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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
March 1, 2021
MotorCity Seeks $270 Million COVID-19 Damages from Insurer
MotorCity Casino Hotel sues the company providing its commercial property insurance because it declined a $270 million claim for losses related to the Covid-19 pandemic. MotorCity Files Lawsuit against Swiss Zurich Insurance Group The company behind MotorCity Casino, Detroit Entertainment LLC, filed a complaint in Wayne County Circuit this week. The 55-page complaint is against American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Co, which is […]
Industry
March 1, 2021
Flutter Makes Biggest Cash4Club Contribution since 2008
Flutter Entertainment has launched its new “Cash4Clubs” campaign, donating £4.8 million to support sports clubs struggling to stay afloat during the lockdown. “Cash4Club” Campaign Helps Local Sports Clubs Flutter Entertainment started the company’s latest “Cash4Club” campaign with its biggest contribution so far. Flutter donated £4.8 million to help smaller clubs struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Flutter’s charity initiative has […]
Sports
February 26, 2021
Grand National Will Not Be Delayed Regardless of Industry Appeal
April 10 remains the 2021 Grand National horse race’s official date regardless of the industry’s plea to wait for betting shops to reopen. England Is Set to Exit Lockdown on April 12 The Grand National horse race will still kick off during the intended time between 8-10 April despite the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)’s […]
Industry
February 26, 2021
Ladbrokes Coral Films New Advert with Hollywood-Actor Mark Wahlberg
The London-based gambling company Ladbrokes Coral begins a new marketing campaign in Australia with The Departed (2006) actor Mark Wahlberg while Crown Resorts’ AU$2.2 billion casino near Sydney is threatened. “Ladbroke It!” Says the Actor The 3-minute video opens up with a shot of Walhberg in a white suit and sunglasses atop a golf cart. […]
Casino
February 26, 2021
Austrian Police Units Shut Down Two Gambling Operations
Austria’s Federal Criminal and Financial Police units have shut down two illegal gambling establishments after a joint operation. The operation took place in the Vienna districts of Donaustadt and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, where officers found drugs and confiscated gambling machines. Gambling Venues Shut Down, Drugs Found On February 24, Austria’s Financial Police and Federal Criminal Police units […]
Business
February 25, 2021
Carousel Group and Caesars Entertainment Sign a 10-Year Partnership
One of the world’s largest gambling companies Caesars Entertainment, Inc., has signed a 10-year partnership with SportsBetting.com owner and operator Carousel Group. This agreement is set to increase Carousel Group’s addressable market in the US to a whopping $1.8 billion. Caesars Brings Carousel’s Sportsbook to 3 New States Caesars Entertainment Inc., one of the world’s […]
Business
February 24, 2021
Better Collective Releases All-Time High 2020 Revenue Growth
Better Collective has published its full-year 2020 results marking a significant growth over the period. The company plans to continue this trend in 2021 to reach €160 million in corporate revenue with an organic EBITDA of €50 million. Long-Term Strategy and Investment Proved Successful Better Collective’s long-term strategy and digital portfolio have earned the company […]
Business
February 24, 2021
Stats Perform Taps Nick Cockerill as VP of Sports Betting Products
Nick Cockerill, the former head of operational technology for Sky Betting and Gaming, has been appointed as the new vice president of sports betting products at Stats Perform. He’s been appointed as a key member to lead Stats Performs strategic development of the betting innovation unit. An Essential Asset to Stats Perform Nick Cockerill has been […]
Business
February 24, 2021
SkillOnNet and 1X2 Network Forge Deal for Branded Megaways Games
Soft gaming content pioneer 1X2 Network has joined forces with SkillOnNet, a software solution provider to some of the largest online casino brands on the market. PlayOJO, Lord Ping, Slingo, and Turbonino to Utilize 1X2’s Portfolio 1X2 Network has reached an agreement with SkillOnNet, to bring the 1X2 partner network of games to SkillOnNet-affiliated casinos. As a […]
Legal
February 23, 2021
Technical Issue Exposes 32red Customers’ Personal Information
Due to a temporary glitch, customers logged in on the 32Red online casino website were able to see other customers’ financial and personal details due to a technical glitch in the company website server. 32Red Server Fault Uncovers 118 Customers’Data On February 18, 32Red experienced some technical issues that caused customers logged in at the […]