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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.
Industry
November 26, 2020
Former TSG Data Analyst Rich Ellis Heads Data at Betclic
Betclic is tapping the talent of Rich Ellis who will head the data department at the company, having worked for over seven years at TSG. Rich Ellis to Spearhead Data Strategy at Betclic Betclic is tapping talent from The Stars Group (TSG) with the company scooping up former data science director Rich Ellis who will […]
Sports
November 26, 2020
Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr Preview & Odds (11/28)
Did you know the current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is named after Mike Tyson? This fact shows the influence Iron Mike’s had on boxing. Considered to be the very best boxer in the history of the sport, Mike Tyson is coming back to the ring. This weekend, we’ll see him putting his gloves on […]
Sports
November 25, 2020
BetMGM Becomes Pittsburgh Steelers Official Gaming Partner
BetMGM adds Pittsburgh Steelers as its latest National Football League (NFL) partner and ahead of an anticipated launch in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers Secure BetMGM as First Gaming Partner National Football League (NFL) franchise the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed an exciting new partnership on Tuesday with BetMGM, the namesake brand’s sports betting mobile app. Effectively, BetMGM will […]
Casino
November 25, 2020
Detroit Loses $10m on Casino Shutdowns, $50m on the Line
Should Detroit’s casino remain shut until spring, the city will stand to lose $50 million in tax revenue. The City of Detroit Faces Casino Tax Revenue Shortages Detroit is in for a rough ride as the city’s bracing for millions lost due to the covid-19 crisis which throttled the healthcare system and forced mandatory shutdowns […]
Industry
November 25, 2020
Bernstein: Macau’s Recovery Goes through Mass Premium Sector
Sparkling casinos and world-renowned hotels welcome tourists in Macau, a former Portuguese colony that has now become a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Travellers particularly appreciate the mix of Las Vegas-style rhinestones and rich history. As tourists are not all there for gambling, specialists said that there still was a parallel […]
Casino
November 24, 2020
UK Lockdown Ends on Dec 2, Betting Shops and Casinos Reopen
The UK will take a targeted approach towards reopening of businesses, with regions classified as Tier 3 keeping their businesses – including casinos and sports betting shops – shut down. National Lockdown to End on December 2 The United Kingdom’s sports betting and gambling sectors will make another attempt to return to normalcy after Prime […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
PAGCOR to Spend $41.5m to Build 32 Typhoon Shelters
The Philippine’s gaming regulator and operator, PAGCOR, has allocated $41.5 million to building 32 shelters across the country to help one million displaced individuals due to typhoons. PAGCOR Steps in to Help with Typhoon Relief Efforts The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) continues to be a benevolent entity in the country’s public life, with […]
Industry
November 24, 2020
Relax Gaming Taps Pinnacle to Expand Content Reach
iGaming aggregator Relax Gaming has launched a partnership with sportsbook and online casino operator Pinnacle in another step towards the expansion of its distribution network. The news comes on the heels of a similar collaboration as last week Relax unveiled a deal with online casino brand 1win. According to a company press release, Relax, which […]
Sports
November 23, 2020
Indian Finance Minister Calls for Sports Betting Legalization
India could benefit from the legalization of sports betting, says Minister of Finance Anurag Singh Thakur Sports Betting Needs to Be Legal, Says Minister India’s Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur and a former president of the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) spoke on Thursday last week, outlining a new initiative […]
Casino
November 23, 2020
Seoul Metropolitan Area Casinos to Shut Down Temporarily
Casinos in South Korea are subject to new suspensions report local media outlets as covid-19 cases start climbing back up again. South Korean Casinos to Shut Down Again on Tuesday Casinos in South Korea’s Seoul Metropolitan area, including Incheon, will have to shutter operations at 12 am on Tuesday, November 24, to help combat the […]