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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.
Industry
December 12, 2022
BGC Urges Government for Clarity on Affordability Checks
The regulated gambling sector is under threat with mandatory affordability checks “already hurting” the industry’s bottom line argues the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a trade group that represents the British gaming industry. New Research Reiterates the Known Facts The BGC has been a passionate advocate for an approach towards the re-regulation of the industry […]
Sports
December 6, 2022
Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams Week 14 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Only 17 reigning NFL champions failed to make the playoffs in the 56 years of the Super Bowl era. Will the Los Angeles Rams be the 18th? Their chance of qualifying for the postseason is just 1% according to the New York Times, even if Sean McVay’s boys manage to win all five of their […]
Industry
December 1, 2022
Gamban Secures B Corporation Certification
Gamban has received a B Corporation certification, which is issued to companies that meet particularly high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Gamban, which was founded to help protect consumers, has won a distinct accolade that will position it better in the future and help it thrive as a powerful entity in […]
Business
November 22, 2022
Great Canadian Entertainment Appoints Matthew Anfinson as New CEO
Matthew Anfinson has been appointed the new CEO at Great Canadian Entertainment and he will be succeeding Anthony Rodio, the outgoing incumbent. He is being promoted from the position of the chief operating officer. Great Canadian has used the retirement of Rodio to also appoint Jordan Banks as the company’s first executive chairperson. A Welcomed […]
Sports
November 17, 2022
White Hat Gaming Deploys PAM with ApuestaPR in Puerto Rico
White Hat Gaming, an iGaming platform provider, has teamed up with LMG Gaming, owned by Liberman Media Group. As a result, the company will deliver its Player Account Management (PAM) solution which will be integrated directly with the ApuestaPR brand, the sportsbook arm of LMG Gaming. ApuestaPR Continues to Aspire to Leadership Position in Puerto […]
Business
October 27, 2022
Genius Sports Extends Partnership with FDC for Premier League Data
Genius Sports has extended an already existing partnership with Football DataCo (FDC) which will now include sub-second and skeletal tracking data across the Premier League. This is the latest partnership that Genius Sports strikes to offer more extensive data and live-action tracking, an important and valuable asset that is used by broadcasters, teams, leagues, and […]
Sports
October 19, 2022
Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev UFC 280 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Our Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev prediction is that the UFC 280 headliner is going to be one of the best fights of 2022. We think the UFC Lightweight title fight is going to be crowned the Fight of the Night on Saturday, October 22, with both fighters throwing all they got at each other. […]
Casino
October 5, 2022
AGCO Sets Deadline for Unregulated Operators to Leave Ontario
Companies in the regulated gambling market in Ontario who are operating without the necessary license will have to pull the plug on their operations or the Alcohol and Gaming Commissions of Ontario will pull the plug on them. This should happen by the deadline set for October 31. Ontario has been incredibly liberal when it […]
Industry
October 4, 2022
PGCB Publishes Diversity Report 2021-2022
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has published its 2022 report assessing diversity in the casino industry and the level of ethnic diversity in the industry. The latest study has shown that casino workers continue to be mostly male, outpacing their female counterparts at a rate that is greater than the overall population ratio in the […]
Business
September 30, 2022
Checkd Group Brings Alan Davey as Head of Sports for Media Division
Checkd Group, a leading iGaming business, has appointed Alan Davey as its new head of sports for the company’s media division. Davey previously worked as a product manager and will now be in charge of Checkd Media’s sports strategy which will be focusing more actively on expanding its reach in the North American market and […]
