Christian Lee

Leeds

Business Journalist at iGaming Expert News

Business journalist @IGXNews. Previously published in the Yorkshire Evening Post, Rotherham Advertiser, League Express and more.

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Articles

Paddy Power lose in Wild Hatter "monster jackpot" dispute

Mar 6, 2025 | slotbeats.com | Christian Lee

Paddy Power must pay out customer Corinne Pearl Durber £1m in compensation over a disputed “Monster Jackpot” on Red Tiger‘s Wild Hatter slot. The subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment lost a High Court of Justice ruling following a lawsuit by Durber, who claimed she won the “Monster Jackpot” of £1.097m but was only awarded a Daily Jackpot of £20,000 by Paddy Power.
Thailand backtrack on domestic casino exclusions

Mar 6, 2025 | slotbeats.com | Christian Lee

Officials in Thailand have backtracked on the financial requirements that would have excluded most Thai citizens from its proposed land-based casinos. Previously, reports suggested that Thai officials would impose a rule that meant Thai citizens needed at least $1.5m in assets to access casinos in the country. In its place, Thais now need to have filed three years of income tax returns.
Michael Bauer, Greentube: ‘Canada works really well for us’

Feb 24, 2025 | sbcamericas.com | Christian Lee

The many states and provinces of North America are a lucrative gold mine but also a regulatory maze for gambling companies to navigate, whether these be operators or suppliers. Providing the perspective of the latter in a discussion with SBC Media at ICE earlier this year, Michael Bauer, the CFO and CGO at gaming content developer Greentube, explained how the company is approaching the US and Canada.
Groundbreaking omnichannel partnerships and bringing a “unique” ICE experience

Jan 16, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Christian Lee

In the final quarter of 2024, EveryMatrix broke new ground when it announced the signing of its first-ever omnichannel partnership with ArenaCasino in Croatia. SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Jessie Sale, explored the significance of the deal with Ivan Rozic, Head of Sales at OddsMatrix, who outlined the company’s ambitions for its comprehensive solution.
Safe Bet Show: OLG’s Aaron GlynWilliams talks purpose, cultural relevance and Alberta

Oct 25, 2024 | sbcamericas.com | Christian Lee

The Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show is back, and this time in the hot seat was Chief of Staff at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) Aaron GlynWilliams. GlynWilliams analyzed OLG’s purpose and evolution in the face of ever-changing customer behavior, the prospect of a regulated market in Alberta and how the strong “multicultural fabric” of Ontario is shaping gaming trends in the province.
Greentube's Michael Bauer Lauds North American Success

Oct 24, 2024 | sbcamericas.com | Christian Lee

It’s all about Latin America for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Fernando Noodt, Senior Journalist for SBC Noticias, is joined by Lucía Gando, Editor of SBC Noticias, and Isadora Marcante, SBC's Relationship Manager for Brazil, to look at the latest news coming from the region. The show starts in Brazil where the senate is set to vote on the return of legalised land-based casinos, a sector that has been banned since 1946.
Google monopoly court decision can fuel search engine innovation

Aug 14, 2024 | sbcamericas.com | Christian Lee

Google’s decade of SEO dominance may be ending after the tech giant was found to have violated U.S. antitrust laws with its search business. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google “is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly” following the decision by the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
OLG's Catherine Meade Talks Ontario's Market Evolution

Aug 5, 2024 | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Christian Lee

The SBC Leaders Podcast has returned and this time SBC’s VP of Growth & Strategy Americas, Sue Schneider, sat down with Catherine Meade, VP of Community, Sustainability and Social Responsibility at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Topics of conversation included the evolution of the Ontario gaming market, Meade’s responsible gambling philosophy and the power of teamwork. Before April 2022, OLG was the only operator legally entitled to operate online gaming in Ontario.
Brian Christopher talks Flip the Switch and BetMGM partnership

Jul 23, 2024 | canadiangamingbusiness.com | Christian Lee

Fliptheswitch.com is the first “player portal” for the whole of gaming, according to its founder Brian Christopher. “[Fliptheswitch.com is] where all players can come together and learn everything factual about playing in casinos, online and sports betting,” Christopher told Jessica Welman, editor of Canadian Gaming Business, at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto.
Fliptheswitch First “Player Portal” for Gaming According Founder Brian Christopher

Jul 19, 2024 | sbcamericas.com | Christian Lee

Fliptheswitch.com is the first “player portal” for the whole of gaming according to its founder Brian Christopher. Christopher, the face of Brian Christopher Slots, offered his insights when he sat down with Editor of SBC Americas Jessica Welman at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto. “[Fliptheswitch.com is] where all players can come together and learn everything factual about playing in casinos, online and sports betting.