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Tim Poole

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About Tim

Tim Poole, Editor of Global Gaming Insider, has been a gambling editor for over four years and a gambling journalist for more than seven. With prior industry experience at Ladbrokes Coral, his media career has taken him across the world interviewing the sector's most prominent CEOs, especially as host of the Huddle.

A former football journalist, Tim is never shy of an opinion and takes every opportunity to present his analysis of news, trends and the topics that define gambling markets worldwide. As Editor, his industry knowledge is far-reaching – as per the job description – but specific areas of interest lie in sports betting and analysing the B2C operators who drive innovation.

While gambling will always divide opinion, Tim is a believer in the freedom to place a bet and the need for individual players to take ownership of their decisions. That does not mean defending the indefensible, with the aim to provide balanced journalism one of his absolute priorities – something dearly lacking across other forms of media in today's landscape.

Latest from Tim

19 pieces
  1. Brazil: Government "betrayed" operators... but prohibition won't stop Brazilians betting

    Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire, ANJL's Legal Counsel, believes the regulated industry must "acknowledge" its problems, but feels concrete data proves regulation is more effective than prohibition. In his eyes, the Brazilian market is "far from over."

    29 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
  2. Koom Games CEO: Why "never give up" is terrible advice for entrepreneurs

    Marko Zulj explains why the ability to pivot is an entrepreneur's greatest strength, while also reflecting on our panel at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Koom Games' aims for 2027 and future industry trends.

    29 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
  3. Paul Sculpher: The industry wasn't crying wolf – MGD rise will close shops and casinos

    The Global Gaming Insider contributor and land-based gaming expert asks whether the tax rise may reduce overall tax revenue, highlighting the importance of genuine job losses.

    28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
  4. CASHlib: A ‘zero exposure’ solution to payments in gaming

    With Direct Top-Up, CASHlib also offers a white-label barcode. The player pays at a retail counter and the deposit lands in their account, under the operator’s own brand.

    19 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
  5. AGA: Why prediction markets are just ‘different name, same bet’

    The American Gaming Association has contributed to every Global Gaming Insider issue so far this year. In its November op-ed, David Forman, VP of Research, discusses the data behind prediction markets.

    19 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
  6. HRLadderbox Founder asks: What happens when talent migrates?

    Christine A. Virardi, HRLadderbox Founder and Global Gaming Insider contributor, asks: when the talent moves, does the advantage move with it?

    19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
  7. Playing at your own risk? Why German gamblers face criminal investigations

    István Cocron, CEO & Founder at Rechtsanwalt Cocron GmbH and Global Gaming Insider contributor, assesses the criminal exposure of bettors (not companies) in Germany

    19 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
  8. Gambling policy: Do industry voices deserve to be heard?

    Gustaf Hoffstedt reflects on his time in Swedish Parliament, drawing on his legislative experience to assess whether gambling companies should have a voice in policymaking.

    19 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
  9. A priceless experience: Logifuture looks ahead to SiGMA Rome

    Niccolo Cassettari, Logifuture’s Chief Business Development Officer, previews SiGMA Rome and sums up 2026 for sports betting in three words!

    19 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
  10. Think global, play local: How player preferences are driving iGaming

    Global Gaming Insider speaks with the Belatra team about localisation, regional player preferences and the trends shaping iGaming's future.

    16 Oct 2026 · 12 min read
  1. Rob Jones: What Brazil can learn from Spain, Italy and the Netherlands
  2. Udo Seckelmann: Betting has "long-term future" in Brazil, but Government has "damaged credibility"
  3. Luiz Felipe Maia Q&A: Amended Brazil betting ban "is a real possibility"
  4. Casumo CEO on Brazil: Our industry advertises like there is no future
  5. Sten Andersen: Gambling can cross the line, but our industry leads on player protection
  6. Internet Vikings Founder & CEO: Tackling ‘real-world resilience tests’ in sports betting
  7. The American Gaming Association spotlights industry commitment to responsible gaming
  8. CEO Special: The Venetian's Patrick Nichols explores the changing face of Las Vegas
  9. The Golden Nugget at 80: Celebrating the casino that transformed Las Vegas