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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.
Insider
March 16, 2021
A Look into Why Gambling Becomes Problematic and Addictive for Young People – And a Solution
[1] According to the NHS, the number of gambling related hospital admissions has doubled in the last 6 years. What happens within the minds of young people when they are faced with gambling, how does it become problematic and, how do they become addicted? From a treatment point of view, there is a lot of […]
Insider
March 15, 2021
Betsson’s Global Head of Gaming Phil Lam on Importance of Pre-Marketing Games, Regulatory Compliance and Bespoke Gaming
Betsson is a big name in the iGaming and sports betting industry, operating over 20 brands with an established footprint in multiple jurisdictions. Today’s conversation focuses on Betsson’s ambitious objectives for 2021 and the company’s drive to create a bespoke gaming product that is aligned with customer needs, preferences and expectations. Betsson has made many […]
Slots
March 15, 2021
TrueLab Launches Third YG Masters Title with Viking Runes
TrueLab and Yggdrasil have introduced their third game for the YG Masters program. Viking Runes takes players on a thrilling journey in the lives of the Vikings. Yggdrasil Takes You on a Raid with TrueLab’s Viking Runes Yggdrasil and TrueLab have teamed up for another dedicated slot adventure taking you to the world of Vikings and introducing you […]
Industry
March 15, 2021
GambleAware Research Says 0.1% of Online Gambling Accounts Biggest Losers
A new study by GambleAware that took place between 2018 and 2019 produced preliminary results looking into the online gambling habits of 140,000 people. Majority of Gambling Accounts Are Reasonable Spenders A new preliminary study commissioned by GambleAware and carried out by the National Center for Social Research looked into the gambling behavior of close to 140,000 online gambling […]
Business
March 15, 2021
Flutter Confirms It Considers Listing FanDuel on US Exchange
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed rumors that the company is planning to float FanDuel Sportsbook on a US exchange. FanDuel May Become Standalone Company British gaming group Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that it’s looking to list a small amount of its stake in the FanDuel Sportsbook business in the United States. The confirmation comes after CNBC published rumors that Flutter, […]
Business
March 11, 2021
Fred Done Appoints Joanne Whittaker as Betfred CEO
Fred Done, founder and CEO of Betfred, has stepped down from his position and has appointed Joanne Whittaker as the new CEO. Joanne left the company in 2005 and started her own successful business with financial backup from Done. Now she returns to Betfred as the new chief executive. Joanne Whittaker Replaces Fred Done as […]
Insider
March 11, 2021
PandaScore: “Interest in Esports Is Experiencing Real Growth”
PandaScore is in the business of esports data, big esports data. The company’s objective is simple, break down all you know about competitive video gaming and pack it in actionable statistics that can help tournament organizers and competitive outfits inform their decisions. Back in the day esports may have seemed like a trade not worth […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
Barstool Sportsbook Gets Illinois License, Launches on Thursday
Barstool Sportsbook will launch in Illinois on March 11 following approval by the state’s gaming control board. Penn National’s Barstool Sportsbook Launches in Illinois on Thursday Penn National Gaming’s Barstool Sportsbook is arriving in yet another market in the United States after the company confirmed on Tuesday that it had obtained permission from the Illinois Gaming Control Board to operate mobile […]
Legal
March 10, 2021
Texas Sees Bipartisan Legislation Push for Gambling Expansion
Voters in Texas are rallying to back gambling expansion in a state that is dominated by Republicans who oppose the matter. New bipartisan legislation is now coming forward to try and change that. Bipartisan Push for Gambling Expansion to Determine State Industry’s Future Texas is looking at regulating casino and sports betting gambling with two […]
Sports
March 10, 2021
PlayUp Arrives with Mobile and Online Betting in Colorado
Colorado welcomes Australian sportsbook PlayUp through a Bull Durham partnership. The sportsbook is launching both a mobile and online betting platform. Sports Betting in Colorado Grows with PlayUp Addition PlayUp has rolled out in Colorado, with the Australian bookmaker breaking fresh ground in the United States. Through a partnership with Bull Durham Casino in Blackhawk and the […]