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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.

Posts by Joe Lyons

May 20, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
Caesars has launched its first in-person sports betting facility in the state of Oregon at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay. Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Caesars Operation Caesars Entertainment has entered the Oregon sports betting market by launching in-person wagering at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in partnership with the Coquille Indian Tribe. The […]
May 13, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
The NCAA could be set for a huge change as it considers lifting the ban on students betting on pro sports. Sports Illustrated is reporting there is momentum building toward the NCAA removing its ban against gambling on professional sports. What Are The NCAA’s Rules On Gambling? As it stands, student-athletes and coach or athletics […]
May 12, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
A new study by the Gambling Commission has found gamblers in the United Kingdom don’t trust support tools offered by bookmakers. A report titled ‘qualitative research on the consequences of gambling’ was published by the government agency on May 8 and featured participants who had suffered severe consequences from their own gambling over the last […]
May 9, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
Stake has been dealt a significant blow following the suspension of Indian Premier League cricket amid ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. The league has been suspended – initially for a week – due to security concerns as tensions continue to rise between the two countries. The news comes as a substantial hit to online […]
May 8, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
The UK Gambling Commission have reported a 7% growth in the British betting and gaming space through the first quarter of 2025. British Gambling Market On The Rise With 7% Growth In Q1 2025 Data for January-March – which covers 80% of licensed operators in the United Kingdom – showed a 7% increase in online […]
May 7, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
Online casino revenue in the United States broke the $900 million barrier in March, setting a new record across seven regulated states in the country. Pennsylvania Posts Record $291.6 Million Online Casino Revenue In March Pennsylvania was the most successful location, where real money online casino operators raked in $291.6 million compared to $230.6 million […]
May 7, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
South Korean police have vowed to crack down on illegal Texas Hold ’em casino venues that are pocketing millions of dollars in profit. National outlet Newsis reported police will ‘intensively’ crack down on illegal gambling activities taking place at Hold ’em bars across the country for the next four months. These bars charge a fee […]
May 6, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
The owners of gambling superpower bet365 are considering a £9 billion sale of the firm amid interest from the United States. The company has held talks with Wall Street banks and US advisers over the last few weeks regarding a full or partial sale that could fetch the upper echelons of a ten-figure sum. The […]
May 6, 2025 by: Joe Lyons
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has landed a role as global ambassador for leading betting platform Stake. Dettori, 54 is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of all-time and enjoyed a decorated career in Europe from 1987 to 2023 – winning 23 British Classics and a total of 287 Group 1 races to date. […]
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