Matt Haynes
Expert in: Sports Betting
A former Press Association Sports Journalist (NCTJ - National Council for the Training of Journalists), now based in Lisbon, Matt also has over a decade of experience working with the top operator brands. These include Coral, BetVictor, and numerous others, having held a number of senior positions and still retains strong industry relationships. He enjoys reading, writing, travelling, all things business, sport, meeting new people, learning new things and also holds football coaching qualifications.
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Aristocrat $4 billion takeover of Playtech collapses
| 4th February, 2022
Australian firm Aristocrat Leisure remains defiant over its stance to enter the online gambling market somehow, following its failed $4 billion acquisition of UK-owned software provider, Playtech. For...
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Netherlands welcomes Bayton to its regulated market
| 3rd February, 2022
Following the launch of its newly regulated online gambling market in October, which only allowed an initial 10 operators, the Netherlands has now approved the Malta-based company, Bayton...
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Pokerstars secures partnership with Red Bull Racing
| 1st February, 2022
In what can only be described as a strategic branding experiment, the Formula 1 racing team of global behemoth have struck a multi-year deal with Flutter Entertainment-owned Pokerstars,...
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Georgia approves Online Gambling legislation
| 16th January, 2022
Met with widespread approval, the country of Georgia has passed significant online gambling bills, which will put an end to illegal gambling after laws were approved which will...
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DWG leverages New Jersey with Golden Nugget link-up
| 10th January, 2022
With the US online gambling market showing signs that it will become the global leader in the industry over the next few years, with more and more states...
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Buenos Aires market welcomes Evolution
| 10th January, 2022
It appears that the newly regulated online gambling market in Buenos Aires is ramping up, following heavyweight software provider, Evolution’s entry into each of its provinces. Having gone...
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Iowa considering approving online gambling
| 7th January, 2022
As a number of US states to pass legislation for online gambling continues to increase, the latest one to drop a hint that it could do just that...
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MaximBet strikes deal with Global Payments Gaming Solutions
| 7th January, 2022
After being launched in September, MaximBet appears to be going from strength to strength and their latest move has been to select Global Payments Gaming Solutions as a...
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Switzerland a ‘no-go’ for online gambling sites
| 6th January, 2022
In what was always going to be an ambitious bid, a number of foreign online gambling brands have lost their bid to enter the Swiss market, after the...
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Everi in partnership with Atlantic Lottery Corporation
| 5th January, 2022
As the online gambling market in Canada further increases in size, the iGaming division of Everi Holdings – Everi Digital has linked up with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation...
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Online Gambling launched in Buenos Aires
| 19th December, 2021
After much anticipation, online gambling has finally launched in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, in what could be the catalyst to this becoming the epicentre of the...
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PointsBet secures link-up with Sportradar
| 18th December, 2021
The latest sportsbook to secure a partnership with sports data company, Sportradar, Australian firm, PointsBet has put pen-to-paper on a multi-year agreement, which ensures that it will be...
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888Casino scoops prestigious award
| 17th December, 2021
It has been somewhat of a good year for 888 Holdings, especially after their purchase of William Hill’s non-US assets, which is set to be fully completed in...
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Premier Bet in link-up with AS Monaco
| 4th December, 2021
Online gambling operator Premier Bet has become the official betting partner of AS Monaco football club for the African market in a deal that will span an initial...
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New iGaming platform to launch in Michigan
| 3rd December, 2021
Since becoming regulated in January this year, the state of Michigan has gone from strength-to-strength, reflected by increasingly impressive numbers month on month. With a number of online...
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FanDuel strikes Genius Sports deal
| 2nd December, 2021
US online gambling firm, FanDuel has strengthened its partnership with sports data firm Genius Sports for the inclusion of NFL content to assist with fan engagement. Under the...
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Betway link up with NHL side New Jersey Devils
| 1st December, 2021
Online gambling firm Betway have enjoyed substantial growth over the last 10 years, largely down to their astute marketing strategy. This has involved gaining a significant grip on...
