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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.
Blockchain
May 19, 2020
WINk Updates Community on Samsung Store, Poloniex, and More
WINk has published the latest Q&A with the community, encompassing various queries, starting from the potential inclusion of the company in the Galaxy Store to the legal implications of integrating Poloniex and retaining access from the United States. WINk’s and the Community in the Latest Update In the latest Q&A session with the WINk community […]
Casino
May 18, 2020
ReelPlay’s Infinity Reels Enters the NJ Market with SG
Thanks to a new partnership, with the help of Scientific Games, ReelPlay content will be available to players at Golden Nugget Online Casino. ReelPlay’s innovative slot mechanic reaches the US shores after debuting in Europe back in 2019. Scientific Games Teams up with ReelPlay The gambling colossus Scientific Games (SG) has partnered up with the […]
Casino
May 17, 2020
Terre Haute’s $125M Casino Complex Gets the Go-Ahead by Indiana Regulator
Indiana casino operator Spectacle Jack was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission Friday to develop and operate a casino complex in the city of Terre Haute. The state regulator decided to finally give the go-ahead of the $125 million project during a virtual meeting, after certain changes within the parent company ownership were implemented and […]
Blockchain
May 17, 2020
Chainlink Debuts Verifiable Randomness Solution for Ethereum Gaming
Blockchain-based games may finally have a reliable way to introduce randomness thanks to Chainlink VRF dedicated to solving current problems developers have experienced with making their products tamper-proof and provably fair. Chainlink Debuts Verifiable Randomness to the Ethereum Network Chainlink, a platform that fills the gap between smart contracts on the blockchain, has pioneered a […]
Casino
May 16, 2020
Suncity Granted Hoiana Casino License, Moved Forward with Wakayama IR
Hoiana, a $4 billion project of Hoi An South Development Co Ltd (HASD), has moved one step further after the company was granted a Casino Operating License last week, paving the way for phase 1 development of the property in Vietnam’s Quang Nam province to launch in early 2021. The license to operate a casino […]
Casino
May 16, 2020
William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020
British sportsbook William Hill is considering launching online casinos in every state it legally can do so in the US in the second half of 2020. William Hill Plans to Release Online Casino in US in H2 2020 Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up […]
Industry
May 14, 2020
Evolution Games Revealed Three New First-Person Table Games
Three new titles to join the portfolio of first-person games by Evolution Gaming in a bid to expand innovation in the live iGaming segment. Evolution Games Adds to First Person iGaming Portfolio Live casino game colossus Evolution Gaming has added three new games to its first-person table game collection. The announcement came today, May 14, […]
Casino
May 13, 2020
Louisiana Set to Become the First State to Re-Open Casinos
Louisiana may become the first state to officially re-start the casino industry, with all land-based gaming facilities in the state allowed to re-open May 18. The 20 commercial and 3 tribal gaming venues in the state will have to subject their plans for risk mitigation and fast response to the police, and if approval is […]
Business
May 13, 2020
Las Vegas Sands Pulls out of Japan Integrated Resort Bid
Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its bid for a Yokohama prefecture Integrated Resort (IR) in Japan, the company announced in a press release on Tuesday, May 12. An investment of some $10 – $12 billion will no longer be pursued in Japan, with the company shifting its sights on its extensive investment plans in Macao […]
Business
May 12, 2020
NetEnt Signs IP Agreement With IWG
Casino software supplier and developer NetEnt is partnering up with IWG. Gaming products result of the collaboration expected in Q3 2020. IP Agreement Between NetEnt and IWG Swedish casino giant NetEnt has signed an IP agreement with Instant Win Gaming. Under the partnership, IWG will develop instant games based on NetEnt content. The announcement came […]