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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
October 22, 2020
UKGC Says Active Gamblers Declined by 7% in March-August
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published detailed consumer data analyzing gamblers’ behavior in the period between March and August, factoring the impact Covid-19 has had on gambling as a whole. UKGC Posts Consumer Behavior Data for March to August The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has revealed consumer data covering the period between March and […]
Industry
October 21, 2020
SG Adds Big Time Gaming’s Megaways Games to OpenGaming
Scientific Games signed an official deal with the leading game developers Big Time Gaming which allows the company to exclusively distribute BTG content in North America and other available jurisdictions. Big Time Gaming’s Megaways and Megaquads Games Arrive on OpenGaming On October 20, 2020 a deal between Scientific Games (SG) and Big Time Gaming (BTG) […]
Legal
October 20, 2020
Spain Presses on with Adoption of Royal Decree on Advertising
Spain’s Council of Ministers will vote and pass the Royal Decree on Advertising into a federal law before October proceedings end, DGOJ Director General Mikel Arana has confirmed. Spain Prepares to Pass Royal Decree Before October is Out Spain’s quickly expanding gambling industry is facing new challenges as regulatory norms tighten and new brands break […]
Legal
October 20, 2020
Global Gaming Agrees with SafeEnt License Revocation in Sweden
Global Gaming-owned SafeEnt has had its license revocation appeal struck down by the Swedish Court of Appeal. Global Gaming will not seek further action in the case. SafeEnt’s License Revocation Upheld by Court of Appeal Global Gaming subsidiary SafeEnt will not appeal the latest license revocation decision upheld by the Swedish Administrative Court of Appeal. […]
Sports
October 18, 2020
Commission Kings’ Brands Are Attacked for Over 72 Hours Now
BetOnline, Wild Casino and Sportsbetting.ag are just a few of Commission Kings’ brand to suffer the most significant cyber-attack in their history. The attack is ongoing at press time, clocking nearly 72 hours now. Commission Kings Brand Come Under Sever Cyber Attack BetOnline has been among the websites to experience heavy cyber-attack pummeling by unidentified […]
Casino
October 18, 2020
Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff Opens, Driving Economy
The Saracen Casino Resort has arrived in a private opening on Thursday with Pine Bluff and Arkansas state officials invited. The official opening to the general public will take place on Tuesday, October 20. Saracen Casino Resort Has a Behind-Closed-Doors Inauguration The Saracen Casino Resort is now open for business. Touted as an opportunity to […]
Industry
October 18, 2020
Dragon Gaming Release ‘The Wicked Witches’ for Halloween
Dragon Gaming has released The Wicked Witches on time for the Halloween Holiday. The studio continues to roll out HTML5-friendly games introducing new features to iGaming. The Wicked Witches by Dragon Gaming’s Here for Halloween Dragon Gaming’s ‘The Wicked Witches’ is just on time for Halloween, providing players with a chilling experience for the spooky […]
Industry
October 17, 2020
Tom Horn Gaming Arrives in Portugal with Casino Solverde
Casino Solverde and Tom Horn Gaming have teamed up for a mutually-beneficial partnership in Portugal. Tom Horn Gaming Teams up With Casino Solverde in Portugal Tom Horn Gaming has expanded its footprint in Europe yet again with a newly-minted partnership with Casino Solverde, a Portuguese iGaming operator. Under the partnership, Solverde will list Tom Horn […]
Sports
October 16, 2020
Pro Athletes Suffer from Gambling Addiction, Charity Says
A charity clinic, Sporting Chance, has raised the question of gambling addiction in practicing and retired professional athletes. According to Sporting Chance chief executive, Colin Brand, gambling and sports have reached a pivotal point of overlap. Sporting Chance Urges a Reexamination of Gambling-Sports Relationship When it comes to gambling addiction, consumers are usually the first […]
Legal
October 14, 2020
ASA Sides with Complaints against Bonus Accumulator
In a new ruling, the Advertising Standards Authority sided with three complaints citing instance of socially irresponsible gambling messages by Bonus Accumulator. ASA Sides with Complaints against Bonus Accumulator The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reached a decision in three cases of what the regulator described as misleading or irresponsible advertising messages. All three complaints […]