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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.
Legal
May 25, 2020
Aristocrat Agrees to Settle with Plaintiffs, Pending Federal Court Approval
Aristocrat, the manufacturer of gaming machines, announced today it reached a principle agreement for the settlement of the two lawsuits against the company in Washington State, relating to the social games provided by Big Fish Games, a 2018 acquisition from Churchill Downs Inc. The agreement remains subject to approval by the US Federal District Court […]
Casino
May 24, 2020
Hard Rock’s Bristol Casino Resort Project Receiving Positive Feedback
Bristol City Council received mostly positive feedback regarding the casino resort project, one of five Virginia legislature has approved to be constructed and operated in 5 cities located along the state line. At a public hearing on Thursday city officials heard in-person and e-mailed comments from citizens regarding the proposal by Hard Rock International, the […]
Blockchain
May 24, 2020
BetFury Continues to Pay Dividends and Run Events in Latest Update
Blockchain gaming portal BetFury continues to keep stakeholders and players posted on new developments ahead of a planned and highly-anticipated 2.0 update that will bring fresh functionalities and opportunities to the existing community base. BetFury Updates Stake Holders on May 12-19 Progress Ahead of its big update, BetFury has released a quick report covering the […]
Casino
May 23, 2020
Relax Gaming and Online Casino Roobet Sign Distribution Deal
Relax Gaming, supplier of online gambling content and iGaming aggregator, announced Friday it entered into distribution partnership deal with online casino operator Roobet. Under the terms of the deal, the market-leading slot portfolio of the content creator company will feature through the platform of the gambling operator in European markets, which allows wagering in cryptocurrency. […]
Poker
May 22, 2020
Pennsylvania Online Poker Gathering Speed, Surpassing New Jersey Market
Online poker in Pennsylvania posted a record $5.25 million win in April, leap-frogging the previous best month of the state, $3.13 million in March, and surpassing poker revenue from New Jersey, revealed the monthly report issued by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. In just seven months of operations, Pennsylvania managed to beat the monthly record […]
Casino
May 22, 2020
Caesars’ The Flamingo, Palace First Strip Properties to Reopen
Caesars has revealed that it will re-start operation on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, by reopening the renowned Flamingo Resort and Caesars Palace first. On Thursday, the company detailed a plan to reopen in The Strip, and test the process for the rest of its United States’ properties. A Las Vegas Restart for Caesars […]
Industry
May 21, 2020
New Smashing Hit by NetEnt: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
NetEnt has released a slot version of the iconic Street Fighter franchise by Capcom, the studio’s latest branded-slot game. NetEnt Releases the Slot Version of Street Fighter The timeless arcade game that has spawned various iterations, Street Fighter by Capcom, now has an online casino slot version developed by NetEnt. The announcement came today, May […]
Casino
May 20, 2020
Steve Wynn: Airlines and Travel Restrictions Defining the Future of Las Vegas
Steve Wynn, the owner and former CEO of the casino and hospitality operator Wynn Resorts, strongly believes there are two main factors that influence the re-opening of the industry in Las Vegas: airlines and lifting travel restrictions from China. In an interview with Fox Business, a subdivision of Fox News Media, the 78-year-old casino magnate […]
Sports
May 20, 2020
Bundesliga Betting Preview for Saturday, May 23
German Bundesliga is the only major competition that’s on the program this weekend. There are five matches on Saturday, each of which has huge importance for the teams involved. Nothing is yet certain in the German top tier, which promises a lot of excitement on the pitch. If you’d like to amplify the excitement even […]
Business
May 19, 2020
Evolution Gaming and Golden Nugget Sign Strategic Partnership Deal
Evolution Gaming, the leader in Live Casino services, announced today it has entered into a partnership deal with Golden Nugget, the Las Vegas-based casino operator that also runs gaming properties in Atlantic City, Laughlin, Biloxi and Lake Charles. Live Games Since 2016 Golden Nugget, the casino company that pioneered in New Jersey the category Live […]