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Mike Johnson's latest articles
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.
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 […]
Sports
January 30, 2019
RI Sees Results from Sports Betting, Mobile a Possibility
Rhode Island continues to generate good overall turnover through sports betting. One of the smallest jurisdictions accepting sports wagers, Rhode Island has concluded a successful first month of sports betting. Rhode Island’s December Sports Betting Results Rhode Island posted solid results for December, with the state amassing $13 million in the first full month since […]
Esports
January 28, 2019
Esports1 Partners with Blizzard to Broadcast OWL
German commercial TV channel Sport1 has entered an exclusive partnership with Blizzard Entertainment for the company’s new and dedicated esports channel. Blizzard Esports Broadcast in German in Three Countries Blizzard Entertainment and German TV broadcaster Sport1 has just struck a multi-year partnership, with Sport1 obtaining exclusive rights to provide live coverage for Blizzard’s Overwatch League […]
Casino
January 24, 2019
Sports Betting in Connecticut – The Whole Story So Far
Gambling in Connecticut has been a vehemently debated subject which reached a crescendo around the time of PASPA’s repeal, but seemed to gather little traction thereafter. What’s changed? Making Sense of Connecticut’s Gaming & Sports Betting Trying to understand Connecticut’s complicate climate for gambling and sports betting activities is a fine challenge. Back in 2018, […]
Sports
January 22, 2019
AGA’s Position on DoJ’s Wire Act Opinion
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has tried to alleviate fears in light of the newly-adopted Department of Justice (DoJ) Opinion, threatening to undo much of the progress that has been achieved in the online gaming world over the last several years. DoJ’s Opinion – The Story So Far The turn of the year brought hopes […]