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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
May 7, 2019
Colorado Sends Sports Betting Bill to Governor
Colorado’s sports betting bill HB19-1327 awaits governmental signature 10% Gross Revenue to go to the State Fund Operators would need to foot the bill for the new Gaming Control Commission The Colorado’s Senate has cleared HB19-1327 and is now sending it to the office of Governor Jared Polis who has to give his final approval […]
Sports
May 4, 2019
Warriors vs Rockets, Game 3: Predictions – Houston Needs a Comeback
GSW win two games against the Raptors Harden still recovering from eye poke Raptors need to win Game 3 or their fate will be sealed After two intense games, the Golden State Warriors have claimed a two-game advantage over their rivals from the Houston Rockets. The third game is starting in less than 24 hours […]
Poker
May 1, 2019
Partypoker Is Running $2m Omaha Series on Sunday
Partypoker continues with the $2 million Omaha Series The Player Panel helps the community be heard Over 160 events available Following the rising interest in Omaha tournaments, Partypoker has decided to rev up the total number of such events between April 28 and May 5, allocating $2 million across 160-event special series. More Omaha Tournaments […]
Sports
April 28, 2019
Sixers vs Raptors –Game 2: Predictions & Odds | NBA 2019
Kawhi leads in Game 1 with 45 points, propelling the Raptors to victory Sixer’s Joel Embiid still struggles with a sore knee Pascal assists Kawhi in defeating the 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are coming back for Game 2 of the NBA Semifinals on Monday, April 29. After destroying the Nets, the Sixers lost their first […]
Sports
April 27, 2019
Warriors vs Rockets: Game 1 – Western Conference Semifinals
The Warriors and the Rockets meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals part of the 2019 NBA Season The Warriors are primed as favorites, but the team is still prone to mistakes James Harden has proven that he can sway the outcome of games with ease Have you heard the big news? The […]
Business
April 25, 2019
Louisiana to Debate Sports Betting in the Senate
Louisiana to debate SB 153 in Senate The bill will bring up to $60 million in monthly revenue The Senate hearing is decisive Another sports betting legislation is stepping in the ring. This time, Louisiana is pushing ahead with plans to debate a fully-legalized industry in the Senate. Louisiana’s Senate to Debate Sports Betting The […]
Casino
April 23, 2019
Gambler Accuses LeoVegas and Casumo of Feeding Her Addiction
An online casino player has lost £125,000 with LeoVegas and Casumo, claiming that the iGaming operators have purposefully overlooked her signs of addiction and proffered bonuses instead. A Problem Gambler Blows £383,000 in a Single Session Problem gambling in the United Kingdom is a serious issue. With the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ever so vigilant, […]
Esports
April 21, 2019
Blizzard Explains WoW Classic Beta Rumors
WoW Beta available to Blizzard employees No confirmation for a public/closed beta made yet Blizzard are ensuring that the game will hold up well at launch date More news to follow soon, says community manager Bornakk World of Warcraft’s Classic Beta is already happening, but unfortunately, it’s limited to Blizzard employees only, a new blue […]
Business
April 17, 2019
ASA Clears Betfred of Charges Against Company’s Ad
Amid a tightened regulatory context, Betfred has avoided a penalty by the UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), which has been going after online gaming and betting operators in the recent past. Betfred Is Not in the Wrong Says ASA One of Betfred’s latest advertisement in the United Kingdom has caused some stir, with the Advertising […]
Casino
April 12, 2019
The KSA Pushes On with Legal iGaming
Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit passes first stage of legalizing the industry Responsible gambling to play a major role in the overall Bad actor rule will probably apply after a potential legalization The Kansspelautoriteit Closer to Legalizing iGaming in the Netherlands The Dutch gaming regulator the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is known for its proclivity to issue severe […]