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Luke 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 January 3, 2022
Wynn Macau, Casino Companies Pay Bonuses to Employees
Wynn Macau has decided to give all of its (or nearly all) employees a holiday bonus that will be paid out this month. The bonus reflects not so much on the holiday season but rather on the dedication with which members of the team have worked through the nadir of the pandemic and coped with […]
Industry January 3, 2022
Morocco Looks for Next National Lottery Operator
Morocco’s State Lottery is on the lookout for a new operator that can continue to develop the product offering, strengthen the lottery’s operational results, and generally create new offers that entice even more customers into taking a chance. Eight-Year Contract on the Line The state-owned company in control, La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports […]
Lottery January 3, 2022
National Lottery Mints One Millionaire Daily Throughout 2021
British lottery players did not have a bad year all in all. Overall, the National Lottery made 360 participants millionaires, with many more prizes paid out to small-time winners throughout 2021. The lottery registered a strong uptake in winning tickets bought despite growing economic uncertainty. Lottery Mints One Millionaire a Day Based on the results, […]
Poker December 30, 2021
Doug Polk Grills Dan Bilzerian over GGPoker Ambassador’s Wealth Origins
Dan Bilzerian has been one of the most controversial figures in poker and he has often ruffled a few feathers along the way. In his most recent appearance on Doug Polk’s podcast, the volatile influencer was no different than his self-assuming self. But Polk and Bilzerian would not be talking about the $100 million game […]
Casino December 30, 2021
Macau Hotel Occupancy Improves, But Omicron Threat Looms
Macau’s hospitality industry in November saw a 44.1% occupancy rate, or a 2.4% increase year-over-year. Macau has been one of the longest-standing bastions against the global pandemic, with the special administrative region (SAR) registering not a single COVID-19 case since early into the pandemic. That was until recently. However, the region has reported its second […]
Industry December 30, 2021
MGM Resorts Tweaks Testing Protocols for Unvaccinated Employees
MGM Resorts has been one of the most patient companies when it comes to unvaccinated employees. It has also been one of the most adamant when it comes to enforcing vaccination rules and testing protocols for those who opt out of getting the jab. Now, MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle penned a new letter to Las […]
Industry December 30, 2021
British Columbia Sees Record Ticket Sales, Winnings Paid out in 2021
While 2021 didn’t give us much to be cheerful about, the lottery winnings in British Columbia, Canada, managed to set a record in total winnings paid out to players. The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) reported that it paid out over $891 million in total prizes, which includes $23 million paid specifically to players from […]
Sports December 27, 2021
Bangladesh Premier League Reportedly Investigating Match-Fixing Approach
Just like any other sport on the planet, cricket is also the object of inappropriate approaches by match-fixers who are keen on stilting individual aspects of a game to elicit a huge payday at the bookies. Now, according to a report published by The Daily Sun, a cricketer who is currently playing in the Dhaka […]
Casino December 20, 2021
Star Sydney Manager Fired and Banned for Borrowing Money from Employees
The Star Sydney Casino has fired and banned from entry a casino manager who borrowed over $7,000 from fellow employees to fund her gambling addiction. The employee, Minh Nguyen, served as a casino special employee, supervising gaming tables and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of gaming activities in the casino. However, she also developed a […]
Business December 20, 2021
ParlayBay Secures Ellmount Group as First Operator Partner
ParlayBay, a newly set-up developer and supplier of sports betting games, has announced its inaugural partnership with an operator company. The company is teaming up with Ellmount Group in a bid to secure an entry into the sports and iGaming verticals, and ParlayBay’s products will be introduced throughout the group’s portfolio of brands. ParlayBay’s STREAK, […]