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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.
Legal
December 7, 2020
AUSTRAC Says Casinos Responsible for Overseeing Junket Operators
AUSTRAC’s CEO, Nicole Rose, has said that the regulatory onus is on individual casinos to ensure that junket operators do not pose risk to AML compliance. Australian Financial Fraud Squad Says Casinos Must Regulate Junkets ‘Do not pass business responsibility onto regulators,’ this is the unambiguous message Nicole Rose, head of Australia’s financial fraud squad […]
Insider
December 7, 2020
Maria Ho: ‘It’s Harder to Get to the Top More Than Ever’
Maria Ho is one of the most accomplished poker players of our time, and a strong representative of women in what is traditionally a male-dominated game. Over the past 15 years, Maria has worked hard to establish her name in the world of poker and inspire others to pursue a career in a game she […]
Industry
December 7, 2020
NetEnt and Evolution to Face Industrial Dispute with GWU
The General Workers’ Union announced on Sunday that it is declaring an industrial dispute with NetEnt and Evolution over employee redundancies. General Workers’ Union to Take Industrial Action with NetEnt and Evolution The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has declared an industrial dispute with NetEnt and Evolution Gaming Group, which finalized the merger of their […]
Industry
December 6, 2020
JP Morgan: No Room for Panic for Macau Casinos for Now
Macau gambling industry is still struggling to rebound from the coronavirus impact and the subsequent restriction measures resulting in $27 billion less revenue this year, when a new existential threat is on the horizon: the adoption of the digital currently backed by the People’s Bank of China (PBC), the digital yuan. Junkets Facing an Existential […]
Sports
December 6, 2020
UK Tote Group Prepares to Expand in Sports beyond Horse Racing
Tote Group has concluded a £20 million funding round, allowing the company to look past horse racing and expand into new markets. Tote Group Concludes £20M Funding Round to Seek Diversification Rein in your steeds because UK Tote is on the cusp of expanding into human sports, branching out from its traditional focus on greyhounds […]
Legal
December 6, 2020
Swedish Consumer Watchdog Finds Issues in 13 Gambling Operators’ Terms
The Swedish Consumer Agency has concluded a review of 13 operators deeming their terms and conditions as harmful to consumers. Sweden Takes Aim at Gambling Operators’ Websites T&C’s The Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) has stepped up its efforts in overseeing the country’s gambling industry, concluding an expansive review of leading gaming and betting brands in […]
Legal
December 6, 2020
Ukraine Eases up Licensing Fees for Gambling Operators
A newly-proposed gambling bill should help Ukrainian bidders for gambling licenses to pay smaller taxes while a monitoring system is being deployed. New Bill Set to Free up Operators from Burdensome Fees Ukraine will review a new law that should reduce upkeep and licensing costs for operators willing to launch in the re-regulated gambling market […]
Business
December 5, 2020
PlayUp Expands in US, Announces Dennis Drazin as New Board Appointment
Australian sports betting operator PlayUp has added Dennis Drazin to its Board of Director to strengthen its growth in the United States and globally. A Brand New Team for a New Challenge Premium betting entertainment group PlayUp has now appointed veteran industry expert and Hall of Famer Dennis Drazin as part of its team and […]
Blockchain
December 4, 2020
World Gaming Executive Summit Welcomes FunFair COO Lloyd Purser
The World Gaming Executive Summit will be attended by FunFair COO Lloyd Purser who will focus on teaching the lessons about blockchain and cryptocurrency gaming spaces to industry peers. FunFair Technologies’ Purser to Outline Future of Blockchain Gaming FunFair COO Lloyd Purser will attend the World Gaming Executive Summit (WGES) representing the company, which will […]
Industry
December 4, 2020
Gambling Review in the UK Starts on Monday, December 7
The United Kingdom will begin its Gambling Act review on Monday, December 7 in what is the broadest regulatory move the gambling industry on the island has seen since 2005. Gambling Act Review Begins on Monday The long-anticipated review of the Gambling Act will launch this coming week and it will put up several important […]