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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.
Legal
June 1, 2021
Attard FC Gets Penalized as Former Member Confirms Match-Fixing Allegations
Match-fixing issues never seem to stop. Just some weeks ago, tennis player Roman Khassanov was found guilty of match-fixing, and now Maltese football club Attard FC’s former committee member, Rudgear Scerri, admitted to having engaged in similar underhand practices. This resulted in the football team receiving a nine-point penalty for the next season and the 21-year-old committee member receiving various […]
Sports
May 31, 2021
LPGA Players Share Thoughts on the Introduction of Betting
The Ladies Professional Golf Association recently entered into a partnership with online bookmaker BetMGM. The multi-year deal will put BetMGM in the position of LPGA’s official betting operator. We are yet to learn about the finer details of the deal as they haven’t been made public yet. However, as this marks the first time the association has collaborated with […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
Crown Resorts Melbourne Closes for a Week from Today
Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced that its Melbourne property will close until June 3, in line with the newly announced coronavirus restrictions in Victoria. Victoria Government Closes All Non-essential Retail The Crown Resorts, an Australian casino operator, has announced it will close down its Melbourne facility until June 3 due to the […]
Industry
May 24, 2021
Michigan Problem Gambling Specialists Speak on Online Gambling
As the state of Michigan continues to drive solid tax revenue from its online gambling industry, some experts have cautioned that calls to helplines are increasing. Problem Gambling in Michigan, Is It on the Rise? Michigan enjoys a good amount of interest in its interactive wagering market since the industry was given an official go-ahead […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
New Laws Limit Casino Workers Minimum Wage in Iowa
Iowa legislators have passed on a bill that fixes the minimum wage for casino employees in the state at $9.06 even if the federal minimum wage goes up. Did Casino Employee Draw the Short Stick in Iowa? Casino workers in Iowa are facing new challenges to hourly pay as the legislature voted last week to set a […]
Casino
May 19, 2021
South Dakota Gaming Regulators Are Molding the Sports Gambling Market
South Dakota residents showed that they weren’t opposed to legalized sports gambling in the state in November of last year. Since then, lawmakers and gaming regulators have been doing their part to help put the activity into place. With a projected start date of July 1, there isn’t much time left, but the final touches […]
Business
May 14, 2021
Pariplay Games Are Now Available in Colombia
The leading aggregator and service provider Aspire Global’s Pariplay Ltd has launched games in Colombia with leading operator Codere. Pariplay Continues to Grow in Latin America As part of a deal that will help it cement its place in the rising Spanish-speaking industry, the Malta-based supplier has made its debut on the Codere games tab. […]
Sports
May 13, 2021
ESPN Is Rumored to Confirm the Purchase of LaLiga Rights This Week
Multiple sources have reported to World Soccer Talk that ESPN is expected to announce today that it has secured the English-language and Spanish-language broadcast rights to Spain’s LaLiga. In August 2021, ESPN Will Begin Broadcasting LaLiga An official announcement is expected today, along with confirmation that ESPN’s coverage of LaLiga will begin in August 2021. […]
Esports
May 12, 2021
Rocket League Is Now Available on Esports Technologies’ Betting Platform
75 million Rocket League fans can now place bets on RLC X Championships, CRL Spring Championships, and other big tournaments. Rocket League Becomes Part of Gogawi.com Rocket League has been added to the roster of games eligible for wagering on Esports Technologies’ international consumer website, Gogawi.com. Esports Technologies is a multinational supplier of innovative esports […]
Business
May 11, 2021
Pragmatic Play and Kaizen Gaming Extend Their Partnership
Pioneering content provider for the gaming industry, Pragmatic Play, has extended its relationship with Kaizen Gaming, one of Europe’s fastest-growing operators, to provide two verticals to the leading European community. Pragmatic Play Has Expanded Its Collaboration with Kaizen Gaming. Customers will now be able to play Pragmatic Play’s impressive live casino products through Kaizen Gaming’s […]