Olivia Hughes

Olivia Hughes — News Reporter

Articles: 47 • Reviews: 0

Education: Griffith University

Expertise: Casino News

Summary

  • 3+ years experience in the iGaming industry
  • Bachelor of Communication and Journalism, Griffith University
  • Previously worked as a news reporter and journalist for various Gold Coast and Brisbane print and television news outlets

Olivia Hughes is based on the sunny Gold Coast. She’s a dynamic writer, experienced journalist, and news reporter, passionate about covering the latest casino news.

Whether you’re interested in keeping up to date with the latest online gambling regulatory changes or finding out about the newest technology online casinos use, Olivia is here to help.

She’s been keeping her finger on the pulse of the industry and writing for Play It Safe since 2021, creating engaging and informative articles about the latest developments, trends, and breaking news in the casino world.

Olivia completed a Bachelor of Communication and Journalism at Griffith University in Brisbane, which enhanced her naturally strong writing skills and sparked her interest in online casinos after undertaking a research project into the world of online gambling.

Before focusing on casino news, Olivia worked as a print journalist and a general news reporter for local television news, covering a wide range of topics in South East Queensland. Working in general news allowed her to develop her research and storytelling abilities, which she now applies to casino journalism.

Her passion for staying updated with the latest Australian industry changes and strong writing skills have made her a valuable asset for readers seeking the latest iGaming updates.

Latest articles

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Pragmatic Play Heats Up with Two Massive Promos for Aussies
Pragmatic Play Heats Up with Two Massive Promos for Aussies Casino & Industry News

PointsBet Fined Over AU$500,000 for Breaching Australian Gambling Regulations
PointsBet Fined Over AU$500,000 for Breaching Australian Gambling Regulations Casino & Industry News

XGENIA Introduces Groundbreaking AI-Powered Platform for iGaming Development
XGENIA Introduces Groundbreaking AI-Powered Platform for iGaming Development Casino & Industry News

Aristocrat Eyes Major Acquisition of Interblock in a Billion-Dollar Deal
Aristocrat Eyes Major Acquisition of Interblock in a Billion-Dollar Deal Casino & Industry News

Bally’s Corporation Steps In with a Lifeline for The Star Entertainment Amid Financial Turmoil
Bally’s Corporation Steps In with a Lifeline for The Star Entertainment Amid Financial Turmoil Casino & Industry News

Drake’s Drama Down Under: A Marketing Stunt, Super Bowl Diss, and the Hunt for Online Casino Dominance
Drake’s Drama Down Under: A Marketing Stunt, Super Bowl Diss, and the Hunt for Online Casino Dominance Casino & Industry News

Aristocrat Leisure Sells Plarium for $620M, Refocuses on Regulated Gaming and NFL Expansion
Aristocrat Leisure Sells Plarium for $620M, Refocuses on Regulated Gaming and NFL Expansion Casino & Industry News

Crown Casino’s Debt Crisis: Profits Slide Under Blackstone’s Ownership
Crown Casino’s Debt Crisis: Profits Slide Under Blackstone’s Ownership Casino & Industry News

Star Entertainment Group Faces Financial Struggles Amid Industry Challenges
Star Entertainment Group Faces Financial Struggles Amid Industry Challenges Casino & Industry News

Australian Casino Giants Entangled in Legal Battle Over Ponzi Scheme Fallout
Australian Casino Giants Entangled in Legal Battle Over Ponzi Scheme Fallout Casino & Industry News

Wizards of the Coast Bets Big on D&D Gambling with New Slot Machine
Wizards of the Coast Bets Big on D&D Gambling with New Slot Machine Casino & Industry News

Fennica Gaming Expands into Online Casino Market with New eCasino Portfolio
Fennica Gaming Expands into Online Casino Market with New eCasino Portfolio Casino & Industry News

Indie Gambling Game Phenomenon Balatro Sweeps The Game Awards 2024
Indie Gambling Game Phenomenon Balatro Sweeps The Game Awards 2024 Casino & Industry News

Crown Melbourne Backs Recent Victorian Gambling Reforms
Crown Melbourne Backs Recent Victorian Gambling Reforms Casino & Industry News

Victoria’s Gambling Regulator Intensifies Crackdown on Non-Compliant Operators
Victoria’s Gambling Regulator Intensifies Crackdown on Non-Compliant Operators Casino & Industry News

Australia Delays Gambling Ad Reform Until 2025: A Controversial Decision
Australia Delays Gambling Ad Reform Until 2025: A Controversial Decision Casino & Industry News

The Venetian and The Palazzo Level Up Their Slot Game with Aristocrat’s Latest Dragon Link Slots
The Venetian and The Palazzo Level Up Their Slot Game with Aristocrat’s Latest Dragon Link Slots Casino & Industry News

The Surge in Betting Giant Donations to Australian Political Parties: A Deep Dive
The Surge in Betting Giant Donations to Australian Political Parties: A Deep Dive Casino & Industry News

