Author: Rhys Gregory

2022 is set to be a memorable year for sport, with some of the best tournaments and events lined up and ready to give sports fans a thrilling ride. And we do not doubt that this year’s sporting calendar will create some iconic moments to remember. From the FIFA World Cup and NFL Super bowl to the Grand National, Wimbledon and even the Winter Olympics, we score the best sporting events to place a bet on in 2022. February Following a decent warm-up in January, which saw the likes of the tennis Australian Open and the World Masters Snooker, February…

Online gambling is a growing industry in the US. In the last few years, many new casinos have been opening. However, gambling is highly regulated in the US. Online gambling companies must be licensed by the state and must follow strict rules when it comes to advertising and marketing. It has been expanding at a rapid pace in the past few years. As a result, the online gambling industry has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with over 100,000 people participating daily. This industry has been on the rise in the United States. In 2018, new casinos opened, and more states legalized…

A disposable vape is always the best way for beginner vapers to get used to the vaping world without committing a lot of money. After all, it can be expensive to start with a complex mod, and if you don’t have a lot of experience in vaping or the forms of vaping experience you desire, then it can be risky.  Some people opt for disposable vapes in the long term because they are effective and affordable. Others can choose to change and invest in longer-lasting mods. This post discusses what you have to know about disposable vapes. A disposable vape…

Australia has one of the most robust gambling sectors in the world. The industry is enormous in Australia, with 9.9 million regular consumers. More than half of the population gambles every year. Despite 18 years being the legal age, 16% of the youths start putting their money at an earlier age. However, the last year has been revolutionary for the casino industry for many reasons. For the global economy, 2021 was a year of uncertainty and turbulence. The Australian casino industry was well-acquainted with both sides of this narrative. During the COVID-19 crisis, a significant percentage of the population lost…

Start Up Loans has delivered more than 4,100 loans to business owners in Wales since 2012, providing over £40m funding, in-line with the country’s percentage of the UK’s business population. Entrepreneurs often dream of opening a business for months, or even years, before they take the leap and set the process in motion. In every business owner’s life, there comes a moment when they say “Yes” and make the decision to work toward becoming a successful business owner. The timing of that crucial decision point, and the journey to get there, is different for everyone. It can be a moment…

Business confidence in Wales fell 10 points during January to 26%, the lowest of any region or nation in the UK, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank. Companies in Wales reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 23 points to 24%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy generally, up three points to 27%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 26%. The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide. A net balance of 12% of businesses in Wales expect to increase staff levels over the next year, down 17 points on last month and the lowest reading of…

he Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to make its first board member announcement of the new year – Managing Partner, Simon Tee of Kilsby Williams Chartered Accountants. The leading independent accountancy firm, which is based in Newport, and which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, provides solutions for businesses across a variety of services such as company audits, accountancy advice and technical tax solutions designed to avoid tax leakage. It works with clients from across South Wales, the Midlands and London, ranging from sole traders to companies in international quoted groups. Simon, who heads up Kilsby Williams,…

The first person to ever donate bone marrow in Wales is calling on more 17 to 30-year-olds to help fight against blood cancer ahead of World Cancer Day (Friday 4 February). Each year three in ten blood cancer patients will not find the potentially life-saving bone marrow match they need, which is why Julie Penketh from Ystrad Mynach and the Welsh Blood Service are encouraging more people to join the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Since donating her bone marrow three decades ago, Julie has continued to urge others to join by donating blood or by returning a home-delivered, needle-free…

Swansea Bay’s vaccination team has undergone an amicable parting of the ways with The Orangery at Margam. After delivering more than 150,000 Covid vaccinations, over the course of the past year, at the picturesque wedding venue in the grounds of Margam Park, the team is set to move to a new venue in Aberafan Shopping Centre. The change of venue will allow The Orangery to revert to its former use as a sought-after location for happy couples to celebrate tying the knot. Preparations for the new vaccination centre are still being finalised but until ready a temporary home has been…

A new litter picking hub has opened in Grange Pavilion in Grangetown, Cardiff which allows the general public, community groups and businesses to borrow litter picking equipment to clean up their local area. Grange Pavilion offers locals all the equipment needed to carry out a safe clean-up and keep their community looking beautiful. This includes litter pickers, hi-vis vests, rubbish bags and hoops. To celebrate the launch of the litter picking hub a clean-up event is taking place on Wednesday 2 February between 15.45pm and 17.00pm. Locals are invited to grab a piece of the action and help keep Grangetown…