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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.
Insider
August 13, 2019
Ian Smith: ‘It’s a Myth Most Esports Players Are Underage’
The Esports Integrity Coalition (ESIC) is an initiative that Integrity Commissioner Ian Smith would describe as a pragmatic endeavor. Not a proponent of gambling, Ian has realized the pressing need to have an overseeing body in the quickly expanding esports industry, providing consistent regulations, a suspicious betting alert network and rulings in contentious cases to […]
Legal
August 12, 2019
Illinois Behind Schedule on Sports Betting, Indiana and Iowa Launch This Week
Iowa and Indiana release sports betting operations on August 15 Illinois Gaming Board still working on statures Betting in the Prairie State may be delayed until mid-2020 Illinois is still behind on the release date of sports betting in the state. Meanwhile, Iowa and Indiana are both opening for business on August 15. Sports Betting […]
Sports
August 11, 2019
EPL 19/20: Watch Chelsea Play Manchester Utd at Old Trafford
Chelsea to play in the EPL without being able to carry out transfers Manchester United debuts Harry Maguire but hasn’t found a replacement for Lukaku Both teams need to be more competitive to take on Liverpool and Manchester City Chelsea will face Manchester United at Old Trafford in their first EPL game in the 2019/2020 […]
Esports
August 9, 2019
FaZe Clan Takes a Bite out of Burger King’s Meatless Whopper
Burger King has teamed up with esports team FaZe Clan to introduce the brand’s first plant-based meaty burger. FaZe Clan Takes a Bit Out of Meatless Burger American fast-food chain Burger King is going Eco-friendly by introducing the Impossible Whopper, a “0% beef” hamburger that was showcased with the help of FaZe Clan, an esports […]
Insider
August 8, 2019
Making the Esports Pros of the Future: A Conversation with Becker College and Timothy Loew
A gaming revolution is afoot at Becker College in Massachusetts. Becker is one of the first of around 700 schools around the United States are actively participating in some form of competitive video gaming and that number keeps getting bigger. With organizations like ESPN launching a College Esports Championship and the country’s largest membership organization, […]
Sports
August 7, 2019
Ben Simmons Claims Crown Casino Melbourne Discriminated Him
NBA star Ben Simmons says Crown Casino barred him from entering the Melbourne casino Crown refutes Mr. Simmons claims and argues that upon identification he was allowed into the property Crown was recently mentioned as part of an investigation into an organized crime ring NBA star Ben Simmons was trying to get into the Crown […]
Poker
August 6, 2019
Hollywood Casino Vows to Launch Poker by End of 2019
Hollywood Casino prepares end-of-year poker launch on the IGT network in Pennsylvania Penn National won’t launch PokerStars in Pennsylvania 888 and partypoker still not opening their card rooms in the state Hollywood Casino is going to roll out its online poker powered by the IGT before the end of 2019, the casino has confirmed. H2: […]
Esports
August 5, 2019
Smash Bros. Breaks All Viewership Records at EVO 2019
Super Smash Bros. posts nearly 280,000 concurrent viewership Breslau calls out Nintendo on failing to provide funding Smash series fans continue to demand better competitive treatment of the game Super Smash Bros. breaks Evo viewership record, posting some 279,000 concurrent viewers for the game’s finals on Sunday, August 4. Super Bros. Smashes Evo Viewership All-Time […]
Casino
August 4, 2019
Crown Australia May Still Be Skirting Regulations
Crown Australia continues to enjoy political favoritism The property has been accused of flaunting gambling regulation Crown has been reportedly participating in organized crime Crown Australia has been enjoying governmental favoritism and skirting pass hefty fines over compliance slippages for years now. Lax Regulation and Crown’s Murky Reputation Regulating the iGaming and casino sectors in […]
Esports
August 2, 2019
MTG Reveals Dates of Last Mythic Championship for 2019
Last Mythic Championship arriving in December MTG to award $750,000 in prize pools The event wraps one year of MTG esports Magic: The Gathering’s last Mythic Championships in 2019 will take place in Long Beach, Los Angeles on December 6. Magic: The Gathering’s Last Mythic Championship for 2019 Magic: The Gathering’s Mythic Championships will conclude […]