Star Entertainment Group Fined $15 Million Over Sydney Casino Breaches
Star Entertainment Group Fined $15 Million Over Sydney Casino Breaches Casino & Industry News

GambleAware Week 2024: A Step Forward in Promoting Responsible Gambling in NSW
GambleAware Week 2024: A Step Forward in Promoting Responsible Gambling in NSW Casino & Industry News

Australian Man Wins $8.5 Million Powerball Jackpot, Announces Early Retirement
Australian Man Wins $8.5 Million Powerball Jackpot, Announces Early Retirement Casino & Industry News

Australian Politicians Under Scrutiny for Accepting Gifts from Gambling Industry
Australian Politicians Under Scrutiny for Accepting Gifts from Gambling Industry Casino & Industry News

Aristocrat Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Light & Wonder Over Game Infringement
Aristocrat Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Light & Wonder Over Game Infringement Casino & Industry News

Singaporean Billionaire Faces Court in Australia Over $42.8 Million Gambling Debt
Singaporean Billionaire Faces Court in Australia Over $42.8 Million Gambling Debt Casino & Industry News

Australia’s Push for a Gambling Advertisement Ban: A Call for Change
Australia’s Push for a Gambling Advertisement Ban: A Call for Change Casino & Industry News

Australia’s Online Gambling Turnover Skyrockets Amidst Industry Growth
Australia’s Online Gambling Turnover Skyrockets Amidst Industry Growth Casino & Industry News

Australia’s Gambling Advertisement Debate: Albanese Defends Partial Ban Amid Calls for Total Prohibition
Australia’s Gambling Advertisement Debate: Albanese Defends Partial Ban Amid Calls for Total Prohibition Casino & Industry News

NSW’s Cashless Gaming Trial: High Hopes But Low Participation
NSW’s Cashless Gaming Trial: High Hopes But Low Participation Casino & Industry News

The Latest Tech is Helping Safe Gambling Practices in Top Gambling Nations
The Latest Tech is Helping Safe Gambling Practices in Top Gambling Nations Casino & Industry News

Star Entertainment Shuts Down Treasury Brisbane Casino Ahead of New Launch
Star Entertainment Shuts Down Treasury Brisbane Casino Ahead of New Launch Casino & Industry News

The Dark Side of Online Gambling: How Unlicensed Operators Use Big Tech to Target Minors
The Dark Side of Online Gambling: How Unlicensed Operators Use Big Tech to Target Minors Casino & Industry News

Former Prime Ministers Call for Ban on Gambling Ads
Former Prime Ministers Call for Ban on Gambling Ads Casino & Industry News

A-League Players Caught in Bet Fixing Scandal: A Web of Yellow Cards and Cash
A-League Players Caught in Bet Fixing Scandal: A Web of Yellow Cards and Cash Casino & Industry News

Star Entertainment Makes Final Plea Amidst Inquiry into Casino Misconduct
Star Entertainment Makes Final Plea Amidst Inquiry into Casino Misconduct Casino & Industry News

The Great Casino Escape: A Tale of Counterfeit Chips and International Intrigue
The Great Casino Escape: A Tale of Counterfeit Chips and International Intrigue Casino & Industry News

A Disturbing Tale of Gambling Addiction Leading to a $2.62 Million Fraud
A Disturbing Tale of Gambling Addiction Leading to a $2.62 Million Fraud Casino & Industry News

Tabcorp Teams Up with OpenBet for Enhancing Online Betting Experience
Tabcorp Teams Up with OpenBet for Enhancing Online Betting Experience Casino & Industry News

Victoria’s Online Gambling Overhaul: A New Dawn for Player Transparency and Protection
Victoria’s Online Gambling Overhaul: A New Dawn for Player Transparency and Protection Casino & Industry News

Inside RubyPlay’s Creative Laboratory: The Making of Immortal Ways
Inside RubyPlay’s Creative Laboratory: The Making of Immortal Ways Casino & Industry News

Star Entertainment Launches Cashless Gaming Trial at The Star Sydney
Star Entertainment Launches Cashless Gaming Trial at The Star Sydney Casino & Industry News

Betr Payout for NRL Grand Final an Eyewatering Sum
Betr Payout for NRL Grand Final an Eyewatering Sum Casino & Industry News

Unveiling the Dangers of PayID Scams at Online Casinos: Protecting Your Winnings
Unveiling the Dangers of PayID Scams at Online Casinos: Protecting Your Winnings Casino & Industry News

The Voice Referendum Off Limits for Betting Agencies
The Voice Referendum Off Limits for Betting Agencies Casino & Industry News

Betstop Launch Date Arrives
Betstop Launch Date Arrives Casino & Industry News

Twitch Gambling Ban To Expand
Twitch Gambling Ban To Expand Casino & Industry News

Data Suggest an Expected Rise in Mobile Gambling
Data Suggest an Expected Rise in Mobile Gambling Casino & Industry News

Betstop: The Register Allowing Aussies To Self-Exclude from Online Gambling
Betstop: The Register Allowing Aussies To Self-Exclude from Online Gambling Casino & Industry News
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