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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 5, 2020
Face Masks Mandatory at Casinos in Mississippi, Orders the Gaming Commission
Mandatory wearing of masks for visitors ordered by the Mississippi Gaming Commission following recent spikes in COVID-19 positive cases in the state. Face Masks Mandatory When Visiting Casinos Earlier this week, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has announced that all visitors of casinos must wear masks. According to the announcement, the restrictions are already into effect […]
Legal
July 5, 2020
Illinois: Adhere to Guidelines or Lose Casino License
The gaming regulator in Illinois issued a warning to casino operators, stating that they need to follow strictly the health and safety measures under which they were allowed to re-open, as casinos in the state were finally given the go-ahead to resume operations. Regulator Determined to Make Sure Operators Stick to Guidelines The Illinois Gaming […]
Casino
July 4, 2020
Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced
Curfew and closure of entertainment venues was introduced to Miami-Dade county following record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Effective from July 3, Miami-Dade Enforces 10 PM Curfew and Shuts down Entertainment Venues Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Thursday that some entertainment places will close starting from yesterday, July 3. […]
Sports
July 3, 2020
No Bookmaker Logos on Football Shirts, Committee Recommends
Sports betting firms should be phased out of English football, a Select Committee within the House of Lords recommends. Besides shirt sponsorship restrictions, the committee also states that there should be no gambling-related advertising in or near sports grounds or venues, including match-day programs. Phase Bookmakers Out of Sports The cross-party committee set up with […]
Legal
July 3, 2020
Californian Tribes Win Waiver to Start Sports Betting Referendum
After launching court proceedings on June 9, a coalition of Native American tribes in California will have until October 12 to put a sports betting constitutional amendment up for vote on the 2022 ballot. Tribes Request and Get Extension on Sports Betting Signature Process California’s tribes continue to push for a sports betting solution to […]
Poker
July 2, 2020
GGPoker Shared Additional Information on WSOP 2020 Online
Updated event schedule as well as further details announced by Daniel Negreanu regarding upcoming GGPoker WSOP online events. 2020 WSOP Events Started Yesterday and Will Run through September 6 There is a total of 85 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet events planned for this year’s tournament edition. The events which feature bracelet prizes have […]
Legal
July 1, 2020
Kenya Overturned Controversial Tax Paving SportPesa’s Way Back
The controversial tax on sports betting turnover in Kenya is already part of the history as President Kenyatta signed the 2020 Finance Bill Tuesday, despite some concerns he may not give his approval. National Assembly Approved, President Signed into Law The 20% tax on betting turnover was looking more than certain to be carried from […]
Business
July 1, 2020
William Hill to Combine Retail and Online Business in the UK
Sports betting and gaming giant William Hill has announced that the company will combine its online and retail business to help it boost results in 2021 and seek a more streamlined approach of doing business in future. William Hill Merges Online and Retail Businesses, Shuts Down Offices William Hill has revealed plans to merge its […]
Casino
June 30, 2020
Nevada’s Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin Closes After Team Members Test Positive for COVID-19
A “few team members” tested positive at Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. The venue closes doors temporarily and plans to reopen on July 10. Opened Not Even for a Month, Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin Closes Doors Temporarily The Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada announced yesterday that it will temporarily […]
Business
June 29, 2020
Golden Nugget Online Gaming Goes Public Through SPAC Acquisition
Golden Nugget Online Gaming, the online division of the famous casinos owned by Tilman Fertitta, is about to go public, to become only the second online casino operator to be traded on a US exchange. SPAC Acquisition Paves the Way to Nasdaq Landcadia Holdings II, Inc, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) owned by Tilman […]