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Oliver Rink

Oliver is a respected voice within the industry, specialising in the increasingly interlocked cryptocurrency and iGaming markets. With over a decade’s experience tracking the emerging tech and digital economies, he offers in-depth reporting on how blockchain, Web3, DeFi, and other cutting-edge technologies are transforming online gambling and gaming regulation. An MA in Creative & Critical Writing from the University of Sussex forms the foundation for his engaging and accessible writing style. Paired with laser-sharp expert insight, it has seen Oliver contribute copy everywhere from Google’s proprietary cybersecurity platforms to leading news outlets like The Guardian and a vast array of crypto gambling specialists. A career devoted to following the evolution of cryptocurrency and its impact on the iGaming market continues to drive his work at the forefront of this rapidly evolving digital horizon. He holds BTC, SOL, and DOGE above CoinTelegraph’s disclosure threshold of $1,000.

Polymarket, a decentralized crypto betting platform, has seen over $160,000 of trading volume in their second coming prediction...

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Crypto Betting On The Second Coming Of Jesus In 2025

By Oliver Rink Apr 7, 2025

Sen. Bill Cunninnhgham's bill, SB1705, proposes to clamp down on sweepstakes casinos in Illinois. The bill looks to...

iGaming

Illinois Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos Moves Forward

By Oliver Rink Apr 7, 2025

Sen. Rick Edwards introduced a bill in the Louisiana Senate that proposes banning election betting. The bill would...

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Louisiana Introduce Bill Making Election Betting Illegal

By Oliver Rink Apr 4, 2025

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) revealed a plan that could see California online sports betting become a reality...

iGaming

Possible Roadmap For California Online Sports Betting Revealed

By Oliver Rink Apr 3, 2025

Hawaii online sports betting took a step towards legalization after a House-approved bill was voted 11-2 in favor...

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Hawaii Online Sports Betting Closer To Legalization

By Oliver Rink Apr 3, 2025

Kalshi and Robinhood face a growing number of legal challenges to their prediction markets. State regulators claim that...

iGaming

Connecticut Adds To Legal Challenges For Kalshi And Robinhood

By Oliver Rink Apr 4, 2025

Dennis Boyle, a California resident, has initiated a series of lawsuits against sweepstakes casino platforms he claims are...

iGaming

Stake.us Faces Lawsuit In California

By Oliver Rink Jun 10, 2025

Back in February, the Mississippi Senate became the first state legislative chamber to vote in favor of a...

iGaming

Mississippi Bill To Ban Sweepstakes Casinos Fails

By Oliver Rink Jun 11, 2025

The company reported that revenue increased from £23.4million in 2023 to £28.5million in 2024. The Slingo operator continues to...

iGaming

Gaming Realms Posts High Profits After Expansion Into Brazil

By Oliver Rink Apr 1, 2025

In a post on X, Alex Leishman, CEO of River Financial, compared exchanges that deal in alternative coins...

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Are Crypto Exchanges The Same As Crypto Casinos?

By Oliver Rink Apr 1, 2025