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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.
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 […]
Business
September 14, 2022
Amelco Launches with LulaBet in South Africa
Amelco has delivered on its promise to launch its sports betting and platform products in South Africa, with the company debuting in the country through a partnership with LulaBet, a new operator. Amelco is deploying its tier-one solution and provides LulaBet with a full end-to-end sports betting platform that will be entering the market for […]
Business
September 14, 2022
ParlayBay Launches Products with 7Bet in Lithuania
ParlayBay, a company that focuses on the gamification of sports betting through unique titles, has teamed up with 7Bet, a Lithuanian sports betting operator. As a result, 7Bet will have access to the full range of titles offered by ParlayBay and seek to inspire audiences to engage with the platform on a deeper level. ParlayBay […]
Business
September 14, 2022
Lightning Box Sees 50% Growth Since Light & Wonder Acquisition
The acquisition of Lightning Box, a developer of iGaming products and slots specialist, has led to a solid increase in the company’s results over the past year, Light & Wonder Inc. reported. Since the company joined the Light & Wonder portfolio back in August 2021, the slot maker has been able to benefit from superior […]
Sports
September 13, 2022
Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs NFL Week 2 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Thursday Night Football brings us an AFC West clash in Week 2. On September 15, the Los Angeles Chargers travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams are 1-0 after one week of NFL action, but only one of them can win on Thursday. Who will it be? That’s something […]
Sports
September 8, 2022
Turkey vs France EuroBasket Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s time for the knockout phase of the 2022 EuroBasket. The playoffs start on Saturday, September 10, with four games of the Round of 16. The first game on the program is Turkey vs France, played at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. Turkey got to the EuroBasket playoffs after finishing in the #2 place in […]
Casino
September 6, 2022
Japan Casino Commission Seeks More Cash from Government
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission may be running short of cash, so much, that it seems that the regulator needs the central government to pitch in so the watchdog may carry on. The Commission was established back in 2018 under the late then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was an outspoken proponent of the integrated resort […]
Business
September 6, 2022
BETER to Exhibit Products and Network at SBC Summit Barcelona
BETER will be among the attendees at the upcoming SBC Summit Barcelona, an industry event reuniting iGaming, sports betting, and blockchain specialists interested in advancing the industry. BETER, which focuses on delivering next-generation betting content and data will also be part of the companies to have an exhibit at the expo. BETER Seeks to Strengthen […]
Lottery
September 2, 2022
Gambler Who Blew $11.2M in Ten Years Regrets Nothing
“Lotteries are stupid,” said Olivia Wilde’s character in House M.D., a beloved medical drama about highly successful doctors whose personal conflicts and patients’ inclination to tell lies clash to create one of the best series in television history. The idea behind this statement is that winning the lottery would not fundamentally change who you are […]
Casino
September 1, 2022
Relax Gaming Adds Elysium Studios as Distribution Partner
Relax Gaming has expanded its list of partners that it distributes games for with Elysium Studios. The company is now joining Relax Gaming’s established and highly respected distribution system and program. Elysium will also contribute by leveraging its dedicated remote gaming server which will allow for all games that it distributes through Relax Games to […]
