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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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Munro Media

Munro Media

Director calendar Jun 2015 - Present mapLondon
LiveScore

LiveScore

Head of Editorial calendar Oct 2019 - Mar 2024 mapLondon
Virgin Bet

Gamesys/Virgin Bet

Writer calendar Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 mapLondon

The Sun

Sports Editor (Digital) calendar Nov 2006 - Jun 2015 mapLondon
The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times

Football Editor calendar Oct 1990 - Oct 2006 mapLondon

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NetBet Slapped With £650,000 Fine By UK Gambling Commission
Gambling

NetBet Slapped With £650,000 Fine By UK Gambling Commission

NetBet has been hit with a £650,000 fine and will be subject to an independent audit after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The online casino and sportsbook...

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Are The Walls Closing In On Polymarket After Latest European Ban?
Gambling

Are The Walls Closing In On Polymarket After Latest European Ban?

While prediction market specialist Kalshi is standing its ground in the US courts, being the main protagonist in the federal versus state gambling legislation row, Polymarket is beginning to feel...

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Jackpot Winner Lands $2.19m On Dragon Link Progressive Slot At Hard Rock Tampa
Gambling

Jackpot Winner Lands $2.19m On Dragon Link Progressive Slot At Hard Rock Tampa

A Sunday visit to the slots at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa resulted in a huge $2.19 million jackpot haul for one prizewinning patron. Last weekend’s lucky...

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Betsson Continue To Push The Envelope With More Sports Sponsorship Deals
Business

Betsson Continue To Push The Envelope With More Sports Sponsorship Deals

Betsson Group is continuing to chase wins in the sports sponsorship arena, establishing two more significant partnerships heading into November. The sportsbook and casino giant referenced the significance of its...

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