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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.
Casino
November 1, 2020
Foxwoods Casino Restarts Largest Indoor Entertainment Venue
Foxwoods Casino is restarting the Grand Theater, its biggest indoor entertainment venue, setting it at 25% operational capacity. Biggest Indoors Entertainment Venue Restarts at Foxwoods Casino The show will go on at Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino which reopened its largest indoor entertainment venue setting it at 25% operational capacity. The Grand Theater is now part of […]
Casino
November 1, 2020
Muskegon County Casino to Generate $15m for Michigan Annually
The upcoming $180 million project by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in Michigan is expected to generate $15 million in tax revenue and create over 1,500 high-quality and full-time jobs. Little River Band’s Muskegon County Casino to Drive High-Paid Jobs The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ upcoming Muskegon County Casino project is […]
Legal
October 31, 2020
SportPesa Kenya Blocked a Day after Coming into Operation
Regulators in Kenya have shut down SportPesa once again only hours after the sportsbook came back online. SportPesa Caught in Legal Battle over Trade Mark Name Again SportPesa is dead, long live SportPesa. The emotional roller-coaster for Kenyan sports bettors continues as their favorite sportsbook returned on Friday, but was blocked by the country’s Betting […]
Legal
October 31, 2020
PGCB Slaps Mount Airy and SugarHouse HSP Gaming with Fines in PA
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board finalized investigations and issued fines to two Keystone State casino operators, to name Mount Airy and SugarHouse HSP Gaming. Mount Airy and SugarHouse HSP Gaming Fined On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued two fines to state casino operators. Mount Airy, the operator behind Mount Airy Casino Resort, […]
Sports
October 31, 2020
WynnBET Plans Ahead in Virginia’s Betting Market with NASCAR
NASCAR has found a new partner with WynnBET signing up a milestone partnership in Virginia and planning to launch dedicated betting lounges at Richmond Raceway and Martinsville Speedway. WynnBET Enters NASCAR Partnership for Virginia Wynn Resorts has taken its offer to the next level signing a multi-faceted partnership with NASCAR in Virginia and vowing to […]
Casino
October 30, 2020
Nevada Posts Strongest Month since COVID Disruption
The State of Nevada got a significant boost with total gambling revenue increasing 10.5% month-on-month in September, but posting a 22.4% results year-over-year. Nevada’s Road to Recovery Begins in September Nevada’s gaming sector continued on its path to recovery in September as the state experienced the best month since February, the last full month before […]
Sports
October 29, 2020
FanDuel to Debut Second New Jersey Sportsbook at Bally’s AC
Sports betting firm FanDuel is going to open a temporary sportsbook at Bally’s Casino, Atlantic City ahead of the launch of a permanent sports betting lounge in the spring of 2021. FanDuel to Open a Sportsbook at Bally’s Casino, Atlantic City Sports betting firm FanDuel has announced plans to open a retail sportsbook at Bally’s […]
Sports
October 29, 2020
BetMGM and Detroit Red Wings Bring New Options to Hockey Fans
BetMGM has expanded and strengthened its partnership with NHL franchise Detroit Red Wings, bringing fans the opportunity to tap into odds and fixtures. Detroit Red Wings and BetMGM Strengthen Partnership MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings’ sports betting subsidiary BetMGM has expanded on a strategic partnership with National Hockey League (NHL) franchise Detroit Red […]
Business
October 29, 2020
iSoftBet Brings Lars Kollind as Head of Business Development
iSoftBet has appointed Lars Kollind, a gaming and betting industry veteran with extensive business savvy, as Head of Business Development as the company pivots towards 2021 with expansion in mind. Lars Kollind Takes Rein over Business Development Leader in compliance and regulated markets, iSoftBet has tapped iGaming veteran Lars Kollind who steps in as the […]
Legal
October 28, 2020
Spain Tells LaLiga Clubs to Cut Gambling Ties by September 2021
The Spanish government has warned soccer clubs in the country that they would need to cut all ties with gambling entities by September next year. Spain Issues Timeline for Cutting Ties with Gambling Sponsors The Spanish government is making good on a promise to outlaw all sponsorships and advertisements between soccer teams and betting companies […]