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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
September 1, 2020
Tribal Gaming Squeezed Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Casino operations for Native American nations have been the pillar for most of the tribes providing funds to finance other public activities within the communities, but the ongoing development related to the coronavirus second wave of outbreak prompt tribal leaders to rethink their long-term strategy sustainability. With the country slowly attempting to restore its economy […]
Business
September 1, 2020
Borgata Atlantic City Parts Ways with Over 2,000 Employees
The famed New Jersey Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City has laid off 2,295 employees, MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle announced on Friday. Borgata Parts Ways with 2,295 Members in New Jersey MGM Resorts International, the owners of Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, has had to lay off 2,295 members of the staff at […]
Business
August 31, 2020
Aristocrat Launches Video Gaming Market Operations in Illinois
Australian-based manufacturer of gaming machines Aristocrat Technologies announced last week it finally entered the video gaming terminal (VGTs) market in Illinois, deploying more than 300 machines across the state, with each machine offering a choice between 8 different games. Also headquartered in Las Vegas, Aristocrat has been a supplier of slot machines for the state […]
Casino
August 30, 2020
The Push for Hard Rock Casino & Resort in Bristol Continues
Advocates for the Bristol casino are continuing to lobby for the lucrative project, hailing its impact on the regional economy, with the most recent event being a Zoom meeting held among members of the airport commission Thursday. The United Company, one of the partners with the Seminole Tribe for the project outlined that if the […]
Esports
August 30, 2020
TSM Qualifies for 2020 LoL Worlds, Cloud9 Gets Eliminated
For the first time since 2017, Team SoloMid managed to secure a spot in the League of Legends World Championship. In doing so, the team eliminated Cloud9 from qualifying. Cloud9 Misses First LoL World Championship Qualification Last night’s game between TSM and C9 was historic because it has two serious implications. First, Team SoloMid is […]
Industry
August 29, 2020
MGM Resorts Is Laying off 18,000 Furloughed Employees
The global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts announced it will lay off 18,000 of its furloughed employees. Some 18,000 Furloughed MGM Employees to Be Permanently Laid Off Friday, August 28, MGM Resorts International announced that the company plans to lay off 18,000 of its furloughed U.S. employees, reported CNN. Earlier this year, the company […]
Business
August 28, 2020
New Trading Team Cements IGT PlaySports Market Position
UK-based gaming technology producer International Game Technology (IGT) is expanding its offering for the US sports betting market by building its own full-service Trading Team, the company announced today. The addition will be based in Las Vegas and will add another dimension to IGT’s PlaySports sports betting solution. Focus on Customer Service The Trading Team […]
Industry
August 27, 2020
Wynn and LVS Feature in Forbes 2020 Best Employers List
A number of Las Vegas casino and gaming companies were included in the America’s Best Employers by State list by Forbes. The global media giant released the second edition of its annual rankings which feature 5 casino operators and 1 technology provider among the 25 places reserved for Nevada, August 25. The Forbes survey is […]
Sports
August 27, 2020
2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 Odds: Hamlin Favored over Harvick
The NASCAR series are back at the Daytona International Speedway for another captivating race in the 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 held on Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 pm ET. With the stakes truly high once again, we have all the usual suspects lined up for a shot at another victory, including Denny Hamlin, Joey […]
Casino
August 26, 2020
Oklahoma Tribal Fees Down, OIGA Attributed Slump to Closures
Tribal casinos in Oklahoma contributed in fees to the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 significantly less compared to what they paid a year before, a recent report from a local news media informed. According to the report from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) cited by the media, tribal […]