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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.
Business
January 1, 2021
Playtika Plans a US Public Listing after Chinese Hopes Dashed
After three futile attempts to go public in China, Playtika is turning a hopeful eye to the United States where 75% of the company’s revenue is realized. Playtika Readies up to Change Chinese for US Dream Playtika, a developer of mobile casino-style games, is finally pulling away from its long-coveted market in China, after authorities […]
Sports
January 1, 2021
Campbell vs Garcia Predictions & Fight Date, Stream and Schedule
Ryan Garcia is walking out against Luke Campbell for a shot at the interim WBC lightweight title. Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell: Interim WBC Lightweight Bout This Saturday, January 2, 2021, we are witnessing the first big-ticket fight for the year with Luke Campbell squaring up versus Ryan Garcia, the Instagram sensation who has been […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Top Boxing Fights of 2021: Joshua vs Fury, Spencer vs Crawford
The year 2020 finished on a strong note in boxing, with the heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev worth every second of anticipation. Yet, that wasn’t the only fantastic boxing bout to see the year off, with Canelo Alvarez taking on Callum Smith and Gennady Golovkin making a return against Kamil Szeremeta. […]
Legal
December 31, 2020
Putin Signs Law to Create Universal Gambling Regulator
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law that creates the Unified Gambling Regulator, which will oversee the gambling industry in the country. Putin Signs New Gambling Law, Creates Regulator President Vladimir Putin has signed a law paving the way for Russia’s Unified Gambling Regulator, a new monitoring body that comes as part of the […]
Casino
December 31, 2020
Bids to Blow Up Trump Plaza Now Hit $175,000
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino demolition bid now tops $175,000 with interest slowly growing despite the holiday season. Bidding for Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino Demolition Continues The interest in blowing up the now-defunct Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, an Atlantic City-based former and failed business venture of the outgoing 45th President of the United […]
Casino
December 30, 2020
Fremont Street Experience Risks Becoming a Superspreader
A planned Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas may hamper the progress Las Vegas and Nevada have made in containing the spreading of Covid-19. Freemont Street Experience to Gather $14,000 People With Las Vegas wrapping up 2020, a New Year’s event that will have at least 14,000 people attending may turn into a “superspreader.” Overrun […]
Casino
December 30, 2020
Hawaii’s Governor Opposes Proposed Casino in Kapolei
Following a recent 5-4 vote by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to build a casino in the Kapolei land of Native Hawaiians, the state’s governor, David Ige, has expressed skepticism about the economic benefits of the proposed project. Hawaiian Governor David Ige Cautious about Proposed Casino A casino in Hawaii is a bit like Schrodinger’s cat. […]
Business
December 30, 2020
Flutter Entertainment Completes $4.2bn FanDuel Stake Buyout
The end of the year is an ideal time to wrap things up, and Flutter Entertainment (FLTR.L) is heading out of 2020 with no loose ends, after announcing earlier today that it has completed the acquisition of a 37.2% stake in FanDuel Group. Flutter has bought out the share from Fastball Holdings for $4.2 billion […]
Casino
December 29, 2020
City of Richmond Casino Resort Call for Proposals Begins
The call for proposals for a future casino resort in the City of Richmond is officially open with applicants able to submit proposals by February 22, 2021. Richmond Launches Casino Resort Call for Proposals After outlining a call for proposals action earlier in December, the City of Richmond is finally moving on with the next […]
Business
December 29, 2020
Pragmatic Play Breaks Ground in Croatia with Novomatic’s Admiral Casino
Pragmatic Play has added another market to its growth list in 2020 with an end-of-year deal in Croatia and Novomatic’s Admiral Casino. Novomatic’s Admiral Casino Gets a Pragmatic Play Boost With mere days left on the calendar year, Pragmatic Play is still pressing on with its end-of-2020 business plans, breaking ground in new territories through […]