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Mike Johnson
Lead EditorMike made his mark on the industry at a young age, consulting for companies that would later become regulators. As one of the lead editor of Gambling News, he dedicates his weekdays to this project, aiming to educate the masses on the latest developments in the gambling circuit. His expertise and passion for the industry make him an invaluable asset to our team.
Industry
December 15, 2025
Las Vegas Moribund Days May Be Over in 2026 with Rerocrd Convention Attendance
The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)’s $600-million renovation is coming just in time as the city expects a significant pick-up in the number of conventions hosted locally. For starters, there is CES in January, which will be held at a renewed venue that brings an experience that business people and travelers have come to expect […]
Poker
November 28, 2025
ACR Poker Launches Player Appreciation Month with $500K Locked in Giveaway Rewards
ACR Poker is launching the holiday season in style, with the cardroom running a brand-new promotion – Player Appreciation Month, during which the website will be awarding $500,000 in giveaways. Super Series Return, More Rewards to Claim from New Campaign The website formerly known as Americas Cardroom is focusing on upping the ante for core […]
Casino
November 17, 2025
Philippines Wants to Go After Influencers Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Philippines wants to address the ongoing problem with illegal gambling, with the country now taking a look at the role influencers play in promoting unlicensed services to local players. According to the Philippines’ Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), there is a lot of this going on. The Philippines Goes after Influencers Who Promote […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Elderly Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Casino Patrons Sentenced
A woman in South Africa has been stealing money from senior citizens who were also casino patrons, with one case pinning Hannah Naidoo, herself 74 years of age, as the party responsible for a $19,000 theft. Woman Targets Trusting Casino Patrons, Risks Their Lives to Steal Jewelry, Money Naidoo was convicted of aggravated robbery in […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
Discover the Geckoplay App: 8,000 Games, Skill-Based Arcades, and Instant Withdrawals
Geckoplay is one of the largest online casinos in the United Kingdom, providing players with an unmatched variety of 8,000+ games developed by the industry’s leading suppliers. The website, which makes it easy to access directly through the Geckoplay app (available on both Apple Store and Google Play), provides players with quick access to the […]
Industry
August 28, 2025
Australian PM Warns Against Blanket Advertising Ban
Gambling is popular in Australia, and with it, there have been a lot of calls for restricting the reach of the activity. Yet, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that there are no immediate plans to roll out new restrictions on gambling ads, least of all a blanket ban. Australia Far from Enacting a […]
Sports
August 1, 2025
Rush Street Becomes Sixth Operator to Respond to Illinois Tax Changes
Rush Street Interactive has become the latest company in Illinois to take measures against the newly proposed and enacted tax increase, which is going to significantly upset local operations and add pressure to companies to stay competitive in the face of the offshore market. Or so the industry claims. Companies have decided to act in […]
Industry
July 31, 2025
Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased 5 Miles Away from One of America’s Richest Neighborhoods
In Florida, there is a place called Billionaire Bunker, and it is precisely what it sounds like – ultra-rich people hunkering down and enjoying the leisure and distance of each other’s company. Winning Tickets Bought Close to Billionaire Bunker Five miles from that place, however, a pair of Fantasy 5 tickets was bought, and the […]
Sports
June 16, 2025
FanDuel Thickens Ties with Mixed Martial Arts Promotions
FanDuel has teamed up with The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and has been designated an Official US Sports Betting Partner for both the Champions Series as well as the PFL World Tournament. FanDuel Taps the PFL to Build Affinity with MMA Fans The partnership, which was signed last week, further consolidates FanDuel’s presence in the […]
Sports
June 3, 2025
Sports Bettor Heckles Gabby Thomas in Latest Case of Abuse
It takes a special kind of petty good-for-nothing to travel up to meet an Olympic gold medalist, just to heckle them so that a flutter they placed on said athlete may win. Yet, this is precisely what happened in the case of Gabby Thomas, a decorated Olympian who was verbally abused during a Gand Slam […]
