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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
May 10, 2022
Veikkaus Expands with B2B Gaming Division
The state-owned gaming giant in Finland, Veikkaus, has launched an international B2B division through which the company will export its know-how and savviness to foreign markets. Fennica Gaming will enable Veikkaus to significantly expand its operational footprint and comes on the tail of regulatory changes in the way gambling is run in Finland. Veikkaus Goes […]
Casino
May 10, 2022
Wazdan Gets Go-Ahead from Ontario Gaming Regulator
Wazdan has received a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). This means that the casino games supplier is the latest to enter the fast-developing Canadian province. Wazdan will provide its distinct portfolio of games to local operators. As a reminder, Canada launched igaming and interactive sports betting markets for the private […]
Business
May 9, 2022
Rivalry Goes Live in Australia, Canada Next
Rivalry continues on its expansion trajectory in 2022 with the company now officially launching sports and esports betting products in Australia. This is a first for the gambling agency which promises to revolutionize how we experience every segment of the betting experience. Rivalry has already accepted its first deposits in the country and is preparing […]
Sports
May 9, 2022
Argentinian Match-Fixing Scandal Points to Rampant Corruption
A match-fixing scandal that was supposed to die down quietly turned out to be a much more serious affair than originally expected. The scandal, which involves El Porvenir FC, a prominent soccer team, has been raging for more than 30 days, with new revelations coming to the fore and highlighting just how eroded some aspects […]
Casino
May 9, 2022
Junkets No Longer to Accept Macau Casino Deposits
“Accountability,” is the word that will best describe casino operators in Macau, the special administrative region bordering China, that is undergoing rapid reregulation of its gambling industry. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the region to look for alternative revenue sources, with most of its GDP depending on casino concessionaires. Casinos Will Handle Deposits on Their Own […]
Esports
May 6, 2022
Esports Industry Takes Hit in Italy after Complaint by Arcade Venues Boss
Italy may soon not have a single esports club or LAN room in sight, all because the irate chief executive of LED Srl, Sergio Milesi, has asserted in a recent complaint that these venues are encroaching on his turf but do not necessarily comply with the prerequisite law and tax levy that they are “supposed […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Macau Set to Gain Access to Confidential Junket Documents
Macau wishes to keep its future junket operators under close supervision, but not everyone agrees. In fact, members of the Second Standing Senate Committee of the Macau Legislative Assembly have voiced concerns that the text of the proposed Legal Framework for Operating Games of Chance in Casinos could be a tad too overreaching and introduces […]
Casino
May 5, 2022
Playson Titles Hit Shelves with OlyBet in Estonia and Latvia
Playson has expanded its pull in the Baltic markets through a new partnership with OlyBet, a local and European operator. As a result, the supplier’s digital products will now be available for play in Estonia and Latvia where OlyBet runs gaming and sports betting platforms. OlyBet Adds Titles by Playson The supplier will introduce its […]
Blockchain
May 4, 2022
Lucky Block to Offer Seven-Figure in Daily Crypto Prize Draws
Cryptocurrency gaming platform Lucky Block is going ahead with a dedicated daily jackpot prize which will be introduced at some point in mid-May. The total prize pool available in the lottery will start at $2.40 million, the company explained. The company has been gaining traction with players in some of the world’s biggest gaming markets, […]
Business
May 4, 2022
Games Global Ties Microgaming Portfolio and Distribution Arm
Microgaming has completed the sale of its distribution business and online games portfolio to Games Global Limited, a supplier of games for the global casino market. Important Milestone for Both Companies Thanks to the tie-up, Games Global is coming in possession of an extensive catalog of games developed by Microgaming and will have access to […]
