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Joe Lyons is a betting industry writer for GamblingIndustryNews with years of experience on reputable gambling websites. Joe specialises in long form content in the world of sports betting and gambling. Joe is recognised as an expert in sports fields such as horse racing, soccer, NFL and NBA.
UK & Casino
A controversial Surrey casino has applied for a 24/7 gambling licence despite strong local opposition. Golden Slots (Southern) Limited is due to open an adult gaming centre in…
Aug 8, 2025
Sportsbetting
NBA star Malik Beasley was evicted from his Detroit apartment as the FBI continue to investigate the player regarding allegations of suspicious betting activity. The Detroit News reported…
Aug 8, 2025
Sportsbetting
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, has called on the Labour government to hike gambling taxes. Brown, who served as PM and Leader of the…
Aug 7, 2025
Sportsbetting
The Netherlands Gambling Authority declared the recent tax hike a failure as revenue has continued to plummet since its introduction at the start of the year. The country’s…
Aug 7, 2025
Sportsbetting
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been announced as a global ambassador for Betway. Henry, 47, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all-time and depending…
Aug 6, 2025
Sportsbetting
New research by the University of Massachusetts has revealed problem gambling is on the rise within the state. Two online surveys were conducted in spring and fall 2024…
Aug 6, 2025
Sportsbetting
Genius Sports has inked a multi-year exclusive data rights deal with the European League Association (ELA) to deliver its technology across an additional 18 divisions. It will collect,…
Aug 4, 2025
Australia
Australian gambling giant Sportsnet has scrapped television advertisements encouraging viewers to bet in multiples following severe community backlash. The advertisements revealed that Sportsnet, one of the leading operators…
Aug 4, 2025
Sportsbetting
Over 100,000 people in the Netherlands have signed up for a voluntary gambling ban. Dutch newspaper Trouw reported the six-figure milestone was hit last week according to data…
Jul 31, 2025
Casino
NBA legend Gilbert Arenas has been arrested and charged with hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at his mansion in California. The 43-year-old spent 12 years in the league,…
Jul 31, 2025
Sportsbetting
Major TV network Starz is lining up a blockbuster series on the gambling scandal surrounding MLB star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter. Ohtani, widely regarded as one of the best…
Jul 30, 2025
Sportsbetting
SBK has been announced as the official betting partner of English Football League club Bradford City. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s best sports betting apps with…
Jul 30, 2025