Alexandra Griffiths
Alexandra Griffiths
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Alexandra Griffiths is a writer and reviewer based in London, UK. Having studied History at the University of York, Alexandra went on to complete a Masters degree in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. From there, Alexandra headed straight into a career in writing, working with well-known sportsbooks, casinos and online gambling companies such as Ladbrokes. Alexandra is passionate about seeking out the next big thing in online gambling, and always has an eye out for new sportsbooks and slots that are set to take the world by storm.
Sport to bet on: Football
Sports movie: King Richard
Sports snack: Nachos
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Nevada Gamblers Lose Out on $24.4 Million in Unused Casino Vouchers
Expired casino cash-out tickets provided a $24.4 million boost to the state of Nevada in the most recent fiscal year.
Calls for Review on UK Gambling Laws as Election Betting Scandal Intensifies
15 Conservative candidates and officials are reportedly being looked at by the Gambling Commission over bets placed on the date of the general election.
Fourth Conservative Named in UK Gambling Commission Investigation
Nick Mason, chief data officer of the Conservative Party, is reportedly being investigated over dozens of bets placed on the election date. It is being reported that these bets would have netted him winnings in the thousands of pounds.
Arrest Made in Connection to UK Election Betting Scandal
Police constable from the Met's Royalty and Specialist Protection Command arrested, under investigation over alleged bets.
UK Gambling Commission asks Bookmakers to Check all Substantial July Election Bets
Prime Minister’s Parliamentary Private Secretary under fire after betting £100 on the chance of the UK election being held in July.
LiveScore Bet Launches in UK, Ireland
Partnership enables global sports media brand to create new-look sportsbook using Kambi’s sports betting product suite.
Mirage Hotel and Casino to Close Its Doors After 34 Years
The renowned hotel first opened in 1989 and led the way in an era of extravagance on the Las Vegas Strip.
Gamble Aware Pushes for Health Warnings on Ads
The charity’s recommendations come as major research highlights an urgent need for clearer and safer messaging.
Super Group Purchases Apricot Software Following Record Financial Results
Super Group posts highest revenue recorded in a first quarter in company history, with increase of 12% to €379.3 million.
UK Gambling Commission Introduces Stricter Regulations to Halt Rise of Problem Gambling
New checks will focus on players who might be spending more than their annual or monthly salaries on gambling.
PENN Entertainment Announces $114.7M Loss in First Quarter
PENN Entertainment reported a lower revenue than expected, but cited the impact of weather events at the beginning of the year.
Backlash Leads to Withdrawal of Controversial 888.com Campaign
888.com has chosen to remove a number of adverts on the London Underground and other Transport for London services after backlash from Londoners.
888 Holdings Reportedly Facing £100m Bill following Austrian Legal Battle
Series of court cases in Austria found that the company had been operating illegally. 888 Holdings reportedly expects costly legal action to follow.
Ukrainian Military Banned from Gambling as Regulations Intensify
Petition argues the effect of the ongoing war on the mental health of soldiers and civilians has contributed to a surge in gambling addiction.
BetRivers Announces Renewal of Exclusive Partnership with Mike Francesa
Francesa will continue to provide network and social media content for the North American operator.
National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program to Tackle US Problem Gambling
Approximately 2.5 million adults in the United States are estimated to meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem.
UK’s Betting and Gaming Council Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Former Entain exec Grainne Hurst to take over from current CEO Michael Dugher.
Campaigners Call For Stop to 'Sneaky' UK Gambling Ads on Social Media
New report states that much more needs to be done to reduce the amount of gambling content marketing that under 18s and younger demographics see.
UK Introduces £2 Cap on Slot Stakes for Under 25s
New legislation being introduced as part of a wider move to tackle problem gambling in the country, comes into effect in September.
Furor Over New York Online Gambling Bill
An open letter against online betting in the Empire State was signed by almost 700 Queens casino workers.