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Intertops to rebrand as EVERYGAME
| 30th November, 2021
After, in excess of 25 years of being known as Intertops, the company has announced plans to rebrand as EVERYGAME, in a move that represents a number of...
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Fazi secures NetBet Italy Partnership
| 29th November, 2021
Arguably one of the biggest online gambling operators for the Italian market; NetBet has agreed a deal to add Fazi Interactive to its list of software providers. It...
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Flutter Entertainment adds Tombola to its repertoire
| 28th November, 2021
SkyBet owner, Flutter Entertainment has completed the acquisition of well-known online bingo brand Tombola, in a deal believed to be in excess of £400 million. Flutter, which has...
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Playtech gets third bid as takeover battle up
| 27th November, 2021
At the centre of a fight for its control is online gambling giant Playtech who are now the subject of three bids as the software provider continues to...
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Online Gambling launches in Connecticut
| 26th November, 2021
Just one day after New Jersey eclipsed $1 billion in revenue for 2021 wagering, the state of Connecticut witnessed thousands of wagers on the day that online gambling...
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Pennsylvania online gambling continues surge
| 25th November, 2021
After posting impressive figures for 2021 so far, the state of Pennsylvania has continued its hot streak, especially in the sports betting niche. With a record high for...
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New York grants licenses to nine online gambling firms
| 24th November, 2021
After much speculation and tense anticipation, the state of New York has approved licenses for nine online gambling companies, to offer mobile sports betting in the state, with...
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Gopher lines up Playtech counter-bid as competition heats up
| 16th November, 2021
Following news that Playtech are the subject of an acquisition offer from Australian company Aristocrat Leisure, UK firm Gopher Investments are reportedly set to challenge that in an...
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Connecticut license awarded to Sportradar
| 7th November, 2021
The US subsidiary of sports betting data supplier, Sportradar has received licensing approval to operate in the state of Connecticut as it ramps up its bid to increase...
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PlayUp enters Iowa market after securing partnership deal
| 6th November, 2021
Online gambling software provider and fantasy sports operator, PlayUp has agreed a deal with Wild Rose Entertainment that will see it granted access to the market in the...
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Nolimit and Betclic partner to enter Portuguese market
| 25th October, 2021
Online gambling software provider Nolimit City, based in Malta, have linked up with France-based online gambling operator, Betclic to enter the online gambling market in Portugal. As a...
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Entain secures extension for DraftKings to complete acquisition
| 23rd October, 2021
After news emerged of DraftKings’ extraordinary $20 billion bid for UK online gambling conglomerate, Entain, the board of the company, in affiliation with the takeover panel have agreed...
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MGM Resorts CEO calls for Nevada Online Gambling legislation
| 14th October, 2021
In a statement that has made the US online gambling market sit up and take notice, MGM Resorts International CEO, Bill Hornbuckle has called for online gambling in...
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Record month for the state of Delaware
| 10th October, 2021
Delaware iGaming revenue for the month of August came in at their highest of 2021, following the release of the latest figures. Standing at a snip below $1...
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Kambi and BetEnt in partnership with Dutch online gaming launch in mind
| 10th October, 2021
Following the launch of the official Dutch online gambling market, B2B (Business-to-Business) software supplier, Kambi Group has agreed a deal to partner with Dutch sportsbook BetEnt. It will...
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Dutch iGaming license on agenda for Entain
| 9th October, 2021
Despite being understood to be the subject of a reported $20 billion bid from US online gambling company, DraftKings, this has not stopped UK company, Entain, from pursuing...
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Louisiana approves WynnBet license
| 9th October, 2021
WynnBet, the online sportsbook of the Wynn Resorts Limited brand, has been given the go-ahead to launch in the state of Louisiana, which will mean that this will...
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Apt Pay in joint venture with NRT Technology
| 9th October, 2021
In what is being seen as somewhat of an innovative move in the online gaming industry, Apt Pay and NRT Technology have joined forces with Mastercard, launching a...
