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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.
Esports
August 12, 2021
Call of Duty League to Press on with LAN Events despite COVID-19
Activision is determined to carry on with Call of Duty League under improved health protocols, with the Champions Weekend taking place on August 19. PCR or Antigen Testing Now Required to Attend CDL LAN Events The Call of Duty League (CDL) will proceed with upcoming events as planned. CoD Champs 2021 will not suffer any […]
Esports
August 12, 2021
Blizzard Addresses Reports About Delay Overwatch League’s Next Season
Several worrying reports about the future of Overwatch 2 and the Overwatch League have emerged. Some of them go as far as claiming that the next esports season may be delayed by as much as a year because of the current Blizzard turmoil. A Blizzard spokesperson quickly made an announcement. Blizzard Quickly Responded: A Long Hiatus Is Highly Unlikely The most […]
Business
August 11, 2021
CEGO Elects Allan Auning-Hansen as the Operator’s New CEO
Danish online casino site CEGO, which is behind the casino brands Spilnu and Lyckost, has found a new chief executive officer. Allan Auning-Hansen will be stepping in the CEO’s shoes and will be assuming the responsible role of guiding the company. CEGO Appoints a Market Veteran as its New CEO CEGO’s chairman, Jesper Karbrink, said that the operator welcomes Auning-Hansen and is […]
Legal
August 11, 2021
Draftkings’ Golden Nugget Purchase under Legal Scrutiny
A law firm will look into how Golden Nugget Online Gaming’s Board of Directors handled the company sale to DraftKings. Law Firm to Seek Whether Fiduciary Duties Have Been Met Just a day after DraftKings announced that it would acquire Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) in an all-stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the law office of Brodsky & […]
Business
August 11, 2021
FuboTV’s Q2 Results Drive Optimism for 2021 Targets
Following a strong first quarter of the year, fuboTV has been able to deliver on yet another impeccable record in Q2, with many operating and financial targets posting a triple-digit growth. FuboTV Drives Strong Results in Q2 2021 FuboTV has revealed its second-quarter results covering the period that ended on June 30, 2021. The company observed […]
Industry
August 10, 2021
The Mob Birthed Las Vegas, It Did Not Succeed It
Las Vegas’ connection to the mob is its ancestry. However, corporate casinos are its future. The “Mobbed Up” podcast explains how Vegas’ casino industry was born and what role mobsters played in it. “Mobbed Up” Podcast Looks into Las Vegas’ Crime Families The Mob once flocked to Las Vegas, fully cognizant of the desert city’s potential. […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
NBC Sports Brings Three New Divisions under “Next” Roof
As NBC Sports continues to consolidate its presence in the sports and technology space, the company is unifying three individual brands under the “Next” brand. NBC Keeps Pace with Changes in Sports and Tech NBC Sports’ Digital & Consumer Business division will launch a new team brand known as NBC Sports Next, which will bring together three of […]
Sports
August 10, 2021
Sports Illustrated’s Upcoming Issue to Report on Sports Gambling
One of the most venerated sports publications is taking a look at sports gambling in the United States and how it has changed the country’s leagues, athletes and fans. Sports Illustrated upcoming issue covers all that has happened since PASPA was legalized. A Look at Today’s Sports Gambling Industry in the US Sports Illustrated is bringing […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Illinois Operators Can Apply for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Until December
Three lucky betting operators will be selected for online-only sports betting licenses in Illinois, as the state’s gaming board has opened the application window. Illinois has decided on December 3 as a deadline for all applicants. Three Operators will be Selected for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Gambling operators in Illinois who only possess a temporary […]
Sports
August 9, 2021
Sportsbet Boosts Efforts to Fight Problem Gambling in Australia
Flutter Entertainment’s flagship sports gambling brand in Australia, Sportsbet, announced a new campaign last week designed to champion responsible gambling in the country and address the issue head-on. Sportsbet Vows to Raise Safer Gambling Standards Flutter Entertainment’s brand Sportsbet has vowed to do more in order to safeguard customers from harmful gambling practices. Holding a leadership position […]