasino Adds Nigerian Singer Tekno as Brand Ambassador
Bitcasino continues to build up its public relations by adding more prominent people to its brand name. The latest representative for the growing iGaming brand that focuses on crypto gaming and zeroes wagering requirements is Augustine Miles Kelechi, a Nigerian musician known by the moniker of Tekno. Spreading Bitcoin Through Music The 29-year-old singer is […]
Casino
February 24, 2022
Allie Evangelista Named New President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Hard Rock International has announced that Allie Evangelista has become the new president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol located in Bristol, Virginia. In her new position, Evangelista will be reporting directly under Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas. Lucas released a statement following the announcement noting that Evangelista’s life is a personification of […]
Sports
February 23, 2022
BetCity.nl Announces its Partnership in IBIA Betting Integrity Monitor
BetCity.nl has become the latest Dutch betting operator to join the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), reflecting on the brand’s commitment to safer and responsible gambling. Presently, all Netherlands-based online betting operators must sign up with an integrity monitor body. The BetEnt brand has picked IBIA, whose members account for EUR 115 billion ($137 billion) […]