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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.

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Team: Newcastle United
Sport to bet on: Football
Sports movie: King Richard
Sports snack: Nachos
Covers feature: Industry News
Correctly guessing the winner of the Grand National as the first bet I ever placed. I was convinced of my psychic powers from that point on!
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Every subsequent Grand National attempt that has ultimately seen me lose, despite my best shouts of encouragement for the chosen contenders.
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VGW Founder Eyes Full Control of $3.2B Gambling Giant

Jun 3, 2025 • 9:06 AM ET

The planned buyout of minority shareholders would put Escalante in control of one of the world’s biggest sweepstakes operators.

Study: Fanatics, Hard Rock, bet365 Making Gains in U.S. iGaming Scene

May 20, 2025 • 11:07 AM ET

Bettormetrics research analyzed a number of major players to shine a light on the strategies being used by operators most likely to challenge FanDuel and DraftKings.

Flutter Revenue Up 8% in Q1 Despite Favorites Dominating March Madness

May 8, 2025 • 8:47 AM ET

“FanDuel continues to win in the U.S., retaining leadership positions in both online sports betting and iGaming,” CEO says.

Wynn Resorts Q1 Results Fall Short of Wall Street Expectations

May 7, 2025 • 8:37 AM ET

Revenue drops at Wynn Resorts’ Macau properties, but the company remains positive about what’s to come later this year.

5 Things U.S. Sportsbooks Can Learn From European Operators

May 3, 2025 • 8:47 PM ET

The UK’s sports betting market is years ahead — and the U.S. is finally starting to take notes on novelty markets, in-play betting, and odds competition.

Robinhood Continues to Break Records as Revenue Soars by 50%

May 1, 2025 • 8:30 AM ET

Record-breaking net deposits and premium subscriptions for Robinhood, as the company reveals strong growth despite a volatile first quarter.

Entain Confirms Permanent CEO as Revenue Rises by 11%

Apr 29, 2025 • 8:45 AM ET

BetMGM segment of company on track to be EBITDA positive in the fiscal year, delivering revenue expectations in the region of $2.4 to $2.5 billion.

Evoke’s 1% Revenue Rise Falls Short of Target as UK Regulations Tighten

Apr 25, 2025 • 9:23 AM ET

Evoke reports modest growth in Q1, but CEO Per Widerström remains positive about full-year growth objectives.

Stocks Rise as Boyd Gaming Reports Strong Q1 Results

Apr 25, 2025 • 8:54 AM ET

Boyd Gaming revenue nears $1 billion, surpassing forecasted figures for the first quarter of 2025.

New Jersey Files Opposition to Kalshi’s Preliminary Injunction

Apr 20, 2025 • 9:08 AM ET

Key to the argument now being put across by the state of New Jersey is its claim that the whole state stands to suffer if Kalshi does obtain injunctive relief.

Former Conservative MP Among 15 Charged with Election Betting Offences

Apr 14, 2025 • 11:26 AM ET

UK Gambling Regulator charges 15 in connection with its investigation into whether insider information was used to bet on the 2024 General Election.

London Underground Gambling Ad Ban Delayed

Mar 27, 2025 • 11:54 AM ET

City Hall could find itself faced with a legal challenge if it went ahead with restrictions based on its own definition of what constitutes harmful gambling.

Bookies Bank £10 Million as Constitution Hill Falls at Cheltenham

Mar 12, 2025 • 10:07 AM ET

Heavy favorite falls in Champion Hurdle, causing massive shift in betting money.

Wynn Resorts’ Year-End Results Reveal $7.13B in Revenue

Feb 14, 2025 • 10:18 AM ET

Macau is undoubtedly the top market for Wynn Resorts, and continued to lead the way in growth for the company in 2024.

Free In-Flight Gaming Coming Soon to Delta Customers

Feb 5, 2025 • 12:17 PM ET

The Delta-DraftKings partnership is expected to bring a range of different free games to SkyMiles members, all available throughout their flights.

Taylor Swift Super Bowl Odds: Swiftie Specials Taking Over Big Game Offerings

Feb 3, 2025 • 9:55 AM ET

Sportsbooks are once again taking bets on a number of Taylor Swift topics, from the amount of times she'll be shown during the Super Bowl broadcast to whether Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will propose after the game.

iGaming Ontario’s Q3 Report Reveals 22% Wagering Uptick

Jan 23, 2025 • 9:44 AM ET

Sports betting, esports bets, proposition, and novelty bets attracted a huge amount of attention in Q3 as players parted with $3.4 billion in wagers on these.

Comcast Adds Live FanDuel Odds to Xfinity Odds Zone on X1

Jan 16, 2025 • 3:52 PM ET

The media giant announced FanDuel’s live sports betting odds are now available through Xfinity Odds Zone on Xfinity X1.

Drake Loses $210K Betting on Ravens Win, Lamar Jackson TD Parlay

Jan 13, 2025 • 9:24 AM ET

The hip-hop star's 2024 bets brought in an overall loss of $1.59 million. Looking at his last 10 bets, he’s lost $1.9 million.

FanDuel Owner Flutter Entertainment Takes $370 Million Hit as Result of Bettor-Friendly NFL Season

Jan 8, 2025 • 9:38 AM ET

A slew of winning favorites late in the NFL season has impacted FanDuel's bottom line significantly.

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