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Andy is an experienced betting and gambling journalist with over 20 years industry experience. He brings an excellent knowledge of the world of sports betting and industry gambling news.

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May 20, 2025 by: Andy Newton
Recent analysis by the Guardian has revealed huge slot machine companies are targeting the UK areas deemed to be the poorest – which has led to Politicians asking for councils to be given more power to stop new sites opening. UK Slot Machine Shops Have Risen 7% Since 2022, With Many Open 24 Hours The […]
May 20, 2025 by: Andy Newton
During an exclusive interview with GamblingIndustryNews, the Manchester United legend previews his former club’s Europa League final against Tottenham and tells United to sign Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Darwin Nunez this summer.  Yorke also looks ahead to the Championship play-off final where former club Sunderland lock horns with Sheffield United for a place […]
May 12, 2025 by: Andy Newton
A recent UK gambling study has indicated there’s been a betting boom amongst the over 65’s in the UK – with more and more pensioners turning to online wagering and casino games to pass the time. Gambling Charities Call For Increased Monitoring For Over 65’s Betting Habits It’s come to light in a recent study […]
May 9, 2025 by: Andy Newton
It’s been announced this week the Bank Of Ireland now have the ability to block debit cards for anyone looking to stop wagering with gambling sites – in a bid to help problem betting. Bank Of Ireland To Help Their Gambling Customers With Voluntary Debit Card Blocks Anyone using the Bank Of Ireland to bet […]
May 8, 2025 by: Andy Newton
Horse racing and fashion go hand-in-hand – with iconic annual meetings like Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood famed for racegoers making more of an effort to dress up – which is why top UK high street brand Debenhams and their latest venture with the UK Jockey Club racecourses looks a match made in heaven. Jockey […]
May 7, 2025 by: Andy Newton
Fresh from winning the 151st Kentucky Derby at a mud-splattered Churchill Downs, the news came out that the winner Sovereignty WON’T take his chance in the Preakness Stakes – meaning US horse racing fans will not witness a Triple Crown winner in 2025. However, the better news that filtered out of the Maryland track was […]
May 6, 2025 by: Andy Newton
With final Q4 2024 figures now in, it’s been reported the Portugal online gambling market continues to rise – with the sector hitting a record high for the end of the year. Portugal Online Gambling Sector Peaks With Record €323m Q4 Figures  Trends across most of Europe have continued to rise in recent years within […]
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