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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
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 […]
Blockchain
August 21, 2020
WINk’s Poloniex Integration Goes Through with Flying Colors
WINk inked a partnership deal with Poloniex, a respected online cryptocurrency exchange, and fulfilled a long-term goal for the project by listing its token on the exchange. Poloniex Lists WINk Proprietor Token on the Exchange As of August 18, 2020, WINk entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with Poloniex, one of the oldest and most […]
Sports
August 21, 2020
Indiana’s Sports Betting Handle Doubles from June to July
Sports betting results in July soared in Indiana, posting a significant improvement over June. Indiana posted $70.9 million in total betting handle, or up 138%. Indiana Sees MLB and NBA Power up Betting Activity Indiana has become the latest state to see a surge in sports betting activity in July after a long hiatus and […]