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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.

Esports July 13, 2021
MIBR and Betway on Lookout for Fresh CS:GO Talent
MIBR and Betway have teamed up for a new recruitment initiative that is looking to add talented aspiring players to the Brazilian CS:GO team’s roster.  MIBR on the Lookout for Academy Recruits  The Counter-Strike competitive scene is not slowing down even in mid-summer, with Betway and Immortals Gaming Club’s competitive video gaming team MIBR launching their “Feitos no Brasil.”  […]
Esports July 13, 2021
Polygon Teams up with Community Gaming for Esports Tourneys
Following a successful $2.5-million funding round, Community Gaming has secured sponsorship from blockchain company Polygon for more competitive events.  Polygon Blockchain Meets Esports in New Tournament Series  Polygon, the protocol and framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible blockchain networks, is now getting involved with esports, bringing a new level of compatibility, swift payouts, and opportunities […]
Industry July 13, 2021
Codere Becomes Main Sponsor for Mexico’s Monterrey Rayados
Monterrey Rayados, a Mexican soccer powerhouse, has partnered up with Codere, which will become the team’s official sponsor through 2024/25.  Codere Deepens Mexican Sports Presence  Codere continues to build up its ties with soccer clubs around the world. After rival Sportsbet.io signed a fresh partnership with Brazilian powerhouse Sao Paulo FC, the international gaming operator […]
Esports July 8, 2021
Four Collegiate Organizations Have Formed the NACE Starleague
North America’s four leading organizations for collegiate esports have decided to work together for something bigger. By their conjoined efforts, they have formed what will be now known as the NACE Starleague – an unrivaled power when it comes to collegiate leagues.  The NACE StarLeague Celebrates the Coming Together of Four Powerhouses NACE StarLeague is comprised of […]
Esports July 8, 2021
WePlay Hosts CS:GO Academy to Help Cultivate Esports Talent
WePlay! Esports is hosting a new esports academy for Counter-Strike in a bid to help the next generation of competitive talent develop their skills.  CS:GO Academy by WePlay to Shape Future Gaming Talent  Grassroots Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is back, with media and esports hosting company WePlay Esports launching a dedicated academy for up-and-coming talented players who aren’t ready […]
Legal July 8, 2021
ASA Suspends Ladbrokes Ad Deeming It Socially Irresponsible
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Ladbrokes ad in the UK as it violated the regulator’s code on gambling advertisement.  Mood Swings and Problem Gambling Behavior  The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a sports betting ad by Ladbrokes, arguing that it promoted “socially irresponsible gambling behavior.” The advertisement in question depicted two separate situations starring everyday bettors […]
Poker July 7, 2021
World Series of Poker Site to Launch in Pennsylvania Next Week
The World Series of Poker will finally have its real money poker site available in Pennsylvania to the delight of all poker fans in the state. This was made possible by WSOP partnering with the Harrah’s Philadelphia casino owned by Ceasars, as Pennsylvania’s online gambling laws require.  WSOP.com PA Launches Next Monday WSOP made the announcement on July 6 and promised […]
Casino July 6, 2021
Quebec Illegal Online Casinos Thrive Amid Police Inaction
Even though Canada’s laws allow organized betting businesses to run only under approved organizations’ supervision, illegal online bookmakers in Quebec seem to avoid detection by the police without much effort. Quebec news outlet La Presse decided to investigate the peculiar ecosystem around unauthorized betting sites.  Quebec’s Thriving Online Casinos According to a discussion with the Quebec police, the […]
Esports July 5, 2021
Theta Introduces Cryptocurrencies to Esports Streaming
Theta Labs is a project dedicated to both esports and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. It gives players the unique opportunity to earn crypto by simply watching video game streams. How Theta Changes Streaming and Esports Theta’s platform Theta.tv offers peer-to-peer streaming services that let viewers share their bandwidth while watching gaming videos. By doing so, they passively earn one Theta […]
Esports July 5, 2021
Ultimate Tournament Becomes One of ESIC’s Supporters
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), the body dedicated to eradicating fraud from the face of esports, has found a new ally: the bookmaker Ultimate Tournament. The latter will join the efforts in spotting, reporting, and acting against crooked practices that damage the ecosystem, such as cheating and match-fixing.   Ultimate Tournament Stands Up for What’s Right Ultimate Tournament describes […]