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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 4, 2020
888sport Pursues Deals in Colorado, Iowa and Indiana in 2021
Three new partnerships will mark 888’s expansion strategy in the United States after the company posted 90% revenue growth in the country so far in 2020. 888 to Expand into More US Markets in 2021 888, a leading entertainment brand with a market shift towards the US market, has secured three important partnerships that will […]
Legal
December 3, 2020
Gibraltar Collects £2.5M over AML Failings from B2C Operators
The Gibraltar Gambling Care Foundation will receive £2.5 million from B2C operators which have failed to meet regulatory AML compliance. Gibraltar Collects £2.5m from Operators over AML Failings Gibraltar is stepping up its efforts on cracking down on operators that are now complying fully with the regulatory framework. Part of a wave of gaming regulatory […]
Industry
December 2, 2020
Spain Loses 50% of Gambling Revenue in 2020 Year-over-Year
Gambling sector sees 50% drop compared to 2019 reports the latest Yearbook of Gaming in Spain 2020. Spanish Gambling Experiences Hardships in Pandemic Year The Spanish gambling industry association, Cejuego, and the University Carlos III of Madrid have compiled a revised outlook of the gambling industry in the country, reporting a 50% drop in gambling […]
Legal
December 2, 2020
Macau Regulator Denies Reports of E-Yuan Gaming Options
After a report by Bloomberg that Macau’s casinos will replace FIAT currency with e-yuan, the city’s gambling regulator has denied the rumors outright. No E-Yuan for Macau’s Casinos, Says Regulator A recent report by Bloomberg has suggested that the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) in Macau may be preparing to introduce the e-yuan as […]
Industry
December 1, 2020
Guardian: Punters Bet £700m Less on Gambling Since FOBTs Changes
Provisional data by the UK Gambling Commission has revealed that punters wagered £700 million between April 2019 and March 2020. Yet, the Betting and Gaming Council believes the industry impact has been much bigger than reported. FOBTs Numbers Don’t Drop as Badly, Says The Guardian A new article published in The Guardian argues that punters […]
Business
November 30, 2020
CasinoEngine Now Offers Push Gaming Titles to Global Playerbase
EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine adds Push Gaming’s portfolio of games to deliver to a global audience and boost Push Gaming’s footprint globally. CasinoEngine Expands Family of Studios with Push Gaming Push Gaming has another great deal to report on after the company struck a partnership with CasinoEngine, EveryMatrix’s iGaming integration platform, to consolidate its global presence and […]
Slots
November 30, 2020
AvatarUX’s Popwins Comes to Yggdrasil’s Masters with BountyPop
Yggdrasil continues to expand its footprint in the iGaming world thanks to a fresh partnership with AvatarUX. Through this agreement, Yggdrasil is launching its latest title, BountyPop with a special twist, owing to Avatar’s proprietor technology, Popwins. Described as an exhilarating win-all-ways slot machine, BountyPop is a worthwhile addition to the growing YG Masters program. […]
Industry
November 29, 2020
Soft2Bet Launches Zombie-Themed Casombie Website
In an apocalyptic twist of iGaming innovation, Soft2Bet has launched its proprietor zombie end-of-days casino with Casombie featuring a unique undead theme. Soft2Bet Unleashes a Zombie Apocalypse on iGaming Gaming tech company and provider of sportsbook solutions Soft2Bet has revealed a new casino brand dedicated to zombies. In Casombie, players will get to experience a […]
Business
November 28, 2020
Microgaming Adds Aurum Signature Studios for Tailor-Made Content
In a bid to supply tailor-made content, Microgaming has signed a ground-breaking partnership with up-and-coming South African iGaming developer Aurum Signature Studios this week. Microgaming Adds Aurum to Bring More Unique Content Leading iGaming developer Microgaming has grown its portfolio with the addition of Aurum Signature Studios, an up-and-coming developer of games for the online […]
Sports
November 27, 2020
Premier League Clubs to See Fans Return in Non-Tier 3 Areas
Soccer fans in non-Tier 3 areas in the UK will be allowed to return to stadiums with the cap set at 2,000 spectators per event. Premier League to Allow Local Fans to Return Empty stadiums and missing gate receipts will no longer be the case, as the English Premier League will once again allow fans […]