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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.
Esports
January 24, 2022
Pllay Labs and Kansas City Pioneers Explore Esports Monetization Together
Esports organization Kansas City Pioneers has teamed up with esports wagering and data platform Pllay Labs for a partnership that will pave the way for similar collaborations between esports teams and betting agencies in the future. The Pioneers tout the partnership as an opportunity to achieve better synergies between esports and technology, leading to new […]
Sports
December 22, 2021
Colts vs Cardinals NFL Week 16 Odds, Time, and Prediction
After a disappointing start of the season, the Indianapolis Colts entered a superb run. As a result, they entered the playoff race. With an 8-6 record, they would get to the postseason if the regular season ended today. However, with three more games left to be played, they need to be concerned. This goes especially […]
Business
December 2, 2021
Aristocrat Acquisition of Playtech Still on Course to Complete in Q2, 2022
Australian gaming manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. is closer to the acquisition of Playtech plc. Playtech has confirmed that the sale of its financial division, Finalto, will proceed as intended after shareholders gave their approval on Wednesday. The company is divesting the division to Gopher as it prepares to be acquired by Aristocrat. Finalto Sale Paves […]
Esports
November 23, 2021
Betbazar to Enrich Altenar’s Portfolio With BETER-Developed Solutions
Cyprus-based esports betting solutions provider and distributor Betbazar has signed a content deal with the sportsbook services provider Altenar. Betbazar Will Provide Altenar With Next-Gen Products The deal will see Betbazar provide Altenar with betting solutions, developed by its exclusive partner, the fast sports and esports content and data provider BETER. The content deal will […]
Casino
November 18, 2021
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Market Flourishes Despite the Pandemic
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has seen a record increase in gross gaming revenue in October, despite the new COVID-19 wave, as revealed by the state’s Gaming Control Board. Casino Gambling Reigns Supreme in PA Combining all the various retail and online betting options in Pennsylvania, the state has seen all-time high monthly gaming revenue of about $425.9 million, beating July’s record […]
Sports
August 13, 2021
MaximBet Tackles Arizona Sports Betting with White Mountain Apache Tribe
MaximBet is the latest sportsbook operator to drive a foray into Arizona’s burgeoning gambling market. The operator hopes to gain entry as the state proves one of the biggest markets in the US. MaximBet Finds a Trusted Partner in Arizona Carousel Group brand MaximBet has revealed plans to partner with the White Mountain Apache Tribe as the race for […]
Insider
July 2, 2021
QTech CEO Staffan Lindgren: “Effortless Integration Equips Our Clients with Best-in-breed Live Games for Their End Users”
Staffan Lindgren, a founder and architect of the huge NYX Gaming success story is now moving on with the next big thing as Global CEO and Chairman at QTech Games. As an industry veteran, Staffan has been monitoring QTech Games for many years, ever since QTech became one of the first platforms to offer NYX […]
Insider
June 24, 2021
Oliver Lietz: “The Key to Live Streaming Platform Success in Germany Is Ultra-Low Latency”
The German market embracing regulation and licensing for online casinos and sports betting for the first time has presented both challenges and opportunities for operators. With online casinos alone expected to reach €3.3bn a year by 2024, it’s no wonder some of the biggest casino and sports betting brands are keen to enter the fray […]
Insider
June 24, 2021
Why Now Is the Time to Launch an Online Casino in the US
Joonas Karhu, chief business officer at Bojoko, says that with impressive early revenues and limited competition, now is the time for operators to get in on the action. Whenever we talk about legal online gambling in the US, the discussion often immediately shifts to sports betting, and it is easy to see why; statistics suggest […]
Insider
June 8, 2021
The Slot Squad: The ONLY Slots Streaming Channel on Twitch Playing Fully Licensed Casino Games in the US
The Slot Squad hosted by American Betting Experts is a Twitch channel that focuses on bringing you insights into the regulated iGaming market, from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, to the boundlessness of the interactive gaming industry. Since January 2021, the Twitch channel has been posting streaming sessions where the team’s players have been able […]
