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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.
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 […]
Sports
February 26, 2021
Tipsters UpickTrade Ink Deal with Vegas Golden Knights
UpickTrade has become the official sports betting tipping partner for the Vegas Golden Knights in a newly-announced deal this week. Golden Knights Are First Team to Partner with Tipping Platform The Vegas Golden Knights have revealed a multi-year partnership with Mexico-based UpickTrade sports betting tipping platform. The tie-up marks the latest foray into the sports […]
Legal
February 26, 2021
Three Bills to Lead Florida’s Sports Betting Legalization Push
A bipartisan set of bills by Rep. Chip LaMarca and Rep. Anika Omphroy is heading for the House during this year’s legislative session in the hopes of establishing a regulated sports betting industry in the state. Bipartisan Set of Bills Heading for Legislative Session Florida is at it again, as the Sunny State heads for […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
XLMedia: Bingo Sees Upsurge in Younger Players in 2020-2021
A new survey by XLMedia’s WhichBingo affiliate company has seen an uptick in younger generations of bingo players during the pandemic. Bingo Gets Younger During the Pandemic Players are breaking away from traditional gaming and heading over for online bingo halls, a new report by XLMedia has revealed. While the pandemic has boosted iGaming and sports betting […]
Legal
February 25, 2021
Sweden’s Black Market Is ‘The Problem’ Say Operators
Ardalan Shekarabi, the Swedish minister of social affairs, has confirmed that the country continues to address problem gambling, specifically the illegal gambling market. Sweden Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Illegal Gambling Sweden continues the good fight against gambling addiction and illegal operators as the minister of social affairs, Ardalan Shekarabi, has reiterated the country’s commitment to protecting vulnerable […]
Industry
February 25, 2021
Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel Join Flutter to Improve Gender Balance
Flutter Entertainment is introducing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive roles to boost gender and diversity. Koeppel and Dubuc to Step in Non-Executive Roles Flutter Entertainment continues to work on its diversity and gender balance by bringing Nancy Dubuc and Holly Koeppel in non-executive director roles on April 29 and May 13, respectively. Koeppel and Dubuc will be replacing now outgoing Divyesh Gadhia and Peter […]
Insider
February 25, 2021
Sports-Themed Slots: Bridging the Gap between Sportsbook and Casino
Roundtable participants (from left to right): Blueprint Jo Purvis, SG Digital Rob Procter, ESA Gaming Maria Luisa Malfasi, and Realistic Games Robert Lee. As four of the industry’s leading slot developers release sports-themed games this month, Gambling News looks into the development of these new titles and the opportunities that this genre brings to operators. […]
Sports
February 24, 2021
Betfair Rolls Out MatchMe Feature to Match Your Bet
Betfair has introduced the MatchMe feature to help sports fans find the best odds for their selections and automatically adjust bets. Using the feature, Betfair says, will fully match your bet. MatchMe Odds-Adjustment Feature to Help Betfair Bettors Sports betting exchange Betfair has added the ‘MatchMe’ feature, which is a betting advisor that is designed to assist sports fans […]
Casino
February 24, 2021
Golden Nugget Enters NY Market Access Deal with Tioga Downs
Golden Nugget Online Gaming has obtained a market entry in New York through a 20-year partnership deal with Tioga Downs racetrack. Tioga Downs Welcomes Golden Nugget Online Gaming Golden Nugget Online Gaming has signed a deal with Tioga Downs racetrack to gain market access to New York’s potential iGaming market. Subject to speculation and regulatory […]
Casino
February 23, 2021
Richmond Accepts Bid from Bally and Cordish, Decision to Come in June
The City of Richmond in Virginia has received bids for a casino resort by Bally’s Corp. and Cordish Cos, with both companies looking to snap up one of the most important locations in Northern Virginia for a gaming and hospitality project. Richmond Bidding Process Begins Virginia still has one location to go where a casino […]