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Mike Johnson's latest articles
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
July 15, 2020
Fantasy Sports Betting Tax Signed into Law in Louisiana
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into a law a bill that sets an 8% tax on fantasy sports betting. Fantasy Sports Tax Voted and Approved in Louisiana Louisiana has managed to secure the legal framework necessary for the introduction of a fantasy sports tax nearly two years after 47 out of 64 state […]
Sports
July 14, 2020
Tabcorp Becomes Official MLB Partner in Australia
Tabcorp and Major League Baseball signed a new partnership designed to boost awareness for the league with Australian sports fans who have been demanding more US sports, and baseball in particular. MLB and Tabcorp Tie up Exclusive Sports Betting Partnership Major League Baseball (MLB) continues to expand its footprint around the world, after making successful […]
Business
July 13, 2020
Microgaming Partners with Unikrn for Esports Betting
Online gaming software supplier Microgaming announced today it teamed up with entertainment media and esports betting company Unikrn, to further diversify its product portfolio by offering esports betting to a customer base of more than 800 gaming brands globally. Innovation and Development Microgaming, the developer of the first true online casino software, as well as […]
Casino
July 13, 2020
PlayChange Arrives in Bavaria to Tackle Gambling Addiction
In a bid to begin reducing the numbers of problem gamblers in Bavaria, the state is launching a new help line app, PlayChange, to tackle the issue. Bavarian State to Launch PlayChange App to Fight Addiction The Bavarian State Office for Gambling Addiction will launch a new platform dedicated to reducing gambling harm in the […]
Casino
July 12, 2020
US: More Than 120 Casinos Are Now Smoke-free, Could This Be the New Normal?
More than 120 out of 839 tribal and commercial casino operators have introduced a smoking ban. While some operators plan to reinstate smoking as soon as the mandatory requirement for wearing a mask is lifted, we wonder if smoke-free casino floors is a temporary event or it may result in significant changes in the near […]
Legal
July 11, 2020
Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Eldorado Caesars Merger
Eldorado Resorts announced at a meeting Friday, July 10, it has obtained the approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission regarding the ongoing merger with Caesars Entertainment, subject to applicable conditions. The approval of the Indiana Gaming Commission left Eldorado needing to get the go-ahead from only two other regulatory bodies, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission […]
Legal
July 11, 2020
KSA Suggests Course-Correction for Government in Rolling in Gambling
As gambling in the Netherlands is about to launch, the country’s gaming regulator, the KSA, has discussed what it considers failures and risks for consumers. KSA Reprimands Lack of Flexible Self-Exclusion Methods The Dutch gaming regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has criticized the national government for failing to introduce a short-term self-exclusion period as one of […]
Casino
July 10, 2020
MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third
The MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts will finally re-open doors Monday, encouraging news for the casino’s patrons and employees. Well, not all employees, as roughly two-thirds of them will have to remain on the sidelines, at least for now, the casino hopes. The three casinos in Massachusetts that have been closed to comply with state […]
Sports
July 10, 2020
Aurora Bookie’s $600,000 Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
A 46-year-old man from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years of probation after authorities busted a $600,000 illicit gambling ring, he had been running for close to five years. Local Bookie’s Large-Scale Gambling Ring Busted A bookmaker from Aurora, Cleveland, Ohio will have to forfeit over $600,000 back to authorities after a district […]
Business
July 9, 2020
Nevada Gaming Control Board: Eldorado-Caesars Merger Approved
The Eldorado-Caesars merger is now one step closer following an approval by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. In the near future, once the merger is completed, the two companies will create one regional gaming giant under the name of Caesars. The $17.3 Billion Merger of Eldorado-Caesars Was Approved Yesterday The acquisition of Caesars Entertainment by […]