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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
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 […]
Casino
August 25, 2020
Twin River May Lay off 1,300 Employees in September
More than 1,300 employees of Twin River in Rhode Island may be permanently laid off on September 30. The operator already filed the layoff notice in the state Department of labor on August 11. Twin River May Lay off Employees at Lincoln and Tiverton Properties More than 1,300 employees by Twin River who are currently […]
Business
August 24, 2020
Mass Layoffs in Nevada Continue, Some Properties Face Permanent Closure
Casinos and other hospitality businesses in Las Vegas continue to lay off people due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus spread, with the latest being Casino Royale. According to a notice which became public Friday, effective August 10 the casino operator is permanently laying off 98 employees. Immediate Layoff Announcement The notice that was […]
Sports
August 24, 2020
CDI Says No Live Audience Allowed for Kentucky Derby Festival
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has confirmed that the event will go on without any live audience. The news reverses a previous plan to host around 23,000 guests for the Kentucky Derby Race program. Kentucky Derby to Go on Without Live Audience The biggest horseracing event in the United States is about to get underway. Yet, […]
Legal
August 24, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Introduces Online Registration at Sportsbooks
Illinois will allow a temporary exemption for online account registration at sportsbooks in the state responding to the COVID-19 cases. Remote Sportsbooks Registration Reinstated in Illinois Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has approved a ream of measures that would allow sports fans in the state to register and place a bet remotely. Responding to the changing […]
Poker
August 23, 2020
Appalling Murder of Zhao Reaches Court in September
The case of Susie Zhao, a beloved member of the poker community, will proceed in court in September. Originally, the man suspected of her murder, Jeffrey Bernard Morris, was due to appear before a judge for a probable cause hearing on August 18, but the session was adjourned and deferred to September 14. With Morris […]
Industry
August 22, 2020
Rivers Casino Claims Its Air System Kills Coronavirus
Casinos across the US started re-opening with the risk mitigation measures implemented ranging from no smoking and dining, mandatory masks, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols, as well as shields or barriers to ensure physical distance. For Rivers Casino Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, among the measures implemented on re-opening July 10, there was one specific detail regarding its […]
Legal
August 22, 2020
NY Senator Pushes Casino Licensing for $1bn Windfall
With New York looking at a $13 billion deficit, Senator James Skoufis has urged the state to expedite the casino licensing process and reap $1 billion in early licensing fee payments. Senator Urges to Expedite Casino Licensing Process in New York With COVID-19 leaving a $13 billion dent into the New York State budget, lawmakers […]