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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
November 26, 2021
Betway to Sponsor Rio Open in Brazil for 2022/2023
Betway continues to appear at the world’s most prominent sporting events, with the operator of betting and iGaming products now striking a partnership with the Rio Open, one of the leading tournaments in the tennis ecosystem. The Rio Open is the only ATP Tour event to take place in Brazil, giving the alliance additional significance. Sponsorship in Place […]
Business
November 26, 2021
Lottoland Launches $6.66M Bingo Jackpot “The Vault”
Lottoland has debuted its latest bingo game, aptly called “The Vault,” which contains a treasured £5 million jackpot (roughly $6.66 million). With this launch, Lottoland is essentially running the world’s biggest jackpot prize for the bingo vertical, with the first game set to take place on Saturday, November 27 at 8:30 pm. The Vault will […]
Business
November 25, 2021
Strive Gaming Appoints Haig Sakouyan as VP of Client Success
Strive Gaming has tapped the talent of Haig Sakouyan as the company’s new vice president of client success. Sakouyan has close to 19 years in the gambling industry, spanning both casino and sportsbook assets. He has collaborated with 18 industry brands and specifically helped with the launch of each. Experienced Veteran with a Lot to Offer He will […]
Business
November 25, 2021
Intertops Takes on New Affiliate Brand Identity with “Everygame”
Intertops is overhauling its affiliate program which will be known as Everygame starting on December 1, 2021. The move is the latest in a series of rebranding initiatives industry-wide in a bid to strike a more consumer-friendly tone and leave the ways of old behind. The focus on the newly baptized affiliate brand will be […]
Casino
November 24, 2021
Human Trafficking Gang Used Funds to Gamble and Invest in Real Estate
A criminal group have used casinos to launder millions of ill-gotten funds obtained through the exploitation of Central American laborers who were forced to work in inhumane conditions across farms in Florida, Georgia, and Texas, and elsewhere court documents have revealed. According to the documents, the gang was a “modern-day slavery” operation which used the […]
Sports
November 23, 2021
Cola.bet Introduces Zero Margin Campaign to Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia
Sports betting and iGaming operator Cola.bet is expanding its Zero Margin solution to new players in several markets across Africa. The campaign will now be available to players in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zambia. The initiative is designed to enhance betting odds as well as improve the potential cash outs. Cola.bet sets an example by becoming the first […]
Industry
November 23, 2021
Public Health England Dubs Knowsley as “Gambling Capital” of UK
A new study by Public Health England has picked the borough of Knowsley as the gambling capital of the United Kingdom. And yet, this title doesn’t really inspire as the area is also one of the most deprived regions, suffering from chronic poverty and a bevy of social issues. According to the report, residents of […]
Casino
November 23, 2021
Macau Sees Fewer Casino-Related Frauds in Nine Months of 2021
Macau’s gambling industry seems to be recovering, as attested by the number of casino-related frauds, which has almost caught up to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Office of the Secretary for Security cited by GGRAsia, there have been 164 attempts of casino fraud during the first nine months of the year. The numbers are comparable […]
Esports
November 22, 2021
SCCG Management and Seth Schorr to Boost GamerWager Reach in US
SCCG Management founder and CEO Stephen Crystal has agreed to strike a fresh partnership with Seth Schorr and his firms, allowing the UK-licensed GamerWager to transfer its expertise in esports betting to the United States. With the US showing some early symptoms of esports betting adoption, more platforms are exploring the opportunity of securing a […]
Industry
November 22, 2021
Betway and New Jersey Devils Ink Multi-Year Partnership
The New Jersey Devils have signed a multi-year partnership with Betway, a global sports betting and gaming brand, last Friday. The partnership will allow the companies to benefit from each other’s brand awareness and likeness to drive stronger engagement with sports fans around the world and in New Jersey. Betway will receive exposure and TV signage that will […]