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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.
Sports
July 24, 2020
Former NFL Players to Receive Problem Gambling Education Lessons under a New Program by the NFLPA
NFLPA, EPIC Risk Managed and GVC Holdings US teamed up in order to create a program, raising awareness for gambling-related harm. The program will be aiming to aid former NFL players. NFLPA Teamed up with Epic Risk Management and GVC Foundation US The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has announced that it teamed up with EPIC […]
Casino
July 23, 2020
Monarch: Q2 2020 Financial Results Beat Market Consensus
Monarch Casino Resort reported its second quarter financial results Wednesday, posting a $4.3 million net loss for the period ending June 30. The casino operator beat market expectations as the reported loss represents 24 cents per diluted share, but the consensus was it would go above the 62 cent mark. The Reno-based casino operator that […]
Legal
July 23, 2020
US Senate Committee Hears Argument For and Against Collegiate Sports Betting
A debate was held to discuss whether allowing bets on collegiate sports would erode the integrity of the sports. Betting on College Sports Puts Sports Integrity at Risk College sports betting is slowly being legalized across the United States. The practice has sparked a debate about the morality of the practice so much that the […]
Legal
July 22, 2020
Lawsuit against MGM Resorts by the Culinary Union Dropped
The lawsuit by the Culinary Union against two properties owned by the casino industry giant, MGM Resorts was dropped. However, the Union’s lawsuit against the Guy Fieri Las Vegas at Harrah’s, which is now owned by Eldorado, stays. Filed on June 29, the Lawsuit against MGM Resorts Was Dropped The Culinary Union has announced that […]
Business
July 21, 2020
Scientific Games Signs Partnership Deal with Sports Book Tipico
Scientific Games announced today the company signed a deal with Malta-based sports book operator Tipico to deliver its OpenGaming product suite and power up the iGaming offering of the betting company. OpenGaming Product Suite Scientific Games will deliver its aggregation platform, together with a comprehensive library of more than 2,000 games developed both in-house and […]
Sports
July 21, 2020
UFC Fight Night 174: Robert Whittaker vs Darren Till Odds
The UFC will continue with UFC Fight Island 174 on Saturday, July 25, at 8:00 pm EST, broadcast by ESPN and featuring Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. UFC Fight Night 174: Main Card Overview The UFC has been running strong since the event debut at Fight Island in June. Since then, Fight Island contests have […]
Industry
July 20, 2020
Report: Nevada “Red Zone” Because of Positive COVID-19 Cases
A report by the Center for Public Integrity prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force labelled Nevada as a “red zone” due to positive COVID-19 cases. Results Show Positive COVID-19 Tests of Nevada Visitors A worrying report has appeared the goal of which is to inform the White House Coronavirus Task Force by the […]
Casino
July 19, 2020
Unions Ask MGM Springfield to Extend Furloughed Workers’ Benefits
MGM Springfield, the casino property of MGM Resorts in Massachusetts that re-opened last week after more than 3 months of hiatus, has been requested by unions representing workers at the gaming venue to extend benefits for all furloughed workers until the end of the year. MGM Furloughed Nearly All of Its Staff The casino-type resort […]
Esports
July 19, 2020
Ubisoft Inaugurates Rainbow Six Siege Collegiate Esports League
A newly-announced collegiate esports league by Ubisoft is going to debut for Rainbow Six Siege players in the United States Ubisoft’s Collegiate Esports League Focuses on Rainbow Six Siege With collegiate esports shifting into the limelight, Ubisoft is pushing competitive video in academics to the next level. The company has announced a brand new collegiate […]
Casino
July 18, 2020
Philadelphia’s Rivers Casino Reopen on July 17
The Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, PA reopened yesterday. The operator introduced many health and safety protocols in order to ensure safe operations in the post-COVID-19 environment. Shut Since mid-March, Rivers Casino Reopened Yesterday Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania announced its reopening plans earlier this week. Starting from yesterday, Friday, July 17, the casino reopened doors […]