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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
January 6, 2021
FOX Bet Taps in Politics and Super 6 Free Games to Improve Betting Engagement
Free political and NFL contests have boosted engagement with FOX Bet’s betting platform through the Super 6 free games solution. FOX Bet Banks on Politics and Free Games with Super 6 FOX Bet has concluded 2020 as a success, launching a prominent politics betting market which has been able to boost revenue, engagement and awareness […]
Business
January 5, 2021
MGM Says Proposal for Merger with Entain on Table
After Entain’s confirmation, MGM Resorts International has now acknowledged publicly that it has indeed pitched a proposal for a merger with Entain, looking to consolidate the companies’ footprint globally and in the United States. MGM Confirms Proposal for Merger with Entain MGM Resorts International has confirmed that it has made a proposal to merge […]
Esports
January 5, 2021
Newbee’s Ex-Dota 2 Roster Banned from Valve and Perfect World
The former team members of Newbee, a Dota 2 squad, have been officially banned from Valve and Perfect World events globally. Valve Finalizes Ban of Former Newbee Squad Dota 2, a fantasy battle arena game developed by Valve, has concluded one of its biggest match-fixing scandals on the highest tier of Dota 2. The former […]
Sports
January 5, 2021
PointsBet Rolls out Dedicated Mobile Sports Betting App in Iowa
Following the removal of in-person registration, PointsBet has become one of the sports betting firms in Iowa to roll out a dedicated mobile app. PointsBet Ups the Ante on Mobile Sports Betting with an App PointsBet has launched its mobile sports betting app officially in Iowa, following the state’s approval to allow remote registration for […]
Business
January 4, 2021
Entain Confirms MGM Resorts Proposal Rumor, Says It Undervalues Its Prospects
Entain has received two proposals from MGM Resorts in a bid to buy out the company. The company has requested more details from MGM as to the rationale behind the proposals. MGM Resorts Bids for Entain Are a Fact, Says Company Entain has followed up on a Wall Street Journal’s article detailing a bid by […]
Casino
January 4, 2021
Yokohama City Mayor Skeptical of Referendum on Integrated Resort
Yokohama city mayor has expressed skepticism whether it should be residents deciding on the implementation of a casino resort, citing City Council’s efforts over the last months as the reason why. Referendum Expensive and Unnecessary, Says Hayashi Yokohama city mayor Fumiko Hayashi is not too convinced that a referendum on the development of an integrated […]
Casino
January 4, 2021
PAGCOR Pays $354m in 2020 to Help with Covid-19 Relief Efforts
PAGCOR contributed $354 million to the Bureau of the Treasury in a bid to bolster Covid-19 relief efforts in 2020. PAGCOR Continues to Help in Covid-19 Relief Efforts The Philippines gaming regulator (PAGCOR) has played a key role in offsetting the economic impact the Covid-19 pandemic has inflicted on the country, remitting an estimated $354 […]
Poker
January 2, 2021
Chris Moneymaker Ends PokerStars Partnership after 17 Years
Chris Moneymaker is bidding PokerStars a farewell after 17 years as an ambassador for the company, the company and player announced on Thursday. Moneymaker Parts Ways with PokerStars PokerStars has bid farewell to Chris Moneymaker, the man who helped build the competitive poker ecosystem. Announcing the news on Thursday, the company said that Moneymaker would […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Entain’s Grainne Hurst Says Company to Be Pioneer in Customer Wellbeing
Entain Director of Corporate Affairs Grainne Hurst outlines a future of sustainability and consumer well-being for the company and the role it plays in the industry. Customer Wellbeing Comes first for Entain Entain is turning a new leaf in 2021, not just because it has just rebranded from GVC Holdings, but also because its commitment […]
Casino
January 2, 2021
Macau’s Annual Casino GGR Crash to 79.3% in 2020
With 2020 over, Macau has posted its worst year to date for the special administrative region’s casino industry. Macau’s GGR Collapses to 79.3% YOY Macau has turned the key on its worst year for gambling to date, with casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) plummeting by 79.3% year-over-year in 2020. All of that has been caused […]