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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.
Business
August 30, 2022
Fanatics Boss Confirms Sports Betting Coming Before Year’s End
Fanatics‘ long courtship of sports betting in the United States may finally be fleshing itself out, as company founder Michael Rubin confirmed the news during a podcast interview. Rubin appeared on FanDuel’s podcast The Volume with Colin Cowherd. Yes, Fanatics Will Accept Wagers in 2022 The fact that Rubin has been invited to share the […]
Casino
August 30, 2022
SkillOnNet Launches with Wazdan Content in Ontario
SkillOnNet has confirmed that it has rolled out Wazdan’s titles in Ontario. The operator of online casino platforms behind some of the world’s biggest brands, including PlayOJO. Wazdan has had a license to operate in the newly regulated provincial market in Canada since May and its games have been an important part of the local […]
Casino
August 2, 2022
Relax Gaming to Power iGaming Content for bet365
iGaming developer and aggregator of content Relax Gaming has struck a new landmark deal with bet365. Thanks to this partnership, bet365’s players will have access to a number of Relax Gaming’s in-house slot games, including Money Train 2, Snake Arena, and Temple Tumble to name a few. Bet365 Gets Access to Relax Gaming’s Titles and […]
Sports
July 14, 2022
CF Montreal vs Toronto FC MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Canadian Classique a.k.a. the 401 Derby or the Two Solitudes Derby is on the program on Saturday, July 16. This is going to be the 56th clash between CF Montreal and Toronto FC, which is one of the biggest rivalries in the MLS. Fourteen years after the inception of the rivalry, it’s Toronto FC […]
Sports
July 12, 2022
Ronnie Cowan Blasts Irish Teams for Associating with Gambling Firms
All-Party Parliamentary Betting and Gaming Group vice-chair Ronnie Cowan has offered stinging criticism of some Irish soccer club’s ties with gambling companies. The Member of Parliament blasted Dundee United, Rangers, and Celtic for maintaining gambling partnerships and not severing their ties with the companies, arguing that such collaborations were immoral. Irish Clubs with Gambling Sponsorships […]
Sports
July 1, 2022
2022 British Grand Prix Formula 1 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Sunday, July 3 is the date when the 2022 British Grand Prix will take place. This is going to be the 10th race in the Formula 1 season, in which Max Verstappen is currently leading the drivers’ rankings. The Dutch driver is expected to win this weekend, which would be his seventh win of the […]
Business
June 23, 2022
888 Releases Financial Update as William Hill Acquisition Looms
888 has published its final trading update as it approaches the acquisition of William Hill International, a once-mighty gambling behemoth that has been gobbled up by Caesars Entertainment and triple-eights. The company though seems to be in good financial standing with the revenue for the 12 months ending on February 28, 2022, sitting at £690 […]
Industry
May 23, 2022
UK Law Reform About to Remove Betting Logos from Football Shirt
This June, the UK government is set to review its laws on gambling, and it appears that sweeping changes are underway. Policymakers are targeting football shirt betting logos, in particular, to draw attention to the issue of gambling addiction among Britain’s youth. This measure is only one of many included in the forthcoming white paper […]
Casino
May 20, 2022
No More Pull Tabs In North Dakota Stores and Gas Stations
The Flickertail State is facing an explosive growth in the number of e-pull tab machines in recent years and it all comes down to a 1994 document and some loose wording regarding critical definitions. The issue is expected to be addressed when the Legislature reconvenes next year after a 3-2 vote in the commission. E-pull […]
Business
May 19, 2022
Aristocrat Leisure Fiscal H1 Net Profit Up 48%, Dividends Confirmed
Australia’s famed gambling machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure made their Interim Results Announcement and their results are looking “outstanding” as per their own words. The stellar half-year numbers and share prices of Aristocrat have jumped more than 6% at the time of writing. Aristocrat Sees Strong Half-Year Results As per Aristocrat’s 2022 Half-Year Media Release, the […]
