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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
December 20, 2021
Blueprint to Supply Betsson’s StarCasinò in Italy
Blueprint Gaming is consolidating its presence in the Italian market through a new partnership with Betsson Group’s StarCasinò. As a result, Blueprint Gaming will bring its award-winning portfolio of games to StarCasinò players who are looking to expand on their experiences with fresh gameplay features and distinct mechanics. From Rick and Morty to Megaways Titles […]
Esports
December 17, 2021
ESIC to Host Inaugural Summit with Help of Clarion Events in 2022
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is committed to eradicating fraud from competitive video gaming and creating a level playing field for all. Part of this effort is to bring all stakeholders together through the newly announced ESIC Global Esports Summit (EGES) which is set to take place on February 2-3, 2022 at the ExCel London. […]
Industry
December 17, 2021
Dutch Licensed Operators Vote for a Tougher Advertising Code of Conduct
Dutch gambling companies are looking to get ahead of regulation and offer actionable solutions that will allow them to protect vulnerable consumers and preemptively avoid damaging regulations on their business by taking the initiative and following in the steps of Europe’s most protected jurisdictions. The idea put forward by the association of Licensed Dutch Gaming […]
Sports
December 17, 2021
Simplebet Launches Micro-Betting F2P Game Playbook
Simplebet, the esteemed B2B provider of sports betting tech, is putting forward Playbook, a unique direct-to-consumer and F2P game that will allow sports fans to win various prizes. The company is confident that the solution is a first-of-its-kind offer in the quickly growing sports betting market in the United States. The product is optimized to […]
Casino
December 17, 2021
Lucky Tiger Brings Luck to Another Winner with $51,000 Jackpot
Lucky Tiger, a place that hundreds of players choose daily to play at, has made another person happy again. A player bet $300 in total but won an impressive jackpot of $51,000 while playing Cash Bandits 3. Cash Bandits 3 is a recently launched RTG five-reel crime-themed slot game. However, this third game in the […]
Legal
December 17, 2021
Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Case Against Vaccination Lottery Draws
The United States rolled out its vaccination program fairly early into the pandemic and it quickly turned out to be one of the most successful anywhere in the world – at first. Presently, 61.1% of the population is fully vaccinated with 488 million doses of various COVID-19 vaccines given, which notes a significant slow down […]
Casino
December 16, 2021
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos Settle on No Smoking Policy Indoors
Smoking has become a hot topic for many casinos during the pandemic. While many feared that turning away smokers would only add to the casino industry’s ailments, it turned to have the opposite effect. As it turns out, patrons are happier when they are not drowned in smoke and can enjoy a less sickly environment. […]
Business
December 16, 2021
SIS Celebrates 49’s Live Draws 25th Anniversary
Sports Information Services has been able to deliver on some of the most exciting products in iGaming, with one such product being the 49’s Live Draws which celebrates its 25th anniversary. The game was originally launched in 1996 and was purchased by SIS in 2020. The company immediately decided to refresh the game and benefit […]
Industry
December 15, 2021
Broadway Gaming Group to Buy 888’s B2C and B2B Bingo Divisions
The Broadway Gaming Group, which is in charge of the biggest UK bingo networks, is set to acquire 888’s B2C bingo business, along with the B2B division, Dragonfish, in a deal that is worth $50 million, according to a press release. Effectively, Broadway is acquiring the full 888 Group bingo business and offer, which extends […]
Casino
December 15, 2021
Parimatch Boosts Offer through Vivo Gaming’s Live Games
Parimatch has tapped Vivo Gaming to access the latter’s portfolio of live dealer games, giving the sports betting and gaming brand’s customers new products to play. Through Vivo Gaming’s advanced live gaming solutions, Parimatch will be able to up the ante and create fresh experiences for all. As a result, 27 live table games will […]