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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
March 6, 2019
888 Completes BetBright Acquisition, Begins Assimilation
Irish sports betting company, BetBright, has shut down operations under its own brand, assimilated fully by British counterpart 888 Holdings. 888 Acquires BetBright in Full The king is dead. Long live the king. This is what happened with Irish sports betting operator BetBright on Monday when 888 Holdings paid $19.8 million to buy up the […]
Esports
March 2, 2019
Labour Leader Calls Loot Boxes Gambling, Tightens Security
Loot box will finally be treated as a form of gambling, says Labour’s deputy leader Tom Watson. Amid rising concerns about increase in addictive behavior among youngsters in the United Kingdom, Mr. Watson is on a mission to address the issue head on. Loot Boxes Are Gambling, Says Tom Watson Video gaming is easily a […]
Esports
February 24, 2019
Epic Games Reveals Details About Fortnite NYC $30m World Cup
Epic Games has finally revealed new details about its upcoming Fortnite esports season. A hefty prize pool of $30 million will be on the line in July, 2019. Here’s how you can get a shot at it. Epic Games announces World Cup event $30 million prize pool All contestants to walk away with at least […]
Sports
February 20, 2019
Iowa Is Pushing Ahead with a Fresh Sports Betting Bill
Iowa is the latest state to give sports betting a serious consideration. Despite a rather fraught legal context, the state seems determined to introduce the activity in its fulness, including online wagers. Iowa Joins the States to Be Pushing for Legal Sports Betting With the Department of Justice (DOJ) playing chicken with individual states across […]
Sports
February 14, 2019
New Jersey Rakes in Record Amount of Wagers in January
Photo Credit: Jurist New Jersey continues to reap solid results in terms of total sports betting performance. The state managed to amass $385 million in placed wagers in January, 2019, the most significant amount to date since NJ introduced the activity. New Jersey’s Sports Wagers Grow in January New Jersey has pulled an impressive milestone […]
Casino
February 10, 2019
Disney Remain Opposed to Gambling in Florida, Bob Iger Says
It needed to be said and Disney will have nothing to do with gambling, the company’s CEO, Bob Iger, confirmed. Not on Disneyland’s Watch Walt Disney Company is most certainly no dove when it comes to Florida’s gambling industry. Since pre-2009, the company has been fighting a very determined battle against any suggestions that Florida […]
Esports
February 7, 2019
From Apex Legends to FIFA, Games with Loot Boxes Flagged
Loot boxes have long been the origin of some division between gamers, state legislations, companies, and parent units. Review aggregator OpenCritic has revealed plans to now flag games that utilize loot boxes. Are these bad for the esports potential of video games, though? Going Free to Play with a Side Dish of Loot Boxes Recently, […]
Esports
February 5, 2019
FirstBlood Helps Esports Expansion in Southeast Asia (SEA)
Online tournament platform FirstBlood has teamed up with esports powerhouse Divine Esports and the Vietnam PUBG Divine League, helping the league and organization expand their footprint in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. Divine Esports and FirstBlood Team Up to Work on SEA Expansion Tournament host FirstBlood has joined Divine Esports in promoting the Vietnam PUBG […]
Business
February 2, 2019
Paddy Power Betfair Enters Georgia with Adjarabet
Paddy Power Betfair has expanded in Georgia, adding Adjarabet, and investing $115.6 million to buy out 51% of the company. Paddy Power Betfair Expands in Georgia with Adjarabet In a bid to diversify its assets, Paddy Power Betfair has just snapped up a 51% stake in Adjarabet, a Georgia-facing iGaming company. The transaction cost the […]
Poker
February 1, 2019
New Jersey’s Online Poker Industry Struggles in 2018
Poker has been struggling in New Jersey, both online and offline, pointing to a rather slow business for operators and serving as a warning to neighboring Pennsylvania that legalizing this segment might not bring in the financial dividends the state had hoped for. The Declining Poker Climate in New Jersey New Jersey has experienced slight […]