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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 15, 2020
Neymar Jr. Returns as Brand Ambassador for PokerStars
PokerStars signs Neymar Jr. as a brand ambassador after a three-year hiatus and what is the first time PokerStars has signed up twice with the same ambassador. Neymar Jr. Joins PokerStars as Brand Ambassador Neymar Jr. is rejoining team PokerStars, bringing the player back for a renewed alliance after the pair’s last partnership expired in […]
Legal
December 15, 2020
Californian Tribes Racing to Introduce Sports Betting Law in 2022
Californian tribal leaders have submitted a charter with 1.4 million signatures to the state authorities to put sports betting on the ballot in 2022. Tribes Submit 1.4m Votes Requesting Sports Betting Ballot in 2022 California is drawing closer to a legalized sports betting industry, and then again it isn’t. However, new developments are quite common […]
Sports
December 15, 2020
Ladbrokes Coral Adds Racing Post’s Digital System to Empower Retail Betting Experience
Entain’s Ladbrokes Coral is raising the standards across its retail betting shops, welcoming punters back with the Racing Post Digital Betting Shop Display (BSD) system, part of the company’s print-to-digital initiative. Racing Post’s Digital BSD System Rolls out at Ladbrokes Coral Shops Ladbrokes Coral continues with its shift towards print-to-digital solutions with the introduction of […]
Sports
December 15, 2020
Genius Sports Reinforces Global Data Expertise with Sportzcast and Scorebot
Sportzcast’s unique scoreboard sports data system will now reinforce Genius Sports US and global data offering as part of an acquisition deal struck between the two companies. Genius Sports’ Acquisition of Sportzcast Opens Access to Scorebot Genius Sports is going to acquire Sportzcast Inc, a US-based supplier of scoreboard data systems, the company announced on […]
Industry
December 15, 2020
Swedish Consumers Satisfaction Rate with Gambling at 64%
Swedish gamblers seem happier with the gambling industry in 2020 albeit they remain distrustful of the institution as a whole. Swedes Happier with Gambling in 2020 The Swedish Quality Index (SQI) or Svenskt Kvalitetsindex has seen an increase in the overall satisfaction rate among consumers who interact with the gambling industry with the rate shooting […]
Insider
December 14, 2020
Funfair Lloyd Purser: Time Is Ideal for Disruptive Multiplayer Series of Games
Hello Lloyd, It’s very good to have this opportunity to talk with you. Since beginnings are always hard, we will jump right into it. FunFair Games has been up to many exciting things recently, but perhaps nothing rivets attention the same way as the promise of your multiplayer casino games. With ‘Rocketeers: To the Moon!’ […]
Industry
December 14, 2020
SiGMA Group Moves European Expo Date to April 13-15, Prioritizes Safety
SiGMA Group has changed the date of its European industrial expo, giving sufficient time for the newly-started vaccinations across the continent to take in and provide everyone with a safer overall environment. SiGMA Adjusts Dates to Allow for Safer European Meet-up SiGMA Group is rearranging its busy schedule for 2021, pushing the SiGMA Europe event […]
Esports
December 14, 2020
Riot Games Bans Illegal Gambling on Korean LoL Servers
Riot Korea, a subsidiary of Riot Games, has banned a number of accounts and introduced measures to combat illegal esports gambling websites linked to wintrading and griefing of LCK players. Wintrading Targeted in New Riot Games Sweep in Korea Riot Games’ Korean subsidiary is stepping up its efforts to combat illegal gambling in its flagship […]
Casino
December 14, 2020
Richmond, B.C. Gets $400,000 in Contributions from Casinos
Richmond has received over $400,000 in contributions to school parent groups so far to support extra-curriculum activities, part of a broader Community Gaming Grants initiative in British Columbia Educational PACs in Richmond Receive Sizeable Gaming Contributions The British Columbia Community Gaming Grants initiative is paying off as school parent groups in Richmond have received $414,300 […]
Legal
December 12, 2020
Karnataka Suspends Online Gambling Days after Launch
Days after its successful launch on November 21, the Bangalore Turf Club has had its license revoked by the state of Karnataka and can no longer offer interactive online wagering. Karnataka Calls All Bets off for Online Race Wagering India will be the next big frontier where legalizing online gambling and sports betting will send […]