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Simon Deloit
AuthorSimon is a freelance writer who specializes in gambling news and has been an author in the poker/casino scene for 10+ years. He brings valuable knowledge to the team and a different perspective, especially as a casual casino player.
Sports
August 17, 2019
McGregor Punches Man in Face Ahead of Future Fights
McGregor punches a pub patron in the face for refusing a drink of whiskey Irish police have opened an investigation McGregor is preparing to meet new challenges McGregor is being investigated for hitting a patron in a pub in Dublin, Ireland, ahead of future fights. UFC President Dana White comments on the case. McGregor Hits […]
Legal
August 16, 2019
Lottoland Proves Lotteries Aren’t Game of Chance in Court
Lottoland has won a court case in Australia defeating the media regulator, ACMA Lotteries aren’t a game of skill, the company proves Lottoland possibly erodes tens of millions of Australian dollars for local lottery operators Lottoland has won a court battle against the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) disproving that lotteries are a “game […]
Esports
August 14, 2019
Kevin Garnett Makes First Foray into Esports
Kevin Garnett invests in Triumph Esports His company seeks to bring urban lifestyle and competitive video gaming closer together More mainstream athletic competitions turn to esports Former NBA ace Kevin Garnett has invested into Triumph Esports through Big Ticket Sports LLC, an event hosting company he owns. Kevin Garnett and Mixing Esports and Urban Lifestyle […]
Legal
August 13, 2019
UKGC Opens Probe into 1xBet UK Brand on Reported Regulatory Breaches
UKGC launches probe into 1xBet’s UK operations The Sunday Times reports on several issues with the company 1xBet’s spokesperson reaches out to reassure authorites that it will conduct an internal investigation of the issue 1xBet’s UK website has been suspended since Friday, August 9, amid a UK Gambling Commission investigation looking into Sunday Times report […]
Casino
August 12, 2019
Australia’s Crown Will Lose Victorian License, Investigation Continues
Crown’s Victorian license won’t be allocated next year The operator is under scrutiny by multiple Australian gaming watchdogs Well-connected gamblers from China continue to pervade Australian politics Crown’s ongoing investigation into alleged connections with Asian crime syndicates could be a symptomp of a culture where well-connected Chinese members of the Communist Party keep invading Australian […]
Legal
August 10, 2019
Melco Group Agreed to Cooperate with Australian Investigation
On Thursday the New South Wales Independent Liquor and Gaming authority announced launching an investigation in Melco’s acquisition of 135.35 million Crown Resorts Ltd. shares Melco Resorts and Entertainment expressed their willingness to assist with the Australian authorities probe for ties with one Stanley Ho Crown Resorts’ Barangaroo casino license in Australia prevents the brand […]
Esports
August 10, 2019
Bayes Secures Data Distribution Rights from Riot
Bayes awarded data distribution rights by Riot Games Move welcomed by the esports company Bayes will take data directly from Riot and possibly launch a free-to-use product Bayes has signed as Riot Games’ first official data distributor for the company’s main competitive title, League of Legends. Bayes Becomes First League of Legends Data Distributor Data […]
Legal
August 8, 2019
Australia Confirms & Begins Crown Investigation
Official investigation into Crown begins Melco and Crown’s deal will stand regulatory scrutiny Crown’s name has been cited as part of an organized crime ring NSW Gaming authority begins official probe into Crown Casino regarding Crown Sydney and alleged criminal links between Crown and Asian syndicates. Crown Casino Comes to be Investigated by NSW Gaming […]
Esports
August 6, 2019
Psyonix Kisses Crates Last Goodbye, Follows Epic Games
Epic Games-owned Psyonix says no to crate boxes Psyonix is the first company to voluntarily suspend the use of boxes Valve, the company that has inspired this in-game mechanic, still hold onto them Psyonix has become the latest developer to pull out the use of “loot boxes” out of its flagship title, Rocket League. Psyonix […]
Poker
August 5, 2019
English Poker Sensation Dealt with Lawsuit after $1.5m Win
Nick Marchington’s amazing run in the WSOP Main Event started with challenging odds but played out well in his favor. Colin Hartley and David Yee, partners in gambling backing company, file a suit against Marchington for fraud and breached contract. The state of Nevada rules that until the case is resolved Marchington will not be […]