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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.
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 […]
Business
December 27, 2020
Trading Update: BTC Soars to $28,400, Retracts to Sub-$27K
Bitcoin takes a tumble to $27,200 only minutes after hitting $28,400 earlier today. BTC is currently trading at $26,957.90 as of 11:30 pm ET. Bitcoin Falls to $27,200 Minutes after Hitting $28,400 Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price has been heading firmly upwards. Minutes after it had hit $28,400 in price valuation, however, the […]
Business
December 27, 2020
Bitcoin Rally Surges Past $28,000, Tops $500B Now
A holiday surge has driven Bitcoin’s value which has now hit $28,220.50 and a market cap of $524.65 billion. Bitcoin’s Value Hits $28,220, No End in Sight The 2017 Bitcoin fiasco is far from sight and even though fears that BTC may once again take a precipitous plunge the currency is in an upswing. Bitcoin’s […]
Casino
December 25, 2020
PA Steps up Responsible Gambling with GeoComply and PlayPause
GeoComply has launched its Conscious Gaming tool to complement Pennsylvania’s “PlayPause” self-exclusion solution now live in the Keystone State and develop corporate social responsibility to protect consumers. GeoComply’s Conscious Gaming Complements PlayPause Pennsylvania is taking responsible gambling a step further with GeoComply’s consumer-focused protection program Conscious Gaming launching to bolster player protection in the Keystone […]
Business
December 25, 2020
I3 Interactive Secures Majority Stake in LivePools in India
India is one of the main growth trajectories for I3 Interactive which has purchased a 51% stake in fantasy betting platform LivePools to cement its presence in the country. BlitzBet Parent Company Secures Majority Stake in LivePools I3 Interactive is shifting its focus on the Indian iGaming platform market with a majority stake in LivePools, […]
Sports
December 24, 2020
Colorado’s Sports Betting Results Soar to $231m in November
The state of Colorado posted another record-breaking sports betting market in November, becoming one of the sixth states to have clocked over $225 million in a single month. Colorado Beats October Sports Handle Results in November Colorado has posted another record-breaking month, becoming the sixth state to have collected a record-breaking, over the $225-million threshold, […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Fines Paid by Gambling Businesses Exceed £44M in 2020
In 2020, gambling companies have been slapped with £44 million in total fines, or a 175-percent increase, reports GamblingIndustryFines.com. Industry Faces Numerous Fines in 2020 A new report by GamblingIndustryFines.com, a website that specializes in tracking penalties issued to international gambling operators, has reported over £44 million handed out in fines in the regulated gaming […]