Oliver Bennett writes news for JokerClub, covering the gambling business, from company results and takeovers to new markets and changing rules.
Latest articles by Oliver Bennett
Netherlands Eyes Near-Total Online Gambling Ad Ban in New Harm-Reduction Strategy
The Dutch government has unveiled a five-year plan to cut gambling-related harm — and its headline measure is a near-complete ban on online gambling advertising. Here's what the new "multi-year agenda" proposes, from deposit limits and a tougher line on the black market to the age-21 idea that was quietly dropped.
Star Wars Zero Company: How Some of the Greatest Minds in Tactics Games Are Pushing the Genre Again
We spoke with Bit Reactor's Greg Foertsch and James Brawley — veterans of XCOM and Marvel's Midnight Suns — about the tactical heart of Star Wars Zero Company: bonds, specializations, the Advantage system, and how they're moving the genre forward. It launches on Xbox Series X|S on August 27.
'His Best Days Are Ahead of Him': George Boughey Issues Ominous Warning Before Bow Echo's Royal Ascot Test
George Boughey believes unbeaten 2,000 Guineas winner Bow Echo has his best days ahead of him as the even-money favourite heads to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot under Billy Loughnane.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $331 Million for Tonight’s Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $331 million for tonight’s drawing after no ticket matched all winning numbers on Tuesday. The prize carries an estimated cash option of $145.2 million.
12 online gaming risks: How to navigate and avoid them
Online gaming is hugely popular amongst teens, with one survey finding that 82 percent of children in the United Kingdom aged 12 to 15 years played online games such as Minecraft. This leaves kids potentially exposed to a number of risks and fraud. It