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Luke Thompson

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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.

Industry March 16, 2021
UK Gambling Commission Boss Neil McArthur Steps Down
The president of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is stepping down, leaving the UK’s gambling regulator without a CEO at a time when the government is overhauling the industry’s laws. Neil McArthur resigned on Monday with immediate effect, and a process for an interim CEO is underway. UKGC CEO Neil McArthur Resigns The UK Gambling […]
Industry March 15, 2021
Italian Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Linked to Mafia
A criminal investigation called Double Game was set up by Italian authorities to fight organized crime and illegal gambling. So far, $95.8 million have been seized, and 23 people face restrictive measures. Wirecard processed payments were allegedly used by the Italian Mafioso. Illegal Gambling and Organized Criminal Syndicate   A criminal investigation conducted by Italian authorities has clamped down […]
Casino March 12, 2021
New Zealand Saw a Surge in Gambling Spending
New Zealand reported an overall drop in gambling spending in 2020, but Q4 numbers show that Kiwis have spent $252 million on pokie machines, the most ever spent. Pokie machine spending has been steadily increasing, and Q3, 2020 reached a 116% increase in profit. Kiwis Spending on Pokie Machines Has Increased Tremendously The New Zealand Department […]
Industry March 11, 2021
Ukraine Welcomes Slotegrator at This Month’s “Ukrainian Gaming Week”
Slotegrator will attend the “Ukrainian Gaming Week” in Kyiv to give their expert opinion of the growing Ukrainian gambling market. Ukrainian Finance Committee changed the original bill regulating the industry and introduced a new flat tax on gambling winnings, and decreased license fees. Slotegrator to Give Advice on Ukrainian Market Sustainability Slotegrator is a software developer […]
Industry March 8, 2021
YouGov Results Show over 50% of Gamblers Opposed to Betting Cap
BGC has issued a YouGov survey to determine how UK gamblers feel about the newly proposed betting limit. Out of all participants, more than half oppose the limit, even suggesting that they’ll resort to black-market gambling if too many limits are set on the average gambler. 59% of UK Gamblers Are Against Betting Caps   A YouGov poll issued […]
Industry March 5, 2021
SiGMA Europe Show Moved to November 16-18
Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a temporary lockdown for Malta’s nightlife, clubs, bars, and restaurants closed until April 11 after a small surge of COVID cases. SiGMA has complied and pushed back the SiGMA Europe event to November following the announcement. SiGMA Group Moves Europe Show to November SiGMA Group has decided to move the […]
Casino March 4, 2021
Michigan State Government Increases Casino Capacity to 30%
Following the decline in COVID cases throughout the US, several states have decided to change some of the restrictions. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that casinos would have an increased capacity standing at 30%. Different States Increase Casino Capacity  A decline in infections in Michigan has been cited by looking at three different numbers. Hospitals have reported […]
Business March 3, 2021
BetGames.TV Continues Rapid Growth with New Recruitment Plan
BetGames.TV continues to grow rapidly, and the company has started a campaign to hire 100+ new employees who will help it grow even further in Africa. The company has set future plans to tap into other markets across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. BetGames.TV Campaign to Hire Employees for Malta and Vilnius Award-winning and seven […]
Industry March 2, 2021
Italy’s New PM Keeps Gambling Sector in Lockdown
The new Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, announced that land-based gambling establishments would remain under lockdown until April 6. The strict Covid-19 restrictions affect more than 400,000 families’ lives and income and cut €4.5 billion from Italy’s treasury just from gambling. New Prime Minister Keeps COVID Restrictions The new Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, has […]
Business March 1, 2021
Entain Increases Bid for Obtaining Enlabs at SEK53 per Share
Following its offer of SEK40 per share in January, Entain confirmed today it increases the bid for Enlabs to SEK53 per share. After the Initial Offer of SEK40, Now Enlabs Valued at £316 Million Resolving to acquire Enlabs, Entain has now increased its bid to SEK53 per share, valuing Enlabs at £316 million.  Enlabs’ key shareholders […]