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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.
Legal
March 3, 2021
North Carolina Is a Step Closer to Sports Betting After Compact Approval
A compact between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and North Carolina’s state brings sports betting at Harrah’s casinos closer to realization. Tribal Compact Approval Means Sports Betting Is Coming to NC North Carolina and the federal government have reached an agreement on a new gaming compact that negotiates the terms of a new gaming […]
Legal
March 3, 2021
Bloomberg Says FanDuel Sued for Inaccurate Data Representation
FanDuel is facing a lawsuit by Andrew Melnick, a sports bettor who filed a class-action against the sportsbook, alleging the company had misrepresented live data information, causing consumers to bet on losing selections. FanDuel Faces Class-Action Lawsuit over Data Accuracy On Tuesday, FanDuel stood trial in a US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by one Andrew Melnick, […]
Legal
March 2, 2021
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Says Sports Betting Is Close
In Ohio, sports betting is already happening, argues Gov. Mike DeWine, who expects the legalization push to intensify during the 2021 legislative session. Ohio Certainly to Regulate Sports Betting Says, Gov. Mike DeWine Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said on Monday that sports betting legalization is inevitably coming to the state. It has been years since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, […]
Legal
March 2, 2021
Nebraska Forwards Bills to Legislature to Allow Casino and Betting
Casino and sports gambling could be coming to Nebraska as LB 560, and LB 561 merged on Monday and passed onto full legislature. Nebraska Pushes Ahead with Casino and Betting Legalization A pack of legislative measures that would lead to the legalization of casino gambling and possibly sports betting in Nebraska made it out from the General Affairs Committee and into the legislature, […]
Business
March 1, 2021
Wynn Resorts to Open $3.5m Studio with Blue Wire in Las Vegas
Wynn Resorts is going to invest $3.5 million in Blue Wire to develop a dedicated studio at the Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas. Dedicated Sports Broadcasts Soon to Come out of Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Resorts Ltd. will pony up $3.5 million to invest in Blue Wire, a sports podcasting platform based in San Francisco. The company will […]
Sports
March 1, 2021
UpickTrade Dropped as Vegas Golden Knights Predictions Partner
The Vegas Golden Knights have reversed their deal with Mexico-based betting prediction platform UpickTrade on Saturday. Vegas Knights Renege on UpickTrade Deal It took all but a few days for the Vegas Golden Knights to make a U-Turn and reverse their partnership with tipping platform UpickTrade, responding to a sea of boos and criticism. Marking a landmark moment […]
Business
February 28, 2021
DraftKings CEO Weighs in on Trading vs Gambling Argument
DraftKings CEO Johnson Robins has discussed the potential of mobile betting, the Robinhood saga, and pent-up demand for sports with CNBC’s Power Launch host. Robins Says Trading and Gambling Are Different Products Last week, DraftKings CEO Johnson Robins spoke to CNBC’s Power Lunch and discussed whether the recent trading saga with GameStop has made more […]
Sports
February 28, 2021
Yahoo Sports Taps NBA for Sports Betting Broadcasts
The NBA and Yahoo Sports have teamed up for a new brand of alternate sports betting broadcasts that began last Friday. New Sports Betting-Focused Broadcasts Comes to the NBA Yahoo Sports and the NBA have joined hands to produce betting-focused broadcasts, with the first episode taking place last Friday and featuring the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers. […]
Sports
February 28, 2021
TFC Ponies Up $6m to Secure Kambosos Jr. and López Rights
TFC or a TFC-chosen sublicense will broadcast the lightweight world title fight between George Kambosos Jr. and Teófimo López. Triller Fight Club Grabs Rights for López Lightweight Bout The Triller Fight Club (TFC) has secured the broadcasting rights for the upcoming fight between George Kambosos Jr. and Teófimo López, displacing bids by Matchroom and Top Rank, ESPN reported. Triller and Snoop Dogg own […]
Sports
February 26, 2021
Betsson Gets Naming Rights for Liga 1 in Peru
The Peruvian premier soccer league, Liga 1, will be known as Liga 1 Betsson moving right as part of a naming rights deal with Betsson. Peru’s Liga 1 Takes After Betsson’s Name Betsson has won the naming rights for Liga 1, Peru’s highest soccer division, after previously becoming the official sports betting partner for the competition in […]