By Mike Johnson

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LeoVegas Q&A: From Tackling Regulatory Challenges to Gambling Addiction

April 10, 2020

We spoke with LeoVegas discussing a number of topics, including the regulatory climate in Europe, the United Kingdom and Sweden, compliance challenges, the prospect of breaking into new markets, and helping consumers staying on the right track. Read our full Q&A with one of the leading iGaming companies of our times. Q: Do you see regulations […]

By Mike Johnson

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Australians Gamble Online 67% More During Pandemic Lockdown

April 9, 2020

With Australia on a lockdown, online gambling has increased by 67% pointing to a serious pick up in unregulated operations. Online Gambling Traffic Grows in Australia amid COVID-19 Lockdown Australia is witnessing an alarming rise in online gambling along with alcohol and tabacco sales, new data collected by a database that tracks consumption patterns has […]

By Julie Moraine

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Casino Money In Louisiana Find Alternative Ways To Fund State Political Campaigns

March 7, 2020

Last year, Caesars Entertainment finally managed to extend the lease for their Harrah’s property in Lousiana for another 30 years. New Orleans Has Only One Casino, Harrah’s HB544 passed through the Senate to give rights to Caesars to operate the only land-based casino in New Orleans, Harrah’s, until 2054, after Caesars agreed to give the […]

By Mike Johnson

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Interview: Bethereum Brings Fun and Social Back into Betting

December 2, 2019

Giacomo Tognoni is the current CEO of social award-winning gaming platform Bethereum. The company has recently claimed the Best Blockchain Startup of the Year” distinction at CESAwards and was subsequently nominated for the “Best Startup” category at SIGMA iGaming, which Bethereum won against a competitive field of entrants. Our interview with Giacomo focuses on the […]

By Mike Johnson

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Golden Rock Studios’ James Curwen: ‘We have a true understanding of customers’

November 15, 2019

James Curwen is the CEO and Founder of Golden Rock Studios, an up-and-coming developer dedicated to innovating the iGaming experience in full. Mr. Curwen spoke with GamblingNews.com helping us understand more about the project he is now heading. Q: Golden Rock Studios is clearly focusing on those gamers who want to win big. Why have […]

By Mike Johnson

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PandaScore Q&A: Sportsbooks Need to Develop Esports

November 13, 2019

Esports AI data company PandaScore has set itself the ambitious goal of offering ground-breaking live betting and esports data. Yet, the company’s plans are much more ambitious and PandaScore is determined to drive engagement within the esports industry as a whole. And while Tesla uses AI to operate autonomous cars, PandaScore uses the same technology […]

By Mike Johnson

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NetGaming Q&A: The Challenges of Being a Game Provider

November 12, 2019

Up-and-coming casino games developer NetGaming had an interesting Q&A session with GamblingNews.com, talking about the challenges of being a game provider, potential future deals and the company’s own approach to innovating the iGaming industry. Q:NetGaming will have an exciting 2020. Your company has planned to deliver 2 slots per month and you have also promised […]

By Mike Johnson

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Sen. Larry Crowder on Sports Betting in Colorado

November 1, 2019

Senator Crowder, thank you so much for your time. We understand and respect your position on sports betting legalization in the State of Colorado. In the following list of questions, we have tried to select points that you have raised at some point in the past regarding the legalization of the sports betting industry in […]

By Mike Johnson

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A Chat with Bayes’ Mark Balch: ‘Economically, esports runs off the promise of growth’

August 19, 2019

Pictured: Mark Balch, Head of Product & Partnerships. Photo credit: Bayes Mark is an esport maven and has been in the betting industry for over a decade. At Bayes his expertise will drive the vision behind our products and be the go-to guy for cooperations and partnerships. Q: You are a new company created by […]

By Mike Johnson

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Ian Smith: ‘It’s a Myth Most Esports Players Are Underage’

August 13, 2019

Photo Credit: ESILondon The Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) is an initiative that Integrity Commissioner Ian Smith would describe as a pragmatic endeavor. Not a proponent of gambling, Ian has realized the pressing need to have an overseeing body in the quickly expanding esports industry, providing consistent regulations, a suspicious betting alert network and rulings in […]