Alexandra Griffiths
Alexandra Griffiths
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
Covers feature: Industry News
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iGaming Ontario’s Q3 Report Reveals 22% Wagering Uptick
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
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
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
A slew of winning favorites late in the NFL season has impacted FanDuel's bottom line significantly.
Deadly Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
Questions have been raised as to whether or not the Trump Hotel explosion is related to an earlier confirmed terrorist attack in New Orleans.
US Senate Committee Hearing on Legalized Sports Betting to be Held Next Week
The committee hearing comes following a number of far-reaching proposals aimed at the stricter regulation of sports betting in the U.S.
Gamble Aware Reports Rise in People Treated for Help in the U.K.
The latest figures from the U.K.'s leading gambling charity records a 12% increase in people seeking help.
BetMGM Launches NBA Cup Sweepstakes with Top Vegas Prize
Sweepstakes winner will receive five-night stay at the MGM Grand in Vegas and tickets to NBA Cup semifinal and championship games.
New Jersey Player Downloads Hard Rock App, Wins $136.8K on Same Day
A lucky New Jersey player has won a $136,824.50 jackpot from an 80-cent spin on Ted Jackpot Royale, having downloaded the Hard Rock app just hours earlier.
Net Loss for PENN Entertainment Despite Revenue Growth in Q3
Consumer demand in company's retail business and interactive segment were positives, but PENN also reported net loss of $37.5 million for Q3.
Positive Momentum Continues for Kindred Group in Q3 2024
Kindred Group’s total revenue for Q3 was £294.5 million, an increase of 4% on the previous year.
bet365 Partners With Kroenke Sports, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche
Deal will enable Coloradans to watch local Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games through direct-to-consumer streaming option.
Record-Breaking $6.5M DraftKings Jackpot Yet to be Won
Michigan casino jackpot can be won for as little as 20 cents, from a total of 26 eligible online games.
UK Government Considers Raising Gambling Duties
The proposals, which have been put forward to two influential thinktanks, are thought to include doubling many of the levies on both online casinos and bookmakers.
Week 6 Proves Difficult for the Books as NFL Favorites Dominate
Chalky NFL results leads to "ugly" weekend for sportsbooks across the country. “We have had a really good start to the season, but (Sunday) was certainly the public’s day as seemingly every popular favorite covered,” one sportsbook told Covers.
DraftKings Pulls Daily Fantasy Operations from UK Market
DraftKings had been the only option for UK DFS fans for some time, with Yahoo having exited the market back in 2018, and FanDuel doing the same in 2016.
FanDuel Donates $1 Million to Support North Carolina HBCU Students
The donation, which will support students at 11 historically Black colleges and universities across North Carolina, marks the fourth $1 million charitable contribution FanDuel has made to the United Negro College Fund.
Betfred Announces Departure From Virginia
This latest exit leaves Arizona, Iowa, and Pennsylvania as the only states where the U.K. bookmaker currently operates.
Study Shows 29,000 Gambling Ads Shown on Premier League Opening Weekend
West Ham-Aston Villa match had 6,500 gambling messages vying for fans’ attention, according to University of Bristol business school research.
Hudson Yards Casino Proposal Met by Fierce Local Opposition
Residents opposing the idea fear that the $12 billion resort could have a negative impact on the High Line public park and its surrounding area.
