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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.
Casino
June 13, 2019
Cambodia Continues to Issue Licenses for Casinos in Q1, 2019
Cambodia is on a casino licensing spree, with 13 new properties added in Q1, 2019. Meanwhile, the Jinding property in Sihanoukville is still refusing to comply with the government’s demands to shut down the property. Cambodia Awards 13 Casino Licenses in Q1, 2019 An unlikely gambling destination, Cambodia is pushing ahead with the development of […]
Legal
June 11, 2019
NY Gaming Commission Says Yes to Sports Betting
New York finally passes sports betting Online sports betting to be taxed at 12% Governor Cuomo supports the bill The New York Gaming Commission has come up with a decision allowing spots betting to be introduced to the Empire State. New York Finally Welcomes Sports Betting On June 10, the New York Gaming Commission has […]
Business
June 8, 2019
SBTech and Oregon Lottery Sign to Launch Mobile Spots Betting
The Oregon State Lottery is readying up for a September launch of the sports betting offer with the help of SBTech. SBTech and Oregon Lottery Extend Partnership iLottery supplier SBTech has signed a multi-year contract with the Oregon State Lottery. As a result, SBTech will be powering the retail and mobile sportsbook offering in the […]
Esports
June 6, 2019
Riot Shifts John Needham into Esports Operations Leadership
Riot Games remains bullish about esports prospects while streamlining its internal structure with the most recent shift of John Needham as head of competitive video gaming within the company. Riot Continues to Streamline Esports Riot Games has appointed a new Head of League of Legends Esports in the face of John Needham amid a quick […]
Business
June 6, 2019
Only Native Gambling iOS Apps Allowed in App Store
Gaming and betting companies in the U.S. will have to comply with newly-issued guidelines for the App Store or will have their products removed on September 3, 2019. Apple Changes Policies to Exclude Non-Native Apps Apple has issued revised guidelines for its App Store affecting HTML5 games distributed via apps, explaining that moving forward, no […]
Esports
June 5, 2019
Arlington Adds Abacus3 to Connect Esports Audiences, Investors
Photo Credit: Arlington Stadium Esports. ESA adds Abacus3 as marketing partnership Abacus3 will seek to scale fan-investor interaction globally Arlington to be pivotal for esports for years to come The Esports Stadium Arlington has added Abacus3 to help with marketing efforts and connecting investors with new audiences. ESA Signs with Abacus3 to Expand Reach The […]
Business
June 4, 2019
MGM Boss Says a Japanese Resort by 2025 Requires ‘Surgical Precision’
Osaka can execute Japan’s IR project on time Challenges in MICE business persist Japan’s IR offers the best ROI the gaming world has seen MGM Resorts boss Jim Murren spoke at the Strategic Decisions Conference 2019 and discussed the future IR in Japan, citing solid ROI and issues to be worked on. MGM Resorts’ Murren […]
Esports
June 3, 2019
Esports Fans Not Interested Enough in Games’ Integrity
Esports integrity not much of an issue for gamers Sportsbooks aren’t keen on offering esports wagers States’ revenue from betting much lower than expected Esports integrity doesn’t turn out to be much of an issue for fans, a new study has found out. This dims the prospect of introducing esports betting in earnest. Is Cheating […]
Esports
May 30, 2019
Froedtert Health, Bucks Gaming Team Up on Health
Amid a developing trend with esports teams to prioritize players’ health, Bucks Gaming has become the latest team to strike an important partnership with Froedtert Health. Esports Players’ Well-being Opportunities Within Bucks Gaming Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin has teamed up with NBA 2K League esports franchise, Bucks Gaming owned by the Milwaukee […]
Business
May 28, 2019
Paddy Power Betfair Becomes Flutter Entertainment
Paddy Power Betfair rebrands to Flutter Entertainment The company begins trading on the LSE under its new name Rebranding across the world will be gradual to avoid confusion Paddy Power Betfair has completed its rebranding move and the company will be known as “Flutter Entertainment” moving forward. Paddy Is No More, Long Live Flutter Entertainment […]