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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.
Industry
February 7, 2022
Gambling Act Review Postponed Until May as Urges to Act Increase
Anticipation is building up ahead of a government review of the Gambling Act of 2005 in the United Kingdom. This is going to be the first major overhaul of the law that binds and regulates all gambling in the country. Gambling Act Reviews Deferred as Political Uncertainty Looms Various proposals have been pitched so far, […]
Legal
February 4, 2022
Two Men Fall 10 Stories Trying to Escape Gambling Raid
Illegal gambling has been a problem in Hong Kong society and now, it has cost the lives of two men trying to escape authorities who raided their illegal gambling den. Anti-Gambling Raid Ends up with Two Men Dying Trying to escape the law often has severe and unfortunate consequences. This is what happened on Wednesday […]
Blockchain
February 2, 2022
AstroPay Rolls out Crypto Support amid Rapid Adoption
Acclaimed online payment provider AstroPay is introducing crypto to its offering, effectively expanding the list of payment options consumers may use to pay with, buy or sell crypto. As a result, AstroPay will enable various crypto buying and selling options on its app and webapp. The company states that no additional fees are incurred for […]
Esports
February 2, 2022
Midnite Finalizes Funding Round, Adds $16m to War Chest
Midnite has completed another funding round, adding $16 million to its war chest, and hoping to spearhead its esports betting platform and various product in regulated markets worldwide. The London-based company let The Raine Group lead the Series A round. Midnite’s Established Track Record As a result, The Raine Group’s co-founder and partner John Salter will be […]
Esports
February 2, 2022
Esports Company VSPN Files Prospectus for Hong Kong Listing
VSPN, a Chinese esports company with massive clout in the competitive video gaming industry, has filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, preparing to go public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The news was originally reported by local media outlet IPO Zaozhidao and suggests that the Shanghai-based esports giant will seek to […]
Sports
February 2, 2022
Jade SportsBet Focuses on Retention and Acquisition in the Philippines
Establishing its footprint as the leading sports betting platform in the Philippines, Jade SportsBet is looking to expand its clout in the region and offer new ways to engage with customers and retain fans. To achieve this, Jade SportsBet is taking stock of its current offer and focusing on providing a growing customer base with better options in […]
Sports
February 1, 2022
PointsBet Joins Forces with WiST to Empower Women
PointsBet has entered into a partnership with Women in Sports Tech (WiST), a not-for-profit organization that champions women’s participation in sports, technology, and innovation. As a result, PointsBet will enable the organization to use the career opportunities and technological know-how available to PointsBet to further advance women’s careers in the segment. Empowering Women in Sports, […]
Casino
February 1, 2022
Greentube Secures Michigan iGaming Market Entry
Greentube is not letting up in the content game as the supplier moves in to accomplish another important milestone in the United States. The company, which operates under the Novomatic umbrella, has become a content powerhouse in some of the fastest-developing markets worldwide. New Content Leader in Michigan Greentube’s latest foray into the US market […]
Business
January 31, 2022
EEG Appoints Stuart Tilly as COO amid M&A Push
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has selected Stuart Tilly as the group’s new chief operating officer. As a result, the company will entrust the executive with several responsibilities that will pertain to its overall performance and the latest launch of esports betting products in New Jersey. Preparing for Busy Months Ahead Last week, the Division of […]
Business
January 31, 2022
PokerStars Launches Suite of Brands in Greece
Flutter Entertainment is launching with PokerStars in Greece, marking another European market where the acclaimed card room and gaming operator will be available. The launch follows an application period that resulted in license acquisition in 2021. Greece Becomes Latest PokerStars Market Entry Now, the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has given the green light for PokerStars […]