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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
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 […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
SiGMA Denis Dzyubenko to Help Steer Ukraine’s Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s gambling commission has appointed Denis Dzyubenko, SiGMA’s CIS Director, to the Expert Advisory Council. Denis Dzyubenko to Sit on Advisory Council for Ukrainian Gambling Commission Ukraine is quickly moving towards a fully regulated gambling industry and SiGMA Group is going to play a key role in this with the appointment of Denis Dzyubenko, CIS […]
Insider
December 23, 2020
Whow Games CEO Philip Reisberger: “Social Gameplay Mechanics Are Driven by End-users Desire to Stand Out”
Whow Games is a social games developer specializing in bringing Las Vegas-grade casino experience to consumers worldwide for free. The social casino experience is powered via mobile apps that are readily available to consumers and can be played from anywhere in the world. The concept is explained as “free casino fun for everyone”. It pivots […]
Insider
December 23, 2020
FansUnite CEO Scott Burton: “We Are Going After a Younger Demographic and a New Generation of Player”
FansUnite is a leading technology firm with a clear focus on satisfying consumer needs in gaming and entertainment. The company has focused on providing online gaming solutions, and helping traditional gaming operators with onboarding their consumers on esports websites through a dedicated B2B solution. FansUnite merged operations with AskottEntertainment boosting gross gaming revenue by 412% […]
Esports
December 22, 2020
Betway Renews Partnership with BLAST for Third Year
Esports operator Betway has renewed and extended its partnership with tournament organizer BLAST, preparing to bring innovation in competitive video gaming for a third consecutive year. Esports Stand to Benefit for a Third Year Thanks to Betway x BLAST Premier A long-standing member of the esports community, Betway has extended its existing partnership with the […]