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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.
Poker
December 22, 2020
Americas Cardroom Reveals First of Four $8M Venom Tournaments
Offshore online poker operators Americas Cardroom invites players to enter the $8 million guaranteed Venom event held from January 22 through February 3, 2021. ACR Introduces $8M GTD Venom Event for Late January Americas Cardroom has revealed a new tournament focused on the US crowd which will run from January 22 through February 3, 2021. […]
Business
December 22, 2020
BetMakers Enters Jamaica to Bring Fixed-Odds Betting Options
Supplier of betting solutions for the horse racing industry BetMakers has entered into a partnership with Supreme Ventures-owned subsidiary to explore new opportunities on the Jamaican market. BetMakers Enters Jamaican Horse Racing Market BetMakers Technology Group is opening up to the world in a new partnership opportunity with Prime Sports Jamaica (PSJ) and Supreme Ventures […]
Business
December 21, 2020
Playtech’s Shareholders Approve Tax Relocation to the UK
Playtech has approved the relocation of its tax residency to the United Kingdom from previously Isle of Man with an overwhelming shareholders majority. Shareholders Clear Playtech’s Tax Relocation to the UK Playtech has approved its change of tax residency from the Isle of Man to the United Kingdom in a shareholder meeting held on Friday […]
Casino
December 21, 2020
BGC Warns of 27M Visits a Year to Black Market Gambling Sites
In a statement on the Betting and Gaming Council website, the trade group argues that there were 27 million gambling black market visits between 2018 and 2019, totaling at £1.4 billion in lost handle. BGC Publishes Statistic of Visits to Black Market Gambling Sites The Betting and Gaming Council has revealed that the number of […]
Industry
December 21, 2020
Betting Shops in London and South-east England shut down
The United Kingdom has enacted Tier 4 lockdown in certain regions in the country, including London and south-east England, prompting shutdowns of non-essential businesses, including betting shops. Betting Shops Close in London and England Betting shops in London and the United Kingdom will have to shut down as the government announced a phased Tier 4 […]
Poker
December 20, 2020
NJ’s Poker Revenue Increase 53% YOY through November
Online poker in New Jersey clocks in a record $35,787,277 million in revenue over the first 11 months of the year, up from $19,020,152 in 2019. New Jersey Continues with Strong Poker Growth in 2020 New Jersey has achieved phenomenal growth in terms of online poker in the first 11 months of the year compared […]
Industry
December 20, 2020
Tyson Foods Fires Managers Who Gambled with Lives of Workers
Meat processing company Tyson Foods dismissed seven managers who had placed bets on how many employees at the company’s processing plant in Waterloo, Iowa would contract covid-19. Tyson Foods Sacks Managers over Betting on Employees Contracting Covid We are all trying to make the best of a difficult situation, but Tyson Foods managers who took […]
Industry
December 20, 2020
Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Construction Adds $1.6bn to MA Economy
According to a UMass Donahue Institute study, Encore Boston Harbor’s construction in Everett generated $1.6 billion in economic activity. Encore Boston Harbor Construction Spurs Economic Activity in Massachusetts Business boomed at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts. So much, in fact, that the building of the property generated the staggering $1.6 billion […]
Poker
December 19, 2020
Michigan Moves Closer to Shared Liquidity with SB 991
Michigan’s House of Representatives has backed SB 991, a piece of legislation supporting the Lawful Interactive Gaming Act that seeks to allow a cross-border exchange of information and gaming data. Michigan Continues to Support Online Gambling The Michigan House of Representative has given green light to a proposed draft law that would give the Michigan […]
Esports
December 19, 2020
Call of Duty League Adds 5 Majors, Cuts Playoffs to 8 Teams in 2021
The Call of Duty League has introduced a revised format for the 2021 season, introducing five major events that will grant additional CDL points to participants. Call of Duty League Introduces Major Tournaments The Call of Duty League (CDL) will play out to a revised format for the upcoming 2021 season, the organization has announced, […]