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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
April 27, 2022
Push Gaming to Power NetBet IGaming Platform
Push Gaming, a supplier of igaming content to casinos, has delivered its range of games to NetBet, a prominent operator in the United Kingdom, Romania, and elsewhere in Europe. As a result, a number of Push Gaming’s player-focused titles will now be available to NetBet players. Those include games such as Big Bamboo, Fire Hopper, […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
UKAT Sees Increase in Gambling by UK Youths Aged 16-26
A new analysis by the UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT) has taken a look into publicly available UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) data to establish the rate of participation in online gambling by Britons. According to the organization, there have been several worrying trends, including the increased participation in gambling by individuals aged 16 to 24. […]
Industry
April 27, 2022
Bally’s and Cleveland Browns Reveal Sports Betting Partnership
Bally’s Interactive and Cleveland Browns have struck a new partnership that puts the gaming giant in the position of an official sports betting collaborator. The tie-up between Bally’s and the NFL franchise will focus on a number of operations, including a new mobile sportsbook as well as a dedicated VIP lounge. On-site and Mobile Betting […]
Lottery
April 27, 2022
Camelot Reports High Customer Satisfaction with Lottery Products
Camelot may have lost the bid to continue operating the UK National Lottery but it has certainly won the hearts of consumers according to a new survey. Retailer satisfaction has reached 75% with the lottery for the most recent fiscal year, effectively indicating that consumers have been happy with the product and service they have […]
Sports
April 26, 2022
FanDuel Group Extends Partnership with Yankees
FanDuel Group, a Flutter Entertainment-owned sports betting company, has extended its existing partnership with the New York Yankees, a professional baseball team. The latest deal between a sports franchise and an MLB franchise is well-timed to reflect on the beginning of the baseball season in the United States. FanDuel to Continue Appearing on Yankees’ Social […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
MGM Resorts Adds Buffalo Zone by Aristocrat to Beau Rivage
Aristocrat and MGM Resorts International have negotiated an exclusive partnership that features the opening of a now-available Buffalo Zone at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino owned by MGM. The 1,500-square-foot gaming parlor will focus on Buffalo-themed slot games featured and developed by Aristocrat. Buffalo-themed Slots for Everyone in Beau Rivage The space will be […]
Sports
April 26, 2022
France Sees Online Betting and iGaming Market Increase in 2021
The French gambling market did well in 2021 with the total gross gambling revenue increasing to €10.7 billion ($11.48 billion) with the lottery and sports betting segments leading the way. The results achieved in 2021 improved on the 2020 figures, but they were still short of the €11.1 billion ($11.91 billion) achieved in 2019 before […]
Industry
April 26, 2022
Interventions and Family Support Can Prevent Gambling Addiction
There are many ways to address gambling addiction it seems, and the role of psychological interventions and family support is finally coming into focus. According to Dr Rosalina Caoile, more attention should be put on these practices as they could prove pivotal in stemming addictive practices in the bud and enable individuals to feel better […]
Legal
April 26, 2022
India Fleshes Out Gambling Plans for Meghalaya
Following on news last week that the state of Meghalaya is planning to push ahead with a comprehensive gambling framework, more details have become available to outline how this is going to happen. The state is not thinking about wasting any time or opportunity and will press on with both online gambling and in-person gambling, […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Chicago Chinatown Opposes River’s Casino Project in Area
Chicago is keen on adding another casino to the city, with both the mayor and city council thinking the move to be a worthwhile one for the local economy and future prospects. Yet, the place of the venue is debatable as NIMBYs are putting up a fight to keep what they consider a socially-impactful project […]
