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Jim Munro

Jim Munro has been a national newspaper journalist for over 30 years and has his own YouTube gaming channel, BadLadDad, with 30K followers. He has worked for many years at The Sunday Times and The Sun and latterly on the launch of Virgin Bet with Gamesys and as head of editorial at LiveScore Group.

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Professional experience

Munro Media

Director

Jun 2015 - Present map

London

LiveScore

Head of Editorial

Oct 2019 - Mar 2024 map

London

Gamesys/Virgin Bet

Writer

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 map

London

The Sun

Sports Editor (Digital)

Nov 2006 - Jun 2015 map

London

The Sunday Times

Football Editor

Oct 1990 - Oct 2006 map

London

All posts from Jim Munro (135)

Business

Gambling Industry Makes £16.8 Billion In FY25, Driven By 13.1% Online Increase

The British gambling industry has flourished over the last fiscal year, generating £16.8 billion after winnings had been settled, producing a healthy 7.3% increase in gross gaming yield year-on-year. Those...

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UK Gambling Industry Bracing Itself For Tax Hike In Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget

All the speculation around a rise in UK gambling tax duties will end on Wednesday (November 26) with the announcement of Labour’s Budget by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. It certainly seems...

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Sky Bet And William Hill Make Financial Moves Under Cloud Of UK Gambling Tax Hike

With the threat of a tax hike hanging over the UK’s gambling industry, some of its biggest operators are tightening their belts and taking evasive actions. Sky Bet’s parent company...

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Is McLaren and Allwyn’s F1 Scratch Car The Best PR Stunt In Gambling?

Unless you harbour a vicious streak, the idea of scratching somebody’s car for a win is unlikely to be top of your to-do list. Allwyn and McLaren have attempted to...