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Connecticut grants license to Spin Games
| 6th October, 2021
Online gambling licensing in the US continues to be at the centre of attention, after a flurry of activity over the last 12 months, with more and more...
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Points Bet and Austin FC join forces in partnership deal
| 5th October, 2021
Major global sports betting company, Sports Bet has agreed a deal with MLS soccer team, Austin FC, which will see the bookmaker become the founding partner of the...
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Bitcasino and Evil Geniuses launch innovative gaming platform
| 4th October, 2021
In what is being hailed as one of the most forward-thinking developments in the industry, Bitcasino and Evil Geniuses have partnered to launch a game-changer in the ever-growing...
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Entain subject of blockbuster acquisition bid
| 4th October, 2021
UK gambling giant Entain (previously GVC Holdings) are once again at the centre of a tussle with a US-owned firm, this time DraftKings who are understood to have...
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888 launch sportsbook in Colorado with official partner
| 27th September, 2021
It has been a whirlwind week for global online gambling company, 888 Holdings, following their acquisition of William Hill’s non-US assets from Caesars Entertainment in a £2.2 billion...
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SIS secures BetMclean partnership extension
| 26th September, 2021
Multi-channel provider of sports services, SIS (Sports Information Services) has extended its contract with A McLean Bookmakers, for the supply of its horse and greyhound racing coverage, for...
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Northern Ireland facing gambling reform after backing from Minister
| 25th September, 2021
In response to some tweaks to gambling legislation in the UK, Northern Ireland is understood to have welcomed reform of its own, though on much of a larger...
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Internet gambling operators in Michigan net $113.1 million for August
| 24th September, 2021
If there were any doubts at all about the response to the State of Michigan passing the online gambling bill earlier this year, they have quickly been dispelled....
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Caesars boosts Indianapolis Colts partnership
| 23rd September, 2021
It has been some year for US giant Caesars Entertainment. Having swooped in to acquire William Hill For £2.9 billion, it has enjoyed a productive last 12 months...
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Connecticut set to receive online gambling approval
| 17th September, 2021
In what has been somewhat of a domino effect in the US over the last 12 months, with multiple states receiving approval for residents in the state to...
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Exciting new casino brand enters UK market
| 16th September, 2021
As the UK online gambling market shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, it has seen the entry of a new, highly appealing Danish brand; CEGO which...
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Evolution flexes muscles in the market once again
| 14th September, 2021
Evolution, formerly Evolution Gaming, prior to their merger with rival NetEnt, has made another significant move in the ever-growing online gambling software development industry, adding one more asset...
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888 in advanced talks to add Major Asset to Portfolio
| 10th September, 2021
Global online gambling brand, 888 are edging closer to what could be a significant deal for the future of its company, with the firm understood to be in...
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BetProtect acquired by Crucial Compliance
| 12th August, 2021
The gambling protection app, BetProtect has been acquired by the Gibraltar-based company Crucial Compliance, in a deal that can benefit both parties. It will see Crucial Compliance effectively...
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Betway partners with Sportnco to launch in French market
| 11th August, 2021
Flagship sports betting brand, Betway has launched in the French market, courtesy of a symbiotic partnership with French-owned B2B (Business-to-Business) firm Sportnco who specialise in providing sportsbook software...
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Matrix iGaming secures partnership with Every Matrix
| 30th July, 2021
As the US online gambling industry continues to gather pace, it can be revealed that Chicago-based firm Matrix iGaming will become part of the Every Matrix RGS solution,...
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New York misses deadline for Sports Betting proposal
| 25th July, 2021
It has been revealed that the New York State Gambling Commission has missed the deadline for its request for proposal in connection with inviting bidders to operate mobile...
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Online Gambling bill proposed for California
| 24th July, 2021
In the latest development in US online gambling legislation, the state of California has emerged as a surprise name, after a bill was proposed by two congressmen that...
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