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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 June 14, 2021
James Spiller Explains Why Esports Partners Are a Crucial Part of the Ecosystem
Esports constantly form new partnerships on their path to expansion. Sometimes they are producers of gaming peripherals, other times, and they are liquor brands or betting operators.  New Zealand esports team Dire Wolves’ owner, Jason Spiller, thinks people should not only look at the financial side of things when it comes to partnerships. To Spiller, the allies of esports […]
Esports June 11, 2021
Hackers Hit Electronic Arts in a Huge Data Heist
The entertainment industry has grown so much that every theft can make a perpetrator rich. This has led many people to try and breach the law for their own personal gain – some more successfully, other far less so. Hackers Breached EA’s Defenses and Stole a Large Chunk of Data Crimes, however, don’t only happen […]
Industry June 10, 2021
Kieckhefer’s Esports Bill Passes in Nevada with Some Major Changes
Nevada State Bill 165 envisioned the establishment of an Esports Regulatory Commission. It was proposed by state Senator Ben Kieckhefer who believes that creating an esports regulatory body will help with establishing a healthy gambling ecosystem and boost the industry’s growth. However, the idea was scrapped, and the bill received some important tweaks before finally getting signed by Governor Steve Sisolak.  The […]
Industry June 9, 2021
Allowing Gambling Ads During Euro 2020 Gets ITV Under Care’s Scrutiny
With the Euro 2020 football event around the corner, a conflict has arisen. The social policy group Christian Action Research and Education (CARE) called out ITV for their decision to allow gambling ads during the event. Care Took an Issue with ITV’s Lack of Action CARE raised the issue after ITV announced that it will be greatly […]
Esports June 8, 2021
EPIC Risk Management Brings in Cam Adair as iGaming and Esports Consultant
Gambling harm-prevention consultancy EPIC Risk Management has named leading expert on video game addiction Cam Adair as the company’s new online gaming and esports consultant. This is a strategic move that will reinforce EPIC Risk Management’s overall aptitude. Adair to Teach Players to Make Informed Choices Adair’s focus will be on preventing harm caused by esports gambling in Europe and the United […]
Casino June 7, 2021
Papua New Guinea Divided Over Construction Plans for the Country’s First Casino
Paga Hill Development Corporation and Papua New Guinea’s National Gaming Control Board have planned to build the first $43 million casino in the country. This may plant the seeds for a new industry in Papua New Guinea but might bring some problems as well. Supporters have listed the opportunities while skeptics have voiced their concerns. […]
Business June 5, 2021
Vbet Gets License for Operating Casino and Poker in Ukraine
BetConstruct’s business-to-consumer brand Vbet has been approved by the Ukrainian gambling and lottery regulator KRAIL for a license for operating online casinos and poker in the country. With permission from KRAIL, Vbet will become Ukraine’s very first official online poker room. Ukraine outlawed gambling in 2009 before finally legalizing it once more in 2020. An ecosystem will now have to be established anew.  Vbet […]
Business June 4, 2021
Mr Gamble Launches Dedicated English Channel for US Slot Players
European affiliate Mr Gamble has launched a dedicated US channel on Twitch.tv, in a bid to increase engagement with US players. The site is tipped to employ a similar approach to the European market, with streamers reviewing hundreds of slots available to US players. Daily broadcasts are set to include a line-up of well-known streamers from the […]
Esports June 3, 2021
Skillz’s Stocks Went Up as Its Aarki Acquisition Deal Was Announced
As acquisition deals have already successfully forged some notable combos, mobile competitive gaming platform Skillz will be acquiring AI-powered mobile marketing platform Aarki in a multi-million deal. Skillz’s goal is to use Aarki’s cutting-edge technological solutions to establish a fully integrated advertising platform for esports.  A Multi-Million Deal and a Promising Partnership The acquisition deal will have Skillz pay Aarki […]
Sports June 2, 2021
Former CFL Commissioner Smith Among Senate’s Members Reviewing Bill C-218
Larry Smith, a former commissioner of the Canadian Football League and a current part of the Senate’s banking committee, will be a part of the people reviewing bill C-218. Bill C-218 is a private member’s bill that Kevin Waugh, a Conservative from Saskatchewan, pitched and pushes for the potential legalization of single-game sports betting, currently illegal in Canada. The Future of […]