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Gareth Bracken

Journalist

Gareth Bracken is an experienced gaming journalist and editor who spent more than six years with Players Publishing, progressing through a range of senior editorial roles across its flagship titles, including Gambling Insider. He joined the company in 2010 as an Editorial Assistant before advancing to Staff Writer, Senior Staff Writer, Editor, and later Senior Features Writer.

Between 2011 and 2016, Gareth played a central role in shaping editorial output across print and digital platforms, producing in-depth features, news coverage and long-form analysis on the global gambling and iGaming industries. As Editor from September 2014 to October 2015, he oversaw content strategy, editorial standards and production workflows, helping guide the publication’s development as a leading B2B industry voice.

Career

  • Guy's Cancer Academy Learning Lab Content Creator/Editor Dec 2022 - Present
  • Alzheimer's Society Deputy Magazine Editor Apr 2016 - Dec 2022
  • Gambling Insider Gambling Writer Apr 2010 - Apr 2016
  • Ladbrokes Screen Assignor Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

Education

  • University of Leeds Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Journalism 2005 - 2008