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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.
Sports
January 29, 2020
West Virginia Welcomes New Sportsbooks in Time for the Super Bowl
With the Super Bowl LIV just a few days away, sports bettors in West Virginia will be delighted to know that they now have some more options when it comes to the venues where they will be able to place their bets. The state is one of the growing numbers of states that capitalized on […]
Business
January 27, 2020
Michigan Online Poker Not Quite There Yet
In December 2019, Michigan became the sixth US state to legalize online poker, rounding up a year marked with significant events for the online gambling industry and setting up the perfect opening full of hopes and expectations for 2020. Players, Hold Your Horses Passing the Lawful Internet Gaming Act by itself does not mean that […]
Business
January 26, 2020
FanDuel Operations in Pennsylvania Expand
Six months after the official launching of online casino in Pennsylvania in the summer of 2019, the number of operators offering online gambling within the state has grown up to six, as FanDuel has recently joined the group by expanding on its sports betting success with the introduction of slot and table games. Sports Betting […]
Business
January 26, 2020
Jack Entertainment Pays $65m to Lease Casinos from VICI Properties after Acquisition
Jack Entertainment has sold two Cleveland casinos to VICI Properties and paid almost $65 million to have them leased back from the company. VICI Leases Newly-Acquired Properties Back to Previous Owner On Friday, VICI Properties said that it had completed the acquisition of two casino properties in Ohio, spending $843.3 million to claim ownership of […]
Casino
January 25, 2020
NY Gambling Commission Delayed Collecting Tax Due to Legal Process
An audit has revealed that the NY State Gambling Commission may have failed to collect tax that helps pay to maintain the regulatory network as well as the school fund. New York State Commission May Have Burdened Tax Payers Involuntarily New York may not have reaped the full rewards of sports betting, after an audit […]
Casino
January 24, 2020
Coronavirus Prompts Macau to Issue Warnings to Casino Operators
As Macau continues to monitor the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. operators who own properties in the gaming hub have said they will be willing to shut down their operations temporarily to help fight the spread of the pathogen. Operators Ready to Shut Down in Macau to Curb Threat of Coronavirus Several U.S. casino operators have confirmed […]
Legal
January 23, 2020
New State Treaty On Gambling In The Pipeline
One of the hot subjects in the online gambling industry in Germany is the ongoing talk between representatives from the 16 states regarding drafting a new State Treaty on Gambling and the recent announcement from Schleswig-Holstein that a “breakthrough” has been reached grabs the attention. Lottery remains a state monopoly The proposed model, in order […]
Casino
January 22, 2020
AI Facial Recognition And Its Application In The Casino Industry
The rapid development in technologies present real opportunities for many businesses to reshape operations and, even some of the most controversial ones such as AI facial recognition and machine learning, the subject for discussion among executives, analysts and lawyers from the casino industry during the recent day-long primer in the UNLV Boyd School of Law, […]
Legal
January 21, 2020
Colorado Receives 50 Bids for 33 Sports Betting Licenses
Sports betting in Colorado is about to get underway with the licensing process bringing in as many as 50 applicants. 33 licenses will be allocated to shortlisted candidates by the end of February. Colorado Accepts 50 Sports Betting Licensing Applications The State of Colorado is moving towards the full-scale launch of its industry by already […]
Casino
January 18, 2020
Problem Gamblers and Addicts in Minnesota Research Underway
The state of Minnesota is still trying to pinpoint the exact number of problem gamblers and introduce treatment and well-being options to help clamp down on problem gambling. Yet, this measure contrasts with the fact that problem gamblers drive up to 33% of all gambling revenue in the state. Minnesota Tries to Put Its Finger […]