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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
April 22, 2022
Luckia Gaming Group Set to Exceed Pre-COVID Sales Figures
Casino and gaming company, Luckia Gaming Group, not only managed to deal with the crisis in 2021 despite the Covid 19 pandemic, but it also fully recovered in the last quarter of 2021, matching similar sales volume figures from 2019. In 2022, the company is working even harder in order to maintain this upward momentum. […]
Legal
April 20, 2022
Latin American Casino Group Enjoy Wins Battle against the Chilean Superintendency of Casinos
The legal dispute between the Chilean casino operator Enjoy and the Chilean Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ) continues over the Puerto Varas Casino property and project. The SCJ revoked the license of the casino operator because of alleged failure to comply with certain concession stipulations. Per the agreement between Enjoy and the SCJ, the operator had […]
Casino
April 19, 2022
Former Indiana Casino Executive and State Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to Charges of Tax Fraud
On Monday, April 18, Indianapolis state lawmaker and casino executive John Keeler pleaded guilty several hours before his trial’s beginning in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. In September 2020, he was accused of funneling casino cash to a political action committee related to the Marion County Republican Party. Per the […]
Industry
April 18, 2022
Legislative Leaders Consent to Review the Gambling Industry in Oregon Following Several Tribal Leaders’ Requests
On April 15, the legislative leaders announced that they would set up an eight-member joint committee after a number of requests had been filed by the tribal leaders. The said committee will review the gambling sector in Oregon. Sara Gelser Blouin, a member of the Oregon State Senate from District 8, and John Lively, member […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Regulators Are Concerned About How Crypto Casinos Expose Users to Harm
While most states are yet to approve online casino gambling, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency has allowed crypto casinos to flourish. Here is how this market’s intricacies affect gambling, according to NBC News’ Kevin Collier. Crypto Casinos Are the Pick of Many Bettors As of now, only six states have regulated online casino industries. However, […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Premier Gaming Group Sells Magnolia Bluffs Casino to a New York Company
Magnolia Bluffs Casino and Hotel, which is located in Natchez, Mississippi, has been sold to Saratoga Casino Hotel’s parent company, Saratoga Casino Holdings, which is headquartered in New York. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Premier Gaming Group, a Mississippi-based full-service operator and developer of gaming, entertainment and hospitality properties across the US, […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Alleged Quincy Loan Shark Preyed Upon Encore Boston Harbor Casino Bettors
Participation in a criminal loansharking operation has gotten a woman from Quincy to court. The latter was accused of preying upon Everett bettors by offering them high-interest loans. Alleged Loan Shark Gets Arrested Kimanh Le, a 50-years-old woman from Quincy, was accused of participating in a loansharking operation outside of the Encore Boston Harbor Casino. […]
Industry
April 18, 2022
The Río Negro Lottery Introduced a New Daily Draw
On April 1, 2022, the Río Negro Lottery added a new daily draw of the Quiniela, called “La Previa”, to its other four Quiniela daily draws. “La Previa” will take place Monday through Saturday at 10:15 am. New Schedule for All the Quiniela Draws The inclusion of the “La Previa” draw changed the schedules of […]
Industry
April 15, 2022
Puerto Rico Gaming Commission Imposed Fines of about $1 Million since February
Puerto Rico Gaming Commission announced that it has imposed fines totaling $1.2 million on establishments since February due to the operation of illegal gaming machines. This comes in the middle of a controversy related to the director of the gambling regulator, Orlando Rivera Carrión, who has been subject to a federal investigation due to irregularities […]
Industry
April 15, 2022
Coljuegos to Play Leading Role in Colombian Anti-money Laundering System
The Colombian anti-money laundering system has managed to progress towards its objective of strengthening compliance with the international standards through specific actions thanks to the contribution of the Colombian Gaming Control Board (Coljuegos), a state-authorized regulator regarding both land-based and online gambling, as well as other public and state entities. The Colombian gambling regulator joined […]
